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QUIET RIOT's Ninth Studio Album, 'Alive And Well', To Get Deluxe Reissue Treatment

QUIET RIOT's ninth album, "Alive And Well", will be reissued as a deluxe 2CD set and a 2LP vinyl package on June 17. The 1999 album remains an important cornerstone in the band's history as it reunited the classic lineup of singer Kevin DuBrow, guitarist Carlos Cavazo, bassist Rudy Sarzo and drummer...

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MUSE Replaces FOO FIGHTERS As One Of AFTERSHOCK Festival Headliners

MUSE has replaced FOO FIGHTERS as one of the headliners at this year's Aftershock festival. Aftershock festival will return to Discovery Park in Sacramento, California on October 6-9, expanding to four full days (after a half fourth day in 2021),adding a fourth music stage and featuring over 90 ban...

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LAST IN LINE To Release 'Very Special EP' In August; Third Album Due In Early 2023

During an appearance on Wednesday's (May 25) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", LAST IN LINE bassist Phil Soussan spoke about the band's plans for the coming months. He said: "We have an EP coming out in August, which we'll have an announcement about. 'Cause it's a very special E...

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ALL THAT REMAINS Guitarist OLI HERBERT's Widow: 'I Absolutely Did Not Kill My Husband'

In her first interview since the death of ALL THAT REMAINS guitarist Oliver "Oli" Herbert nearly four years ago, his wife Elizabeth Herbert denied having anything to do with his passing. "I absolutely did not kill my husband," she told Daily Mail. She also took a swipe at the lead detective over the...

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YES Drummer ALAN WHITE Dead At 72

Alan White, YES's much-loved drummer and friend of 50 years, has passed away, aged 72, after a short illness. He died peacefully at home. Alan had been looking forward to YES's upcoming U.K. tour, to celebrating his 50th anniversary with the band and their iconic "Close To The Edge" album, where Ala...

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MARK TREMONTI On CREED Reunion: 'We Just Have To Wait Till The Time Is Right'

Mark Tremonti says that "stars" would "have to align" for a reunion of CREED to take place. Two years ago, CREED updated its Facebook profile with an old photo, igniting rumors of the multi-platinum act's imminent return. Mark, who is promoting his upcoming album of Frank Sinatra covers titled "Trem...

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Documentary About AC/DC Tribute Band BACK IN BLACK To Receive West Coast Premiere

"My Stupid Tribute Band", the music documentary from the Dallas, Texas-based AC/DC tribute band BACK IN BLACK, was selected by the Dances With Films festival and will have its West Coast premiere on June 15 at 9:15 p.m. at the legendary TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Prior to the screening, the b...

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DEF LEPPARD Performs Three-Song Set Of Classics On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (Video)

DEF LEPPARD played a three-song mini-set on last night's (Wednesday, May 25) episode of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" The trio of "Rock Of Ages" (from DEF LEPPARD's "Pyromania" album),"Hysteria" and "Pour Some Sugar On Me" (both from "Hysteria") can now be seen below. DEF LEPPARD's new album, "Diamond...

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SCORPIONS Singer KLAUS MEINE Celebrates 74th Birthday In Prague (Video)

May 25 marked the 74th birthday of SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine. In the video below, he can be seen celebrating the milestone with his bandmates and friends while on the road in Prague, Czech Republic. Meine told the Phoenix New Times in a 2017 interview that the aging process has forced the SCORPIO...

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ROB HALFORD Is 'Really Pleased' With How New JUDAS PRIEST Album Is Shaping Up: 'We're In Tracking'

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke to ABC Audio about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. "We've stopped kicking the tires and now we're in tracking," he said. "You can never have enough songs when you're making an album," h...

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L.A. GUNS Announce 2022 Tour Dates

L.A. GUNS have announced a 40-date U.S. tour for this spring, summer and winter. The trek will kick off on June 1 in Liverpool, New York and will run through New Year's Eve in West Hollywood, California. Confirmed shows: Jun. 01 - Sharkey's Banquets & Events - Liverpool, NY (with FASTER PUSSYCAT...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Dirty Window' In São Paulo

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Dirty Window" on May 10 at Estádio Do Morumbi in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below. São Paulo was the fifth stop on METALLICA's South American tour, which kicked off on April 27 in Santiago, Chile. METALLICA played its first concert of...

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CHRIS JERICHO Doesn't Mind OZZY OSBOURNE Vocal Comparisons: He's 'One Of The Greatest Rock And Roll Singers Of All Time'

In a new interview with PopCulture, FOZZY's Chris Jericho was asked about the similarities between his singing voice and that of legendary BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've always had that in me. It's not trying to sound like Ozzy; that's...

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BRET MICHAELS Says He Developed His Bandana-Folding Technique Through 'Much Trial And Error'

POISON frontman Bret Michaels recently spoke to Shaggy of the 94.9 and 104.5 The Pick radio station in Idaho Falls, Idaho about his recently released video tutorial on how to fold a bandana like a headband. Regarding how he developed the technique, Bret said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Th...

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DAVID COVERDALE Says WHITESNAKE's 'Is This Love' Was Originally Written For TINA TURNER

WHITESNAKE has revisited its multi-platinum career by remixing some of its biggest hits for a new collection, "Greatest Hits", which was made available on May 6 on digital and streaming services. WHITESNAKE founder and lead singer David Coverdale had 16 tracks remixed and remastered for this collect...