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FOREIGNER's KELLY HANSEN Wants To Spend More Time With His Family After Completion Of Farewell Tour

FOREIGNER lead singer Kelly Hansen spoke to the 96.1 KLPX radio station about the legendary rockers' recent announcement that they were embarking on their farewell tour. The trek is set to launch on July 6 at Atlanta's Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. For the first leg of the U.S. Live Nation-produced tour...

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Watch: EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT Performs With RIHANNA At 2023 SUPER BOWL

EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt shared the stage with Rihanna when the Grammy Award-winning R&B artist took the stage in Phoenix Sunday (February 12) for her 2023 Super Bowl halftime performance. Rihanna opened her highly anticipated Super Bowl show with "Bitch Better Have My Money" and also...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Says Performing Entire 'Slave To The Grind' Album For 30th Anniversary Was 'Fun' And 'Cool'

In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan spoke about what it was like for him and his bandmates to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their classic second album, "Slave To The Grind", by performing it in its entirety a couple of shows in 2021. He s...

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Watch: MÖTLEY CRÜE Plays Second Concert With New Guitarist JOHN 5

MÖTLEY CRÜE played its second concert with guitarist John 5 Saturday night (February 11) at Atlantic City, New Jersey's 7,000-capacity Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena. The show also marked the second date of the band's 2023 "The World Tour" with DEF LEPPARD. MÖTLEY CRÜE's setlist was as follows: 01. W...

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ROB ZOMBIE, SEPULTURA, ARCH ENEMY Members Featured In MOBY's 'Punk Rock Vegan Movie'

"Punk Rock Vegan Movie", a new documentary written and directed by Moby, is now available to stream for free on all platforms via www.punkrockveganmovie.com. The documentary had its world premiere and was the opening night film for the 2023 Slamdance Film Festival last month. The film, which is Moby...

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Watch: MÖTLEY CRÜE Plays First Concert With New Guitarist JOHN 5

MÖTLEY CRÜE played its first concert with guitarist John 5 Friday night (February 10) at Atlantic City, New Jersey's 7,000-capacity Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena. The show also marked the first date of the band's 2023 "The World Tour" with DEF LEPPARD. MÖTLEY CRÜE's setlist was as follows: 01. Wild...

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DIEHUMANE Feat. Former EXODUS Guitarist RICK HUNOLT And Ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE Drummer SAL ABRUSCATO: 'Shell Shock' Single Released

DIEHUMANE, the new "avant garde alt-metal" band featuring Rick Hunolt (EXODUS) on guitar, Garret West on lead vocals, Sal Abruscato (TYPE O NEGATIVE, LIFE OF AGONY) on drums, Joshua Vargas on rhythm guitar, bass, piano, programming and Greg Hilligiest Jr. on keyboards, samples, additional guitar, wi...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer And Longtime Cigarette Smoker TODD LA TORRE Hasn't Had A Cigarette In 'Over One Month'

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre, who has been a cigarette smoker for three decades, says that he hasn't had a cigarette in more than 30 days. The 48-year-old musician, who lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, opened up about his attempt to kick his habit in a tweet on Sunday (February 5). He wrote: "H...

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STATIC-X Announces Release Date For 'Project Regeneration: Vol. 2', Shares Cover Of NINE INCH NAILS' 'Terrible Lie'

After the successful celebration of the 20th anniversary of their seminal sophomore album "Machine" and a major North American tour supporting ROB ZOMBIE in 2022, multi-platinum selling industrial music icons STATIC-X have announced their eighth studio album, "Project Regeneration: Vol. 2". The LP i...

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Did EXODUS 'Feel Bad' About Taking STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA From Pre-TESTAMENT Band LEGACY? RICK HUNOLT Responds

In a new interview with Yes! You CAN Play Guitar!, ex-EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt reflected on his former band's decision to fire original singer Paul Baloff in 1986 due to what at the time was described as "personal and musical differences." Paul was replaced by Steve "Zetro" Souza, who had previo...

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RONNIE ROMERO: 'I Already Have A Career That Would Take A Singer 30, 40 Years To Have'

By David E. Gehlke Plucked from relative obscurity in 2015 by Ritchie Blackmore to front RAINBOW, Chilean-born Ronnie Romero has entered himself into the conversation on who — if anyone — will assume the role as one of rock and metal's leading frontmen once the old guard hangs it up. Despite what Ro...

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FOO FIGHTERS, THE KILLERS, GRETA VAN FLEET And WEEZER Confirmed For 2023 Edition Of SEA.HEAR.NOW Festival

Sea.Hear.Now has announced its 2023 lineup featuring FOO FIGHTERS, THE KILLERS, GRETA VAN FLEET, WEEZER, NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS, MT. JOY, Sheryl Crow, THE BEACH BOYS and more. The world-class festival will return to North Beach Asbury Park and Bradley Park in Ashbury Park, New Jer...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT: We Still 'Make Crushing, Killer Albums That Stand Up Against Any Of The Classic Stuff'

During an appearance on Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt was asked why it's still important for him and his bandmates to make new music, even after the economics of the music industry have completely changed the business of releasing albums. He respond...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'When People Say I Can't Sing, They Need To Open Their F***ing Ears'

In a new interview with the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show, former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens addressed the fact that he is a often a magnet for controversy with some of the things he says or posts on social media. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think the problem is I...

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STEVE VAI On Return Of His 'Swiss Cheese' Guitar After 36 Years: 'I Thought It Was Gone'

Steve Vai has commented on his recent reunion with his "Swiss cheese" guitar, which was stolen from a California rehearsal space in 1986. The guitar, which was originally used in the video for David Lee Roth's "Yankee Rose", and was due to be taken out on tour that summer, was returned to the guitar...