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- Mike Portnoy On Lars Ulrich: “I Always Wanted To Be Like Him For 3 Reasons”
Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy talked in an interview with Rock City Radio Show Berlin. He revealed his thoughts about Lars Ulrich and Keith Moon. He said that he always wanted to be like Lars Ulrich for 3 reasons. Here’s the statement: “From day one [I wanted to be more than just a musician in the […]
- JACK BLADES Says NIGHT RANGER Is ‘One Of Those Rare Bands That All Still Like Each Other’
NIGHT RANGER bassist/vocalist Jack Blades was recently interviewed by the Cleveland radio station WKYC. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the importance of continuing to write and record new music: Jack: “With NIGHT RANGER, it’s always about [that] we just want to keep creating. I […]
- Turnstile Take You to the ‘Moon’ + News on Escape The Fate and More
Plus, see a new video from Corrosion of Conformity, find when The Distillers will be playing their first show back and more. Continue reading…
- Vinnie Vincent awed and humbled over wave of love and respect in advance of Atlanta KISS Expo
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- Jack White Shares ‘Boarding House Reach’ Solo Album Details + Two New Songs
Jack White’s third solo album will be out later this year, featuring the new tracks ‘Connected By Love’ and ‘Respect Commander,’ which can be heard here. Continue reading…
- DEF LEPPARD’s Tour With JOURNEY To Be Announced This Week?
**UPDATE**: In an interview with the Rock Titan web site conducted this past week, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen shot down speculation about a 2018 tour with JOURNEY, saying (see video below): “I don’t think that tour is gonna happen. It’s something that’s been talked about, but I’m not sure anything has ever really been […]
- Motorhead: the 21 Best Songs From Their Classic Lineup
Hear the best music the three amigos have to offer. Continue reading…
- DAVE MUSTAINE Says His Initial Vision For MEGADETH Was To ‘Destroy METALLICA’
Dave Mustaine says that his initial vision for MEGADETH was to “destroy METALLICA.” Mustaine was a member of METALLICA for less than two years, from 1981 to 1983, before being dismissed and replaced by Kirk Hammett. He went on to form MEGADETH and achieve worldwide success on his own. Mustaine feuded with the members of […]
- Watch Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Perform Cover Of NEIL YOUNG’s ‘Rockin’ In The Free World’
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted and his THE CHOPHOUSE BAND performed yesterday (Friday, January 12) at the Cultural Council in Lake Worth, Florida. You can watch video footage of their rendition of the Neil Young classic “Rockin’ In The Free World” below. Named after Jason’s four recording studio facilities around the U.S. and featuring a […]
- FU MANCHU: Lyric Video For ‘Clone Of The Universe’ Title Track
The official lyric video for the song “Clone Of The Universe” from Southern Californian hard rockers FU MANCHU can be seen below. The track is the title cut of the band’s 12th studio album, which will be released on February 9 via the group’s own label At The Dojo Records. The upcoming record will be […]
- CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Drummer On Band’s Early Years: ‘We Were Always Into Metal; We Just Couldn’t Play It Too Good’
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY drummer Reed Mullin was recently interviewed by George Burnz of the “Full Metal Racket” show. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the surprisingly fertile nature of the North Carolina music scene: Reed: “Raleigh always had a good rock scene, punk rock scene […]
- DEF LEPPARD’s Six-Month Tour With JOURNEY To Be Announced This Week
JOURNEY drummer Steve Smith has told Marin Independent Journal that his band will embark on a six-month tour with DEF LEPPARD in May. The trek, which is expected to include around 60 dates, will be announced this coming week. DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell hinted at the upcoming tour announcement during a January 10 appearance […]
- BLACK VEIL BRIDES Release Music Video For New Song ‘Wake Up’
Los Angeles rockers BLACK VEIL BRIDES have released the official music video for the song “Wake Up”. The track is taken from the band’s fifth album, “Vale”, which is being released today (Friday, January 12) via Lava/Universal Republic. The follow-up to BLACK VEIL BRIDES’ 2014 self-titled effort was produced by John Feldmann at his Southern […]
- Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine: “My Initial Vision Was Destroy Metallica”
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine is a pretty active rockstar on Twitter. He answers many questions asked by fans on Twitter, and these answers are often very daring. Asked by a fan earlier today on Twitter: “What was your measure of success when starting Megadeth? What was your vision?” Dave Mustaine responded: “My measure of success was […]
- RED SUN RISING To Release ‘Thread’ Album In March; Watch Video For ‘Deathwish’ Single
RED SUN RISING has returned with the music video for its new single, “Deathwish”, taken from the band’s forthcoming sophomore album, “Thread”. The clip was directed by Brad Golowin and can be viewed below. The anthemic single is also available for purchase on iTunes, Apple Music and Amazon. “Thread” will be released on March 30 […]
- Steel Panther to play debut album ‘Feel The Steel’ in its entirety for one night only
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- Watch Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale Join Avenged Sevenfold Onstage for Pink Floyd Cover
Two modern day powerhouses tackle one of rock’s most classic songs. Continue reading…
- Police Announce Arrest In Murder Of FOGHOUND And SERPENTS OF SECRECY Bassist
Baltimore police have arrested one of two suspects in the fatal shooting of FOGHOUND and SERPENTS OF SECRECY bassist Rev. Jim Forrester. Forrester, a 43-year-old body-piercing artist at the Baltimore Tattoo Museum, was shot to death on December 18 when he stepped outside his work to speak to his wife on the phone. Officers say […]
- Video: VIXEN’s JANET GARDNER Performs At Whisky A Go Go In Hollywood
Video footage of VIXEN frontman Janet Gardner performing the song “Rat Hole” live on January 11 at Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, California can be seen below. The track, which was inspired by Gardner’s frustration with health care insurance companies, is taken from her self-titled debut solo album, released last August via Pavement Entertainment. […]
- Singer ONI LOGAN Once Again Exits LYNCH MOB
Singer Oni Logan has once again left LYNCH MOB, the band he has been in and out of for almost three decades. In a Facebook post headlined “A brother has left the building,” Logan wrote: “As a new year shines a light, so do new beginnings. Some that make the heart flutter and some that […]
- KISS EXPO KOUNTDOWN … Vinnie Vincent: “I’ve been awed and humbled by the tremendous wave of love and respect you’ve shown me.”
KISS EXPO KOUNTDOWN Vinnie Vincent: “I’ve been awed and humbled by the tremendous wave of love and respect you’ve shown me.” Sleazeroxx — The reclusive and elusive former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent will be making a rare public appearance next weekend at the KISS Expo scheduled in Atlanta, Georgia, USA (on January 19-20, 2018). Joining Vincent will be Robert Flesichman, who handled the lead vocals on Vinnie […]
- AVENGED SEVENFOLD Joined By HALESTORM’s LZZY HALE For Cover Of PINK FLOYD’s ‘Wish You Were Here’
HALESTORM’s Lzzy Hale joined AVENGED SEVENFOLD on stage last night (Friday, January 12) in Nashville, Tennessee to perform a cover version of PINK FLOYD’s “Wish You Were Here”. Fan-filmed video footage of her appearance can be seen below. The concert at the Bridgestone Arena marked the opening show of AVENGED SEVENFOLD’s North American tour with […]
- CHILDREN OF BODOM’s ALEXI LAIHO On No Longer Drinking While On Tour: ‘I Can’t Deal With The Hangovers Anymore’
CHILDREN OF BODOM vocalist/guitarist Alexi Laiho recently spoke with “The Wanderers” podcast. The full conversation can be heard below (interview starts at the 3:25 mark). A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the band’s recently completed “20 Years Down & Dirty” tour, which saw the group perform older material from its catalog: Alexi: […]
- STRATOVARIUS Vocalist Says Band Hopes To Start Recording New Album In The Spring
STRATOVARIUS vocalist Timo Kotipelto was interviewed by SpazioRock during his recent acoustic tour of Italy with former SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Jani Liimatainen. The full chat can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On STRATOVARIUS’s October performance in Milan, during which they performed 1997’s “Visions” in its entirety to commemorate the […]
- PANTERA, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, KING’S X Members To Pay Tribute To DIMEBAG At This Year’s ‘Dimebash’
Santa Ana’s Observatory OC will host “Dimebash”, a tribute to late PANTERA guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, on Thursday, January 25. The event will be hosted by SiriusXM’s Jose Mangin and sponsored by Rock’D Vodka, Dean Guitars, Affliction Clothing, Dunlop and Metal Blade Records. The event is all ages and costs only $33 at the door. […]
- Slash’s Drummer Son Reveals Surprising Statement About His Dad
London Hudson, Slash’s 15-year old son, spoke in an interview with Appetite for Distortion and revealed the main reason he don’t play guitar and why he doesn’t want to live in “Slash’s shadow.” He said: “Since I was little, especially with the Velvet Revolver stuff – because that was the most I toured with him, for the Velvet Revolver […]
- Little Caesar have finished new album to be released in March 2018 with new single next month
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- Black Veil Brides Premeire New Music Video For “Wake Up”
The American rock band Black Veil Brides’ new album “Vale” was released all over the world yesterday. The album released via Lava/Universal Republic, and its the first album after their last album in 2014. Black Veil Brides revealed new song from new album, “Wake Up”. You can watch the video clip from below. “Vale” track […]
- Fu Manchu Debut Pulsing ‘Clone of the Universe’ Title Track
Get your first taste of the veteran stoner rockers’ 12th studio album. Continue reading…
- Fu Manchu Debut Pulsing ‘Clone of the Universe’ Title Track
Get your first taste of the veteran stoner rockers’ 12th studio album. Continue reading…
- Hurricane drummer Mike Hansen’s other project Plenty Heavy just released a new album
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- Thundermother release new single “Whatever” for streaming
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