Video of former KAMELOT and current CONCEPTION singer Roy Khan performing a cover version of "You Raise Me Up", a song originally composed by the Norwegian-Irish duo SECRET GARDEN, can be seen below. After his departure from KAMELOT eight years ago, Khan (full name: Roy Sætre Khantatat), who is a devout Christian, joined a church ...
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WHITESNAKE singer David Coverdale has uploaded a video of him performing a new song on acoustic guitar while in quarantine. Earlier today, Coverdale tweeted "Song For Saturday...:) XXX" and he posted the track, which features the lyrics: "And the sun will shine for you and me, for you and me, Baby, can't you see. And ...
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Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SONS OF APOLLO guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal will release a new instrumental song on April 14. A short preview clip is available below. Thal joined GUNS N' ROSES in 2006, replacing Buckethead. He played with the band for eight years and performed on "Chinese Democracy". He has also released ...
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Glenn Danzig's long-awaited collection of Elvis Presley covers, appropriately titled "Danzig Sings Elvis", is scheduled for an April 17 release. Tracks set to appear on the effort include "Is It So Strange", "Loving Arms" and "One Night", which can be streamed below. Asked what it is about "One Night" that stands out to him, Glenn ...
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POISON drummer Rikki Rockett says that he doesn't know anything about a possible postponement of the band's "The Stadium Tour" with MÖTLEY CRÜE, DEF LEPPARD and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS. Most concerts and festivals have been canceled or rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic. But Rockett stated during a Facebook Live chat on Wednesday ...
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MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee told Billboard in an April 1 interview that the band's "The Stadium Tour" with DEF LEPPARD, POISON and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS is "still a go" despite the fact that most concerts, festivals, film and TV shoots, and other events have been canceled, rescheduled or ...
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In a new interview with Sleaze Roxx, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick once again said that he was "relieved" he wasn't approached to rejoin the band after Ace Frehley left for good back in 2001. "When I had to leave in '96 after the success of the KISS 'Unplugged' performance, people ...
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HOUSE OF LORDS' 10th studio album, "New World - New Eyes", will be released on May 8 via Frontiers Music Srl. Recorded and produced by the band's singer and mastermind, James Christian, the follow-up to 2017's "Saint Of The Lost Souls" has an incredible flow of up-tempo and mid-tempo rockers mixed with power ballads, which ...
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Starting today (Monday, April 6), BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi is auctioning six items from his collection to help support medical relief efforts in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. All items are from Tony's personal stash, all will be autographed, and the winner will get free shipping to any location on the globe. The ...
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MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee is trending on Twitter for sharing an expletive-filled letter to President Donald Trump. The letter, which quickly went viral, opened by saying, "Dear Fucking Lunatic, at your recent press conference – more a word salad that had a stroke and fell down the stairs, you were CLEARLY so out of ...
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Starting on Monday, April 6, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi will auction "a few things" from his collection to help support medical relief efforts in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Commented Tony: "We were about to announce a charity 'evening with Tony Iommi' to raise some money for the Birmingham hospitals, when this awful ...
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WHITESNAKE has released an official music video for the song "Sail Away", taken from the band's 2015 album, "The Purple Album". The effort was billed as "a re-imagination of classic songs from frontman David Coverdale's time as the lead singer for DEEP PURPLE's Mark III and Mark IV studio albums." Coverdale was DEEP PURPLE's vocalist ...
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WHITESNAKE singer David Coverdale has uploaded a video of him performing a new coronavirus quarantine song called "Vacuum & Dust". Check it out below. As previously reported, all of WHITESNAKE's previously announced touring activities, including this summer's U.S. trek with SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE and NIGHT RANGER, have been canceled so that Coverdale can ...
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The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the late rock music legend, commemorated the 10th anniversary of his passing and the formation of the charity with its 10th Anniversary Memorial Awards Gala held on February 20 at the Avalon Hollywood. Hosted by radio and television personality Eddie Trunk, ...
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In a recent interview with Guitarist magazine, BLACK SABBATH guitar legend Tony Iommi was asked about his plans to record and release new music. He responded: "Well, that's the million-dollar question. I've got loads of stuff. I keep saying to Ralph [Baker], my manager, 'I want to put it down properly,' ...
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KISS has announced the rescheduled dates for its South American tour. The trek, which was originally slated to take place in April and May, was postponed due to concerns surrounding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The KISS run of shows in South America will now kick off on November 10 in Brasilia, Brazil and ...
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KISS frontman Paul Stanley, who has spent the last "17 or 18 days" at home in an effort to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, has shared a video of him talking about how he wrote the band's classic song "Love Gun". Check out the clip below. "Love Gun" was the title track of ...
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Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., who joined Ozzy Osbourne's band more than a decade ago, was asked in a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice is he is "sick and tired" of answering questions about his time with the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer. He responded (see video below): "No. I'm ...
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MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has urged his fans to stay home in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus, explaining that he's "got some big stadium shit to do" this summer. Earlier today (Friday, March 27), Lee tweeted: "Hey! Can y'all please stay the fuck inside? I got some big stadium shit to ...
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STYX will stream a 2017 Quebec concert tomorrow (Saturday, March 28), with an introduction from singer/guitarist Tommy Shaw, exclusively on the band's YouTube page starting at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET. STYX is also asking for donations to the band's Rock To The Rescue organization. Two weeks ago, STYX postponed around a dozen shows that ...
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WHITESNAKE singer David Coverdale has shared a video of him singing a brand new original song called "Coronavirus Blues". The track, which, as the title implies, was inspired by the current coronavirus pandemic, features the following lyrics: "Fuck off, fuck off — we don't want you anymore. Fuck off, fuck off —don't come knocking at ...
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Phil Taylor put the motor in MOTÖRHEAD for 13 incredible years, recording drums for that iconic band on 11 studio albums as well as four live albums. His stage presence became the stuff of rock legend and the ferocity with which he attacked his kit (as well as offstage antics) earned him the moniker Philthy ...
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During the question-and-answer portion of "An Evening With Tommy Thayer" on February 23 at the Outtakes Bar & Grill in New Hope, Minnesota, KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer was asked what his plans are for after the band completes its "End Of The Road" farewell tour in July 2021. He responded (see video below): "I get ...
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WHITESNAKE's Joel Hoekstra stopped by Guitar World to give an exclusive lesson of "Shut Up & Kiss Me", the first single from the band's latest album, "Flesh & Blood". Check it out below. "Flesh & Blood" was released in May 2019 via Frontiers Music Srl. The disc follows the 2011 critically ...
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TAR POND is a Swiss anti-supergroup established in 2015 by legendary CELTIC FROST bassist Martin Ain (R.I.P), former CORONER drummer and lyricist Marky Edelmann, renowned scratchboard artist Thomas Ott, Swiss art world heavyweight A.C. Kupper, and Stefano Mauriello. TAR POND's debut album, "Protocol Of Constant Sadness", was released on March 20 and is described in ...
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All of WHITESNAKE's previously announced touring activities, including this summer's U.S. trek with SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE and NIGHT RANGER, have been canceled so that frontman David Coverdale can undergo surgery for bilateral inguinal hernia. Coverdale announced the cancelations in a statement released via social media earlier today. He said: "Once again it breaks ...
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MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has blasted President Donald Trump on his messaging over the coronavirus outbreak. Trump has been criticized by some parts of the media for downplaying fears about COVID-19 or actively spreading misinformation about its repercussions. The president has since notably dramatically changed his tune about the seriousness ...
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Sacramento, California rockers TESLA visited iconic recording studio Abbey Road Studios in London, England in June 2019 for a one-night musical event capturing the band performing songs from their legendary arsenal, including "Love Song" and "What You Give", along with their classic covers of "Signs" and "We Can Work It Out". Additionally, the band performed ...
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AXS TV honors the incredible life and enduring legacy of beloved rock icon Eddie Money, proudly serving as the exclusive broadcaster of the "Eddie Money Tribute Concert" — premiering Sunday, March 22 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The concert was the first public recognition honoring Eddie since his passing on September 13, 2019, with ...
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During an appearance earlier today (Monday, March 16) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation" radio show, former TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch spoke about his departure from the band nearly a decade a half ago. Asked if he exited the group of his own accord or if he was asked to leave, Tommy said: "I was fired. I ...
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