GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna spoke to Pierre Robert of the 93.3 WMMR radio station about how he is dealing with the coronavirus crisis. He said (hear audio below): "I just refuse to subscribe to the idea of 'this is the new norm.' It's not gonna happen, and people need to relax and just know that ...
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Sammy Hagar has told Rolling Stone in a new interview that he is very optimistic about the possibility of a reunion with his VAN HALEN bandmates. "I foresee it happening," he said. "I'm not trying to plant a seed like I know something is happening. I know nothing. I just know ...
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BAD WOLVES frontman Tommy Vext says that some U.S. governors have wielded strong authority over how to respond to the coronavirus pandemic simply out of disdain for President Donald Trump. "I think that the coronavirus pandemic has been politically hijacked, and I think that certain governors with certain political leanings are continuing to overextend a ...
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MOTÖRHEAD has released a new video for the band's classic song "(We Are) The Road Crew". The track is a tribute to many laborers, technicians and go-fors who work behind the scenes for touring show business acts. In a message announcing the video's release, MOTÖRHEAD said: "The road crew are the backbone of any successful ...
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RAINBOW frontman Ronnie Romero paid tribute to Ronnie James Dio on the tenth anniversary of the legendary singer's death by releasing a cover version of RAINBOW's "Rainbow Eyes", recorded with Romero's LORDS OF BLACK bandmate Tony Hernando. Check out the video below. Romero, originally from Chile but now settled in Madrid, Spain, made his live ...
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GUNS N' ROSES has begun selling a new t-shirt that appears to take a jab at U.S. President Donald Trump. Earlier in the month, Trump visited a manufacturing plant without wearing a face mask as GUNS N' ROSES' rendition of "Live And Let Die" played on loudspeakers during his visit. Video footage of Trump's visit ...
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Robert Plant is mourning the passing of his longtime FOH (front of house) engineer Roy Williams. According to Front Of House magazine, Roy died on April 29 at the age of 73. "It is heartbreaking to lose Roy who has spent so much of his professional and personal life in my ...
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In a recent interview with "The 500 With Josh Adam Meyers" podcast, former GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum was asked if there was one show in his career that he felt was that "perfect moment." He responded (hear audio below): "Oh, man. So many highlights. Probably one of my greatest experiences ...
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BON JOVI was among the artists that performed during the "Rise Up New York!" virtual telethon Monday (May 11) to raise awareness and funds to help New Yorkers whose lives have been dramatically impacted by COVID-19. The one-hour benefit presented by the New York-based poverty fighting organization Robin Hood, and iHeartMedia, saw Jon Bon Jovi ...
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Jimmy Page (LED ZEPPELIN), Gene Simmons (KISS), David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE) and Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of rock legend Little Richard. Little Richard, whose real name was Richard Wayne Penniman, died today (Saturday, May 9). His former agent Dick Alen
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Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy and Randy George have announced their return to the "Cover To Cover" series of albums with "Cov3r To Cov3r", the brand new third instalment. Featuring their renditions of classic tracks by the likes of KING CRIMSON, JETHRO TULL, Gerry Rafferty, David Bowie and more (including their cover of "No Opportunity Necessary, ...
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JOURNEY has canceled its previously announced 2020 North American tour due to the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the globe. The 60-date trek with THE PRETENDERS was supposed to kick off May 15 in Ridgefield, Washington. After carefully reviewing all options, the decision has been made to cancel the entire tour to make it possible ...
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Swedish garage rockers THE HELLACOPTERS are working on their first album in more than a decade. The news of the group's recording activity was broken by guitarist/vocalist Nicke Andersson during an appearance on the latest episode of "Dr Gong's Drumcast". Nicke said: "We're working on a new HELLACOPTERS album. We recorded ...
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SiriusXM has collaborated with acclaimed and iconic artists and their representatives to create personally curated audio experiences for listeners everywhere. The collection of exclusive music channels launching on Friday, May 1 — and in conjunction with SiriusXM's extended Stream Free period through May — are dedicated to megastars David Bowie, EAGLES, FLEETWOOD MAC, George Strait, ...
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The latest in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Blvds Of Splendor", the latest solo project from 1970s icon and ex-THE RUNAWAYS singer Cherie Currie, can be seen below. Due on April 28 as a digital release via Blackheart Records, the LP features guest collaborations with Billy Corgan of SMASHING ...
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WINGER recently invited artists, friends and fans to sing along to "Better Days Comin'", the title track of the band's sixth studio album, which was released in April 2014 via Frontiers Music Srl. The accompanying music video, which can be seen below, features the following guest artists in order of appearance: * Chip Z'Nuff (ENUFF ...
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The first of three episodes of the revamped 2020 "Menza Mega Video Vault" featuring the late MEGADETH drummer behind the camera filming some very rare unreleased intimate and funny backstage moments can be seen below. The 10-minute episode is hosted by EXODUS frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza. "Behind The Scenes With Nick Menza" consists of clips ...
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Joe Satriani has defended GRETA VAN FLEET over accusations that the Michigan rockers have ripped off LED ZEPPELIN. Despite the fact that GRETA VAN FLEET has managed to sell out shows all over the world, the four-piece has been criticized for channeling a sound uncannily similar to LED ZEPPELIN, with some music fans slamming singer ...
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SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR singer Corey Taylor is planning to start a plant-based taco food truck with his wife, dancer Alicia Taylor. Alicia initially hinted at the project last month, saying that it was something "completely new." In a new video interview with Rock Feed while isolating at home, Corey revealed that the food truck ...
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The third in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Blvds Of Splendor", the latest solo project from 1970s icon and ex-THE RUNAWAYS singer Cherie Currie, can be seen below. Due on April 28 as a digital release via Blackheart Records, the LP features guest collaborations with Billy Corgan of SMASHING ...
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Chris Cornell's 15-year-old daughter Toni Cornell performed an acoustic cover version of TEMPLE OF THE DOG's "Hunger Strike" from her father's home studio during LiveXLive's "Music Lives" global digital music festival, which is being held April 17-19. Check out video of her appearance below. In August 2017, Toni Cornell joined the band ONEREPUBLIC onstage on ...
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According to Express & Star, LED ZEPPELIN singer Robert Plant has donated several thousand pounds to help MG Sportswear keep supporting the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) during the coronavirus pandemic. Based in Kidderminster, MG Sportswear is making scrubs for workers on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis. MG, which ...
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Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger from HALESTORM have recorded a special message for the staff at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The four-and-a-half-minute video, which includes an acoustic performance of the HALESTORM song "I Am The Fire", can be seen below. Lzzy said in a recent interview with SiriusXM's ...
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One of the most iconic names in modern blues music, Joe Bonamassa is back with highly anticipated new music from his studio recordings at the legendary Abbey Road Studio in London. The surprise single "A Conversation With Alice" arrives today via J&R Adventures, along with a special music video showing him in the studio recording ...
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This summer's German rock music festivals, including Rock Am Ring, Rock Im Park, Wacken Open Air and Bang Your Head!!!!, have been canceled after the German federal government banned all major events in the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic. German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced tentative steps to slowly start returning the country to normal, ...
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Rock music festivals such as Rock Am Ring, Rock Im Park and Wacken Open Air appear to be in jeopardy after the German federal government banned all major events in the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic. German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced tentative steps to slowly start returning the country to normal, explaining that no ...
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WARRANT guitarist Erik Turner and his son Noah have used some of the coronavirus downtime to work up an acoustic version of THE NEIGHBOURHOOD's "Cry Baby". Check out video of the at-home performance below. WARRANT said: "We hope y'all are doing good in quarantine world and making the best of it. We can't wait to ...
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The second in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Blvds Of Splendor", the latest solo project from 1970s icon and ex-THE RUNAWAYS singer Cherie Currie, can be seen below. Due on April 28 as a digital release via Blackheart Records, the LP features guest collaborations with Billy Corgan of SMASHING ...
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Ernie Ball, the world's leading manufacturer of premium guitar strings, bass strings, and guitar accessories, has harmonized its string making for musicians with something everyone needs these days, face masks, to assist during this novel coronavirus outbreak. The guitar accessories plant, located in Coachella, has transformed a portion of its manufacturing facility to produce approximately ...
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1970s icon and ex-THE RUNAWAYS singer Cherie Currie has set an April 28 digital release date for "Blvds Of Splendor", her latest solo project, via Blackheart Records. The LP features guest collaborations with Billy Corgan of SMASHING PUMPKINS, Slash and Duff McKagan from GUNS N' ROSES, as well as Juliette Lewis, Brody Dalle, THE VERONICAS ...
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