WARRIOR SOUL will release a covers album called "Cocaine And Other Good Stuff" on November 13 via Livewire/Cargo Records. The LP is preceded by a single, a cover of Alice Cooper's "Elected", the official music video for which can be seen below. "Cocaine And Other Good Stuff" is an incendiary compilation of songs that everyone ...
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Nancy Wilson is celebrated as a seminal musician in rock 'n' roll history. Nancy and her sister Ann lead the multi-platinum rock group HEART. After 35 million albums sold worldwide, HEART was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2012. Ahead of her first-ever solo album, Nancy decided to release her stunning ...
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Legendary rock photographer Neal Preston joined QUEEN as official tour photographer at a crucial stage of their evolution into one of the greatest rock bands in history. Preston captured QUEEN at their most intimate and ecstatic, never missing a beat, committed to revealing the passion and dedication of the band on and off stage. "Queen: ...
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Legendary rocker Alice Cooper is gearing up for the 2020 presidential election in the only way he knows how — by running for president, something he has done satirically every four years since releasing the song "Elected" back in 1972. The Godfather of Shock Rock released a new "campaign" video for the classic track. The ...
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Ace Frehley spoke to "That Jamieson Show" about Bruce Kulick's guest appearance on "Origins Vol. 2", the sequel to Ace's 2016 collection of cover songs that inspired the ex-KISS guitarist. "A lot of think I might not be friends with Bruce Kulick," Ace said (see video below). I've been friends with Bruce for 20 years. ...
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INSANE CLOWN POSSE has surprise released a new song called "Ding Ding Doll". It is the first taste of new music from the ICP's upcoming full-length album, reportedly titled "Yum Yum Bedlam" and due in December. In other ICP news, the Detroit-based duo launched the "Weekly Freekly Weekly", their mockumentary Hatchet Action News network featuring ...
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WARRIOR SOUL will release a covers album called "Cocaine And Other Good Stuff" on November 13 via Livewire/Cargo Records. The LP is preceded by a single, "Elected", available now. "Cocaine And Other Good Stuff" is an incendiary compilation of songs that everyone in the band, both current and previous members, had some input choosing, and ...
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Paul Stanley (KISS), Gene Simmons (KISS), David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE), Neal Schon (JOURNEY), Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and Flea (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of Eddie Van Halen. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died earlier today (Tuesday, October 6) at the age of 65. ...
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"Metal For Kids United - All-Star Charity Jam" will celebrate its fifth anniversary with the worldwide release of an all-star video jam tribute to the fathers of heavy metal with an extended version of DEEP PURPLE's classic "Burn", featuring 25 metal artists from around the world. The Italian organization will once again support the Peter ...
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Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has defended Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons for having current KISS members Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer dress up as Peter Criss's and Ace Frehley's respective "Spaceman" and "Catman" personas. Speaking to the "Decades With Joe E. Kramer" podcast, Kulick said: "I don't disagree that it's something to discuss, but ...
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Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has revealed his brother Bob's cause of death. Bob, who was an acclaimed artist in his own right, died on May 28 at the age of 70. Earlier today, Bruce posted the following statement on his social media: "Many of you have asked how my brother died. I didn't have ...
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WARRIOR SOUL will release a covers album called "Cocaine And Other Good Stuff" on November 13 via Livewire/Cargo Records. The LP will be preceded by a single, "Elected", on October 9. "Cocaine And Other Good Stuff" is an incendiary compilation of songs that everyone in the band, both current and previous members, had some input ...
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Carry On Music has announced the signing of Nancy Wilson, a seminal musician in rock 'n' roll history. A guitar virtuoso from the age of 10, Nancy and her sister Ann lead the multi-platinum rock group HEART. Nancy is revered as an ingenious guitar player, a gifted lead vocalist, and as an award-winning songwriter. Nancy ...
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British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have shared a new video message from singer Bruce Dickinson in which he discusses how he and his bandmates have been dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and their plans for the coming months. He said in part: "We've all had a bit of a torrid time — everybody in ...
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To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their classic album "Crazy World" and its worldwide smash hit single "Wind Of Change", lynchpin SCORPIONS members Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs have all given extensive and exclusive interviews to Rock Candy magazine for a huge 16-page cover story feature. Together with respected musician and lyricist Jim ...
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Ace Frehley says that he tried unsuccessfully to get his former KISS bandmate Peter Criss to appear on "Origins Vol. 2", the sequel to Ace's 2016 collection of cover songs that inspired the ex-KISS guitarist. Released on September 18 via eOne, "Origins Vol. 2", features cover versions of THE BEATLES' "I'm Down", DEEP PURPLE's "Space ...
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Dee Snider says that he is "hugely disappointed" in Alice Cooper after coming across a years-old quote from the legendary rocker about musicians speaking out on political issues. In a 2018 interview with The Guardian, Cooper said that he keeps his political opinions to himself. "I don't like to mix politics ...
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DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover was the featured guest on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker" during the "Rock God" segment. Glover picked Gary Moore and stated about his choice: "When we had the reunion in 1984 — DEEP PURPLE, that is — Paicey [PURPLE drummer Ian Paice] came in ...
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SLIPKNOT's Jay Weinberg has married his girlfriend Chloe Howcroft. Late Wednesday night (September 16), the 30-year-old drummer shared a photo of the happy couple after the ceremony, and he wrote: "We're married!" The wedding comes nearly a year after Weinberg proposed to Howcroft on a dirt road overlooking the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu ...
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POISON frontman Bret Michaels has been named as the official 2020 Ambassador for the 10th annual World College Radio Day, which is happening worldwide on Friday, October 2, 2020. Bret states: "In this difficult time, there has never been a more important year, or a better year, for the hope that college radio brings. It ...
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In a new interview with Metal Express Radio, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked if he knew Bob Kulick well. The legendary guitarist and record producer died on May 28 at the age of 70. A cause of death has not been revealed. "I didn't know Bob that well, but ...
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In a new interview with Jason Rockman of Canada's iHeart Radio, Ace Frehley spoke about "Origins Vol. 2", the sequel to Ace's 2016 collection of cover songs that inspired the former KISS guitarist. The new LP will be released on September 18 via eOne. "These albums are becoming fun," he said (see video below). "I ...
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Ace Frehley says that Donald Trump is "the strongest leader that we've got." The former KISS guitarist gave his opinion of America's 45th president while discussing his rendition of the CREAM classic "Politician" which appears on his upcoming covers album "Origins Vol. 2". "I don't think politics and rock and roll mix — in my ...
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MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine has confirmed that he reached out to Bruce Dickinson after he was diagnosed with throat cancer nearly a year and a half ago. The IRON MAIDEN frontman himself had surgery to remove a cancerous lump on his throat back in 2015. He has since recovered and continues to sing with the band, ...
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Vater has released a new signature drumstick from SLIPKNOT's Jay Weinberg: the #Vater908! Grab your own pair today at www.vater.com. Says Jay: "Vater Drumsticks and I have developed a brand new stick that feels like a sharpened hybrid of the classic models I've been using since I was 14. The 908 ...
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In a new interview with the "Three Sides Of The Coin" podcast, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked if there is any chance of him revisiting and recording updated versions of his previously unreleased demo songs like "The Girl Can't Dance", "Audio Video" and "Backstage Pass". He responded (hear audio below): "I don't see ...
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Ace Frehley, KISS co-founder and 2014 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, continues his reflections on a lifetime in music with "Origins Vol. 2". No stranger to cover versions throughout his musical history — having recorded, rebranded and repossessed such notable nuggets as "New York Groove", "Do Ya" and "I Wanna Go Back" over ...
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Sonicbond Publishing has released "Iron Maiden: Every Album, Every Song", a new book from author Steve Pilkington. Mention the words "heavy metal" and chances are one of the first names you'll get back is IRON MAIDEN. From their early days as frontrunners of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal in 1980, through to their ...
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In a new interview with the "Spittin' Chiclets" podcast, SLIPKNOT's Jay Weinberg reflected on being asked to fill in for his dad as the touring drummer for BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E-STREET BAND more than a decade ago. He said: "That was completely insane. And I didn't expect for that to ...
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Ace Frehley, KISS co-founder and 2014 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, continues his reflections on a lifetime in music with "Origins Vol. 2". No stranger to cover versions throughout his musical history — having recorded, rebranded and repossessed such notable nuggets as "New York Groove", "Do Ya" and "I Wanna Go Back" over ...
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