THE SIGN is a new multinational rock band formed by Swedish virtuoso bassist Magnus Rosén (ex-HAMMERFALL, BILLIONAIRES BOYS CLUB) and Sri Lankan-born veteran vocalist Chitral "Chity" Somapala (RED CIRCUIT, ex-AVALON, FIREWIND), with the lineup completed by Rosén's fellow countryman, the versatile session guitarist Jörgen Alnevall. Influenced by '70s classic rock bands such as BAD COMPANY, ...
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GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed has released an animated music video for the song "Forgotten Cases". The track is taken from his debut solo album, "Rock 'N Roll Ain't Easy", which was released in February 2018 via Golden Robot Records. "Rock 'N Roll Ain't Easy" is 12 tracks (or 13, if you download the ...
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SEPULTURA's Andreas Kisser joined Steve Vai on stage on June 6 at the Rio Montreux Jazz Festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Professionally filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below (courtesy of Sepultura Community YouTube channel). After the show, Kisser took to his Instagram to post a few pictures of the performance ...
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Ian Gillan and Ian Paice have spoken to Mirror about DEEP PURPLE's former accountant who was sentenced to six years and four months in prison for stealing £2.2 million (approximately $2.87 million) from two companies that managed the band's royalties. Dipak Rao, who worked for the band between 1992 and 2014, diverted large ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of THE WINERY DOGS' May 23 concert at Oriental Theater in Denver, Colorado (courtesy of YouTube user "The Attitude"). THE WINERY DOGS — the hard rock power trio featuring guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen (POISON, MR. BIG), bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, DAVID LEE ROTH) and drummer Mike Portnoy (SONS OF APOLLO, DREAM THEATER) ...
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Finnish hard rock quartet SANTA CRUZ will release its fourth album, "Katharsis", this fall. The second single from the disc — the infectious, riff-driven melodic rock anthem "Tell Me Why" — can be streamed below. Says frontman Archie Cruz: "'Tell Me Why' was conceived during the hot summer of 2018 in Finland and perfected at ...
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Guitar Interactive magazine's Jonathan Graham conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen during the band's 2018 "Hysteria" anniversary tour. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how the political themes DEF LEPPARD explored on "Hysteria" are still relevant today: Phil: "Nothing changed 2,000 ...
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DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell says that his work keeps him alive as he continues his battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma, with which he was diagnosed in 2013. For the past three and a half years, Vivian has been part of a medical trial in Los Angeles, at City of Hope — ...
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During a recent appearance on the "22 Now" show, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda revealed that he is relocating from New York to Nashville. "There's a lot of people that have moved to Nashville — rock musicians," Eddie told "22 Now" host and TWISTED SISTER bandmate Mark Mendoza (see video below). "I mean, a lot. ...
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WHITESNAKE and WINGER guitarist Reb Beach says that he has "no problems" with certain rock and pop artists relying on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more bands have been given a pass for using backing tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthetic but also ...
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DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell says that his continuing battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma, with which he was diagnosed in 2013, has made him "a better guitar player." For the past three and a half years, Vivian has been part of a medical trial in Los Angeles, at City of Hope — ...
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WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale has told the Cleveland Scene that he was thrilled to see his pals in DEF LEPPARD finally inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year. "I've known them since they started," he said. "They're North Yorkshire and I'm South Yorkshire. If you don't support your fellow ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of WHITESNAKE's May 2 concert at Xcite Center at Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania can be seen below. WHITESNAKE is touring in support of its upcoming album, "Flesh & Blood", which will be released on May 10 via Frontiers Music Srl. The disc follows the 2011 critically acclaimed studio album "Forevermore" and ...
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THE WINERY DOGS — the hard rock power trio featuring guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen (POISON, MR. BIG), bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, DAVID LEE ROTH) and drummer Mike Portnoy (SONS OF APOLLO, DREAM THEATER) — kicked off its first tour in nearly three years on April 30 at Tupelo Music Hall in Derry, New Hampshire. Fan-filmed ...
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WINGER frontman Kip Winger has confirmed to "Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon" that there are tentative plans for the band to work on new material in August. The disc will be the follow-up to "Better Days Comin'", which came out in 2014. Asked about the importance of WINGER producing fresh music more than three decades ...
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According to SurreyLive, DEEP PURPLE's former accountant was sentenced to six years and four months in prison for stealing £2.2 million (approximately $2.87 million) from two companies that managed the band's royalties. Dipak Rao, who worked for the band between 1992 and 2014, diverted large sums of money from from the accounts of ...
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Sonic Perspectives recently conducted an interview with WHITESNAKE guitarist Joel Hoekstra. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the writing process for WHITESNAKE's upcoming studio album, "Flesh & Blood": Joel: "Most of the songs would start with an idea from David [Coverdale, vocals]. Then he would ...
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STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet will release his new solo album, "Ten", in September via Rat Pak Records. Guest musicians who appear on the disc include singer Todd La Torre (QUEENSRŸCHE), drummer Will Hunt (EVANESCENCE), bassist John O'Boyle, and guitarists Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, NIGHT RANGER), Jeff Loomis (ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE), Marzi Montazeri (EXHORDER, PHILIP H. ANSELMO ...
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In recognition of the 30th anniversary of the first BLUE MURDER album release, bassist Tony Franklin has uploaded a never-before-heard instrumental jam version of the song "Black-Hearted Woman from 1988. Check it out below. This past January, Franklin was asked by Rock Titan about the persistent rumors of a reunion of BLUE MURDER. The power ...
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GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed has released the official music video for the title track of his debut solo album, "Rock 'N Roll Ain't Easy". Reed says: "The video features HOOKERS & BLOW, was directed by my pal Scotty Slam (and Billy Baker) and was fun and relatively easy to make, almost counteracting the ...
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WINGER frontman Kip Winger has confirmed to Daily Boom that there are tentative plans for the band to work on new material this summer. The disc will be the follow-up to "Better Days Comin'", which came out in 2014. "Reb [Beach, guitar] and I are going to start writing and we'll try to ...
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WHITESNAKE guitarist Joel Hoekstra recently spoke with Cameron Buchholtz of the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma radio station 100.5 The KATT. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's rigorous touring schedule: Joel: "That's something that David Coverdale still likes. He still enjoys production rehearsals and heading ...
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WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale says that he makes an effort to stay aware and on top of technology changes, even as they have hurt the art of music because they lowered record budgets and made it difficult for artists to cultivate their craft. "We [in WHITESNAKE] are very fortunate that a lot of people want ...
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Wymer Publishing will release "David Coverdale - A Life In Vision", a limited-edition deluxe photo book, on July 12. Since joining DEEP PURPLE in 1973, David Coverdale has enjoyed a hugely successful career. Having been plucked from semi-professional obscurity by DEEP PURPLE, within months he was cavorting around the globe with one of the biggest ...
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Former WHITESNAKE and DIO guitarist Doug Aldrich says that he nearly auditioned for MEGADETH in 1989. At the time, MEGADETH had just parted ways with Jeff Young and was preparing to go into the studio to record the now-classic "Rust In Peace" album. "Dave [Mustaine] and I are friends now — Dave Mustaine and Dave ...
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DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell recently spoke to City Of Hope about his continuing battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma, with which he was diagnosed in 2013. For the past three and a half years, Vivian has been part of a medical trial in Los Angeles, at City of Hope — ...
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The "Everblack" podcast recently conducted an interview with former JUDAS PRIEST and ICED EARTH frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the formation of A NEW REVENGE, which also features guitarist Keri Kelli (SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, ALICE COOPER, VINCE NEIL), legendary bassist Rudy ...
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Kirk Hammett (METALLICA), Joe Elliott (DEF LEPPARD), David Ellefson (MEGADETH), Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, DIO) and Matt Sorum (GUNS N' ROSES) are among the musicians who have reacted on social media to the passing of Paul Raymond. The UFO guitarist and keyboard player died early Saturday morning (April 13) after suffering a massive heart attack. He ...
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WHITESNAKE kicked off its "Flesh & Blood" world tour Friday night (April 12) at 7 Clans First Council Casino Hotel in Newkirk, Oklahoma. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. The setlist was as follows: 01. Bad Boys 02. Slide It In 03. Gonna Be Alright (live debut) 04. Love Ain't No ...
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An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for "Flesh & Blood", the upcoming studio album from WHITESNAKE, can be seen below. Due on May 10 via Frontiers Music Srl, the disc follows the 2011 critically acclaimed studio album "Forevermore" and 2015's "The Purple Album", a reimagining of DEEP PURPLE classics from WHITESNAKE mastermind's David Coverdale's time in ...
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