IRON MAIDEN have announced the cancellation of their shows in Russia and Ukraine following Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine last week. Earlier today, IRON MAIDEN released the following statement via their social media: “We are very sorry to announce that due to the ongoing situation in Ukraine, the promoters have cancelled the two IRON MAIDEN...
Category: Glam Rock And Classic Metal
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RUSH’s ALEX LIFESON Releasing A Song Inspired By Late Drummer NEIL PEART
The self-titled debut album from the band ENVY OF NONE, featuring RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson, is set to arrive on April 8 via Kscope and will feature a song in honor of Alex’s former bandmate, Neil Peart. Speaking about the song, “Western Sunset”, Lifeson says: “I visited Neil when he was ill. I was on...
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SLASH, JOAN JETT, RICHIE SAMBORA And More To Head Up New Advisory Council For Les Paul Foundation
The Les Paul Foundation, whose mission is to honor the legacy of Les Paul, has announced the appointment of a new Advisory Council. The Les Paul Advisory Council is made up of a prestigious group of influential music industry friends, colleagues and educators. They will be helping to further the mission of the Foundation. The...
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QUEENSRŸCHE Drummer SCOTT ROCKENFIELD Slams Singer TODD LA TORRE, Calls Out GEOFF TATE
Former QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield has slammed their current singer, Todd La Torre, saying that his opinions do not represent the QUEENSRŸCHE companies and legal entities in any way. Earlier today, Rockenfield posted on his Facebook page: “just a little bit for clarity here… Subject: Todd La Torre (subcontractor – QUEENSRŸCHE) Topic: For the record...
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STEVE VAI Announces ‘Inviolate’ 2022 European Tour Dates
Steve Vai has announced that the “Inviolate” world tour will now begin with a European leg of appearances beginning in Glasgow on June 4. He’ll be on the road in to mid-July, staging performances in the U.K., Ireland, France, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain. A detailed itinerary follows...
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NIGHT RANGER Guitarist BRAD GILLIS And MR. BIG Bassist BILLY SHEEHAN Launch New Band SKILLS
Frontiers Music Srl will release of “Different Worlds”, the debut album from SKILLS, on May 13. Skills features the eye-popping lineup of guitarist Brad Gillis (NIGHT RANGER, OZZY OSBOURNE), bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS, SONS OF APOLLO) drummer David Huff (GIANT) and vocalist Renan Zonta (ELECTRIC MOB). Today, fans can get their...
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RUSH’s ALEX LIFESON On Making New Music With GEDDY LEE: ‘It’ll Happen When It Happens’
RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson recently sat down with Guitar World and said that he hasn’t ruled out making new music with Geddy Lee. “We’re not putting any pressure on it or anything,” he said. “We had a lot of good years together and we still love each other very much. I talk to Geddy every...
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SKID ROW Reveal Release Date For New Album; First Single Dropping Next Month
SKID ROW guitarist Dave “Snake” Sabo has confirmed that fans have quite a wait ahead of them when it comes to a new album from the band. Speaking with The Music Universe, Sabo did however offer the good news that the first single from the effort should be arriving next month. When asked if SKID...
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DEE SNIDER Approves Of Ukrainian Soldiers Using ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ As Their Battle Cry
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider says that he “absolutely” approves of Ukrainians using the band’s hit song “We’re Not Gonna Take It” as a battle cry in their fight against the Russian military. On Thursday (February 24), Russian president Vladimir Putin advanced a military operation into in the east of Ukraine with explosions being reported...
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SAXON Release Documentary On The Making Of Their Latest Album ‘Carpe Diem’
British heavy metal legends SAXON have released a 14-minute documentary about the making of the band’s latest album, “Carpe Diem”, and “the struggle and the strife that went into it.” Check it out below. Produced by Andy Sneap (JUDAS PRIEST, EXODUS, ACCEPT) at Backstage Recording Studios in Derbyshire with singer Biff Byford and Sneap mixing...