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In a brand new interview with "The Rockman Power Hour", FILTER mainman Richard Patrick revealed that he is re-teaming with Ben Grosse "as the producer and mixer" for some of the band's new music. "We're gonna make two songs that sound just like 'The Amalgamut' and 'Title Of Record'," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "It's gonna sound just as amazing as that. They're well-written songs, so I've got that going for me. But it's gonna take his sauce. He puts […]

Randy Rand, the founding bassist of '80s hard rockers AUTOGRAPH, has passed away. Prior to his death, Rand was the sole remaining original member of AUTOGRAPH, which announced in February that it had signed a deal with Frontiers Music Srl and was working on material for a new studio album. Earlier today (Tuesday, April 26),AUTOGRAPH issued the following statement: "It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts to announce the unexpected passing of our cherished friend and […]

Gene Simmons has invited Ace Frehley to take part in KISS's "End Of The Road" tour, saying "the fans would love" to see the band reunited with its original guitarist. Earlier today, Simmons took to his Twitter to wish Frehley a happy 71st birthday, and he added: "The invitations still stand. Jump up on stage with us for encores. The fans would love it." Three years ago, Frehley said that he was up playing with KISS again, but only if the price is right. Speaking […]

In a new interview with Kerrang! magazine, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke about the fact that he is currently involved in several projects outside his main band, including releasing his debut solo EP and publishing his first comic book, "Nights Of Lono". He said: "I have to say I've been sober for seven and a half years now and my mind is in a different place, I'm better focused. I got my brain back, I've gotten my […]

In a new interview with Metal Injection, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian discussed the progress of the writing sessions for the follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. He said: "We were just together writing. We have songs, and all I can say is we will get in the studio when we're ready, which I hope is this year. I would love that. I think we're getting there. I think we have great songs. I think people will […]

Legendary rockers JOURNEY have released a new single, "You Got The Best Of Me". The song is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Freedom", which will arrive on July 8. This past February, founding JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon shared the "Freedom" track listing in an Instagram post. It is as follows: 01. Together We Run (4:49) 02. Don't Give Up On Us (5:23) 03. Still Believe In Love 04. You Got The Best Of Me (5:33) 05. Live To Love Again (5:30) 06. The Way We Used To Be (3:35) 07. Come Away […]

Original SALIVA singer Josey Scott has returned to the studio to record some new solo music as well as reworked versions of several of the band's classic songs. Scott left SALIVA at the end of 2011 after 15 years with the group, reportedly to pursue a solo Christian music career. He was quickly replaced by Bobby Amaru, who can be heard on SALIVA's last four releases: "In It To Win It" (2013), "Rise Up" (2014), "Love, Lies & Therapy" (2016) and "10 Lives" (2018). On Friday (April […]

Mike Shinoda says that there are no plans for new music, albums or live shows from LINKIN PARK. The 45-year-old musician, who was recently appointed Community Innovation Advisor of Warner Recorded Music (WRM), addressed LINKIN PARK's future during a Twitch livestream on Friday (April 22). "The only LINKIN PARK news I have for you is that… Yeah, we talk every few weeks — I talk to the guys, or some of the guys," he said. "And there's no tours, […]

MÖTLEY CRÜE has teamed up with Brewtality Coffee Co. to help you kickstart your mornings with a rich-flavored high-caffeine, high-octane blend dark roast, and espresso blend French roast. Kickstart My Heart is a dark roast coffee with a bold, smooth and never bitter taste, that you will instantly want to rock out to. Espresso Blend French Roast will get your taste buds buzzing, with notes of dark chocolate, brown sugar and toffee. A short promotional […]