“Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have tried to destroy my reputation over the years. 10,000 Volts is going to make them look like imbeciles”: He may have missed Kiss’ last-ever performance, but Ace Frehley is set to make a statement with his new solo album
The former Kiss guitarist says he’s “always been the kind of guy to let the music do the talking” – and that’s exactly the plan for his forthcoming record
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Read more » “I had to stop buying records. I stopped being a fan of music – I felt that was affecting my individuality and my style”: SSD were hardcore legends, then Al Barile sold his guitar gear to buy a jet ski. Here’s how he found his way back to his Gibson SG
He may have been schooled on AC/DC, Van Halen and classical guitar, but Al Barile attacked his instrument with a vicious physicality inspired by his love of hockey. He looks back on his love-hate relationship with music – and the ‘80s SG he snapped after performing a jump-kick at CBGB’s
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ALBUM REVIEW: Energy – Immerse
Bristol-based outfit IMMERSE bring forth their new album Energy, and to be quite honest, the album is very aptly named, as the band are known for bringing a certain buzz…
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Joe Satriani – G3 Impactful Guitar Tracks #guitarmusic #chickenfoot #guitarsolo
Up this week are Joe’s selections from the G3 “Most Impactful Guitar Tracks” playlist! 🎸 Check out all 15 tracks from Joe, Steve and Eric on our playlist and get…
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How Did STYX End Up Being Accused Of Having Hidden Messages In Its Songs? JAMES ‘J.Y.’ YOUNG Explains
In a new interview with Ethan Dometrius of the 107.3 The Eagle radio station, STYX guitarist James “J.Y.” Young spoke about how claims were made by anti-rock-music activists during the early 1980s that the STYX song “Snowblind”‘s lyrics were Satanic and contained hidden backwards messages. The line…
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Voyager announce rescheduled European tour dates
VOYAGER have announced the rescheduled dates for their headlining European tour! Set for September and October next year, the tour (which was initially scheduled to take place in October this year)…
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Blind Channel announce new album ‘Exit Emotions’
BLIND CHANNEL have announced a new album! Titled Exit Emotions, the upcoming album from the Finnish band is the follow-up to 2022’s Lifestyles Of The Sick & Dangerous, and is scheduled to be…
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Witherfall announce new album ‘Sounds Of The Forgotten’
WITHERFALL have announced a new album! Titled Sounds Of The Forgotten, the upcoming album from the Los Angeles-based dark melodic metal band is the follow-up to 2021’s The Curse Of Autumn, and…
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DEE SNIDER: ‘Free Speech Is A Right. It Is Also A Privilege.’
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider, who is promoting a new graphic novel, “Dee Snider: He’s Not Gonna Take It”, which illustrates the fateful day he spoke in defense of free speech, alongside Frank Zappa and John Denver, at a Senate hearing regarding placing content-warning labels on album covers, s…
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