“There are people out there with extraordinary technical ability, but you listen to their tone and you’re like, ‘Have you got ears or not?’”: Steven Wilson explains why he’s “constantly disappointed” by modern guitarists’ tones
The Porcupine Tree maestro says “a lot of the modern generation of guitar players” aren’t paying attention to tone – and the results are “boring”
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KISS’s PAUL STANLEY: ‘We Don’t Make Art That Is Intellectual; We Make Art That’s Emotional’
In a new interview with Gulf News, KISS frontman Paul Stanley addressed the fact that he and his bandmates have never allowed their concert theatrics to overshadow the music.
“I always say this: a crappy band with a big show is a crappy band,” he explained. “We didn’t start as a band with everything…
SALIVA’s BOBBY AMARU On WAYNE SWINNY: ‘He Was A Huge Part Of This Band And Brand And Always Will Be’
In a new interview with the FM99 WNOR radio station, SALIVA singer Bobby Amaru spoke about the band’s decision to carry on following the March 2023 passing of SALIVA founding guitarist Wayne Swinny. Bobby said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “[Wayne] was one of those guys, if you knew him, his…
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JOEY BELLADONNA To Start Recording Vocals For ANTHRAX’s New Album In November
In a new interview with “THAT Rocks!”, the weekly YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band’s long-awaited follow-up to 2016’s “For All Kings” album. When Florenti…
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Inferno Metal Festival announce nine new bands
Inferno Metal Festival have announced nine new bands for next year’s festival! Following August’s announcement, which saw the likes of WINTERFYLLETH, VLTIMAS and PHANTOM FIRE announced, now, another nine new bands have been announced for…
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MIKKEY DEE Says SCORPIONS ‘Can Go On Forever’: ‘As Long As Everybody’s Healthy And They Still Love Touring’
In a recent interview with Chaoszine, Mikke Dee, who played drums for MOTÖRHEAD for 23 years before joining SCORPIONS in 2016, was asked how long he thinks the legendary German hard rock act can keep going. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “The guys are in great shape. As long as e…
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Venues release new music video for ‘Oblivion’
VENUES have released a new music video! The new music video, for the track Oblivion, is the brand new single from the German post-hardcore band and follows on from their previous single, Haunted…
Read more » Carnation release new music video for ‘Cycle Of Suffering’
CARNATION have released a new music video! The new music video, for the track Cycle Of Suffering, is taken from the Belgian death metal band’s upcoming new album, Cursed Mortality, which is scheduled…
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The Gaslight Anthem release new song ‘Autumn’
THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM have released a brand new song! The new song, titled Autumn, is taken from the American rock band’s upcoming new album, History Books, which is scheduled to be released later…
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Watch Front-Row Video Of ALICE IN CHAINS’ Anaheim Concert During Fall 2023 Tour
The Rockin With My Good Ear Open YouTube channel has uploaded front-row video of ALICE IN CHAINS’ October 3 concert at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, California. You can check out the clips below.
ALICE IN CHAINS is playing a number of headlining shows this fall during the band’s tour as the su…