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TOOL's MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN Earns Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt TOOL, A PERFECT CIRCLE and PUSCIFER frontman Maynard James Keenan has earned his black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. “Congratulations to my friend, training partner, and sometimes nemesis @iamthebriefcase on ...

LITA FORD Announces Early 2024 U.S. Tour Dates Lita Ford has scheduled the following shows for the coming months: Jan. 19 – The Ranch – Fort Myers, FL Jan. 20 – The Banyan Live – West Palm Beach, FL Feb. 03 – Coushatta Casino Resort Kinder, LA ...

Watch MIKE PORTNOY, FRANK BELLO And JASON BITTNER Perform At 2024 Tribute Concert To Late RUSH Drummer NEIL PEART Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS), Frank Bello (ANTHRAX), Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL, OVERKILL), Jon Dinklage (“Clockwork ...

ACE FREHLEY Explains Why He Hasn't Used Artificial Intelligence During Songwriting Process In a new interview with Germany’s Radio Bob!, Ace Frehley was asked if he would ever consider using artificial intelligence during the songwriting process. The former KISS ...

ROSS THE BOSS On His Creative Relationship With JOEY DEMAIO: People Called Us 'The LENNON And MCCARTNEY Of Metal Songwriting' In a recent interview with rob wog, former MANOWAR guitarist Ross “The Boss” Friedman reflected on the band’s classic ...

DISTURBED's MIKE WENGREN: 2023 Tour Kit Rundown Modern Drummer has shared “an up-close and personal experience” with DISTURBED’s Mike Wengren, as they delve into the details of his custom “Pearl Reference One” drum kit. Before a DISTURBED ...

TESLA's JEFF KEITH Says AC/DC's BON SCOTT Was His 'Biggest Inspiration' In a recent interview with Larry Mac of the 96.1 KLPX radio station, TESLA frontman Jeff Keith was asked to name the artists he listened to early on that made him want to get on stage

LIPS On Upcoming ANVIL Album: 'The Songs Were Totally Written Before I Showed Them To The Other Guys' In a recent interview with rob wog, ANVIL frontman Steve “Lips” Kudlow spoke about the band’s upcoming 20th studio album. The effort was ...

Watch: KORN Drummer RAY LUZIER Plays Classic VAN HALEN Songs On ALEX VAN HALEN's 2012 Drum Kit Alex Van Halen’s drumming has profoundly shaped the landscape of modern music and performance. The VAN HALEN drummer’s distinctive style, rhythmic innovation and ...

ACE FREHLEY Wants To 'Get Closer To God' And 'Practice The Guitar More' In 2024 Ace Frehley says that he wants to “get closer to God” and “practice the guitar more” in 2024. Like many other people, the original KISS guitarist has ...