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MIKE PORTNOY: "IT WAS LIKE SEEING YOUR WIFE WITH HER NEW HUSBAND."

Date: Jan 30, 2025, News Release

The returning drumming legend with prog metal titans Dream Theater tells Rock Candy Magazine about his time away from the band and why it feels right to be back in the fold.

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ZAKK WYLDE: "I ALWAYS SAID I’D DO PANTERA"

Date: Nov 27, 2024, News Release

The much-loved guitarist explains to Rock Candy Mag why he didn’t hesitate for a second over playing in the legendary thrash band…

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CLASSIC UFO REUNION? IT’S POSSIBLE!

Date: Sep 30, 2024, News Release

Michael Schenker and Andy Parker aren’t ruling out the chance of one last hurrah for the legendary rockers in exclusive interviews with Rock Candy Mag.

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“THERE’S A CHANCE THERE’LL BE NEW AEROSMITH MUSIC!"

Date: Aug 01, 2024, News Release

Guitarist Joe Perry says it’s “definitely a possibility” in an exclusive interview with Rock Candy Mag.

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“WE THOUGHT, ‘NOBODY’S MADE A RECORD LIKE THIS!’”

Date: May 30, 2024, News Release

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and bassist Rick Savage go deep with Rock Candy Mag on the making of their classic ‘Pyromania’ album.

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“OUR AMERICAN LABEL DIDN’T WANT ‘LIVE AND DANGEROUS’!”

Date: Mar 30, 2024, News Release

Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham speaks exclusively to Rock Candy Mag about the band’s fight with Warner Bros. over their classic double live.

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“I WOULD HAVE LIKED TO GO ON THE ROAD WITH KISS ONE LAST TIME, BUT IT WASN'T TO BE.”

Date: Jan 30, 2024, News Release

Kiss legend Ace Frehley on his regret at not being asked to close the live chapter with his former band. Speaking exclusively to Rock Candy Mag as part of an in-depth 14-page cover story, founder member and much-loved guitarist Ace Frehley explained to writer Andrew Daly why he never made it on stage one last time with Kiss for their final show at Madison Square Garden last December after last leaving the band back in 2002.

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AC/DC’s former drummer Chris Slade explains how the band operated when he was with them.

Date: Nov 29, 2023, News Release

“THEY’D JUST LOOK AT EACH OTHER AND OFF WE’D GO. IT WAS LIKE ANGUS AND MAL COULD READ EACH OTHER’S MINDS. I’VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT.”

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“IT’S NEVER BEEN A THOUGHT THAT I’D RETIRE.”

Date: Oct 05, 2023, News Release

Speaking exclusively to Rock Candy Mag as part of an in-depth 16-page cover story, legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper told writer Andrew Daly that he’s determined to buck the current trend of rock stars retiring.

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“GARY WOULD WANT SKYNYRD TO CARRY ON.”

Date: Jul 27, 2023, News Release

Founder member Gary Rossington’s widow Dale gave her blessing for the legendary Southern rock band to continue.

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