# ritchie blackmore (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ritchie blackmore. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ministry pull no punches in anti-Trump video for We Hate. "We just felt it necessary to give 'Trumplethinskin' a dose of his own medicine"](https://www.loudersound.com/music/music-videos/ministry-anti-trump-video-we-hate) _2026-08-23 · Fraser Lewry · Latest from Louder in News_ Tired of Donald Trump's "self-aggrandising AI slop", Ministry turn the tables on "Hair Mussolini" with colourful AI video ## ["It's with a heavy heart that I'm announcing my retirement from drumming." Former AC/DC man Chris Slade calls time on career at 79](https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/its-with-a-heavy-heart-that-im-announcing-my-retirement-from-drumming-former-ac-dc-man-chris-slade-calls-time-on-career-at-79) _2026-08-23 · Stef Lach · Latest from Louder in News_ Chris Slade retires from drumming after career that saw him star on AC/DC's The Razors Edge ## [Watch a young Black Sabbath confuse the hell out of stoned European hippies one week before Paranoid became a hit single](https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/watch-a-young-black-sabbath-confuse-european-hippies-in-1970) _2026-08-23 · Paul Brannigan · Latest from Louder in News_ Black Sabbath’s performance of Paranoid at Jazz Bilzen festival in August 1970 is a sweet snapshot of metal history ## [Bret Michaels Forced Off the Road Again After One Comeback Show](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/bret-michaels-needs-several-months-off/) _2026-08-22 · Matthew Wilkening · Ultimate Classic Rock_ The poison star continues to recover from a "complicated" surgical procedure. Continue reading… ## [Former White Stripes drummer Meg White and friend targeted in tabloid stalking error: “They had no idea they were being stalked”](https://www.guitarplayer.com/music/former-white-stripes-drummer-meg-white-and-friend-targeted-in-tabloid-stalking-error-they-had-no-idea-they-were-being-stalked) _2026-08-22 · Elizabeth Swann · Latest from Guitar Player_ The Daily Mail secretly followed a Detroit local for days, convinced she was the famous drummer — even after she told its reporters they had the wrong woman ## [Behind Fleetwood Mac founder Peter Green’s life-changing acid trip: “They gave him a bad tab of acid. He was never the same person again”](https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/behind-fleetwood-mac-founder-peter-greens-life-changing-acid-trip-they-gave-him-a-bad-tab-of-acid-he-was-never-the-same-person-again) _2026-08-22 · Joe Matera · Latest from Guitar Player in Guitarists_ The veteran tour chief for Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC, Pink Floyd and other rock legends recalls the night he saw everything chang for Green — plus his adventures with Mick Ronson, the Byrds and Frank Sinatra ## [Why ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Didn’t Have a Beard](https://loudwire.com/frank-beard-zz-top-no-beard/) _2026-08-22 · Corey Irwin · Loudwire_ Despite his name, the ZZ Top drummer was the only band member without an iconic beard. Continue reading… ## [The 35 Best Metal Albums of 1991](https://loudwire.com/best-metal-albums-1991/) _2026-08-22 · Joe DiVita · Loudwire_ Some of metal's biggest albums were released in 1991 while the underground exploded with new styles. Continue reading… ## [All members of Buckcherry safe after tour bus involved in fatal crash](https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/all-members-of-buckcherry-safe-after-tour-bus-involved-in-fatal-crash) _2026-08-22 · Stef Lach · Latest from Louder in News_ One person has died after a multi-vehicle crash in South Carolina which involved Buckcherry's tour bus ## [New Jersey Leads Nation in Credit Card Debt as Balances Reach $9,733](https://wmtram.com/2026/08/21/new-jersey-leads-nation-in-credit-card-debt-as-balances-reach-9733/) _2026-08-21 · J. Mayhew · WMTR AM_ New Jersey consumers shoulder the steepest average credit card balance nationwide at $9,733. LendingTree released this finding in August after examining credit reports from over 400,000 users during the first... The post New Jersey Leads Nation in Credit Card Debt as Balances Reach $9,733 appeared first on WMTR AM . ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MsV8yH7StDeD) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [Chester Township Partners With NJDOT To Boost Safety With LED Streetlights on Route 206](https://wmtram.com/2026/08/21/chester-township-partners-with-njdot-to-boost-safety-with-led-streetlights-on-route-206/) _2026-08-21 · J. Mayhew · WMTR AM_ Chester Township will put LED lights at each intersection on Route 206. They’re working with the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Why? Drivers need better visibility when turning onto or... The post Chester Township Partners With NJDOT To Boost Safety With LED Streetlights on Route 206 appeared first on WMTR AM . ## [Radar Sensor Thefts Target Honda and Acura Drivers in Newark With $1,000 Repair Bills](https://wmtram.com/2026/08/21/radar-sensor-thefts-target-honda-and-acura-drivers-in-newark-with-1000-repair-bills/) _2026-08-21 · J. Mayhew · WMTR AM_ Thieves have been ripping radar sensors off Honda and Acura vehicles throughout the nation. Owners face repair bills topping $1,000. On Wednesday, the Newark Department of Public Safety warned drivers... The post Radar Sensor Thefts Target Honda and Acura Drivers in Newark With $1,000 Repair Bills appeared first on WMTR AM . ## [Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Release Remastered 45th Anniversary Edition of ‘I Love Rock ‘N Roll’](https://wmtram.com/2026/08/21/joan-jett-the-blackhearts-release-remastered-45th-anniversary-edition-of-i-love-rock-n-roll/) _2026-08-21 · crosspost\_user · WMTR AM_ Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will drop a remastered 45th anniversary edition of I Love Rock ‘N Roll on Aug. 28. Blackheart Records handles the release. Fans can grab it... The post Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Release Remastered 45th Anniversary Edition of ‘I Love Rock ‘N Roll’ appeared first on WMTR AM . ## [Why Did Bonnaroo Get Canceled in 2027?](https://loudwire.com/why-bonnaroo-canceled-2027/) _2026-08-21 · Billy Dukes · Loudwire_ Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival just canceled for the second time in three years. Continue reading… ## [New Jersey Launches Utility Assistance Programs to Combat Rising Energy Costs](https://wmtram.com/2026/08/21/new-jersey-launches-utility-assistance-programs-to-combat-rising-energy-costs/) _2026-08-21 · J. Mayhew · WMTR AM_ New Jersey residents facing high fall and winter utility bills can utilize several aid options to help them manage energy costs. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Universal Service... The post New Jersey Launches Utility Assistance Programs to Combat Rising Energy Costs appeared first on WMTR AM . ## [Newark Approves Four-Story Mixed-Use Building on Clinton Avenue Lot](https://wmtram.com/2026/08/21/newark-approves-four-story-mixed-use-building-on-clinton-avenue-lot/) _2026-08-21 · J. Mayhew · WMTR AM_ The Newark Central Planning Board greenlighted a four-story structure at Leslie Street and Clinton Avenue in Upper Clinton Hill on Aug. 10. Plans for 760 Clinton Ave. will transform an... The post Newark Approves Four-Story Mixed-Use Building on Clinton Avenue Lot appeared first on WMTR AM . ## [Adrian Belew on the last time he saw Frank Zappa: “His voice was a whisper”](https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/adrian-belew-on-the-last-time-he-saw-frank-zappa-his-voice-was-a-whisper) _2026-08-21 · Phil Weller · Latest from Guitar Player in Guitarists_ More than 30 years after Zappa’s death, Belew shares memories of visiting the ailing guitarist — and the unexpected phone call that gave him closure ## [Barry Mitchell, Early Queen Bassist, Has Died](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/barry-mitchell-queen-bassist-dies/) _2026-08-21 · Michael Gallucci · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Barry Mitchell played bass for Queen before the band became Queen. He once admitted he didn't see their potential and didn't love the music. Continue reading… ## [Queen’s 1986 Budapest Concert Gets One-Day London Screening in 4K Restoration](https://wmtram.com/2026/08/21/queens-1986-budapest-concert-gets-one-day-london-screening-in-4k-restoration/) _2026-08-21 · Dan Teodorescu · WMTR AM_ Playback Live will present a restored 4K version of Queen’s 1986 Budapest concert at London’s Roundhouse on Oct. 3. Two screenings are scheduled. The band’s final filmed performance with Freddie... The post Queen’s 1986 Budapest Concert Gets One-Day London Screening in 4K Restoration appeared first on WMTR AM . ## [MTV have scrapped the ‘Best Rock’ category at their Video Music Awards after 37 years](https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/mtv-scrap-best-rock-category-at-video-music-awards) _2026-08-21 · Paul Brannigan · Latest from Louder in News_ Looking for rock music at this year's MTV VMAs? Good luck with that ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/37G1rOBtLJIp) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Elton John + Dying Fetus Appear on Same Album Thanks to Turnstile](https://loudwire.com/elton-john-dying-fetus-turnstile-album/) _2026-08-21 · Rob Carroll · Loudwire_ Yes, this is a real thing and you can thank the band Turnstile for making this happen. Continue reading… ## [Carl Palmer on How 'Love Beach' Came Together in Nassau](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/elp-love-beach-story/) _2026-08-21 · Martin Kielty · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Carl Palmer just opened up about how ELP got talked into making "Love Beach," and the behind-the-scenes coordination involved was something the band never saw coming. Continue reading… ## [Taylor Ben Harper Gold Label 512e Special Edition grand concert review: “I’d put it down and pick it right back up again.”](https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitars/acoustic-guitars/taylor-ben-harper-gold-label-512e-special-edition-grand-concert-review) _2026-08-21 · Jimmy Leslie · Latest from Guitar Player_ With its short scale, compact body and warm, articulate voice, Taylor’s Ben Harper signature is an acoustic that rewards everything from delicate fingerpicking to bluesy bends ## [Netflix Responds to Demon Hunter's Trademark Lawsuit](https://loudwire.com/netflix-responds-demon-hunter-lawsuit-k-pop-movie/) _2026-08-21 · Lauryn Schaffner · Loudwire_ Netflix has responded to Demon Hunter's trademark lawsuit over the name of the 2025 movie 'Kpop Demon Hunters' in a new statement. Continue reading… ## [Metallica Praises Japanese Pop Star Ado After Her Wildly Different ‘Enter Sandman’ Performance](https://wmtram.com/2026/08/21/metallica-praises-japanese-pop-star-ado-after-her-wildly-different-enter-sandman-performance/) _2026-08-21 · crosspost\_user · WMTR AM_ Metallica’s “Enter Sandman,” being one of their most popular songs, has been covered in just about every style imaginable, but Japanese singer Ado has managed to give the iconic song a particularly unexpected makeover. The... The post Metallica Praises Japanese Pop Star Ado After Her Wildly Different ‘Enter Sandman’ Performance appeared first on WMTR AM . ## [Get an exclusive Ghost puff print t-shirt and Metal Hammer cover variant with this limited edition bundle to celebrate their new concert film 2 Big To Rig](https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/get-an-exclusive-ghost-puff-print-t-shirt-and-metal-hammer-cover-variant-with-this-limited-edition-bundle-to-celebrate-their-new-concert-film-2-big-to-rig) _2026-08-21 · Merlin Alderslade · Latest from Louder in News_ Metal Hammer have teamed up with Ghost for a world exclusive bundle! Here's what's inside ## [How Slipknot Revealed They'd Split With 5 Different Members](https://loudwire.com/comparison-how-slipknot-split-different-members/) _2026-08-21 · Lauryn Schaffner · Loudwire_ This is how Slipknot revealed that they'd split with Joey Jordison, Chris Fehn, Craig Jones, Jay Weinberg and Sid Wilson. Continue reading… ## [Watch: Bruce Dickinson Drops New ‘Change of Heart’ Video From ‘More Balls to Picasso’](https://wmtram.com/2026/08/21/watch-bruce-dickinson-drops-new-change-of-heart-video-from-more-balls-to-picasso/) _2026-08-21 · crosspost\_user · WMTR AM_ Bruce Dickinson dropped a new music video for “Change of Heart,” which is featured on his 2025 album More Balls to Picasso. The video serves as a companion piece to... The post Watch: Bruce Dickinson Drops New ‘Change of Heart’ Video From ‘More Balls to Picasso’ appeared first on WMTR AM . ## [Rob Zombie + Marilyn Manson Kick Off Summer Tour - See Setlists](https://loudwire.com/rob-zombie-marilyn-manson-2026-tour-setlist/) _2026-08-21 · Martin Kielty · Loudwire_ Both shock rockers brought their biggest hits out for the opening of this year's Freaks on Parade outing. Continue reading… ## [Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson Start 2026 Tour: Set Lists, Video](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rob-zombie-marilyn-manson-2026-tour-kickoff-set-list-video/) _2026-08-21 · Martin Kielty · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Both shock rockers brought their biggest hits out for the opening of this year's Freaks on Parade outing. Continue reading… ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5yf6hJSTMG0n) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [Why the Hollies Suddenly Broke Up After More Than Six Decades](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/the-hollies-break-up/) _2026-08-21 · Martin Kielty · Ultimate Classic Rock_ British invasion band's career included hits spanning the late '60s into the mid-'70s. Continue reading… ## [Connie Burton, Sister of Metallica Legend Cliff Burton, Has Died](https://loudwire.com/metallica-cliff-burton-sister-connie-dead/) _2026-08-21 · Joe DiVita · Loudwire_ After a medical fundraiser was launched in late June, Connie Burton passed away earlier this week. She was the sister of late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton. Continue reading… ## [Red Bull New York Teams Up with RTSA to Revolutionize Youth Soccer Development](https://wmtram.com/2026/08/21/red-bull-new-york-teams-up-with-rtsa-to-revolutionize-youth-soccer-development/) _2026-08-21 · J. Mayhew · WMTR AM_ On Aug. 17, Red Bull New York partnered with Rockaway Township Soccer Association (RTSA) to help increase youth soccer players’ skills and development. Starting this fall, the Red Bulls will... The post Red Bull New York Teams Up with RTSA to Revolutionize Youth Soccer Development appeared first on WMTR AM . ## [Peter Hook on Joy Division, New Order and the basslines that made him a legend: “How did I manage that?”](https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/peter-hook-on-joy-division-new-order-and-the-basslines-that-made-him-a-legend-how-did-i-manage-that) _2026-08-21 · Lee Campbell · Latest from Guitar Player in Guitarists_ As Peter Hook & the Light launch their U.S. tour, Hook and his son Jack Bates discuss his approach to the bass and the legacy they’re carrying forward ## [Journey to Begin Final Tour Leg in September, Concluding at San Francisco’s Chase Center](https://wmtram.com/2026/08/21/journey-to-begin-final-tour-leg-in-september-concluding-at-san-franciscos-chase-center/) _2026-08-21 · crosspost\_user · WMTR AM_ Journey kicks off their farewell tour’s last stretch in September. Los Angeles hosts the opener. The finale? Nov. 28 at San Francisco’s Chase Center, capping what will be more than 100... The post Journey to Begin Final Tour Leg in September, Concluding at San Francisco’s Chase Center appeared first on WMTR AM . ## [MLB Network Will Air Documentary on Baseball’s Role After 9/11 Attacks](https://wmtram.com/2026/08/21/mlb-network-will-air-documentary-on-baseballs-role-after-9-11-attacks/) _2026-08-21 · J. Mayhew · WMTR AM_ MLB Network will premiere When America Took the Field on Sept. 10 at 10 p.m. ET. This two-hour film examines how the sport helped the nation heal after terrorists struck... The post MLB Network Will Air Documentary on Baseball’s Role After 9/11 Attacks appeared first on WMTR AM . ## [“For decades, he has given us unforgettable music.” Chris Spedding is battling lymphoma — and a GoFundMe has been launched to support the guitar legend](https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/guitar-legend-chris-spedding-is-battling-lymphoma-and-a-gofundme-has-been-launched-to-support-him) _2026-08-21 · Elizabeth Swann · Latest from Guitar Player in Guitarists_ The session legend whose six-decade résumé includes Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry, Elton John and the Sex Pistols has begun a nine-month course of chemotherapy ## [AI Music Hit Nearly 40% of All New Releases](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/ai-generated-music-study/) _2026-08-21 · Martin Kielty · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Nearly 40% of new music released was AI-generated or AI-assisted, and a lot of those creators didn't disclose it. Continue reading… ## [Kiss Sons Explain Decision to Call Their Band Stanley Simmons](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/kiss-sons-stanley-simmons-band-name/) _2026-08-21 · Martin Kielty · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Duo say they couldn’t outrun their famous family links, so they didn’t try – and they’re ready for harsh treatment if people don’t like their music. Continue reading… ## [How Bob Dylan Influenced the Beatles' 'Norwegian Wood'](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/beatles-norwegian-wood/) _2026-08-21 · Allison Rapp · Ultimate Classic Rock_ The 1965 'Rubber Soul' track drew inspiration from across the big pond. Continue reading… ## [“The man shaving my balls didn’t tell me.” Robert Fripp says he’s still baffled by his bizarre hospital mystery](https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/the-man-shaving-my-balls-didnt-tell-me-robert-fripp-says-hes-still-baffled-by-his-bizarre-hospital-mystery) _2026-08-21 · Phil Weller · Latest from Guitar Player in Guitarists_ The guitarist notes that he’s in the best shape he’s been in for decades following a heart attack last year —though one part of his treatment still makes no sense. ## [15 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week](https://loudwire.com/new-rock-metal-tours-aug-14-20-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Chad Childers · Loudwire_ Get details on tours featuring Sparta, Quicksand and Jared James Nichols among others. Continue reading… ## [Bigfoot, Killer Bees & More Things That Scared '80s Kids](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/things-that-terrified-80s-kids/) _2026-08-21 · Stephen Lenz · Ultimate Classic Rock_ From mail-order guilt to evil movie children to a candy rumor that had zero basis in reality, these are the fears that defined a generation of kids. Continue reading… ## ["I would hope that whoever told you that you are ugly is not anyone you would call a friend." Evanescence's Amy Lee shares some beautiful advice with a fan - and explains why "being an Instagram star" is not the important part of making art](https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/interviews/i-would-hope-that-whoever-told-you-that-you-are-ugly-is-not-anyone-you-would-call-a-friend-evanescences-amy-lee-shares-some-beautiful-advice-with-a-fan-and-explains-why-being-an-instagram-star-is-not-the-important-part-of-making-art) _2026-08-21 · Merlin Alderslade · Latest from Louder in News_ The Evanescence singer was unimpressed to hear the cruel remarks one of her fans received ## [Nickelback release epic power ballad Leave Me Behind. "There's a lot of weight in this song, but there's also a lot of hope"](https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/nickelback-release-epic-power-ballad-leave-me-behind-theres-a-lot-of-weight-in-this-song-but-theres-also-a-lot-of-hope) _2026-08-21 · Fraser Lewry · Latest from Louder in News_ Nickelback gear up for the release of their eleventh album – and warn fans to be on the lookout for scammers ## [Fundraiser set up to support guitar great Chris Spedding as he battles lymphoma](https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/fundraiser-set-up-to-support-guitar-great-chris-spedding-as-he-battles-lymphoma) _2026-08-21 · Fraser Lewry · Latest from Louder in News_ Spedding has played with Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry, Elton John, Tom Waits, Paul McCartney and more ## [See Jimi Hendrix in newly unearthed Woodstock video footage shot from the stage](https://www.guitarplayer.com/music/see-jimi-hendrix-in-newly-unearthed-woodstock-video-footage-shot-from-the-stage) _2026-08-21 · Elizabeth Swann · Latest from Guitar Player_ A 22-year-old drama student named Albert Goodman snuck onstage to film the guitar legend from just 15 feet away ## [Willie Nelson and Neil Young Add 2 Shows Before Farm Aid 2026 Benefit Concert](https://wmtram.com/2026/08/20/willie-nelson-and-neil-young-add-2-shows-before-farm-aid-2026-benefit-concert/) _2026-08-20 · Anne Erickson · WMTR AM_ Willie Nelson and Neil Young will perform two co-headlining concerts in September before they appear at Farm Aid 2026. The Farm Aid co-founders revealed shows at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in... The post Willie Nelson and Neil Young Add 2 Shows Before Farm Aid 2026 Benefit Concert appeared first on WMTR AM . ## [How Travis Barker REALLY Overcame His Fear of Flying](https://loudwire.com/how-travis-barker-overcame-fear-of-flying/) _2026-08-20 · Rob Carroll · Loudwire_ Travis Barker had no interest in being anywhere near an airport at the time. But that has since changed. Continue reading… ## [Drama Student’s Lost Woodstock Footage Captures Jimi Hendrix Set From 15 Feet Away](https://wmtram.com/2026/08/20/drama-students-lost-woodstock-footage-captures-jimi-hendrix-set-from-15-feet-away/) _2026-08-20 · crosspost\_user · WMTR AM_ A black-and-white film of Jimi Hendrix’s 1969 Woodstock set surfaced over the weekend on YouTube Livestream. Shot by a 22-year-old drama student, the documentary premiered at 9 p.m. ET on... The post Drama Student’s Lost Woodstock Footage Captures Jimi Hendrix Set From 15 Feet Away appeared first on WMTR AM .