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The 16 Best Debut Rock + Metal Albums of 2021The 16 Best Debut Rock + Metal Albums of 2021There were some GREAT first albums this year.Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
Adrian Smith + Richie Kotzen Team Back Up on ‘Better Days’ Song, New EP Set for Record Store Day Black Friday ReleaseAdrian Smith + Richie Kotzen Team Back Up on ‘Better Days’ Song, New EP Set for Record Store Day Black Friday ReleaseSmith/Kotzen are back in action after dropping their first album earlier this year.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
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Adrian Smith + Richie Kotzen Debut Heavy New Song ‘Running’Adrian Smith + Richie Kotzen Debut Heavy New Song ‘Running’The heaviest of the three singles so far.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
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Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith + Richie Kotzen Unveil Collaborative Album Details, Debut ‘Taking My Chances’ VideoIron Maiden’s Adrian Smith + Richie Kotzen Unveil Collaborative Album Details, Debut ‘Taking My Chances’ VideoAll the details about 'Smith/Kotzen' have finally been unveiled.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith + Richie Kotzen Debut First Song Together ‘Taking My Chances’Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith + Richie Kotzen Debut First Song Together ‘Taking My Chances’Listen to the bluesy, metallic 'Taking My Chances' from the two guitar icons.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Tenacious D, Sons of Apollo + More Album Updates From 2018 Bowl for RonnieTenacious D, Sons of Apollo + More Album Updates From 2018 Bowl for RonnieOtep, Doug Aldrich, Dio Disciples, Richie Kotzen, Budderside and more discuss their upcoming music plans.Chad ChildersChad Childers