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Drum legend Carmine Appice tells UCR the story behind the band's new version of "The Little Red Rooster," which also features Tracii Guns.

He also explains who finally convinced him to back down.

Dee Snider previously had to bow out of the scheduled tour.

On social media, the frontman shared the reasoning and emphasized that he is "enjoying life."

"I'd rather walk away than be a shadow of my former self," Dee Snider said while announcing the news.

Millions of dollars sure can disappear fast.

Ratt, Deep Purple and Journey alumni take part as guitarist revisits his UFO era with 11 classic songs.

He cited 2024 inductees MC5, whose last classic-era member just died.

The track is featured on an upcoming Cactus album and includes co-founding guitarist Jim McCarty and King's X singer / bassist Dug Pinnick.

Five-act package will hit the road this summer.

He blames the streaming service for "killing" musicians' ability to make a living.

Twisted Sister frontman became exhausted by "the grind."