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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=1498 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:07:41 -0400 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:54:04 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=1498 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nuno_bettencourt_explains_why_hell_never_take_eddie_van_halens_throne_speaks_on_late_icons_influence.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nuno_bettencourt_explains_why_hell_never_take_eddie_van_halens_throne_speaks_on_late_icons_influence.html Music News: "I don't think there will ever be anybody — not me, not anybody else — that is gonna take that throne."]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:07:41 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guns_n_roses_richard_fortus_calls_out_nuno_bettencourt_for_saying_slash_would_struggle_in_rihanna_gig_nuno_hits_back.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guns_n_roses_richard_fortus_calls_out_nuno_bettencourt_for_saying_slash_would_struggle_in_rihanna_gig_nuno_hits_back.html Music News: "No SHIT Slash can play these songs, thank you for pointing that out."]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 16:00:05 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nuno_bettencourt_says_extreme_isnt_afraid_of_making_pop_songs_recalls_label_not_liking_more_than_words.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nuno_bettencourt_says_extreme_isnt_afraid_of_making_pop_songs_recalls_label_not_liking_more_than_words.html Music News: "We get this B-list of tracks that they're these dangerous left-field tracks that everybody's like, 'Really guys?'"]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 22:42:59 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nuno_bettencourt_explains_whats_missing_in_guitar-driven_music_nowadays_and_why_extreme_came_back_at_the_right_time.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nuno_bettencourt_explains_whats_missing_in_guitar-driven_music_nowadays_and_why_extreme_came_back_at_the_right_time.html Music News: "The people are letting us know that they're starved".]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 20:00:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nuno_bettencourt_explains_why_extreme_take_a_long_time_in_making_albums.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nuno_bettencourt_explains_why_extreme_take_a_long_time_in_making_albums.html Music News: "If there's an album coming out, or music that's coming out, then it's for a reason."]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:58:54 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_extremes_gary_cherone_and_nuno_bettencourt_join_tom_morello_onstage_to_perform_audioslaves_cochise.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_extremes_gary_cherone_and_nuno_bettencourt_join_tom_morello_onstage_to_perform_audioslaves_cochise.html Music News: Morello and Extreme both played a set at this year's Best of Blues and Rock.]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 17:37:48 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_release_new_single_other_side_of_the_rainbow.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_release_new_single_other_side_of_the_rainbow.html Music News: Lifted from the band's upcoming album "Six".]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 18:00:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_announce_first_uk_tour_in_6_years_living_colour_are_supporting.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_announce_first_uk_tour_in_6_years_living_colour_are_supporting.html Music News: The band will hit the road in Autumn.]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 18:00:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_nuno_bettencourt_plays_solo_to_extremes_new_single_rise_live_for_the_first_time.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_nuno_bettencourt_plays_solo_to_extremes_new_single_rise_live_for_the_first_time.html Music News: The lead single off the band's upcoming album "Six".]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 16:00:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_announce_us_and_australian_tour_dates_with_living_colour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_announce_us_and_australian_tour_dates_with_living_colour.html Music News: Kicking off in late April. ]]> Sat, 22 Apr 2023 22:55:33 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_release_new_singles_banshee_and_rebel.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_release_new_singles_banshee_and_rebel.html Music News: Lifted off the band's upcoming album "Six".]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:00:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nuno_bettencourt_addresses_rumors_that_rihanna_wants_to_make_a_metal_album_absolutely_not_true.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nuno_bettencourt_addresses_rumors_that_rihanna_wants_to_make_a_metal_album_absolutely_not_true.html Music News: The Extreme guitarist has had a long tenure as part of the pop star's live band.]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2023 14:00:04 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_announce_new_album_six_release_lead_single_rise.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_announce_new_album_six_release_lead_single_rise.html Music News: The record is due for release in June.]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:00:02 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_heres_extremes_nuno_bettencourt_performing_at_the_2023_super_bowl_with_rihanna.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_heres_extremes_nuno_bettencourt_performing_at_the_2023_super_bowl_with_rihanna.html Music News: The pop star delivered this year's halftime show.]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:00:02 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_are_working_on_new_music_announces_frontman_gary_cherone.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_are_working_on_new_music_announces_frontman_gary_cherone.html Music News: "This is some of the best stuff Nuno and I have written".]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nuno_bettencourt_talks_what_extreme_did_that_upset_brian_may_at_freddie_mercury_concert_the_first__last_time_i_argued_with_him.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nuno_bettencourt_talks_what_extreme_did_that_upset_brian_may_at_freddie_mercury_concert_the_first__last_time_i_argued_with_him.html Music News: The band "got in trouble" with their decision, the guitarist commented.]]> Thu, 06 May 2021 19:31:51 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nuno_bettencourt_talks_how_steven_tyler_behaved_when_extreme_opened_for_aerosmith_reflects_on_band_nearly_breaking_up_over_more_than_words.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nuno_bettencourt_talks_how_steven_tyler_behaved_when_extreme_opened_for_aerosmith_reflects_on_band_nearly_breaking_up_over_more_than_words.html Music News: "It was horrible. We were assholes to each other," the guitarist said.]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:58:27 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extremes_nuno_bettencourt_recalls_what_it_felt_to_play_in_front_of_jimmy_page__how_led_zeppelin_icon_behaved_explains_meaning_of_bands_name.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extremes_nuno_bettencourt_recalls_what_it_felt_to_play_in_front_of_jimmy_page__how_led_zeppelin_icon_behaved_explains_meaning_of_bands_name.html Music News: "Half of Led Zeppelin is now in our dressing room."]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:25:03 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extremes_bettencourt_recalls_how_eddie_van_halen_reacted_to_him_playing_tapping_that_scared_the_shit_out_of_me.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extremes_bettencourt_recalls_how_eddie_van_halen_reacted_to_him_playing_tapping_that_scared_the_shit_out_of_me.html Music News: Nuno also singles out his favorite Van Halen album.]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:20:41 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nuno_bettencourt_says_extreme_wont_play_new_material_live_the_last_thing_anybody_wants_to_hear_is_new_shit.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nuno_bettencourt_says_extreme_wont_play_new_material_live_the_last_thing_anybody_wants_to_hear_is_new_shit.html Music News: "We could just show up and do a full new album and none of the old stuff," the guitarist says.]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2018 16:02:27 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_guitarist_nuno_bettencourt_how_our_biggest_hit_more_than_words_causes_confusion_among_fans.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_guitarist_nuno_bettencourt_how_our_biggest_hit_more_than_words_causes_confusion_among_fans.html Music News: Nuno explains how releasing an acoustic ballad was actually a risky move back then.]]> Mon, 14 May 2018 09:50:42 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_story_behind_more_than_words_by_extreme-68299 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_story_behind_more_than_words_by_extreme-68299 Features: A song about proving your love.]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 13:55:00 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_guitarist_nuno_bettencourt_hacked_nude_photos_leaked.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_guitarist_nuno_bettencourt_hacked_nude_photos_leaked.html Music News: "Once I was told what was happening, I couldn't comprehend it," guitarist states.]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2016 08:32:37 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_guitarist_likes_touring_with_rihanna.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_guitarist_likes_touring_with_rihanna.html Music News: Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt talks about touring with Rihanna.]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:59:02 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_mainman_discusses_hurtsmile_project.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_mainman_discusses_hurtsmile_project.html Music News: With a comeback studio album a live money shot under their belt it was a given that Extreme would continue to build on the momentum.]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:37:19 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/extreme_to_release_new_music_in_2011.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/extreme_to_release_new_music_in_2011.html Interviews: Metal Shrine recently conducted an interview with Extreme/ex-Van Halen frontman Gary Cherone.]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:13:34 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_take_us_alive_concert_to_receive_hdnet_premiere.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_take_us_alive_concert_to_receive_hdnet_premiere.html Music News: "Take Us Alive", the new concert DVD from Extreme, will premiere on the HDNet Concert Series on June 6 at 8:30 p.m. Et.]]> Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:50:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/extreme_to_release_live_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/extreme_to_release_live_album.html New Releases: Extreme will release the "Take Us Alive" live CD and DVD on April 23 in Europe and May 4 in the US via Frontiers Records.]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:37:11 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/extreme_take_us_alive_dvdcd_release.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/extreme_take_us_alive_dvdcd_release.html New Releases: Extreme are scheduled to release a new DVD/CD entitled "Take Us Alive" in late March/early April.]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:14:50 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_ratt__to_tour_together.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/extreme_ratt__to_tour_together.html Music News: Celebrated rock pioneers Ratt and Extreme have teamed up to bring you this summer's most rockin' tour lineup.]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:54:04 -0400