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RED SUN RISING Notches Second Chart-Topper With 'Emotionless'

RED SUN RISING has notched the second No. 1 single of its career with "Emotionless", the latest track released from the Ohio-based act's debut album, "Polyester Zeal". Singer Mike Protich explained to The Pulse Of Radio that the idea for "Emotionless" came to him in his sleep. "This one was a dream...

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ZAKK WYLDE On AXL ROSE Fronting AC/DC: 'I Couldn't Think Of A Better Choice'

Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) says that he "couldn't think of a better choice" than Axl Rose to front AC/DC for European dates in May and June. The legendary Australian rock band postponed the last ten dates of its recent North American tour after doctors told Brian Johnson he face...

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Tribute Band Singer Who Auditioned For AC/DC Says AXL ROSE Is 'Not A Good Fit'

Lee Robinson, the vocalist for North Carolina-based AC/DC tribute band THUNDERSTRUCK, has spoken out about his chance to audition for the legendary group following the departure of longtime frontman Brian Johnson as Brian battled hearing loss. While the job ultimately went to a name-brand pro, Axl R...

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BRUCE DICKINSON On AXL ROSE-Fronted AC/DC: 'It'd Be Horrible To See It End With People Not Turning Up On Stage Or Being Very Late'

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson has weighed in on the strange situation regarding AC/DC and singer Brian Johnson. The legendary Australian rock band postponed the last ten dates of its recent North American tour after doctors told Johnson he faced "total hearing loss." AC/DC has since announced t...

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NIKKI SIXX Says AXL ROSE Has The 'Right Voice' To Front AC/DC

MÖTLEY CRÜE and SIXX:A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx has weighed in on the strange situation regarding AC/DC and singer Brian Johnson. The legendary Australian rock band postponed the last ten dates of its recent North American tour after doctors told Johnson he faced "total hearing loss." AC/DC has since a...

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MICHAEL STARR Talks STEEL PANTHER's Next Studio Album, Comments On AXL ROSE Singing For AC/DC

Metal Wani's William Richards recently conducted an interview with STEEL PANTHER frontman Michael Starr. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the progress of the songwriting sessions for STEEL PANTHER's follow-up...

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AC/DC Should Have Hired MARC STORACE Or MARK TORNILLO Instead Of AXL ROSE, Says DESTRUCTION Frontman

Schmier of German thrashers DESTRUCTION has weighed in on the strange situation regarding AC/DC and singer Brian Johnson. The band postponed the last ten dates of its recent North American tour after doctors told Johnson he faced "total hearing loss." AC/DC has since announced that it will use GUNS...

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AC/DC Fans Who Don't Want To See Band Perform With AXL ROSE Can Get Their Money Back

British ticketing services company See Tickets is offering a chance to AC/DC fans who bought tickets for the band's June 4 concert at London Olympic Stadium to get their money back. The show is one of twelve European dates AC/DC will perform with GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose on lead vocals after...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH On AXL ROSE Singing For AC/DC: 'More Power To 'Em'

During a brand new interview with the WGRD radio station in Grand Rapids, Michigan, SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith was asked for his opinion on last week's announcement that Brian Johnson was retiring from AC/DC because he risks substantial hearing loss if he continues to perform in large arenas and...

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THE WHO's ROGER DALTREY On AXL ROSE Singing For AC/DC: 'Give Me A Break'

During a brand new interview with Postmedia Network, THE WHO frontman Roger Daltrey was asked for his opinion on the news that Brian Johnson was retiring from AC/DC because he risks substantial hearing loss if he continues to perform in large arenas and stadiums. Daltrey said: "I mean, I really feel...

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Singer Of Tribute Band THUNDERSTRUCK Says He Also Auditioned For AC/DC

Story by April Rosequist The first thought running through Lee Robinson's mind when he was asked if he wanted to audition for AC/DC was that someone was playing an elaborate joke on him. Good ole boys from Butner, North Carolina just don't get called by booking agents in Los Angeles. "If it hadn't b...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist RUDOLF SCHENKER Calls AXL ROSE-AC/DC Pairing 'Strange', Feels Sorry For BRIAN JOHNSON

After all the rumors, speculation and sightings, it was confirmed last weekend that Axl Rose will be the singer in AC/DC for European dates in May and June. The band postponed the last ten dates of its recent North American tour after doctors told longtime AC/DC singer Brian Johnson he faced "total...

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AEROSMITH's TOM HAMILTON, JUDAS PRIEST's SCOTT TRAVIS Join THIN LIZZY's Touring Lineup

AEROSMITH's Tom Hamilton will play bass for THIN LIZZY on the latter band's forthcoming anniversary shows planned for 2016 and 2017. Tom joins THIN LIZZY guitarists Scott Gorham and Damon Johnson, together with lead vocalist Ricky Warwick and keyboard player Darren Wharton, on the following shows: J...

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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON: 'I Had No Choice But To Stop Performing On Stage'

Longtime AC/DC singer Brian Johnson has issued a statement explaining his recent battle with hearing loss and clarifying the circumstances behind his inability to complete the legendary Australian group's current world tour. His statement reads as follows: "As many AC/DC fans know, the remaining sho...

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ALICE COOPER Says AXL ROSE's Voice Is 'Perfect' For AC/DC

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper has told RollingStone.com that he is excited by the news that Axl Rose will be fronting AC/DC on the next leg of the latter band's upcoming world tour. "I just think that's such a unique combination," Alice said. "Whoever has tickets to that show has got the golden tick...