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Former BAD COMPANY Singer BRIAN HOWE Dead At 66
According to TMZ, former BAD COMPANY singer Brian Howe has died at the age of 66. Howe passed away Wednesday (May 6) at his home in Florida after suffering cardiac arrest. He had a history of heart issues, having previously had a heart attack in 2017. The singer was reportedly involved in a road tra...May 7, 2020
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Former GENESIS Guitarist STEVE HACKETT To Release 'A Genesis In My Bed' Autobiography
July 2020 sees the publication of "A Genesis In My Bed" — the long-overdue autobiography from guitar great and former member of GENESIS, Steve Hackett. As with his music, Steve has written a highly detailed, entertaining and embracing tome that charts his life in full, but with a firm emphasis on...May 6, 2020
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NEAL MORSE, MIKE PORTNOY And RANDY GEORGE Return With 'Cov3r To Cov3r'
Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy and Randy George have announced their return to the "Cover To Cover" series of albums with "Cov3r To Cov3r", the brand new third instalment. Featuring their renditions of classic tracks by the likes of KING CRIMSON, JETHRO TULL, Gerry Rafferty, David Bowie and more (includin...May 5, 2020
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KING CRIMSON's JAKKO JAKSZYK To Release 'Secrets & Lies' Solo Album
Jakko Jakszyk has signed a worldwide deal with InsideOut Music for the release of his new solo album, "Secrets & Lies", due in late 2020. Jakko comments: "I'm genuinely thrilled to be signing to Inside Out. I've gotten to know Thomas Waber over the last few years and he has continually encourage...April 30, 2020
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STEVE RILEY: Why My New Band Is Rightfully Called L.A. GUNS
Steve Riley's version of L.A. GUNS recently released its debut single, "Crawl". The track is taken from the band's first album, "Renegades", which will arrive in late summer or early fall via Golden Robot Records. Riley's version of L.A. GUNS is not to be confused with the band led by guitarist Trac...April 25, 2020
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THE ROLLING STONES Release New Song, 'Living In A Ghost Town'
THE ROLLING STONES have released a brand-new song called "Living In A Ghost Town". The track is the group's first original composition since "Doom and Gloom" and "One More Shot" were made available on THE ROLLING STONES' 2012 compilation album "GRRR!" Singer Mick Jagger said the band was "recording...April 23, 2020
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SLASH, DUFF MCKAGAN, SEBASTIAN BACH, NIKKI SIXX, Others Mourn Passing Of Punk Rock Fashion Icon JIMMY WEBB
Duff McKagan (GUNS N' ROSES),Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW),Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE),Alissa White-Gluz (ARCH ENEMY) and CRO-MAGS are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of Jimmy Webb, the iconic manager at famed New York clothing store Trash And Vau...April 15, 2020
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BENEDICTION: New Album Pushed Back To August
Long-running Birmingham, U.K.-based extreme metallers BENEDICTION have been forced to delay the release of their new album due to the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the globe. Originally scheduled for May, BENEDICTION's next LP is now expected in August. BENEDICTION has released the following...April 13, 2020
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DOKKEN Is 'Definitely Moving Forward' With Writing And Recording New Album During Coronavirus Pandemic
During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Cobras & Fire" podcast, longtime DOKKEN guitarist Jon Levin spoke about the status of singer Don Dokken, who underwent neck and spine surgery in November, leaving him unable to play guitar. "Look, any nerve injury takes a long time to heal, but he...April 11, 2020
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DOKKEN's JON LEVIN Is Offering Online Guitar Lessons
DOKKEN guitarist Jon Levin has launched his new web site where he will show you how to play guitar like a pro. Go to JonLevinGuitars.com for more information. Levin was a member of WARLOCK before he joined DOKKEN in 2003. For most of the last couple of decades, Levin has been DOKKEN's attorney, help...April 5, 2020
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JEFF PILSON Reveals DOKKEN Album He Is Most Proud Of
In a recent interview with Tom Cridland of Greatest Music Of All Time, basist Jeff Pilson was asked to name some of his favorite records that he appeared on over the course of his four-decade career. He said (see video below): "If there's one record for me with DOKKEN, it would be the 'Tooth And Nai...April 5, 2020
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's VINCE NEIL Is 'Working Out Like A Madman' In Preparation For 'The Stadium Tour'
MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil is "working out like a madman" in preparation for the opening night of the band's "The Stadium Tour", says his longtime girlfriend, celebrity makeup artist and beauty educator Rain Hannah. On March 30, Hannah posted a short Instagram Stories video from what appears to b...March 31, 2020
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Solar Spectre
With a respectful nod to GUSTAV HOLST, "Solar Spectre" is the kind of interplanetary journey most fans of extreme metal can get behind. OMEGA INFINITY are a shadowy entity plucked from the ether by NE OBLIVISCARIS frontman Xenoyr and Tentakel P. , drummer and founding member of German art metallers...March 30, 2020
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JOAN JETT Mourns Death Of 'I Love Rock 'N Roll' Songwriter ALAN MERRILL
Alan Merrill, the singer and co-writer of the original version of "I Love Rock 'N Roll", has died at the age of 69. According to his daughter Laura, he passed away of complications from COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. In 1975, Merrill recorded "I Love Rock 'N Roll" with his band...March 29, 2020
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SHINEDOWN's ZACH MYERS Defends Bands Who Use Pre-Recorded Tracks During Live Performances: 'It's All Personal Preference'
SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers says that "90 percent" of rock artists use at least some pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more bands have been given a pass for using backing tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synth...March 26, 2020
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