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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist GILBY CLARKE Among Musicians Paying Tribute To DAVID BOWIE At 'Ultimate Jam Night'

Ultimate Jam Night, the long-running weekly free music show held at the famed Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, will turn its upcoming Tuesday night edition on November 29 at 8 p.m. PST into a "thank you" for David Bowie, featuring a list of highly acclaimed musicians. The event will be...

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Watch IRON MAIDEN Bassist's BRITISH LION Perform In Leipzig, Germany

Fan-filmed video footage of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris's solo/side project BRITISH LION performing on November 25 at Hellraiser in Leipzig, Germany can be seen below. BRITISH LION previously debuted two new songs, "Spitfire" and "Bible Black", during its summer 2015 tour. Asked if BRITISH LION...

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DISTURBED Frontman Rips 'Pathetic Parasites' In Media Who 'Don't Know The First Thing About Real Journalism'

DISTURBED frontman David Draiman has slammed the "pathetic parasites" in the media who report on "absolute meaningless stupidity" related to his band. Draiman made headines in recent months for several onstage incidents, including when he called out a texting fan during the band's show in Dallas in...

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STEVE HARRIS Says Next BRITISH LION Album Will Be 'Heavier' Than Debut

IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris spoke to Kerrang! magazine about his plan to release the second studio album from his BRITISH LION side project. Asked if BRITISH LION has been road-testing a couple of new songs on its recent tours for the upcoming disc, Harris said: "To be honest with you, we just...

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Former AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Teases 'Head Job' Video

A teaser for "Head Job", the video for the title track of former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd's solo album, is available below. The full clip, which was filmed in Tauranga, New Zealand, will make its online debut this weekend. "Head Job" is being re-released by London-based agents Simon Britton and Alan...

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BAD COMPANY Drummer SIMON KIRKE To Release 'All Because Of You' Album In February

The End Records and BMG have teamed up to release Simon Kirke's new studio album, "All Because Of You", on February 10, 2017 in North America. Kirke recorded "All Because Of You" with EMPTY POCKETS over the course of four studio sessions at Chicago, Illinois's Empty Pockets Studios. With Kirke on le...

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QUIET RIOT, MR. BIG, Ex-AC/DC, W.A.S.P. Members Honor MALCOLM YOUNG At 'Ultimate Jam Night' (Video)

Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO),Matt Starr (MR. BIG),Mike Dupke (W.A.S.P.) and Chuck Wright (QUIET RIOT) are among the musicians who took part in a fundraiser honoring AC/DC rock icon Malcolm Young and benefiting the Alzheimer's Association this past Tuesday night (November 15). The event was part of th...

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DISTURBED Singer Goes Shark Cage Diving In Australia (Video)

On November 14, DISTURBED singer David Draiman enjoyed a shark cage-diving experience in the South Australian fishing town of Port Lincoln. Check out video footage below. As previously reported, DISTURBED will release a new live album, titled "Live At Red Rocks", on November 18 via Warner Bros. The...

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AC/DC's MALCOLM YOUNG To Be Honored At This Week's 'Ultimate Jam Night' In West Hollywood

Ultimate Jam Night, the long-running weekly free music show held at the famed Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, will turn its upcoming Tuesday night edition on November 15 at 8 p.m. PST into a live broadcast fundraiser honoring AC/DC rock icon Malcolm Young and benefiting the Alzheimer's...

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VIMIC Feat. Former SLIPKNOT Drummer JOEY JORDISON: Watch Two-Song Facebook Live Performance

VIMIC, the new band featuring former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison, played two songs — "I Fear The Worst" and "Simple Skeletons" — during a Facebook Live session earlier today (Saturday, November 12). You can now watch the performance below. VIMIC consists of Jordison on drums, singer Kalen Chase M...

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Second Annual 'Bowl 4 Ronnie' Raises $36,500 For Cancer Research

The second annual Bowl 4 Ronnie bowling party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, was held on November 4 at the Pinz bowling center in Studio City, California. Hosted by "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk and attended by 300 rockers, bowling enthusiasts and fund suppo...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says DIO DISCIPLES 'Are A Tribute Band,' Unlike LAST IN LINE

Vivian Campbell has once again dismissed comparisons between LAST IN LINE and DIO DISCIPLES, saying that "no one" in the latter band was part of the original DIO lineup. The current DEF LEPPARD guitarist, along with drummer Vinny Appice and bassist Jimmy Bain, was part of DIO's first incarnation, wh...

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Watch IRON MAIDEN Bassist's BRITISH LION Perform In Toulouse, France

Fan-filmed video footage of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris's solo/side project BRITISH LION performing on November 11 at Le Metronum in Toulouse, France can be seen below. BRITISH LION is recording shows on its current European tour for an upcoming live album, tentatively due next year. The band p...

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EVOCATION Signs With METAL BLADE

Metal Blade has announced the signing of Swedish death metallers EVOCATION. The band's fifth full-length album will be released in the first quarter of 2017. Comments Marko Palmén of EVOCATION: "We are extremely proud to announce the signing of a new world wide recording agreement with Metal Blade R...

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Watch IRON MAIDEN Bassist's BRITISH LION Perform In Sevilla, Spain

Fan-filmed video footage of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris's solo/side project BRITISH LION performing on November 4 at Sala Custom in Sevilla, Spain can be seen below. BRITISH LION is recording shows on its current European tour for an upcoming live album, tentatively due next year. The band prev...