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KEITH EMERSON Feared He Could No Longer Perform Perfectly For His Fans, Says His Girlfriend

Keith Emerson's girlfriend has told U.K.'s Daily Mail that the EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER keyboardist killed himself because he was concerned about the nerve damage to his right hand which had affected his playing. Mari Kawaguchi found the 71-year-old musician's dead body around 1:30 a.m. Friday aft...

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Report: KEITH EMERSON's Death Investigated As Suicide

According to TMZ, Keith Emerson died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot. Law enforcement sources tell the site the EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER keyboardist had a single wound to the head when his girlfriend found him in their home in Santa Monica, California. Sgt. Erika Aklufi of the Santa Monica...

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KREATOR Frontman Misses METALLICA's 'Rebellious Spirit'

During a recent appearance on the official podcast of Canadian rocker Danko Jones, KREATOR frontman Mille Petrozza spoke about his love for early METALLICA and where he hopes to see James Hetfield and Co. go on their next studio release. "I really wish that METALLICA would put out an album that blow...

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ACE FREHLEY: Quality Footage Of Beverly Hills Concert

Heavy Metal Greg has uploaded video footage of original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's March 5 concert at Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, California. Check out the clips below. Frehley will release "Origins Vol. 1", a collection of twelve newly recorded classics from Ace's formative years featuring so...

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Doom Metal Legends THE OBSESSED Are Back!

THE OBSESSED, one of the early BLACK SABBATH-influenced doom metal bands on the American continent, has reformed and is working on a new studio album. THE OBSESSED frontman Scott "Wino" Weinrich, who has also played with SAINT VITUS, SPIRIT CARAVAN, THE HIDDEN HAND and SHRINEBUILDER, announced THE O...

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New SCOTT WEILAND Book 'Memories Of A Rock Star' Tells Inside Story Of Late, Great Rock Singer

From late 1992 and throughout the remainder of the decade, if you spent any amount of time watching MTV or listening to rock radio, you were bound to come in contact with a tune by STONE TEMPLE PILOTS. With such classic releases as "Core", "Purple" and "Tiny Music… Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop"...

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ALEX LIFESON, GEDDY LEE Talk RUSH's Future: 'Right Now We Don't Have Any Plans For Anything'

RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson and bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee appeared on the latest episode of "Sound Opinions", the long-running Chicago Public Radio program hosted by Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot. They talked about a variety of topics, including the future of their iconic band. Alex said: "I think rig...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Says His New Song 'Ain't No Christmas' Could Be About VAN HALEN

David Lee Roth says that his new song, in which he offers a sad goodbye against a low-key guitar accompaniment, could be about VAN HALEN. Lyrically, "Ain't No Christmas" sounds like Roth is closing the door on the current VAN HALEN reunion, with lines that include: "Sure looked good on paper, once u...

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JOHAN HEGG On New AMON AMARTH Album 'Jomsviking': 'I Don't Think Any Fans Are Going To Be Disappointed'

On March 25, Swedish metal kings AMON AMARTH will unleash their tenth studio album, "Jomsviking", via Metal Blade in North America and Sony Music internationally. "Jomsviking" — the first concept record in AMON AMARTH's storied career — tells a tragic tale of love and revenge, backed by the Swedes'...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Blasts 'Gossip' Web Sites For 'Twisting' His Words About DAVID ELLEFSON Being MEGADETH Founding Member

In a brand new interview with Ticketmaster, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was asked what it means to have a longtime collaborator like bassist David Ellefson back in the band after so many lineup changes. He responded: "David and I have been friends for a long time, even during the lawsuit. I had m...

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HELLYEAH Announces 'We're All In This Together Tour', Releases Lyric Video For New Song 'Human'

HELLYEAH will embark on the "We're All In This Together Tour 2016" in late April. Support on the trek will come from ESCAPE THE FATE, NEW YEARS DAY and FROM ASHES TO NEW. The 18-date tour across the U.S. will kick off on May 2 in Baltimore, Maryland and end June 5 in Las Vegas, ...

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HELLYEAH Performs Acoustic Version Of 'Hush' Live For First Time (Video)

HELLYEAH played an acoustic version of the song "Hush" live for the first time on February 19 at Black Sheep in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Check out fan-filmed video footage of the performance below. HELLYEAH's "Hush" single was released last March in conjunction with the arrival of "No More Week."...

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BLACK SABBATH: Video Footage Of Los Angeles Concert

Heavy Metal Greg has uploaded video footage of BLACK SABBATH's February 11 concert at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Check out the clips below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Black Sabbath 02. Fairies Wear Boots 03. After Forever 04. Into The Void 05. Snowblind 06. War Pigs 07. Behind T...

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How Producer RICK RUBIN Got METALLICA To Re-Embrace Its Thrash Metal Roots

Legendary producer Rick Rubin spoke to Rolling Stone magazine about his work on METALLICA's last studio album, 2008's "Death Magnetic", considered by many a return to the band's thrash metal roots. Rubin said: "They had made that movie, 'Some Kind Of Monster', which I thought was really bold of them...

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GUNS N' ROSES To Be Featured In 'Legends Of Rock' Exhibit At 'Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame'

According to the Cleveland Scene, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame will celebrate a partial reunion of GUNS N' ROSES' classic lineup by featuring the 2012 Hall Of Fame inductees in its Legends Of Rock exhibit that will open on Friday, February 26. Items on display will include a GUNS N' ROSES ...