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JASON BECKER Undergoes Two Cataract Surgeries

Jason Becker, the guitarist/composer who has had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, a.k.a. Lou Gehrig's Disease) for 30 years, underwent two cataract surgeries last week. He says: "My vision is still funky, but slowly getting better." Becker's latest procedure comes six months after he had an opera...

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Former MORBID ANGEL Guitarist RICHARD BRUNELLE Dead At 55

Former MORBID ANGEL guitarist Richard Brunelle has died, his family has confirmed. He passed away on Monday, September 23 at the age of 55. The news of Richard's death was broken by his sister-in-law Megan Box-Brunnele. She wrote on Facebook: "This is Richie's sister-in-law. This devastating post is...

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DEE SNIDER Slams NFL For Ignoring 'Heavy Music' When Choosing SUPER BOWL Halftime Show Performers

Dee Snider has slammed the National Football League for hiring Jennifer Lopez and Shakira to perform at Super Bowl LIV. On Thursday, the pop singers confirmed they are the headlining acts for the halftime show on February 2, 2020 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. After news of the NFL's ch...

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THE CULT Announces December 2019 U.S. Tour Dates

As THE CULT celebrates the 30th anniversary of its seminal "Sonic Temple" album, the British group — led by vocalist Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy — has announced additional dates through the end of 2019. The new U.S. shows in December follow the band's U.K. dates and support the September 1...

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SAMMY HAGAR Says He Would Love To Play 'One Last Show' With VAN HALEN

In conjunction with a recent OC Weekly feature, rock legend Sammy Hagar (VAN HALEN, THE CIRCLE, CHICKENFOOT) spoke at length about his career with writer Clay Marshall. Some select interview "outtakes" follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On VAN HALEN: Sammy: "If there was ever going to be o...

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NIKKI SIXX Calls On Lawmakers To Take Action On U.S. Gun Laws: 'We Need To Have Better Laws In Place'

Nikki Sixx has once again called on lawmakers to enact tougher guns laws following mass shootings across the United States that killed at least 35 in August. Speaking to Billboard magazine, the MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist said: "People are, like, 'You're not going to take my guns away.' We're not saying tha...

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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL: Lyric Video For 'Swing It' Song Featuring ALICE COOPER

MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell will release his debut solo album, "Old Lions Still Roar", on October 25 via Nuclear Blast. The disc, which has been in the works for more than five years, will include guest appearances by Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST),Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER) and Alice Cooper, am...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE To 'Ride' With TYLER REDDICK At Richmond Raceway

Tyler Reddick and the No. 2 Richard Childress Racing team will enter the opening race of the 2019 NASCAR XfinitySeries Playoffs with a big dose of celebrity draw, thanks to Gimme Radio and metal band KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. Following the success of MEGADETH's paint scheme at New Hampshire Motor Speedway,...

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Members Of GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, TWISTED SISTER React To RIC OCASEK's Death

Members of GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, TWISTED SISTER, WEEZER, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, SACRED REICH, TESTAMENT, SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS and DANKO JONES are among the rock musicians who reacted on social media to the passing of Ric Ocasek, the guitarist and leader of THE CARS, who...

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Watch SEBASTIAN BACH Perform SKID ROW's Entire Debut Album In Charlotte

Sebastian Bach performed at Amos' Southend in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 31 as part of his tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of SKID ROW's self-titled debut album. Bach opened the 15-song set with "Tornado" — the LP's final track — and "Forever" before the singer performed the rest of "...

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DEE SNIDER Is 'Taking A Break' From Concert Performing, Says He Isn't Sure If And When He Will Return

Dee Snider says that he is "taking a break" from performing live — and he isn't sure if and when he will return. The TWISTED SISTER frontman has spent much of the past year playing sporadic shows in support of his latest solo album, "For The Love Of Metal", which came out in July 2018. He also previ...

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PAPA ROACH Releases Fan-Focused Video For Mental Health Awareness Song 'Come Around'

California rockers PAPA ROACH have launched a poignant music video for mental health awareness track "Come Around", taken from their tenth studio album, "Who Do You Trust?" Shot on the band's "Who Do You Trust?" U.S. tour at New York's Pier 17 on August 11, the clip features longtime fan Mark Moreno...

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TWISTED SISTER To Reunite For Appearance At 'Spooky Empire' Horror-Themed Convention

TWISTED SISTER will reunite for two days and nights this fall to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the band's classic album "Stay Hungry". Dee Snider, Jay Jay French, Eddie Ojeda and Mark "The Animal" Mendoza will be together again at the Spooky Empire horror-themed convention in Tampa, Florida for...

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ALICE COOPER: 'Detroit City 2020' Lyric Video

Alice Cooper has released a lyric video for "Detroit City 2020", the opening song of his new "Breadcrumbs" EP, which will be released on September 13 via earMUSIC. Check it out below. The "Breadcrumbs" EP is Alice Cooper's tribute to the garage rock heroes from his former hometown, Detroit. The EP f...

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BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER Is Mourning Sister EILEEN's Death

Geezer Butler is mourning the death of his older sister. The 70-year-old BLACK SABBATH bassist revealed his sibling's passing in a social media post earlier today. He posted a childhood photo of the two of them, along with the following caption: "Farewell my dear sister Eileen. Rest in peace." A fou...