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Former LOSTPROPHETS Members Launch NO DEVOTION

Former LOSTPROPHETS guitarists Mike Lewis and Lee Gaze, keyboardist Jamie Oliver, bassist Stuart Richardson and drummer Luke Johnson have joined forces with singer Geoff Rickly of the punk act THURSDAY in a new band called NO DEVOTION. NO DEVOTION's first single, "Stay", was released via iTunes and...
June 30, 2014
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LIVING COLOUR To Release 'Shade' Album In The Fall

Two-time Grammy-winning rock band LIVING COLOUR is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a tour in support of long-awaited new album, "Shade", and a tour set to kick off September 18 at The Opera House in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The group — vocalist Corey Glover, guitarist Vernon Reid, bassist Dou...
June 30, 2014
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BLACK STAR RIDERS' DAMON JOHNSON Talks To HARD N FAST (Video)

Alex Richter of Hard N Fast conducted an interview with BLACK STAR RIDERS guitarist Damon Johnson when the band played the Theatre Of The Living Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 20. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. Bassist Marco Mendoza left BLACK STAR RIDERS at the end of th...
June 25, 2014
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Reunited Original Lineup Of EXCITER: First Rehearsal Photo Posted Online

The first rehearsal photo of the reunited original lineup of Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER — guitarist John Ricci, drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler and bassist Allan Johnson — can be seen on this page (courtesy of Allan Johnson). On episode 475 of the "Talking Metal" podcast, Mark Strigl conduc...
June 20, 2014
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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Says Band Is 'Very Likely' To Tour This Year

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson says the band is "very likely" to tour before the end of the year. AC/DC confirmed widespread reports in April that the band's guitarist, Malcolm Young was stepping down due to an undisclosed illness, with some outlets reporting that he suffered a stroke. The legendary A...
June 20, 2014
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Guitarist JOHN RICCI Says Reunited Original EXCITER Lineup Will Record New Album

On episode 475 of the "Talking Metal" podcast, Mark Strigl conducted an interview with guitarist John Ricci of Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER. You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he had anyt...
June 15, 2014
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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Takes Pair Of Porsches Racing In New 'Cars That Rock' Clip

A new series hosted by AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson, "Cars That Rock", is airing in the U.K. on Thursdays starting on May 8 on Quest, Freeview Channel 38. The Back2Back Productions series follows Johnson as he pursues his passion of cars, looking into the history, meeting the fanatics and of racing....
June 12, 2014
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GUNS N' ROSES Singer AXL ROSE Makes Cameo In Budweiser World Cup Commercial

GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose makes a cameo in a new Budweiser World Cup commercial, which can be seen below. Seconds into the two-and-a-half-minute video, you see a familiar-looking bodyguard, who is in fact Brazil's beloved UFC legend Anderson Silva. Shortly after, a band comprised of Gary Cahil...
June 12, 2014
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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Talks Bentley In New 'Cars That Rock' Clip

A new series hosted by AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson, "Cars That Rock", is airing in the U.K. on Thursdays starting on May 8 on Quest, Freeview Channel 38. The Back2Back Productions series follows Johnson as he pursues his passion of cars, looking into the history, meeting the fanatics and of racing....
June 6, 2014
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SAMMY HAGAR Talks To RockScene.com About What Made Him Become A Musician (Video)

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) recently spoke to RockScene.com about his early beginnings as a musician, citing Elvis Presley as a major influence and THE ROLLING STONES as the first record he bought. Check out the chat below (footage courtesy of Mark Weiss Photograp...
June 4, 2014
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BLACK STAR RIDERS' RICKY WARWICK Checks In From The Road (Video)

BLACK STAR RIDERS and THIN LIZZY guitarist/vocalist Ricky Warwick has posted a video update from BLACK STAR RIDERS' current North American tour. Check it out below. Bassist Marco Mendoza will leave BLACK STAR RIDERS at the end of the band's current U.S. tour on June 22 and will be replaced by Robbie...
June 4, 2014
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BLACK STAR RIDERS Guitarist SCOTT GORHAM Speaks To BackstageAxxess.com (Video)

On May 25, David "Gus" Griesinger of BackstageAxxess.com conducted an interview with BLACK STAR RIDERS and THIN LIZZY guitarist Scott Gorham. You can now watch the chat below. Bassist Marco Mendoza will leave BLACK STAR RIDERS at the end of the band's current U.S. tour on June 22 and will be replace...
June 2, 2014
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Video: SAMMY HAGAR Rehearsing Acoustic Version Of 'Halfway To Memphis'

A video clip of legendary rocker Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) and Vic Johnson (longtime guitarist of WABORITAS, Hagar's backup band) rehearsing an acoustic version of the song "Halfway To Memphis", originally off SAMMY HAGAR AND THE WABOS' 2006 album "Livin' It Up!", can be seen b...
May 31, 2014
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Video: AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Takes Lamborghini Trofeo For A Spin

A new series hosted by AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson, "Cars That Rock", is airing in the U.K. on Thursdays starting on May 8 on Quest, Freeview Channel 38. The Back2Back Productions series follows Johnson as he pursues his passion of cars, looking into the history, meeting the fanatics and of racing....
May 30, 2014
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BLACK STAR RIDERS Parts Ways With Bassist MARCO MENDOZA, Recruits ROBBIE CRANE

Bassist Marco Mendoza will leave BLACK STAR RIDERS at the end of the band's current U.S. tour on June 22 and will be replaced by Robbie Crane (RATT, VINCE NEIL, LYNCH MOB). Marco, a founding member of BLACK STAR RIDERS alongside fellow THIN LIZZY alumni Ricky Warwick (guitar, vocals),Damon Johnson...
May 30, 2014