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ZZ TOP Will Carry On Following Bassist DUSTY HILL's Death

ZZ TOP will carry on following the passing of the band's bassist Dusty Hill. Hill died in his sleep at home in Houston, Texas, according to the band's official web site. He was 72. Earlier this evening, SiriusXM radio personality Eddie Trunk shared a message he received from ZZ TOP frontman Billy Gi...

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ZZ TOP Bassist DUSTY HILL Dead At 72

ZZ TOP's longtime bassist Dusty Hill has died. He was 72 years old. The band's Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard said in a statement: "We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX. We, along with legions of ZZ TOP fans around the w...

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BRET MICHAELS, DEE SNIDER, JACKYL And LOVERBOY To Headline Inaugural ROKISLAND FEST

RokIsland Fest 2022 will take place on January 14-17, 2022 in Key West, Florida. Hosted by radio and television personality Eddie Trunk, the inaugural music festival boasts a lineup of legendary hitmakers and hard rock icons, including Bret Michaels, Dee Snider, JACKYL, LOVERBOY, NIGHT RANGER, SKID...

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ZZ TOP Performs Without Bassist DUSTY HILL In Illinois (Video)

ZZ TOP played without bassist Dusty Hill last night (Friday, July 23) at the Village Commons in New Lenox, Illinois after he was forced to return to Texas to address a hip issue. Filling in for him at the gig was longtime guitar tech Elwood Francis. A few hours prior to the gig, ZZ TOP frontman Bill...

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JOE BONAMASSA Releases New Single 'Notches' From Upcoming Studio Album

Blues rock artist Joe Bonamassa is back with a brand-new single from his highly anticipated upcoming album, due out later this year. "Notches" exemplifies the unwavering journey Joe has experienced while taking the road less traveled, ultimately leading him to find success. A bit older in years, but...

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QUEEN, METALLICA, AC/DC And TOOL Make BILLBOARD's List Of Highest-Paid Musicians Of 2020

QUEEN, METALLICA, AC/DC, TOOL, KISS and AEROSMITH are among the hard rock and heavy metal artists who have made Billboard's list of highest-paid musicians of 2020. For QUEEN's No. 7 place at the summit, Billboard estimates the legendary band made $13.2 million, including $5.5 million from streaming,...

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OTHERWISE Drops Unofficial RAIDERS Anthem 'Silver And Black'

OTHERWISE and Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group have presented the second reveal from the band's upcoming EP titled "Defiance". The song is in some respects a celebration and rallying cry for the band's now-hometown football team the Raiders. Titled "Silver And Black", the recording can be previewed...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS Announces Summer 2021 Solo Tour

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess has announced several solo tour dates for this summer. He says: "I am finishing up my East Coast piano tour this week in NY and PA and starting a West Coast tour on Sep. 1. It's great to be performing again at really excellent venues. I play music from entire...

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SEX PISTOLS' JOHN LYDON Likens Agreement He Signed With Other Members To 'Slave Labor'

Former SEX PISTOLS frontman John Lydon has blasted the agreement he and his bandmates made in 1998, saying it was "like a total trap or prison" and likening it to "slave labor". Two members of the SEX PISTOLS are suing Lydon over the right to use the band's songs in the upcoming biopic miniseries ab...

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THE BLACK CROWES Kick Off 'Shake Your Money Maker' Tour In Nashville (Video)

On Tuesday night, THE BLACK CROWES kicked off their highly anticipated "Shake Your Money Maker" tour to a sold-out crowd at the Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville, Tennessee, marking one of the first major rock-tours to return since the start of the pandemic. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of their...

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KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH Says FIELDY 'Needs Some Time Off To Reflect On Himself And His Family'

KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch spoke to Tommy Carroll from 97.9 GRD about the curent status of the band's bassist, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu. Fieldy announced last month that he would sit out KORN's current tour in order to "heal" after "falling back" on some of his "bad habits." Speaking last Fri...

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METALLICA's 'Scholars Initiative' Expands Into Nine New Schools

Following a competitive selection process conducted by METALLICA's All Within My Hands (AWMH) foundation and its partners at American Association Of Community Colleges (AACC),nine new schools will receive $100,000 to transform the future of students in their communities. This work is highlighted at...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Announces Fall 2021 'Slave To The Grind' 30th-Anniversary Tour

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach will return to the stage this fall for a tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of the band's double-platinum, acclaimed album "Slave To The Grind". Performing the celebrated 1991 record in its entirety along with other hits from his catalog, Bach is back to rock...

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FOO FIGHTERS Announce Rescheduled Forum Concert

The FOO FIGHTERS concert previously set to take place at the Forum in Los Angeles on July 17, 2021 has been rescheduled to August 26, 2021. Tickets will automatically be valid for the new date. For refund inquiries, please defer to your point of purchase. FOO FIGHTERS postponed the original Forum co...

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Watch KORN Play First Show With SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Bassist ROBERTO 'RA' DÍAZ

KORN played its first show with Roberto "Ra" Díaz (SUICIDAL TENDENCIES) last night (Friday, July 16) at the Upheaval festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of the "BREWtally Speaking" podcast). Díaz is filling in for Reginald "Fieldy"...