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MICHAEL MONROE On MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'The Dirt' Movie: 'I Doubt That It's Truthful To What Really Went Down'

Michael Monroe says that he doubts MÖTLEY CRÜE's "The Dirt" biopic is a truthful portrayal of the iconic 1980s rock band. The former HANOI ROCKS frontman was asked to comment on the film in light of the fact that CRÜE frontman Vince Neil caused the tragic car accident in 1984 that killed his passeng...

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New QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Album To Feature Guest Appearances By BILLY GIBBONS, DAVE GROHL

Billy Gibbons has revealed that he is set to appear on the forthcoming album by QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE. The ZZ TOP founder, who made the revelation while speaking to Eonmusic at Hellfest in France, also disclosed that Dave Grohl has been working with the desert rock band. The news came on the secon...

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HELLYEAH Guitarist Pens Open Letter To VINNIE PAUL On First Anniversary Of Drummer's Death

HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell has penned an open letter to Vinnie Paul Abbott on the first anniversary of the drummer's death. Maxwell wrote: "Vince, in the blink of an eye, everything changed. I'm writing you this letter to tell you how much I miss and love you. Never could I have imagined you not...

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DEADLAND RITUAL Feat. GEEZER BUTLER, MATT SORUM, STEVE STEVENS: Video Of AZKENA ROCK FESTIVAL Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of DEADLAND RITUAL's June 21 performance at the Azkena Rock Festival in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain can be seen below. DEADLAND RITUAL is the new band featuring bassist Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH),guitarist Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL, VINCE NEIL),drummer Matt Sorum (GUNS N' RO...

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SOUNDGARDEN Among Artists Suing UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP Over 2008 Vault Fire

According to Billboard, SOUNDGARDEN and HOLE are among the artists who have filed a class action lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) on Friday (June 21) over a 2008 fire that reportedly destroyed up to 500,000 master recordings in the record company's archive vaults. The lawsuit seeks to re...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Says His PANTERA Live Tribute 'Feels Necessary'

On June 20, Philip Anselmo spoke to Graspop Metal Meeting about his decision to play a number of PANTERA songs during the current European tour with his solo band, PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS. "Honestly, it was not even part of the gameplan until Vince [PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott] died,...

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CLUTCH Frontman Says Covering Other People's Songs Is 'Like Going To School, In A Way'

Maryland rockers CLUTCH will release a collection of newly recorded songs, "Weathermaker Vault Series", this summer. The effort will include the band's cover of the Willie Dixon 1950s classic "Evil" (later recorded by CACTUS),which was made available earlier this month. Over the weekend, CLUTCH sin...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'The Dirt' Audiobook To Be Released Next Week

MÖTLEY CRÜE's official biography, "The Dirt: Confessions Of The World's Most Notorious Rock Band", will be available next week (June 25) in audiobook format from HarperAudio and Dey Street Books. Pre-order "The Dirt" audiobook now — the outrageous, legendary, no-holds-barred New York Times best-sell...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Threatens Legal Action Over REELZ Documentary Series 'Breaking The Band'

MÖTLEY CRÜE members Vince Neil and Nikki Sixx have both slammed the latest episode of the Reelz documentary series "Breaking The Band", which focuses on the history of their band. Neil complained on social media about the way his 1992 exit from CRÜE was portrayed in the documentary. The split happen...

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VOLBEAT: Making Of 'Last Day Under The Sun' Video

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Last Day Under The Sun", the new video from the Danish/American hard rock group VOLBEAT, can be seen below. The clip was directed by Jakob Printzlau, who has previously directed VOLBEAT's videos for "The Devil's Bleeding Crown", "Lonesome Rider", "16 Dol...

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GEEZER BUTLER On DEADLAND RITUAL: 'We're Just Four Blokes Having Fun'

DEADLAND RITUAL members Geezer Butler (bass; BLACK SABBATH) and Matt Sorum (drums; GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) were interviewed by Paul Anthony of Planet Rock at this past weekend's Download festival at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about t...

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Irish Councillor Calls For BEHEMOTH To Be Banned From Performing In Limerick: 'Satanism Is Associated With Evil'

A councillor in Limerick, Ireland is calling on the Minister For Justice to block Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH from performing in the country next week. BEHEMOTH is scheduled to play at King John's Castle on June 17, the band's first visit to Ireland since performing at Dublin's Vicar Street in...

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DEADLAND RITUAL Feat. GEEZER BUTLER, MATT SORUM, STEVE STEVENS: Video Of London Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of DEADLAND RITUAL's performance earlier tonight (Thursday, June 13) at the O2 Academy Islington in London, England can be seen below. DEADLAND RITUAL is the new band featuring bassist Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH),guitarist Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL, VINCE NEIL),drummer M...

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THE CULT Is 'Long Overdue' To Release New Music

THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury has told LA Weekly in a new interview that the band is "long overdue" to release new music. "We do have some stuff we've been working on, but it's yet to see the light of day," he said. Astbury also cited David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Iggy Pop as some of his in...

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Watch VOLBEAT's Video For New Song 'Last Day Under The Sun'

Danish/American hard rock group VOLBEAT has released the official music video for its new song "Last Day Under The Sun". The clip was directed by Jakob Printzlau, who has previously directed VOLBEAT's videos for "The Devil's Bleeding Crown", "Lonesome Rider", "16 Dollars" and "Cape Of Our Hero". VOL...