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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Explains Why He Had To Step Away From Music Scene

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted was interviewed on the August 29 edition of the SiriusXM satellite radio show "Eddie Trunk Live". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his decision to shut down the NEWSTED band in early 2014 and go silent for mo...

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DOKKEN's Upcoming Reunion Is 'A Chance For Redemption,' Says DON DOKKEN

Don Dokken spoke to Billboard about the reunion of the classic lineup of DOKKEN. The group will play its only U.S. show on September 30 at Badlands Pawn Guns Gold And Rock 'N' Roll in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The concert will be a warm-up gig for the band's six-show Japanese run dubbed ...

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NIGHTRAGE Preparing To Enter Studio

Greek/Swedish melodic death metallers NIGHTRAGE will enter Zero Gravity Studios in Athens with producer Terry Nikas in less than a week to begin recording their seventh album. An early 2017 release via Despotz Records in 2017. Says the band: "The NIGHTRAGE sound is evolving and we are ready to take...

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BILLY SHEEHAN To Receive BASS PLAYER Lifetime Achievement Award

Bass Player returns for its eighteenth year with the premier live bass event, Bass Player LIVE! 2016, in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23. SIR Studios, at 6465 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood will once again be the location for two days of exhibits by top gear manufacturers and c...

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MICK BROWN Says DON DOKKEN And GEORGE LYNCH Are 'Already Starting Up' With Their Bickering

During a brand new interview with Focus On Metal, DOKKEN drummer "Wild" Mick Brown was asked about the reunion of the band's classic lineup for six shows in Japan as well as a warm-up gig in South Dakota. Speaking about the tension that still prevails between DOKKEN leader Don Dokken and guitarist G...

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CARCASS And DEAFHEAVEN To Join Forces For U.S. Tour

CARCASS and DEAFHEAVEN will join forces for a U.S. co-headlining tour in the fall. Opening all shows will be INTER ARMA. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 26 at 10 a.m. The dates are as follows: Nov. 07 - Baton Rouge, LA @ The Varsity Theatre Nov. 09 - Birmingham, AL @ Iron City Nov. ...

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Official Video: APPICE, SARZO, GOLDY, FREEMAN Perform Rock Classics With Temecula Valley Symphony

Veteran rock musicians Vinny Appice, Rudy Sarzo, Craig Goldy and Andrew Freeman, along with the Temecula Valley Symphony, performed rock's greatest hits by LED ZEPPELIN, THE WHO, THE BEATLES, PINK FLOYD, MOODY BLUES, RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, and more at a one-of-a-kind concert event on June 18 on the s...

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Video: DOKKEN Performs At ST. CLAIR RIVERFEST

Fan-filmed video footage of DOKKEN's July 30 performance at the St. Clair Riverfest in St. Clair, Michigan can be seen below. The current lineup of DOKKEN features singer Don Dokken alongside fellow member of the band's classic lineup, drummer Mick Brown, and longtime guitarist Jon Levin, plus DOKKE...

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DOKKEN Leader On Classic Lineup Reunion: 'Money Is Not An Issue'

DOKKEN leader Don Dokken was interviewed on the August 8 edition of the SiriusXM satellite radio show "Eddie Trunk Live". A few excerpts from the chat follow below (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On money being the main motivating factor in the classic DOKKEN lineup reuniting for a handful of sho...

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EMPERORS AND ELEPHANTS Guitarist Dies After Supporting LYNCH MOB In Minnesota

LYNCH MOB cut its set short Saturday night (August 13) at Neisen's Sports Bar & Grill in Savage, Minnesota after a member of the support act EMPERORS AND ELEPHANTS, guitarist Jeff Windisch, suffered a heart attack and passed away. Windisch was in the audience during LYNCH MOB's set when he becam...

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SERPENTINE DOMINION Feat. KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, CANNIBAL CORPSE Members: Debut Album Details Revealed

SERPENTINE DOMINION, the new band featuring KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz, CANNIBAL CORPSE frontman George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher and ex-THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER drummer Shannon Lucas, will release its self-titled debut album on October 28 via Metal Blade. "Serpentine Dominion" track li...

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GEORGE LYNCH Talks About ESP LTD GL Burnt Tiger Guitar (Video)

In the seven-minute clip below, George Lynch, whose incendiary playing has been the hallmark of bands including DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, KXM and more, takes out his latest addition to the ESP LTD signature series, the GL Burnt Tiger. In addition to a whole lot of impromptu jamming by Mr. Scary, you'll lea...

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Classic Lineup Of DOKKEN Announces Only U.S. Reunion Show

The classic lineup of DOKKEN will play its only U.S. reunion show on September 30 at Badlands Pawn Guns Gold And Rock 'N' Roll in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The concert will be a warm-up gig for the band's six-show Japanese run dubbed "Unleashed In The East". Singer Don Dokken, guitarist George Lync...

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THE RAVEN AGE Feat. IRON MAIDEN Bassist's Son GEORGE HARRIS: Debut Album Due In December

THE RAVEN AGE, the U.K.-based band led by IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris's son George Harris, will release its debut album, "Darkness Will Rise", in December. The effort can be pre-ordered with an exclusive free track, "Trapped Within The Shadows", at this location. Comments THE RAVEN AGE: "Everyt...

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Classic Lineup Of DOKKEN Announces 'Unleashed In The East' Tour Dates

After years of intense speculation and recent rumors, it can now be confirmed that DOKKEN will indeed reform its classic lineup for a fall run of dates. Singer Don Dokken, guitarist George Lynch, bassist Jeff Pilson and drummer "Wild" Mick Brown will return to the stage together in Japan — for the f...