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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Performs Acoustic Version Of BON JOVI's 'Livin' On A Prayer' (Video)

Fan-filmed video footage of STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet performing an acoustic version of the BON JOVI classic "Livin' On A Prayer" on December 12 at Spire Center for the Performing Arts in Plymouth, Massachusetts can be seen below. While introducing the track, Sweet called it "the greatest song...

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Fallen

Following a covers album and a set of re-recordings, in 2013 Christian rockers STRYPER delivered the well-met "No More Hell to Pay". Obviously settled in their groove, the band wastes no time in delivering "Fallen", their 2015 offering. This band's ballads were once a larger part of their identity t...

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Video: TOM MORELLO, ZAKK WYLDE, STEVE VAI, NUNO BETTENCOURT Perform At TONY MACALPINE Benefit Concert

Guitar legends Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE),Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE),John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON) and Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME),along with drum powerhouse Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER),bass icon Billy Sheehan (THE WINERY DOGS, M...

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Watch TRIVIUM's First Show With New Drummer PAUL WANDTKE

Fan-filmed video footage of TRIVIUM's December 5 performance at Knotfest in Toluca, Mexico can be seen below. The concert marked the band's first appearance with its new drummer, Chicago native Paul Wandtke. Wandtke has previously drummed for the hit musical "Rock Of Ages" and sat behind the kit for...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Is 'Proud' Of 'Lulu' Album

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has defended "Lulu", the band's controversial collaborative album with former THE VELVET UNDERGROUND frontman Lou Reed, explaining that making the record was a "fun" experience that brought the members of closer METALLICA together. "Lulu" polarized fans around the w...

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TRIVIUM Recruits Drummer PAUL WANDTKE

TRIVIUM has tapped Chicago native Paul Wandtke as the band's new touring drummer. Wandtke made his live debut with TRIVIUM earlier today (Saturday, December 5) at Knotfest in Toluca, Mexico. Commented TRIVIUM guitarist/vocalist Matt Heafy: "I'll keep this short and sweet. Any change we've ever made...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'We're Bigger Rebels Than Most Bands Out There'

In a brand new interview with TheGreat Southern Brainfart, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet addressed accusations by some fans that the band's "faux Christian schtick" is nothing more than a marketing "gimmick." He said: "The people that do say or have said that it's a gimmick or that we do it for th...

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GRAHAM BONNET's Authorized Biography Due In Early 2016

The authorized biography of legendary hard rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI) is tentatively due in early 2016. Graham Bonnet was born in Skegness in 1947 and had his first hit single with THE MARBLES in 1968, "Only One Woman", which reached No. 5...

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JOE PERRY Praises Boxer TYSON FURY For Singing AEROSMITH Ballad After World Title Victory

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry has praised British boxer Tyson Fury for celebrating his victory over Ukraine's Wladimir Klitschko and his taking the world heavyweight championship by singing an AEROSMITH song. The 27-year-old boxer beat the reigning champion in Dusseldorf, Germany on November 28, end...

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Video: SLASH Performs National Anthem With USC's Marching Band

Legendary guitarist Slash (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) joined the University of Southern California marching in playing the national anthem prior to USC's football game against the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) on Saturday, November 28 at the Coliseum. Video footage of Slash's per...

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GUNS N' ROSES-Themed Slot Machine Due In January

Swedish casino games developer NetEnt will release a GUNS N' ROSES-themed slot machine on January 21, 2016. As you play, you can apparently choose your setlist from such megahits as "Welcome To The Jungle", "Sweet Child O' Mine", "Paradise City" and "November Rain", as well as the title track of the...

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SLASH Joined By Polish Pop Star DODA For Performance Of GUNS N' ROSES Classic (Video)

BEHEMOTH guitarist/vocalist Adam "Nergal" Darski former fiancée Dorota Rabczewska — better known as the 31-year-old Polish pop singer Doda — joined Slash on stage on November 20 at the Atlas Arena in Lodz, Poland to perform the GUNS N' ROSES classic "Sweet Child O' Mine". Video footage of her appear...

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Ex-BLACK CROWES Guitarist RICH ROBINSON Signs With EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT

Rich Robinson, the celebrated former BLACK CROWES guitarist/founding member, has inked a deal with Eagle Rock Entertainment. The label will release not only his new solo album in 2016, but several newly re-imagined reissues of Robinson's back catalogue. To kick off these releases, Eagle Rock will is...

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Memorial Celebration For RONNIE MONTROSE To Be Held In January

A memorial celebration for legendary rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose will be held on January 23, 2016. The event, dubbed "Ronnie Montrose Remembered", will be held at the Observatory in Santa Ana, California and will feature many well-known rock musicians and artists coming together to pay homage to...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Is 'Back To 100 Percent' Following Bout Of Tendinitis

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has spoken to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates' The National about his recent wrist injury that forced him to sit out five North American gigs last month. ALICE COOPER's Glen Sobel filled in for Lee during this period, although Tommy did appear onstage to play piano with...