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MICHAEL WILTON: How QUEENSRŸCHE Weathered Rise Of Grunge In 1990s

In a recent interview with Max Davallo of the "Sonic Dorms" music talk show, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands off the radio and MTV, with album and tour sales plummeting. "I think as far as the metal, the progressi...

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NITA STRASS On Recovery From Meniscus Repair Surgery: 'Being On Crutches Is By Far The Most Frustrating Part'

Former Alice Cooper and current Demi Lovato guitarist Nita Strauss is currently receiving physical therapy after recently undergoing surgery for a torn meniscus. On Friday (January 6),Nita took to her Instagram to write: "Stopping in to give a lil knee update! "It's 10 days post surgery, I'm comple...

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DARK ANGEL To Perform Entire 'Darkness Descends' Album At April 2023 Los Angeles Concert

Reunited California thrashers DARK ANGEL will perform their legendary album "Darkness Descends" in its entirety at a special concert on Friday, April 14 at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles, California. Support at the show will come from fellow thrash metal veterans EVILDEAD. Last fall, DARK ANGE...

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SAMMY HAGAR Gives You Access To His 75th-Birthday Bash In 'Sammy Hagar's Paradise'

TMZ presents "Sammy Hagar's Paradise", available for streaming now on Fox Nation. In the program, the Red Rocker gives you access to his 75th-birthday bash while sharing the unbelievable true story that sparked one of the most legendary and tumultuous music careers in history. Says Hagar: "I've been...

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Watch: STEEL PANTHER Joined By Ex-MACHINE HEAD Guitarist PHIL DEMMEL For 'Asian Hooker' Performance In San Francisco

Former MACHINE HEAD and current VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel joined STEEL PANTHER on stage last night (Thursday, January 5) at The Fillmore in San Francisco, California to perform the STEEL PANTHER song "Asian Hooker". Video of his appearance, courtesy of Capital Chaos TV, can be seen below. STEE...

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Ex-VAN HALEN Bassist MICHAEL ANTHONY To Perform At 'Save The Heartbeat' Fundraising Event And Concert

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony will perform at a fundraising event and concert benefiting Save The Heartbeat on March 25 at Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, California. Save The Heartbeat is a non-profit organization that benefits those that are affected by congenital heart disease (CHD). Danielle...

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ALIEN ANT FARM Frontman Charged With Battery After Pulling Male Fan's Hand Into His Genitals

According to the Daily Mail, ALIEN ANT FARM frontman Dryden Mitchell has been charged with battery after pulling a male fan's hand into his crotch during a concert. The incident occurred when the long-running Californian rock band was performing at the Broward Center For The Performing Arts in Fort...

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ORIANTHI Is Putting Finishing Touches On New 'Blues/Rock' Album

Internationally renowned rock guitarist Orianthi has confirmed to Eric Dahl of FOX17 Rock & Review that she is putting the finishing touches on a new studio album. "We started this one a bit ago," she said. "I've been back and forth just finishing up the mixes and adding songs to it. There's a l...

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NITA STRAUSS Reflects On 'Really Bad Advice' She Got Early In Her Career

During an appearance on the latest episode of Knotfest's "She's With The Band", the show hosted by Tori Kravitz and Alicia Atout aiming to amplify the voices of women on stage, backstage and in the business, former Alice Cooper and current Demi Lovato guitarist Nita Strauss was asked about "a jaw-dr...

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KINGS OF THRASH Feat. DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG: February/March 2023 U.S. Tour Announced

KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), has announced the first leg of a planned 2023 world tour, commencing February 16 in Joliet, Illinois. The "Thrashin' USA" trek will cross the Midwest, East Coast, and southeastern part...

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Watch JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE Perform At Legendary Whisky A Go Go

Fan-filmed video of JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE's December 28 concert at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California can be seen below. In a recent interview with T Stone of the radio show "Sonic Boom"on Real Rock 100.3 The Fox in Rapid City, South Dakota, former GREAT WHITE and current JACK RUS...

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NITA STRAUSS On Her Upcoming Solo Album: 'I've Grown A Lot As An Artist And Songwriter'

Former Alice Cooper and current Demi Lovato guitarist Nita Strauss spoke to Guitar World magazine about her upcoming second solo album, to be released later this year via Sumerian Records. She said: "I'm a really emotional musician and person, and I write about what I'm feeling and what's going on i...

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Former OVERKILL And ANVIL Guitarist SEBASTIAN MARINO Dead At 57

Former OVERKILL and ANVIL guitarist Sebastian Marino has died at the age of 57. According to Sebastian's friend Bruce Pilato, Marino died suddenly in the early hours of January 1 after being rushed to a hospital while doing a sound job on New Year's Eve in Florida. Sebastian played on ANVIL's 1991 a...

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PSYCHOTICA Frontman PATRICK BRIGGS Dies

Patrick Briggs, singer and lead vocalist of glam rock band PSYCHOTICA, has reportedly passed away. No cause of death has been revealed. The news of Briggs's passing was shared by PSYCHOTICA's booking agent Leave Home Booking, which wrote on social media: "It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye...

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MARK TREMONTI: Why I Would Never Play Guitar For Reformed PANTERA

In a new interview with Ireland's Overdrive, ALTER BRIDGE and CREED guitarist Mark Tremonti was asked if he would step into Zakk Wylde's shoes for the PANTERA comeback shows if he was approached about it. He responded: "Hell no! [Laughs] A number of years ago, I was talking with Rex [Brown, PANTERA...