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Video: HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Perform At 32nd Annual NAMM TEC Awards
Winners in 31 technical and creative achievement categories were announced at the 32nd annual NAMM TEC Awards, presented annually by the NAMM Foundation and held January 21 in Anaheim, California. The annual event celebrates the best in professional audio and sound production and is held during the...January 22, 2017
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GUNS N' ROSES Kicks Off Japanese Leg Of 'Not In This Lifetime' Tour In Osaka (Video)
GUNS N' ROSES kicked off the Japanese leg of its "Not In This Lifetime" tour Saturday night (January 21) in Osaka, Japan. The concert at Kyocera Dome once again saw classic GN'R lineup members Slash, Duff McKagan and Axl Rose backed by drummer Frank Ferrer, guitarist Richard Fortus, keyboardist Dizz...January 21, 2017
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Former LOUDNESS And YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer MICHAEL VESCERA Launches VESCERA Project
VESCERA, the new band led by acclaimed heavy metal vocalist Michael Vescera (LOUDNESS, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, OBSESSION),has signed a worldwide deal with Pure Steel Records. The group — whose lineup is completed by ex-NITEHAWKS members Mike Petrone (guitar) and Frank Leone (bass),along with drummer Fab...January 20, 2017
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TOMMY STINSON On GUNS N' ROSES: 'I'd Be Lying If I Said I Missed That Gig'
During a brand new interview with Observer, former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson, who was in the band from 1998 until 2014, spoke about the current partial reunion of the group's classic lineup. He said: "I'll be honest with you, I am stoked about the GUNS N' ROSES reunion. All those guys ...January 18, 2017
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Tell-All Book From STEVEN ADLER's Mother To Finally See Light Of Day This Month
Deanna Adler, the mother of original GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler, will release her long-awaited tell-all book, "Sweet Child Of Mine: How I Lost My Son to Guns N' Roses" (formerly "No Bed Of Roses") on January 24 via Monarch Publishing, LLC. Deanna gives an honest and revealing look into a lif...January 16, 2017
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DARKEST HOUR Partners with DC BRAU BREWING CO. For 'Savor The Swill' Beer
Metal fans will have a new beer to savor when Washington, D.C. metalcore pioneers DARKEST HOUR hit town in February. In honor of the band's 20th anniversary and release of their ninth studio album, "Godless Prophets & The Migrant Flora", the band teamed up with D.C.'s own DC Brau Brewing Company...January 14, 2017
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Late MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA's Mother Named Administrator Of His Estate
According to TMZ, late MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza's mother, Rose, has been named the administrator of his estate. This means that she is now in line to collect any royalties owed to her son, who was in MEGADETH during what many associate as the band's "classic" era. Last May, Nick collapsed after s...January 13, 2017
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DEF LEPPARD Announces North American Tour With POISON And TESLA
Fresh off winning the fan-voted Classic Rock magazine "Album Of The Year" award, DEF LEPPARD announce they will return to the road this spring for a three-month run across North America. The Live Nation-promoted outing will storm through cities across parts of the U.S. and Canada. This new leg of da...January 12, 2017
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ASIA's JOHN WETTON To Sit Out JOURNEY Dates, 'Cruise To The Edge' Appearance
John Wetton will sit out ASIA's previously announced shows with JOURNEY to focus on his ongoing battle with cancer. He will be temporarily replaced by YES's Billy Sherwood for the March and April dates, which include an appearance on the Cruise To The Edge progressive rock cruise. "I am disappointed...January 11, 2017
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KREATOR Frontman On Producer JENS BOGREN: 'He's Very Much A Team Player, But Sometimes He's Not'
On January 6, Rustyn Rose of Metalholic conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mille Petrozza of German thrash metal veterans KREATOR. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether it seems surreal to think...January 9, 2017
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BLACK SABBATH Legend TONY IOMMI Writes Arrangement For Birmingham Cathedral As Gift For City
Rock icon Tony Iommi has written a special piece of music for Birmingham Cathedral after he wanted to "give something back" to his home city. The BLACK SABBATH lead guitarist, widely credited with creating the heavy metal music genre, worked with his friend the Dean of Birmingham, the Very Reverend...January 5, 2017
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Turbo 30: Remastered 30th Anniversary Edition
The ruckus made in recent years about JUDAS PRIEST attempting a controversial metal opera with "Nostradamus" can be used as a frame of reference if you weren't there for the controversy "Turbo" created for the band in 1986. The album was hung upon PRIEST as an indictment by "pure" headbangers in the...January 4, 2017
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DJ ASHBA Says He 'Learned A Lot' During His Six-Year Stint With GUNS N' ROSES
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SIXX: A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba says that he "had a lot of artistic freedom to do things" with GN'R offstage during his six-year stint with the band. Ashba, who joined GUNS N' ROSES in March 2009 following the departure of Robin Finck, told Ellen of the "Moshpit" show,...December 27, 2016
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Ex-AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Doesn't Think ANGUS YOUNG Should Hang It Up
Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd was interviewed on the latest edition of "Rich Davenport's Rock Show". You can now listen to the chat below. Asked if he thinks AC/DC guitarist Angus Young should hang it up now that Rudd, singer Brian Johnson, guitarist Malcolm Young and bassist Cliff Williams are no...December 25, 2016
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AIRBOURNE Frontman: AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG 'Has The Biggest Balls In The World'
Spain's MariskalRock TV recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Joel O'Keeffe of Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about AC/DC's recent "Rock Or Bust" tour, which saw the legendary Australian hard rockers undergo several lineup changes, Joe...December 24, 2016
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