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JANI LANE's Cover Versions Of JUDAS PRIEST, DEF LEPPARD Classics To Be Included On 'Catch A Falling Star' Compilation
In 2011, the rock world lost an incredibly gifted singer and songwriter, a man whose voice reverberated around the world on such blockbuster hits as "Cherry Pie", "Down Boys", "Sometimes She Cries", "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and the unforgettable ballad "Heaven". Jani Lane joined WARRANT in 1985, and toge...February 18, 2016
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'WENDY DIO Never Wanted DIO To Be A Band'
In a brand new interview with KNAC.com, former DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell was asked if he and Ronnie James Dio ever got to mend fences prior to the singer's 2010 death. He responded: "No. I never got to talk to Ronnie again afterwards, unfortunately. Actually, we only talk...February 18, 2016
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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL: Fans Won't Have To Wait As Long For Next Album
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell has told Billboard.com that he is confident that the band's fans won't have to wait another seven years before the release of a new studio album. "I do think [the success of last year's self-titled effort] encouraged us a lot to the extent I think we'll see anot...February 17, 2016
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Talks JIMMY BAIN's Death, LAST IN LINE's Future
Robert Cavuoto of Myglobalmind magazine recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Myglobalmind: Sorry to hear about Jimmy Bain's [RAINBOW, DIO, LAST IN LINE] passing; allow me to extend my condolences...February 15, 2016
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BLACK STAR RIDERS Frontman RICKY WARWICK Releases 'Celebrating Sinking' Video
BLACK STAR RIDERS frontman Ricky Warwick will release two new solo albums this month. "When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)" and the beautifully acoustic "Hearts On Trees" will be released as a double CD on February 26 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Ricky has released the o...February 12, 2016
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DELTA DEEP Feat. DEF LEPPARD, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Members: East Coast Tour Dates Announced
DELTA DEEP, the critically acclaimed blues-based band featuring Phil Collen (lead guitarist of DEF LEPPARD) and Robert DeLeo (bassist for STONE TEMPLE PILOTS),in addition to Debbi Blackwell-Cook (back-up vocalist for such artists as Michael Buble and Gregory Hines) and Forrest Robinson (drummer for...February 11, 2016
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LAST IN LINE: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Starmaker' Video
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the "Starmaker" video from LAST IN LINE — the band featuring DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell alongside fellow founding DIO members Vinny Appice and Jimmy Bain, plus singer Andrew Freeman, who has previously fronted HURRICANE and LYNCH MOB — can be s...February 5, 2016
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says No Decision Has Been Made As To Who Will Replace JIMMY BAIN In LAST IN LINE
On February 2, Barbara Caserta of Linea Rock and Radio Lombardia conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell. You can now listen to the chat below. Speaking about the recent passing of his DIO and LAST IN LINE bandmate Jimmy Bain, Vivian said: "It was very, ver...February 3, 2016
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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Was Told He 'Would Do Irreparable Damage' If He Continued Singing
DEF LEPPARD was forced to postpone the last ten dates of its tour with STYX and TESLA due to LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott suffering from vocal issues. Speaking to Italy's Linea Rock on Tuesday (February 2),DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell said: "Joe has been having some problems with his voice...February 3, 2016
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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Calls GUNS N' ROSES' Original Split 'Lame'
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen has told U.K.'s The Telegraph that he is not impressed by the notion of bands reuniting after years apart for the promise of millions of dollars, like the recently reformed GUNS N' ROSES, who will play a number of shows in the U.S. later this year. "We obviously ...February 3, 2016
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RICHIE KOTZEN: Entire 'Live' DVD Posted Online
THE WINERY DOGS guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen, who made a name for himself via his hard rock, blues-influenced solo albums, has released a new solo DVD, titled simply "Live", via CD Baby. The set, which was made available in Japan under the title "020215BLITZ-RK", features footage of Kotzen's con...February 2, 2016
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DEF LEPPARD Singer JOE ELLIOTT's Vocal Issues Force Postponement of Winter 2016 Tour Dates
DEF LEPPARD has postponed the remaining dates on its current tour to give singer Joe Elliott time to rest his vocal cords. The band wrote on its web site that the concerts on its winter tour were being postponed "due to illness. All shows from Feb. 2 (San Antonio, Texas) through Feb. 17 (Allentown,...February 1, 2016
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Receives 'Soldier Appreciation Award', Announces Dates With SHINEDOWN
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH recently received the prestigious "Soldier Appreciation Award" from The Association of the United States Army. The award was started in 1950 by the then newly founded AUSA. This was based on having Germany- and Europe-stationed U.S. troops that had a hard standing in the publ...February 1, 2016
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Cause Of Death Revealed For Former RAINBOW/DIO Bassist JIMMY BAIN
The surviving members of LAST IN LINE have released a statement saying that the official cause of death of their bassist, Jimmy Bain, is lung cancer. Bain died on January 23 aboard DEF LEPPARD's inaugural "Hysteria On The High Seas" cruise. He was 68 years old. Bain, along with drummer Vinny Appice...January 31, 2016
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JIMMY BAIN Video Tribute Released By LAST IN LINE
The surviving members of LAST IN LINE have released a seven-and-a-half-minute video tribute to their bassist, Jimmy Bain, who died aboard DEF LEPPARD's inaugural "Hysteria On The High Seas" cruise. The video consists of footage shot during the making of LAST IN LINE's debut album, "Heavy Crown", whi...January 28, 2016
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