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Video: PROJECT ROCK Performs SCORPIONS, ALICE COOPER Classics In Novgorod, Russia

Fan-filmed video footage of PROJECT ROCK (formerly ROCKSTAR) — the new band featuring former and current members of JUDAS PRIEST, ALICE COOPER, OZZY OSBOURNE and AC/DC — performing on April 11 at the Milo Concert Hall in Novgorod, Russia can be seen below. PROJECT ROCK is putting the finishing touch...

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KISS' PAUL STANLEY: 'The Band Has Never Sounded Better And The Band Has Never Gotten Along Better'

Matt Wardlaw of the Cleveland Scene recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Cleveland Scene: A quote that stuck with me from [your memoir, "Face The Music: A Life Exposed"] was "we weren't SIMON & GARFUNKEL, we w...

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JOEY JORDISON's SCAR THE MARTYR: Singer HENRY DEREK BONNER Was Fired From Band

SCAR THE MARTYR, the new band led by former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison, has released the following statement: "To address the recent SCAR THE MARTYR news out there and make sure all the facts are straight, SCAR THE MARTYR has parted ways with [singer] Henry [Derek Bonner], not the other way arou...

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SOUNDGARDEN's KIM THAYIL Talks Songwriting

Greg Prato of Songfacts recently conducted an interview with guitarist Kim Thayil of reunited grunge legends SOUNDGARDEN. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Songfacts: How exactly do you approach songwriting? Kim Thayil: It varies from song to song. We've written songs in so many diffe...

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Singer HENRY DEREK BONNER 'Quits' JOEY JORDISON's SCAR THE MARTYR

Singer Henry Derek Bonner has announced his departure from SCAR THE MARTYR, the new band led by former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison. Henry tells BLABBERMOUTH.NET in a statement: "I'm officially parting ways with SCAR THE MARTYR due to personal differences, artistic direction and a slew of business...

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PROJECT ROCK Featuring Ex-Members Of JUDAS PRIEST, AC/DC, OZZY OSBOURNE: New Russian Tour Footage

PROJECT ROCK (formerly ROCKSTAR) — the new band featuring former and current members of JUDAS PRIEST, ALICE COOPER, OZZY OSBOURNE and AC/DC — kicked off yet another tour of Russia earlier this month. Some fan-filmed footage can be seen below. PROJECT ROCK is putting the finishing touches on its debu...

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GEOFF TATE Is 'A Very Genuine, Down-To-Earth Person,' Says Drummer SIMON WRIGHT

Drummer Simon Wright (DIO, AC/DC, UFO, DIO DISCIPLES, Geoff Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE) was interviewed by Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" at the March 17 exclusive VIP listening party for the Ronnie James Dio tribute album "This Is Your Life" and awards gala at the Avalon in Hollywood...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Album 'This Is Your Life' Cracks U.S. Top 20

"This Is Your Life", the tribute to album to Ronnie James Dio, sold around 15,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 20 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD arrived in stores on April 1 via Rhino. Ronnie James Dio is one of the most ...

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DIO DISCIPLES: Footage Of Saint Petersburg Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of DIO DISCIPLES' March 28 performance at State Theatre in Saint Petersburg, Florida can be seen below. DIO DISCIPLES, which pays tribute to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO, HEAVEN & HELL) and is fully supported by Dio's widow/m...

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CRAIG GOLDY On RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'He Created His Own Sound And He Created His Own Genre'

Former DIO and current DIO DISCIPLES guitarist Craig Goldy was interviewed by Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" at the March 17 exclusive VIP listening party for the Ronnie James Dio tribute album "This Is Your Life" and awards gala at the Avalon in Hollywood, California. Check o...

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FRANKIE BANALI: 'If I Am Guilty Of Anything, I Am Guilty Of Trying To Get It Right For QUIET RIOT'

Fan-filmed video footage of QUIET RIOT's March 31 performance on the Monsters Of Rock cruise can be seen below. QUIET RIOT's new lineup — featuring vocalist Jizzy Pearl (LOVE/HATE, L.A. GUNS, ADLER'S APPETITE, RATT) — made its live debut on New Year's Eve (December 31, 2013) at Twin Arrows Navajo Ca...

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Video: HELLION's ANN BOLEYN Joins DORO PESCH On Stage At MONSTERS OF ROCK Cruise

HELLION singer Ann Boleyn joined Doro Pesch as a surprise guest Monday (March 30) for Doro's encore at the Monsters Of Rock cruise. Fan-filmed video footage of her appearance can be seen below. In honor of her 30th anniverary as a performing artist, Doro Pesch will celebrate with fans from all over...

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JAMES KOTTAK Sits Out SCORPIONS Show In Bahrain; Ex-HELLOWEEN Drummer MARK CROSS Fills In

German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS performed last night (Saturday, April 5) at the 2014 Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. The concert was one of several events which are highlighting the spectacular off-track celebrations that mark Bahrain International Circuit's (BIC) 10th anniversary. Long...

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Former THE GATES OF SLUMBER Bassist JASON MCCASH Dies

Jason McCash, former bassist, co-songwriter and co-lyricist for Indianapolis doomsters THE GATES OF SLUMBER, has reportedly passed away. He was 37 years old. In a posting on Facebook, THE GATES OF SLUMBER vocalist/guitarist Karl Simon wrote: "My best friend died last night. "There will be no reunion...

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IRON MAIDEN Bassist STEVE HARRIS To Take BRITISH LION Back On The Road In July

IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris will take his solo/side project BRITISH LION back out on the road briefly this year with a 10-date European tour starting on July 8 in Norwich and rounding off with an open-air show at the annual International Motorcycle Convention at the Moto Clube De Faro, Portugal...