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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Says Something Positive Came Out Of His Near-Fatal Auto Accident
This past December marked thirty years since the life-altering accident suffered by DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen in which he lost his left arm in an auto accident in England. Allen had to relearn how to play drums and drum manufacturer Simmons worked with him to build a kit. The band stuck with Al...March 19, 2015
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DEF LEPPARD To Perform On Season Finale Of Quebec's 'La Voix'
According to Le Journal De Montréal, DEF LEPPARD will perform on the season finale of "La Voix", Quebec, Canada's version of the popular sing-off competition show "The Voice". Also set to appear on the April 12 episode are Jean Leloup, Kelly Clarkson, Cœur de Pirate, Louis-Jean Cormier, Melissa Ethe...March 18, 2015
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ACE FREHLEY: Why I Left KISS
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley spoke to Australia's "Today" show ahead of his upcoming tour of the country. You can watch the chat at this location. Speaking about why he chose to leave KISS the first time, Frehley said: "I quit because I started abusing substances and alcohol. And I also wasn'...March 11, 2015
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DAVE LOMBARDO: RICK RUBIN Was Responsible For Taking SLAYER To Where The Band Is Today
Former SLAYER and current PHILM drummer Dave Lombardo was a guest on last week's edition of "That Metal Show", VH1 Classic's centerpiece in original programming. In a behind-the-scenes interview, Lombardo was asked when the last time was that he saw legendary producer Rick Rubin, who worked on some...March 9, 2015
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL's LAST IN LINE Returns To Studio To Record More Songs For Debut Album
LAST IN LINE — the band featuring DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell alongside fellow founding DIO members Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain and Claude Schnell, plus singer Andrew Freeman, who has previously fronted HURRICANE and LYNCH MOB — has returned to the studio to record several extra tracks for it...March 9, 2015
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DEF LEPPARD Has Finished Recording Its New Album
DEF LEPPARD has completed recording its new album for a late 2015 release. The news was revealed by the band's lead singer, Joe Elliott, during the intro to his radio show which is currently being broadcast on Planet Rock in the U.K. Joe said: "Yes, I do sound very jolly, don't I?! I'm jolly because...March 7, 2015
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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Says 'Viva! Pyromania' Residency Won't Happen Before Early 2016
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen has revealed that the band's "Viva! Pyromania" residency in Las Vegas, which was originally expected to take place at the end of 2014, will now not become a reality until early 2016. Speaking to the WRFX classic-rock radio station in Charlotte, North Carolina, Colle...March 2, 2015
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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Talks Fitness And Nutrition
During a recent interview with VH1 Classic "That Metal Show"'s Jennifer (a.k.a. Miss Box Of Junk),DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott spoke about his fitness and nutrition at home and on the road. He said: "[I work out] six days a week. I take either the Saturday or Sunday off, depending on how much soc...February 23, 2015
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JOE ELLIOTT: DEF LEPPARD Won't Play Any New Songs On Summer Tour
This summer, DEF LEPPARD will take a break from working on its next album to hit the road with STYX and TESLA. So can fans expect the band to debut any new music on the trek? "No. Absolutely not," DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott told Dave Basner of VH1 Radio Network. "So we can have ...February 19, 2015
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JOE ELLIOTT: DEF LEPPARD Would 'Politely Refuse' ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction
During a February 18 interview with HuffPost Live, DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott once again offered his thoughts on the possibility of his band eventually being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He said (see video below): "The biggest compliment I ever got was my first gold disc, or my...February 19, 2015
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LAMB OF GOD Frontman RANDY BLYTHE To Hold First-Ever Photography Exhibition
LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe will hold an exhibition of his photography at Sacred Gallery in New York City from May 2 through June 3. The singer, who will attend the opening-night reception, says: "I'm showing a body of work curated around a specific theme, which will be posted soon in my artis...February 16, 2015
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DEF LEPPARD's New Album Pushed Back To Later In The Year
DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott has revealed to Billboard.com that the band's new album, which was originally scheduled to be released this spring, will likely see the light of day later in 2015 because of what he called "an unprecedented amount of offers from various different people to release this...February 13, 2015
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DEF LEPPARD Announces Massive U.S. Tour With STYX, TESLA
DEF LEPPARD will embark on a massive U.S. summer tour with STYX and TESLA. The trek will storm through over 40 cities throughout North America, kicking off on June 23 in Tampa, Florida. Citi cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Wednesday, February 18 at 12 p.m. local time throu...February 12, 2015
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THE DEAD DAISIES Featuring GUNS N' ROSES, Ex-THIN LIZZY Members Heading To Cuba
Dynamic musical collective THE DEAD DAISIES will head to Cuba this month as guests of the Cuban Ministry Of Culture, Cuban Institute Of Music and the Cuban Rock Agency. The rock band will be in Havana from February 20 to March 1 as part of a cultural exchange organized by the Cuban Ministry Of Cultu...February 10, 2015
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: I Wouldn't Be Doing LAST IN LINE If RONNIE JAMES DIO Was Still Alive
During a a brand new interview for VH1 Classic "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk's podcast, "Eddie Trunk Podcast", DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell spoke about the status of his other band, LAST IN LINE, which he launched in 2012 with fellow former DIO members Vinny Appice (drums),Jimmy Ba...February 2, 2015
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