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FRANKIE BANALI: 'QUIET RIOT Has Never Phoned In A Performance'

In a brand new interview with Rockin' Metal Revival, QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali was asked what he wants people to think when someone mentions the band's name. He responded (hear audio below): "I don't think along those terms. What's ultimately important to me is, number one, that QUIET RIOT h...

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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI: How I Found Out I Have Stage Four Pancreatic Cancer

QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali has opened up about his stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Last month, Banali revealed in a social media post that he has been battling the disease since April, forcing him to miss several live shows with the band. He was replaced at those gigs by either Johnny...

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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI On His Cancer Diagnosis: 'I Have No Intentions Of Giving Up The Fight'

Earlier this year, QUIET RIOT played several shows this year without drummer Frankie Banali, marking the first time ever that the band performed without any of the members from its classic lineup: Banali, singer Kevin DuBrow, guitarist Carlos Cavazo and bassist Rudy Sarzo. Frankie returned to the st...

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FRANKIE BANALI Says Decision To Sit Out QUIET RIOT Shows Was 'Very Painful'

Earlier this year, QUIET RIOT played several shows this year without drummer Frankie Banali, marking the first time ever that the band performed without any of the members from its classic lineup: Banali, singer Kevin DuBrow, guitarist Carlos Cavazo and bassist Rudy Sarzo. Frankie returned to the st...

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FRANKIE BANALI Performs With QUIET RIOT For First Time Since Announcing Cancer Diagnosis (Video)

Frankie Banali played with his QUIET RIOT bandmates Saturday night (October 26) at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. The show marked the drummer's first performance with the group since he announced he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. Fan-filmed video footage of the W...

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GEEZER BUTLER, DAVE GROHL And STEVEN ADLER To Play On Celebrity Bowling Team At Fifth Annual 'Bowl For Ronnie'

Television and radio personality Eddie Trunk will defend his 2018 celebrity bowling team's First Place title at the fifth annual "Bowl For Ronnie" celebrity bowling party on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California. Joining Trunk on his team this year will be Geez...

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DON DOKKEN, JOE SATRIANI, GEOFF TATE To Be Inducted Into 2020 HALL OF HEAVY METAL HISTORY

Don Dokken, Joe Satriani and Geoff Tate will be inducted into the Hall Of Heavy Metal History on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the Marriott Delta Garden Grove in Anaheim, California. Additional hard rock and heavy metal artist inductees and performers will be announced over the next few weeks, alon...

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FRANKIE BANALI Says Making Of New QUIET RIOT Album Was Unaffected By His Cancer Diagnosis

QUIET RIOT's Frankie Banali spoke to The Metal Voice about his recent diagnosis of stage four pancreatic cancer. The drummer revealed in a social media post that he has been battling the disease since this past spring, saying that he is "feeling much better and stronger now" and vowing to play with...

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QUIET RIOT Drummer FRANKIE BANALI Diagnosed With Stage Four Pancreatic Cancer

QUIET RIOT's Frankie Banali has been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. The drummer revealed in a social media post that he has been battling the disease since this past spring, saying that he is "feeling much better and stronger now" and vowing to play with QUIET RIOT later this month and...

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STEVEN ADLER, GILBY CLARKE, RUDY SARZO, BLASKO Among Celebrity Bowlers At Fifth Annual 'Bowl for Ronnie'

The fifth annual "Bowl For Ronnie" celebrity bowling party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, will take place on Thursday, November 7 at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California. Last year's event, which sold out in advance and raised a record $74,000 for the canc...

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QUIET RIOT Plays First Show With Returning Singer JIZZY PEARL (Video)

QUIET RIOT played its first show with returning vocalist Jizzy Pearl on Saturday, September 21 at the Grand Rocktember Music Festival at the Grand Casino Amphitheater in Hinckley, Minnesota. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of Tyson P Leslie). As has been the case...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: In-Depth Tour Of Travel Rig (Video)

Sweetwater's Nick Bowcott recently joined ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian for an in-depth tour of his travel rig. Check out the video below. In an interview with the "Sixx Sense" radio show, Ian stated about his early years as a guitar player: "I started playing guitar when I was 8, that was around '71-...

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UFO Guitar Legend VINNIE MOORE To Release New Album 'Soul Shifter'

The follow-up to Vinnie Moore's critically acclaimed 2015 "Aerial Visions" album will be released on October 9 on his label Mind's Eye Music. Titled "Soul Shifter", Vinnie's ninth solo album features guest appearances by legendary artists Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) and Jordan Rudess (DRE...

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Watch DAVID COVERDALE Open His Copy Of 'Slip Of The Tongue: 30th Anniversary Edition' Box Set

Video footage of WHITESNAKE leader David Coverdale opening his advance copy of the "Slip Of The Tongue: 30th Anniversary Edition" box set can be seen below. WHITESNAKE scored the band's third consecutive platinum record with its eighth studio album, "Slip Of The Tongue". Originally released in Novem...

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Video: QUIET RIOT Performs Without FRANKIE BANALI In Golden, Colorado

Decibel Geek TV has uploaded video footage of QUIET RIOT's August 24 concert at Buffalo Rose in Golden, Colorado (clip shot by Chris Deutsch of Front Row Concert Photos). QUIET RIOT played several shows this year without drummer Frankie Banali, marking the first time ever that the band performed wit...