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C.O.C.'s MIKE DEAN Weighs In On BILL WARD-Less BLACK SABBATH, AXL ROSE-Fronted AC/DC

Eonmusic recently conducted an interview with bassist Mike Dean of CORROSION OF CONFORMITY. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Eonmusic: With CORROSION OF CONFORMITY back to what most would regard as the "classic" lineup, I wondered who you'd like to see reform. Mike: I would like to see BLACK...

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Legendary AC/DC Frontman BON SCOTT Honored With New Statue In Scotland (Video)

A life-sized statue of Bon Scott, the influential frontman of world-conquering band AC/DC, was unveiled on Saturday, April 30 in the Scottish town of Kirriemuir. Keen to recognize the Scottish roots of the talismanic lead singer — voted No. 1 on a list of the "100 Greatest Frontmen Of All Time" by C...

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ZAKK WYLDE On AXL ROSE Fronting AC/DC: 'I Couldn't Think Of A Better Choice'

Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) says that he "couldn't think of a better choice" than Axl Rose to front AC/DC for European dates in May and June. The legendary Australian rock band postponed the last ten dates of its recent North American tour after doctors told Brian Johnson he face...

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Tribute Band Singer Who Auditioned For AC/DC Says AXL ROSE Is 'Not A Good Fit'

Lee Robinson, the vocalist for North Carolina-based AC/DC tribute band THUNDERSTRUCK, has spoken out about his chance to audition for the legendary group following the departure of longtime frontman Brian Johnson as Brian battled hearing loss. While the job ultimately went to a name-brand pro, Axl R...

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BRUCE DICKINSON On AXL ROSE-Fronted AC/DC: 'It'd Be Horrible To See It End With People Not Turning Up On Stage Or Being Very Late'

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson has weighed in on the strange situation regarding AC/DC and singer Brian Johnson. The legendary Australian rock band postponed the last ten dates of its recent North American tour after doctors told Johnson he faced "total hearing loss." AC/DC has since announced t...

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Legendary AC/DC Frontman BON SCOTT To Be Honored As His New Statue Is Unveiled

The Scottish town of Kirriemuir will this weekend pay homage to one of gods of rock 'n' roll, as it unveils a life-sized statue of Bon Scott, the influential frontman of world-conquering band AC/DC. Keen to recognize the Scottish roots of the talismanic lead singer — voted No. 1 on a list of the "10...

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Video: DEE SNIDER Sings TWISTED SISTER, AC/DC Classics During 'Ultimate Jam Night'

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider delivered a surprise performance of "We're Not Gonna Take It" (TWISTED SISTER) and "Highway To Hell" (AC/DC) with his son and guest MC Jesse Snider during this past Tuesday's (April 26) "Ultimate Jam Night" at the world-famous Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, Cali...

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NIKKI SIXX Says AXL ROSE Has The 'Right Voice' To Front AC/DC

MÖTLEY CRÜE and SIXX:A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx has weighed in on the strange situation regarding AC/DC and singer Brian Johnson. The legendary Australian rock band postponed the last ten dates of its recent North American tour after doctors told Johnson he faced "total hearing loss." AC/DC has since a...

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MICHAEL STARR Talks STEEL PANTHER's Next Studio Album, Comments On AXL ROSE Singing For AC/DC

Metal Wani's William Richards recently conducted an interview with STEEL PANTHER frontman Michael Starr. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the progress of the songwriting sessions for STEEL PANTHER's follow-up...

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AC/DC Should Have Hired MARC STORACE Or MARK TORNILLO Instead Of AXL ROSE, Says DESTRUCTION Frontman

Schmier of German thrashers DESTRUCTION has weighed in on the strange situation regarding AC/DC and singer Brian Johnson. The band postponed the last ten dates of its recent North American tour after doctors told Johnson he faced "total hearing loss." AC/DC has since announced that it will use GUNS...

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AC/DC Fans Who Don't Want To See Band Perform With AXL ROSE Can Get Their Money Back

British ticketing services company See Tickets is offering a chance to AC/DC fans who bought tickets for the band's June 4 concert at London Olympic Stadium to get their money back. The show is one of twelve European dates AC/DC will perform with GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose on lead vocals after...

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AXL ROSE Talks Favorite AC/DC Song, GN'R's COACHELLA Concerts And Leg Injury (Video)

GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose was filmed by TMZ.com as he arrived at the Los Angeles International Airport earlier today (Monday, April 25) to catch a flight to Europe to resume rehearsals for AC/DC's upcoming European tour. Check out the clip below. Asked by the TMZ.com cameraman what his favorite...

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SLASH's Friend Says DUFF MCKAGAN Brokered Peace Deal For GUNS N' ROSES Reunion

According to The Pulse Of Radio, Slash's best friend, Marc Canter, has told the Daily Mail that the GUNS N' ROSES reunion finally fell into place thanks to bassist Duff McKagan brokering a peace settlement between Slash and singer Axl Rose — but only after Slash left his wife of 13 years, Perla ...

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'Lemmy: The Definitive Biography' Out Now

U.K. rock writer, author and TV and radio program maker Mick Wall has just released a new book on iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister called "Lemmy: The Definitive Biography". Based on Mick's original interviews with Lemmy conducted over numerous years, along with the insights of those w...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH On AXL ROSE Singing For AC/DC: 'More Power To 'Em'

During a brand new interview with the WGRD radio station in Grand Rapids, Michigan, SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith was asked for his opinion on last week's announcement that Brian Johnson was retiring from AC/DC because he risks substantial hearing loss if he continues to perform in large arenas and...