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AC/DC Frontman BRIAN JOHNSON's Music Series 'A Life On The Road' To Make Its U.S. Debut On AXS TV

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson is "rocking all the way" across the globe to sit down with some of the most influential artists in music, as AXS TV presents the popular rock-and-talk series "Brian Johnson: A Life On The Road" — making its Stateside debut on Sunday, September 15 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT...

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Y&T Frontman DAVE MENIKETTI Reacts To Fire Loss Of His Band's Master Tapes

Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti has responded to reports that his band was among the Universal Music Group (UMG) artists who had their master recordings destroyed a fire more than a decade ago. Earlier this month, a report by The New York Times revealed for the first time that recordings by many of musi...

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SOUNDGARDEN Among Artists Suing UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP Over 2008 Vault Fire

According to Billboard, SOUNDGARDEN and HOLE are among the artists who have filed a class action lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) on Friday (June 21) over a 2008 fire that reportedly destroyed up to 500,000 master recordings in the record company's archive vaults. The lawsuit seeks to re...

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KRIST NOVOSELIC: NIRVANA's 'Nevermind' Masters Are 'Gone Forever' Following UNIVERSAL Fire

According to The Pulse Of Radio, a report by The New York Times has revealed for the first time that some 500,000 recordings by many of music's biggest artists were destroyed in a fire that swept through the Hollywood lot of Universal Studios on June 1, 2008. Among the recordings lost — many of whic...

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Legendary SLAYER Cover Artist LARRY CARROLL Dead At 65

Lawrence "Larry" Carroll, the Australian-born, American-raised painter who was responsible for creating the cover artwork for SLAYER's "Reign In Blood", "South Of Heaven", "Seasons In The Abyss" and "Christ Illusion" albums, has died at the age of 65. His death on Tuesday morning was announced by hi...

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UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP's BRAVADO Acquires Merchandise And Branding Company EPIC RIGHTS

Universal Music Group's Bravado, the leading global consumer, lifestyle and brand management company, has acquired Epic Rights, a boutique merchandise and branding company. Epic Rights works with a diverse group of iconic artists, including KISS, Billy Joel, AEROSMITH, DEF LEPPARD, AC/DC, Eric Cla...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT To Appear In Acclaimed Conversation Series 'Speakeasy'

The critically acclaimed conversation series "Speakeasy" has returned for a fourth season on public television's World channel. The six episodes will feature an all-new group of iconic artists, Grammy Award winners, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees, and beloved musicians engaging in intimate con...

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ALICE COOPER: 'When Musicians Are Telling People Who To Vote For, I Think That's An Abuse Of Power'

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper has told The Guardian in a new interview that he keeps his political opinions to himself. "I don't like to mix politics and rock 'n' roll," he said. "I don't look at Bono, Sting and Bruce Springsteen as political. I look at them as being humanitarian. I'll contribute to...

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SCORPIONS Launch Their First Whisky

German heavy rock legends SCORPIONS continue to make waves, teaming up with Swedish top distillers Mackmyra to release ground-breaking whisky, adding a distinct and original German twist to the drink. The affectionate relationship between SCORPIONS and their Swedish audience is not only manifested...

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EPICA To Enter Studio At The End Of 2019

Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA recently announced that they are working on their first-ever book, "The Essence Of Epica". This unique book will tell the story of the remarkable musical journey of EPICA in the bandmembers' own words, and is illustrated throughout with rare, candid and classic photog...

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Former SCORPIONS Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Says That He 'Will Be Involved' When Band Eventually Gets Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

Former SCORPIONS drummer James Kottak says that he "will be involved" when the band eventually gets inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The German hard rockers, who been eligible for the honor since 1997, had been the decade-long international long shot when their 1982 album, "Blackout", b...

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EPICA Collaborates With Dutch Orchestra On 'Beyond The Matrix - The Battle'

Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA have announced their unique collaboration with the Metropole Orkest. The Metropole Orkest is a world-renowned Dutch orchestra which has performed and/or recorded with the world biggest superstars such as Sting, Bono and Brian Eno. In the summer of 2017, with the help...

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KLAUS MEINE On SCORPIONS' 2010 'Retirement' Announcement: 'We Realized We Were Wrong'

During a recent interview with SiriusXM's Edde Trunk, SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine assured fans that there is no more talk of retirement, as there was back in 2010 with what was purported to be a final album and a farewell tour that never quite took hold. "The thing is we have a much different view...

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KLAUS MEINE Says SCORPIONS 'Would Feel Very Honored' To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine says that his band "would feel very honored" to one day get inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The German hard rockers, who been eligible for the honor since 1997, had been the decade-long international long shot when their 1982 album, "Blackout", blew up Top...

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Former SICK PUPPIES Singer SHIMON MOORE To Release 'Shim' Solo Album Next Month

Former SICK PUPPIES singer Shimon "Shim" Moore will release his new solo album, "Shim", on September 14 on BFD, distributed worldwide by The Orchard. After creating a worldwide fan base as founder and former lead vocalist for SICK PUPPIES, the Australian-born singer, songwriter and producer found hi...