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RUSH: 'Tom Sawyer' Performance Clip From 'R40 Live' Concert Film

Canadian rock legends RUSH will release their "R40 Live" concert film later this month. A performance clip of the song "Tom Sawyer", taken from "R40 Live", can be seen below. All roads have led to this. Forty-one years in the making, RUSH's "R40 Live" tour took a very real journey back through time....
November 5, 2015
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DEEN CASTRONOVO: JOURNEY Fired Me 'Because They Love Me'

Former JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo spoke to the Statestman Journal about his arrest for domestic violence charges in June and his recently completed court-ordered drug rehabilitation. You can watch the chat below. After being released on $20,000 bail on June 15, Castronovo called the victim 35 t...
November 4, 2015
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THE WINERY DOGS' MIKE PORTNOY Discusses Current Touring Kit (Video)

Gear Gods recently met up with Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, THE WINERY DOGS) to talk about the kit he is using on the current THE WINERY DOGS world tour. Check out the footage below. In addition to Portnoy, THE WINERY DOGS features bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE...
November 4, 2015
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Former JOURNEY Drummer DEEN CASTRONOVO Says He Was Fired In August

Former JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo says that he was kicked out of the band in early August — two months after he was charged with domestic abuse. The 51-year-old musician, who replaced Steve Smith as JOURNEY's drummer in 1998, was arrested last June after an altercation at his Salem, Oregon home...
November 3, 2015
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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Still Wants To Make A Blues Album

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford told Newsday.com that he is interested in recording a blues album and pursuing other non-heavy metal projects because he wants to find out what his voice can do. He said: "I've always felt that [the blues is] very much a part of my background and musical roots. I ...
November 2, 2015
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Former JOURNEY Drummer DEEN CASTRONOVO Says He Would 'Probably Be Dead' If He Hadn't Been Arrested

Former JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo has released a statement apologizing to everyone he "let down," explaining that he "hit [his] bottom" after being arrested on charges of domestic abuse. The 51-year-old musician, who replaced Steve Smith as JOURNEY's drummer in 1998, was arrested last June afte...
November 2, 2015
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HALESTORM Bassist Confirms LZZY HALE And JOE HOTTINGER Have Had An 'On-And-Off' Relationship

HALESTORM's Josh Smith has finally confirmed the long-standing rumor that the band's frontwoman Lzzy Hale and HALESTORM guitarist Joe Hottinger have been involved in a romantic relationship. Asked by Tommy Carroll of the 103.9 The Bear radio station in South Bend, Indiana if it's true that Lzzy and...
October 30, 2015
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Video: SAMMY HAGAR Performs During Halftime At San Francisco 49ers Vs. Seattle Seahawks

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar and Vic Johnson performed at halftime during CBS's "Thursday Night Football" between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks on October 22 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Video footage of the performance can be seen below. Hagar recently confirmed to U...
October 28, 2015
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MIKE PORTNOY: 'I Have No Interest In Playing Perfect'

In a brand new interview with Stage Shotzz, drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) was asked why it's so important for him to be more than just "the guy behind the drums." He responded: "It's just my personality. I'm very outgoing, an extrovert, a control freak. I'm...
October 28, 2015
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RUSH: 'The Spirit Of Radio' Performance Clip From 'R40 Live' Concert Film

Canadian rock legends RUSH will release their "R40 Live" concert film in November. A performance clip of the song "The Spirit Of Radio", taken from "R40 Live", can be seen below. All roads have led to this. Forty-one years in the making, RUSH's "R40 Live" tour took a very real journey back through t...
October 27, 2015
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HATCHET: Two New Songs 'Tearing Into Hell' And 'Prophet Of Delusion' Available For Streaming

"Tearing Into Hell" and "Prophet Of Delusion", two new songs from San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HATCHET, can be streamed below. The tracks are taken from the band's third studio album, "Fear Beyond Lunacy", which will be released on October 30 via The End Records. The follow-up to 2013's "Dawn Of...
October 26, 2015
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RICHIE KOTZEN: 'You Can't Save Me' Performance Clip From 'Live' DVD

THE WINERY DOGS guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen, who made a name for himself via his hard rock, blues-influenced solo albums, has released a new solo DVD, titled simply "Live", via CD Baby. The set, which was made available in Japan under the title "020215BLITZ-RK", features footage of Kotzen's con...
October 25, 2015
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ACT OF DEFIANCE Feat. Ex-MEGADETH Members: Video Footage Of Live Debut

ACT OF DEFIANCE, the band featuring former MEGADETH members Shawn Drover (drums) and Chris Broderick (guitar),alongside ex-SCAR THE MARTYR singer Henry Derek Bonner, and SHADOWS FALL's Matt Bachand (bass),kicked off its North American tour this past Thursday night (October 22) at Count's Vamp'd in...
October 25, 2015
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RUSH: 'Closer To The Heart' Performance Clip From 'R40 Live' Concert Film

Canadian rock legends RUSH will release their "R40 Live" concert film in November. A performance clip of the song "Closer To The Heart", taken from "R40 Live", can be seen below. All roads have led to this. Forty-one years in the making, RUSH's "R40 Live" tour took a very real journey back through t...
October 22, 2015
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ACT OF DEFIANCE Feat. Ex-MEGADETH Members: Video Footage Of Tour Rehearsals

ACT OF DEFIANCE, the band featuring former MEGADETH members Shawn Drover (drums) and Chris Broderick (guitar),alongside ex-SCAR THE MARTYR singer Henry Derek Bonner, and SHADOWS FALL's Matt Bachand (bass),will kick off its North American tour tonight (Thursday, October 22) at Count's Vamp'd in Las...
October 22, 2015