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ANDY GILL, Guitarist And Founding Member Of GANG OF FOUR, Dead At 64
Andy Gill, guitarist of legendary post-punk band GANG OF FOUR, died today at the age of 64. He passed away in a central London hospital after a short respiratory illness. Andy, often cited as one of the world's greatest guitarists, left his mark on his own music, as founding member of GANG OF FOUR....February 1, 2020
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GOJIRA's MARIO DUPLANTIER Releases 'Minotaur' Drum Composition
Drummer Mario Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA has released a drum composition he recently created. Dubbed "Minotaur", the solo "has been composed around a drum pattern I particularly love, the alternate single stroke roll 'between the hands and the feet,'" he explained. "I've never...January 31, 2020
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SEPULTURA Bassist: Reunion With MAX CAVALERA Would Have To Happen 'Naturally'
SEPULTURA bassist Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr. says that a reunion with former frontman Max Cavalera would have to happen "naturally." SEPULTURA's classic lineup fell apart in 1996 with the exit of Max after the rest of the band split with his wife Gloria as their manager. His brother, drummer Igor Cavaler...January 31, 2020
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DIMEBAG's Longtime Girlfriend Says He Was 'Totally About The Word 'Unity''
In a recent interview with BackstageAxxess, Rita Haney, the girlfriend of deceased PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, discussed how the legendary musician would have reacted knowing various charity events were held in his honor. "Dimebash" 2020 — an all-star tribute to Abbott...January 30, 2020
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PANTERA Surpasses 1 Billion Streams
PANTERA's social media manager has shared a graphic indicating that the band has surpassed one billion streams across Amazon, Apple, Deezer, Google and Spotify. An accompanying caption reads: "Thank you all for listening!" Drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott and his brother, guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbot...January 28, 2020
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DAVID ELLEFSON, CHRIS POLAND And Late MEGADETH Drummer GAR SAMUELSON Reunite On FATAL OPERA's Final Album
FATAL OPERA, the post-MEGADETH project of late classic-era drummer Gar Samuelson, will release its final LP, "Fatal Opera III", in the summer via Combat Records. The LP will also include guest appearances from ex-MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland and MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, who will appear on...January 28, 2020
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Pays Tribute To REED MULLIN: 'Thank You For Making CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Swing Like Nothing Else'
METALLICA's Lars Ulrich has paid tribute to CORROSION OF CONFORMITY drummer Reed Mullin who died on Monday, January 27. He was 53 years old. Earlier today (Tuesday, January 28),Ulrich took to his Instagram to write: "Reed.. Thank you for the crazy good times we had together. Thank you for always ha...January 28, 2020
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Rockers React To Death Of CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Drummer REED MULLIN
Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX),David Ellefson (MEGADETH),Randy Blythe (LAMB OF GOD),Michael Amott (ARCH ENEMY),Robb Flynn (MACHINE HEAD),Devin Townsend, Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED),Mike Williams (EYEHATEGOD),Harley Flanagan (CRO-MAGS),CROWBAR, Roy Mayorga (STONE SOUR),Johnny Kelly (DANZIG, TYPE O NE...January 28, 2020
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Drummer REED MULLIN Dead At 53
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY drummer Reed Mullin has died. He was 53 years old. His bandmates confirmed his passing in a social media post earlier tonight. They wrote: "Reed, It's with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to a friend, a brother and pioneer. Love and condolences to the family, friends and fan...January 27, 2020
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'This Last Year Has Been Hell For Me'
Ozzy Osbourne made his first public appearance since announcing his Parkinson's disease diagnosis at last night's Grammy Awards. Speaking to CBS's "Grammy Red Carpet Live" pre-show with his daughter Kelly by his side, the BLACK SABBATH singer admitted that the past year has been a difficult one sinc...January 27, 2020
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Rockers React To Death Of Basketball Legend KOBE BRYANT
Paul Stanley (KISS),David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE),Dino Cazares (FEAR FACTORY),Phil Labonte (ALL THAT REMAINS) and Chris Kael (FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH) are among the rockers who have reacted to the death of basketball star Kobe Bryant. The NBA legend and his daughter were among five people killed i...January 26, 2020
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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN Pays Tribute To SEAN REINERT: 'The World Lost A True Legend And A Beautiful Soul'
Former SOILWORK and current MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren has paid tribute to Sean Reinert, saying that the ex-DEATH and CYNIC drummer "is the ultimate reference when it comes to creativity and swing in metal drumming." Reinert was found unresponsive at his San Bernardino, California home on Frida...January 26, 2020
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SEAN REINERT's Husband Comments On Drummer's Passing: 'I'm Still In A State Of Disbelief'
Sean Reinert's husband has issued a statement on the influential drummer's passing, saying that "the lives of Sean's close friends and family have just been shattered." Thomas Snyder wrote: "I'm broken. As many of you now know, my husband Sean passed away last night. Some of you in the inner circle...January 26, 2020
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NILE's KARL SANDERS Pays Tribute To Late Bassist JOE PAYNE: 'You Are A True Metal Warrior'
NILE leader Karl Sanders has paid tribute to the band's former bassist Joseph Payne (pictured),who died earlier this month at the age of 35. No cause of death has yet been revealed. Sanders took to his Facebook page earlier today to write: "The members of NILE were saddened this weekend to learn of...January 25, 2020
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Former DEATH And CYNIC Drummer SEAN REINERT Dead At 48
Sean Reinert, longtime drummer for progressive/technical metal pioneers CYNIC, has died. He was found unresponsive at his California home Friday night (January 24). No cause of death has yet been revealed. He was only 48 years old. Reinert was a founding member of CYNIC, along with guitarist/vocalis...January 25, 2020
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