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STATIC-X Frontman WAYNE STATIC Dead At 48

Singer/guitarist Wayne Static (born Wayne Richard Wells) of the industrial metal band STATIC-X has passed away at the age of 48. His death was confirmed by Wayne's publicists at FiXT Publicity. There has been no official confirmation of the cause of death, but some of Static's music industry colleag...

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SLASH Featured In Original 2-Part Documentary And Live Concert Event

Guitar Center and DirecTV announced a two-part documentary and live concert event examining the life and music of Grammy Award-winning guitarist Slash. With a world tour on the horizon and his new album, "World On Fire", debuting in the Top 10 and garnering worldwide critical acclaim, the iconic gui...

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PSYCROPTIC Signs With PROSTHETIC RECORDS

Acclaimed Tasmanian extreme metallists PSYCROPTIC have inked a deal with Prosthetic Records. The band's new self-titled album will be released in the spring. A track from the upcoming CD, "Echoes To Come", will be available across all digital platforms next Tuesday, November 4. PSYCROPTIC commented:...

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KISS, BLACK SABBATH, RUSH, MEGADETH Members React To Death Of JACK BRUCE

Paul Stanley (KISS),Mick Mars (MÖTLEY CRÜE),Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH),Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH),Geddy Lee (RUSH),Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE),Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS),Dave Mustaine (MEGADETH) and Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DIGS) are among the rock musicians and...

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Legendary CREAM Bassist JACK BRUCE Dies

Legendary CREAM bassist/singer Jack Bruce died today of liver disease. He was 71 years old. His family said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that we, Jack's family, announce the passing of our beloved Jack: husband, father, granddad, and all round legend. The world of music will be a poorer...

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GOTTHARD Films 'C'est La Vie' Video In Cuba: Making-Of Footage Posted Online

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "C'est La Vie", the new video from Swiss hard rockers GOTTHARD, can be seen below. The clip was filmed on location in Cuba. The song is taken from the band's latest studio album, "BANG!", which was issued in North America via The End Records. On June 24,...

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PANZER Featuring ACCEPT And DESTRUCTION Members: 'Panzer' Lyric Video

PANZER, the new German "supergroup" comprised of vocalist and bassist Schmier, best known as frontman of DESTRUCTION, guitarist Herman Frank (ACCEPT, VICTORY) and drummer Stefan Schwarzmann (ACCEPT, ex-RUNNING WILD),will release its debut album, "Send Them All To Hell", on November 28 via Nuclear B...

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MACHINE HEAD's PHIL DEMMEL Gets RANDY RHOADS Portrait Tattoed On His Thigh (Video)

On August 13, MACHINE HEAD guitarist Phil Demmel got a portrait of late OZZY OSBOURNE axeman Randy Rhoads tattooed on his right thigh. Video footage of the session, which took place at the Rock 'N' Roll Tattoo Studio in Warsaw, Poland, can be seen below. Demmel was one of the musicians who performed...

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GOTTHARD: 'C'est La Vie' Video Released

"C'est La Vie", the new video from Swiss hard rockers GOTTHARD, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's latest studio album, "BANG!", which was issued in North America via The End Records. On June 24, the digital version of "BANG!" was made available, with a deluxe version containing th...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Explains 'Mouth For War: Pantera And Beyond' Autobiography Delay

Former PANTERA and current DOWN frontman Philip Anselmo has been forced to push back the release date of his long-awaited autobiography because he hasn't had time to work on the book while taking part in touring activities with DOWN and his solo band, PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS. It was ann...

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DEF LEPPARD's Cover Of PAUL MCCARTNEY & WINGS' 'Helen Wheels': Audio Sample Available

Due on November 18, "The Art Of McCartney" is a long awaited and very special project celebrating one of the most universally acclaimed songwriters of all time, Sir Paul McCartney. With backing provided by McCartney's long time band, classic tracks such as "Maybe I'm Amazed", "My Love", "The Long An...

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OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY To Perform At Mexico's OZZFIESTA

If your dreams include a tropical vacation with rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, start packing now for a trip to Mexico next May for Cool Breeze Concerts Presents Ozzfiesta. The all-inclusive, five-day event is set for Wednesday, May 27 - Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the beautiful Hard Rock Hotel, Riviera Maya...

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ALICE COOPER Guitarist NITA STRAUSS: 'ALICE Is A True Professional, True Performer In Every Sense Of The Word'

THE IRON MAIDENS guitarist Nita Strauss, who recently joined Alice Cooper's touring band, was, spoke to NI Rocks about the actual experience of performing with the legendary rocker. "There's definitely a lot going on," she said. "There's a lot going on visually and a lot going on musically. You defi...

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MACHINE HEAD: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From UK Tour

Fiaz Farrelly of www.fiazfarrelly.com has uploaded a three-minute collection of clips from MACHINE HEAD's summer 2014 UK tour. Check it out below. MACHINE HEAD's new album, "Bloodstone & Diamonds", will be released on November 10 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The CD was recorded in part at GR...

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MANOWAR's Return To Japan Delayed By Los Angeles Dock Fire

Due to circumstances beyond either the promoter's or MANOWAR's control, the band will be unable to perform at Loud Park festival on October 18. MANOWAR will instead play two concerts at Zepp Diver City in Tokyo on October 29 and October 30. The promoters of Loud Park festival have announced that all...