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SAMMY HAGAR Remembers RONNIE MONTROSE
Sammy Hagar spoke to RollingStone.com about his former MONTROSE bandmate Ronnie Montrose, who died on Saturday, March 3 at age 64, seemingly due to complications from prostate cancer. In 1973 Ronnie Montrose formed MONTROSE featuring Hagar on lead vocals and recorded two hard rock staples — 1973's "...March 6, 2012
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Former MONTROSE Singer Pays Tribute To RONNIE MONTROSE
Vocalist Robert "Bob" James, who replaced Sammy Hagar in MONTROSE and sang on the band's albums "Warner Bros. Presents" (1975) and "Jump On It" (1976),has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the passing of his former bandmate Ronnie Montrose (MONTROSE, GAMMA): "I am sorry...March 6, 2012
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Serpent's Kiss
The "name" guy in the ATKINS / MAY PROJECT is Al Atkins, former (as in four decades ago ) JUDAS PRIEST front man and writer of, among other songs, all-time classic "Victim of Changes", which is still enough of a pedigree to get the attention of many metal folks. The association with the Birmingham M...March 4, 2012
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SAMMY HAGAR: 'It's A Shame To Lose RONNIE MONTROSE'
Former VAN HALEN and current CHICKENFOOT singer Sammy Hagar has commented on the passing of his former bandmate Ronnie Montrose (MONTROSE, GAMMA),who died yesterday (Saturday, March 3) after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. He was 64 years old. Said Hagar in a statement posted on his offici...March 4, 2012
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SEBASTIAN BACH In 'Adults Only' Web Series: Premiere Scheduled For Wednesday
"Adults Only", the web series that features former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach as an adult video store clerk named Shifty, is set to premiere Wednesday, March 7 at 8:00 p.m. People can watch via YouTube, and can learn more about the series and Sebastian's involvement at this location. "Adults Onl...March 4, 2012
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SLASH, ALTER BRIDGE, MEGADETH, TESTAMENT Members React To RONNIE MONTROSE's Passing
Several rock and metal musicians have reponded to the news that legendary guitarist Ronnie Montrose died after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. Montrose passed away yesterday (Saturday, March 3) at the age of 64. Myles Kennedy (ALTER BRIDGE, SLASH): "Sad to hear Ronnie Montrose passed away....March 4, 2012
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Former SAXON Guitarist GRAHAM OLIVER Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO
Mohsen Fayyazi of Metal Shock Finland recently conducted an interview with British guitarist Graham Oliver (OLIVER DAWSON SAXON, SAXON). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Shock Finland: You're one of those musicians who has had an important role in the NWOBHM movement. How do yo...March 4, 2012
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Legendary Rock Guitarist RONNIE MONTROSE Dead At 64
Legendary American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose died earlier today (Saturday, March 3) after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. He was 64 years old. Montrose's official web site has been updated with the following message: "A few months ago, we held a surprise party for Ronnie Montrose's 64t...March 3, 2012
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DORO To Release New Studio Album In October
German metal queen Doro Pesch is putting the finishing touches on her new studio album for an October release through her new record label, Nuclear Blast Records. An EP will precede the full-length CD in May/June. She says, "[This] past weekend, I flew over to the U.S. to work on the last couple of...March 1, 2012
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RONNIE JAMES DIO, RANDY RHOADS, LAYNE STALEY Among Musicians Whose Deaths Were Most Untimely
While the pop music world is still reeling from the loss of Whitney Houston, Ranker.com has released a list of artists who have been deemed "gone too soon" by Ranker.com's users. These artists are ranked not only by how great their music was at the time of their death, but what their future ...February 28, 2012
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'Revolver Golden Gods' 2012: TV Commercial Posted Online
America's only hard-rock and heavy-metal award show is back for 2012! The fourth annual Revolver Golden Gods award show presented by Epiphone will take place Wednesday, April 11 at Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles. For the first time ever, the event will be broadcast live in its entirety on Xbox L...February 27, 2012
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'Revolver Golden Gods' 2012: Press Conference Highlights, Interviews Available
America's only hard-rock and heavy-metal award show is back for 2012! The fourth annual Revolver Golden Gods award show presented by Epiphone will take place Wednesday, April 11 at Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles. For the first time ever, the event will be broadcast live in its entirety on Xbox L...February 24, 2012
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LEMMY's HEADCAT Announces West Hollywood Show
HEADCAT (formerly THE HEAD CAT) — the high-energy, "take-no-prisoners" combo featuring Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD),Slim Jim Phantom (THE STRAY CATS) and Danny B. Harvey (ROCKATS, 13 CATS, LONESOME SPURS) — will play a rare show on March 17 at The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California. The late...February 21, 2012
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Former PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN Says His Memoir Is '75% Done'
Niclas Müller-Hansen of Sweden's Metalshrine recently conducted an interview with basist Rex Brown (KILL DEVIL HILL, PANTERA, DOWN. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metalshrine: [The members of KILL DEVIL HILL] all played in kinda different bands. [Drummer Vinny] Appice in [BLACK] SA...February 16, 2012
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'Revolver Golden Gods' 2012: Video Footage Of Entire Press Conference
America's only hard-rock and heavy-metal award show is back for 2012! The fourth annual Revolver Golden Gods award show presented by Epiphone will take place Wednesday, April 11 at Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles. For the first time ever, the event will be broadcast live in its entirety on Xbox L...February 15, 2012
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