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Former KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Proposes To Girlfriend

Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist has announced that he got engaged to his girlfriend, Lisa Lane, over the holidays. Bruce says: "I proposed on a London holiday on [Christmas] eve. It's been a great holiday season!" A photo of the happy couple couple can be found at this location...

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GWAR Frontman Pays Tribute To MIKE SCACCIA

GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (a.k.a. Oderus Urungus) has posted the following message regarding the passing of MINISTRY and RIGOR MORTIS guitarist Mike Scaccia: "The metal and music world in general lost a true legend this past week after the unexpected death of MINISTRY and RIGOR MORTIS guitar player...

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Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer JOHN CORABI: 'I Was Not Aware That There Was An Age Limit On' Rocking

John Parks of Legendary Rock Interviews recently conducted an interview with John Corabi, former lead singer of MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE SCREAM and UNION. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Legendary Rock Interviews: Have you ever felt boxed in by the hard rock/metal genre when writing, even g...

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RIGOR MORTIS Frontman Remembers Guitarist MIKE SCACCIA

RIGOR MORTIS and WARBEAST frontman Bruce Corbitt spoke to Jay Nanda of the San Antonio Metal Music Examiner about the passing of MINISTRY and RIGOR MORTIS guitarist Mike Scaccia, who died on December 22 while performing with RIGOR MORTIS at The Rail Club in Fort Worth, Texas at Corbitt's 50th-birthd...

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ARJEN LUCASSEN To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album

AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen (also ex-BODINE, VENGEANCE) has been confirmed as one of the guest musicians who will appear on "The Mystery Of Time", the new album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Also scheduled to make appearances on the CD are Michael Kiske (UNISONIC, HELLO...

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MINISTRY/RIGOR MORTIS Guitarist MIKE SCACCIA: Public Memorial Announced

The official memorial for MINISTRY and RIGOR MORTIS guitarist Mike Scaccia will be held on Sunday, December 30 at 3:00 p.m. at Aristide Event Center in Mansfield, Texas. The event is open to the public. Aristide Event Center 570 North Walnut Creek Drive Mansfield, TX 76063 Scaccia died this past Sat...

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SWEET's ANDY SCOTT Interviewed By 'Metal Express Radio' (Audio)

On December 15, Michael Burgess of Metal Express Radio conducted an interview with original member Andy Scott (guitar and vocals) of one of the most legendary, influential and enduring names in the history of rock music, SWEET, at The Sage in Gateshead (Newcastle),England. You can now listen to the...

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MIKE SCACCIA: Official Cause Of Death Revealed; Benefit Concert Planned

RIGOR MORTIS frontman Bruce Corbitt has announced plans to start an online fundraiser for the family of the band's guitarist, Mike Scaccia, who died this past Saturday night (December 22) while performing with RIGOR MORTIS at The Rail Club in Fort Worth, Texas at Corbitt's 50th-birthday celebration....

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AVANTASIA: First Audio Sample Of Forthcoming Album

Michael Kiske (UNISONIC, HELLOWEEN) has been confirmed as one of the guest musicians who will appear on "The Mystery Of Time", the new album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Also scheduled to make appearances on the CD are SAXON frontman Biff Byford, former KISS guitarist Bruce...

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MINISTRY Mainman On MIKE SCACCIA's Passing: 'I Just Lost A Huge Chunk Of My Heart Today'

MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen has released the following statement regarding the passing of the band's guitarist, Mike Scaccia: "I just lost my lil' brother and my best friend. The 13th Planet compound is devastated, completely in shock and shattered. Mikey was not only the best guitar player in th...

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MINISTRY, RIGOR MORTIS Guitarist MIKE SCACCIA Dead At 47

Guitarist Mike Scaccia, who is best known for his work with MINISTRY, RIGOR MORTIS and the REVOLTING COCKS, died last night (Saturday, December 22) of a sudden heart attack brought on by a heart disease (official cause of death: atherosclerotic and hypertensive heart disease),according to the Tarra...

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PAUL DI'ANNO Says His U.S. Tour Is Being Rescheduled For Next June

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno's previously announced U.S. tour, which was scheduled to kick off earlier this month, has been officially postponed until 2013. The trek was called off due to the fact that the musician had not secured a proper working visa to be able to enter the country. In a...

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BLAZE BAYLEY Trains For Zombie Outbreak (Video)

This past weekend, British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) took part in Zombie Bootcamp, a real action event based on a perceived realistic setting, with a convincing storyline. The scenario puts each participant in the frontline in tackling the threat of a zombie outbreak...

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PAUL DI'ANNO's U.S. Tour Officially Postponed

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno's previously announced U.S. tour, which was scheduled to kick off this coming weekend, has now been officially postponed until 2013. The trek was called off due to the fact that the musician has yet to secure a proper working visa to be able to enter the countr...

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BLAZE BAYLEY, THOMAS ZWIJSEN Set Release Date For 'Russian Holiday' Acoustic EP

British heavy metal singer Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) will release his upcoming collaborative acoustic EP with Belgium-based classical guitarist Thomas Zwijsen, "Russian Holiday" on February 5. The effort, which is available for pre-order in Basic, Silver (name mentioned in the booklet) a...