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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES: Why LEMMY Didn't Want Me To Join MOTÖRHEAD
Chris Holmes says that Lemmy once told him he would never play in a band with the former W.A.S.P. guitarist because Holmes would "overshadow him" on stage. Speaking to Johan Jakobsson of the Swedish newspaper Upsala Nya Tidning, Holmes recalled a conversation he had with the MOTÖRHEAD mainman in the...January 6, 2016
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Comedian JIM FLORENTINE Pays Tribute To LEMMY On 'Comedy Metal Midgets' Podcast (Audio)
Comedian and metalhead Jim Florentine of VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" paid tribute to iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister during Jim's weekly "Comedy Metal Midgets" podcast. You can now listen to the show below. Lemmy, who just celebrated his 70th birthday on Christmas Eve (December 2...January 6, 2016
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METAL ALLEGIANCE To Pay Tribute To LEMMY At West Hollywood Concert
METAL ALLEGIANCE, the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of MEGADETH, TESTAMENT, will pay tribute to iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister during METAL ALLEGIANCE's January 9 concert at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. With th...January 5, 2016
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LEMMY's Memorial Service To Be Webcast
On Saturday, January 9, the world will come together and celebrate the life of iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. Family and close friends will observe a service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood, commencing at 3 p.m. PST and ending at 4:30 p.m. With such limited space availabl...January 5, 2016
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LEMMY's Memorial To Take Over Sunset Strip
Memorial services for iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister have been scheduled for Saturday, January 9 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Rainbow Bar And Grill in West Hollywood, California. Due to the overwhelming and supportive response to Lemmy's memorial, the Rainbow has announced that it w...January 5, 2016
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ROBERT TRUJILLO Recalls METALLICA Audition: 'I Was Brain Dead'
Robert Trujillo spoke to the "WTF With Marc Maron" podcast about his 2003 audition to replace METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, as captured in the 2004 band documentary "Some Kind Of Monster". He said (hear audio below): "It was a very surreal day for me. But when you get a gig like that, it's so… st...January 3, 2016
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Memorial Service For LEMMY To Be Held At Rainbow Bar & Grill
Memorial services for iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister will be held on Saturday, January 9 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at the Rainbow Bar & Grill in West Hollywood, California. Lemmy, who celebrated his 70th birthday on Christmas Eve (December 24),learned two days later, on Decem...January 2, 2016
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BACKYARD BABIES, CRUCIFIED BARBARA Members Pay Tribute To PHIL LYNOTT With New DENIMGOAT Single
January 4, 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of THIN LIZZY legend Phil Lynott's death. It is also the release date of DENIMGOAT's new single, "Nineteen", a cover version of the track that became Lynott's last single release ever. Drummer Danne McKenzie has played with bands like MUSTASCH and TRUCKFIGH...January 2, 2016
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ALL THAT REMAINS Frontman: There's Nothing Wrong With Having A Gun In Your Car Or In Your Desk
Artisan News recently conducted an interview with vocalist Phil Labonte, guitarist Mike Martin and bassist Aaron Patrick of ALL THAT REMAINS. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On being outspoken and having controversial opinions: Phil: "...December 31, 2015
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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Looks Back On RICK ALLEN's First Big Comeback Show After Losing Arm
Mark Taylor of Metal Talk recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen's first big comeback show after the 1984 car accident that took his left arm — an August 1986 appearance at the Monsters O...December 30, 2015
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AC/DC Leads All Touring Acts With Most Tickets Sold
According to The Pulse Of Radio, Taylor Swift may have been the top touring act of 2015 with her "1989" tour grossing $250.4 million worldwide but it was veteran rock act AC/DC that sold the most tickets this year. The rockers sold 2.31 million tickets to beat Swift's total of 2.27 million. AC/DC di...December 30, 2015
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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD On LEMMY: 'If You Were His Friend, You Were His Friend For Life'
SAXON singer Biff Byford has released the following statement regarding the passing of MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy Kilmister: "I knew Lemmy for 36 years. If you were his friend, you were his friend for life. "He has dealt his last card. "He was a defiant rebel to the end who loved his music and never co...December 29, 2015
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PHILIP ANSELMO's SUPERJOINT Recording New Music
Former PANTERA and current DOWN frontman Philip Anselmo's SUPERJOINT RITUAL project — now known simply as SUPERJOINT for legal reasons — has entered his New Orleans-area studio, Nodferatu's Lair, to record some of its brand new material. Several photos from the sessions can be seen below. SUPERJOINT...December 29, 2015
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MOTÖRHEAD's Manager: LEMMY's Cancer Prognosis Gave Him Two To Six Months To Live
MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister was given "two to six months to live" when he was told he had terminal cancer on December 26, two days before his death. The band's longtime manager Todd Singerman has revealed to Sky News that Lemmy went to hospital two days after his 70th- birthday party at the ....December 29, 2015
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'Raiding The Rock Vault' Pays Tribute To LEMMY With Off-The-Cuff' 'Ace Of Spades' Performance (Video)
Video footage of the acclaimed rock and roll production "Raiding The Rock Vault" performing an "off-the-cuff" cover version of MOTÖRHEAD's classic song "Ace Of Spades" last night (Monday, December 28) at the new Tropicana hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada can be seen below. Lineup for the performance: Lead...December 29, 2015
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