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SEBASTIAN BACH, RAY LUZIER, RUDY SARZO Perform RUSH Classics At 'Hurry' Event In Anaheim (Video)

Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW),Brian Tichy (WHITESNAKE, FOREIGNER),Ray Luzier (KORN),Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM),Michael Devin (WHITESNAKE) and Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, DIO) are among the musicians who took part in "Hurry - A Celebration Of Rush Music" on Thursday,...

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In 1989 and 1990, I was the assistant editor of my college newspaper, thus I was given free rein to write a weekly column dedicated to music and film. It was during that period I abused my privileges by not only dedicating the whole thing one week to VOIVOD, I geeked over them and swelled ...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Says LEMMY Was His 'Savior'

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has paid tribute to Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, saying that the iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman was "almost [his] savior" because Lemmy "made it okay" for Newsted to play bass with a pick. During a December 29 appearance on Ozzy's Boneyard (SiriusXM channel 38),Newsted s...

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Video: MARTY FRIEDMAN Plays 'Devil Take Tomorrow' For EMGtv

Video footage of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman performing a live version of the song "Devil Take Tomorrow" for EMGtv can be seen below. Known for his solo work, years in MEGADETH, and beside fellow guitar virtuoso Jason Becker in CACOPHONY, Marty brings dynamics and soul like no other in...

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CHICKENFOOT '99% Finished' Recording New Song; One-Off Concert Scheduled For May

Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani has revealed that CHICKENFOOT in "about ninety-nine percent finished" recording a brand new song and is planning to play a one-off concert in May. The group, which also includes former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar, ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony andRED HOT CHIL...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM And SHADOWS FALL Drummer JASON BITTNER Gets Funky With COCONUT DONUT

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM and SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner is showcasing another side of his playing with his latest side project, COCONUT DONUT. The music is a funky take on rock and roll, all of it infused with Bittner's virtuosic and well-seasoned rhythms. According to a press release, COCONUT DON...

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DEVILDRIVER: Audio Snippet Of Brand New Song From 'Trust No One' Album

California metallers DEVILDRIVER will release their seventh studio album, "Trust No One", on May 13 via Napalm Records. The follow-up to 2013's "Winter Kills" was once again produced by Mark Lewis (ARSIS, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, WHITECHAPEL, DEVILDRIVER, DEICIDE, SIX FEET UNDER) with assistance fro...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY Shoots Down VAN HALEN Reunion Rumors

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has shot down rumors that he is rejoining the band. Anthony, singer Sammy Hagar, Eddie and Alex Van Halen last teamed up in 2004 for a U.S. summer tour. In exchange for taking part in the tour, Anthony reportedly had to agree to take a pay cut and sign ...

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Video: BUTCHER BABIES' HEIDI, CARLA Perform PANTERA, DROWNING POOL Covers At 'Ultimate Jam Night'

BUTCHER BABIES frontwomen Heidi Shepherd and Carla Harvey performed a cover version of PANTERA's "Fucking Hostile" during this past Wednesday night's (January 13) "Ultimate Jam Night" at Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood, California. Joining them on stage were Ira Black (LIZZY BORDEN, DEATH DIVISION),...

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Video: MIKKEY DEE Performs MOTÖRHEAD Classics With Members Of BUTCHER BABIES, STONE SOUR

MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee paid tribute to the band's iconic frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister by performing a couple of MOTÖRHEAD songs with an all-star lineup of musicians during last night's (Wednesday, January 13) "Ultimate Jam Night" at Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood, California. Joining Dee on...

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DROWNING POOL: New Song 'Hell To Pay' Available For Streaming

Texas heavy rockers DROWNING POOL will release their new album, "Hellelujuah", on February 5 via eOne Music. The follow-up to 2013's "Resilience" was recorded with renowned producer Jason Suecof (AUGUST BURNS RED, DEICIDE, DEATH ANGEL). "Hellelujuah" track listing: 01. Push 02. By The Blood 03. Drop...

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DANGEROUS TOYS Singer JASON MCMASTER Remembers LEMMY: 'He Made Us Feel That We Were All Connected'

DANGEROUS TOYS and BROKEN TEETH vocalist Jason McMaster has shared his favorite memories of iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. Said McMaster: "I heard MOTÖRHEAD for the very first time in spring of 1981. I was about 17 years old and the 'Ace Of Spades' record was brand new. They were t...

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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...

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Ticketmaster E-Mail Ad Erroneously Promises LEMMY At This Year's DOWNLOAD Festival

According to Daily Star, some MOTÖRHEAD fans are outraged over the fact that Ticketmaster sent out an e-mail on New Year's Day offering them a chance to see the band perform live in June at a festival in the United Kingdom. MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister died on December 28, two days after...

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New DEATH ANGEL Album Should Be Mixed And Mastered By Second Week Of January

Crystal Kentzell of BamMagazine.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Rob Cavestany of San Francisco metallers DEATH ANGEL. You can now listen to the chat at this location. Speaking about DEATH ANGEL's upcoming follow-up to 2013's "The Dream Calls For Blood" album, Rob said: "We just fi...