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Watch High-Quality Video Of Ex-MEGADETH Members ELLEFSON, YOUNG And POLAND Performing At 'Days Of The Dead' Convention In Chicago
Tribe 3 Productions has shared high-quality video of KINGS OF THRASH's November 19 performance at the Days Of The Dead horror convention in Chicago, Illinois. Also included is footage of the support act, METALLICA tribute band HARDWIRED. KINGS OF THRASH is the new band featuring former MEGADETH memb...December 16, 2022
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PANTERA, TOOL, SLIPKNOT And AVENGED SEVENFOLD To Headline 2023 Edition Of WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE
PANTERA, TOOL, SLIPKNOT and AVENGED SEVENFOLD will headline the 2023 edition of the Welcome To Rockville festival, set to take place May 18-21 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Also scheduled to appear are DEFTONES, ROB ZOMBIE, GODSMACK, EVANESCENCE, INCUBUS, QUEENS OF THE...December 14, 2022
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TOOL Announces '10,000 Days'-Inspired Collectible Statue
TOOL has announced its first-ever collectible statue. Inspired by visionary artist and spiritualist Alex Grey's "Skull Fetus" artwork for the band's fourth studio album, 2006's "10,000 Days", the statue will be made available on Friday, December 16 at 9 a.m. PST/12 p.m. EST. TOOL announced the statu...December 10, 2022
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On Bands Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'Your Main Vocal Should Never Be Lip Synced'
Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes conce...December 9, 2022
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TOOL's DANNY CAREY Due In Court Next Week Over Alleged Assault
According to Fox 4, TOOL drummer Danny Carey will have his first hearing next week in connection with his arrest last year at Kansas City International Airport. Danny has a hearing in municipal court scheduled for December 15 after the case was continued (a legal term for a delay, postponement or re...December 8, 2022
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RACHEL BOLAN Says SKID ROW 'Never' Uses Pre-Recorded Tracks During Live Performances: 'We'd Rather Sing A Bad Note'
SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthet...December 7, 2022
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TOOL's ADAM JONES Unveils EPIPHONE Les Paul Custom Art Collection
The long-awaited Adam Jones and Epiphone partnership has now arrived with the release of the Epiphone Adam Jones Les Paul Custom Art Collection. This unprecedented, limited-edition collection blends the TOOL guitarist's love of fine art and music, resulting in seven, iconic Silverburst Les Paul Cust...December 6, 2022
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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Admits To Using Backing Tracks During Live Performances
During a "VIP Experience" question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s November 26 concert at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida, frontman Blackie Lawless was asked about complaints from some of the band's fans about the use of backing tracks during the group's live performances. "To answer your qu...November 27, 2022
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JOE LYNN TURNER Says He Is 'Comfortable' Without The Wig Now: 'I Like The Way I Look'
Joe Lynn Turner says that he is "comfortable" being seen in public without the hairpiece he has worn since the age of 14 after being diagnosed with alopecia at three years old. The former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer, who turned 71 in August, went public with his new look in a series publicity ima...November 26, 2022
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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Blasts Bands Who Rely Heavily On Backing Tracks During Live Performances: 'I Think That's Cheating'
DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan has blasted bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthetic but...November 26, 2022
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JOE LYNN TURNER Wasn't 'Ready' To Ditch The Wig Until This Year
Joe Lynn Turner says that now was the right time to finally drop the hairpiece he has worn since the age of 14 after being diagnosed with alopecia at three years old. The former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer, who turned 71 this summer, went public with his new look on August 25 in a series publicit...November 23, 2022
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Watch: Ex-MEGADETH Members ELLEFSON, YOUNG And POLAND Perform At 'Days Of The Dead' Convention In Chicago
This past Saturday (November 19),KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),performed at the Days Of The Dead horror convention in Chicago, Illinois. Video of the concert can be seen below. The group, which also includes drummer Fr...November 21, 2022
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JOE LYNN TURNER Blasts KISS For Allegedly Using Backing Tracks: 'All It's Doing Is Destroying Your Legacy'
In a new interview with Andrew Daly of Metal Castle, legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) was asked for his thoughts on his contemporaries using backing tracks in the live setting. He said: "I think it's become too much. I understand some groups need...November 17, 2022
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RUSH Bassist/Vocalist GEDDY LEE's Memoir Now Due In May 2023
RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee's memoir, which was originally scheduled for release in the fall of 2022, will now be made available next spring. According to the web site of the publisher, HarperCollins, the book will tentatively arrive on May 16, 2023. The as-yet-untitled memoir, which will be edi...November 14, 2022
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AEROSMITH Supports Disaster Relief With American Red Cross Vehicles
Every day, the American Red Cross helps people facing emergencies of all sizes; when major storms like Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole impact a large area of the U.S., they mobilize volunteers and supplies for preparedness and recovery operations; when a family is devastated by a home fire, they...November 14, 2022