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Former PANTERA, OZZY OSBOURNE And SEBASTIAN BACH Security Guard 'BIG VAL' BICHEKAS Dies

"Big Val" Bichekas, former bodyguard for PANTERA, Sebastian Bach and head of security for Ozzy Osbourne and ALICE IN CHAINS, has died. His passing was confirmed by both PANTERA and Bach, with the former SKID ROW singer writing on his Facebook page: "My heart goes out to the family and friends of Big...

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DEVILDRIVER's DEZ FAFARA: Fans 'Know That I'm The Real Deal' And 'I'm Not Full Of S**t'

In a recent interview with Ireland's Overdrive, DEVILDRIVER and COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara spoke about how he has managed to survive being in the music business for more than two decades. "When I came into this [with COAL CHAMBER], I was just a kid," he said. "I saw a lot of money and gold rec...

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RICHIE KOTZEN On THE WINERY DOGS: 'By No Means Is It Dead — None Of Us Ever Said That'

In a brand new interview with "The Classic Metal Show", guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen was once again asked about the status of THE WINERY DOGS, his power trio with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) and legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LE...

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OZZY OSBOURNE, PROPHETS OF RAGE, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, ROB ZOMBIE Set For LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival

OZZY OSBOURNE, PROPHETS OF RAGE, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, ROB ZOMBIE and INCUBUS top the bill for the fourth annual Louder Than Life destination festival, set to take place Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1 at Champions Park in Louisville, Kentucky. Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne — recently re...

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ROB ZOMBIE's Live Performance Of WHITE ZOMBIE's 'Astro-Creep: 2000' Being Mixed For Release

Rob Zombie performed WHITE ZOMBIE's 1994 album "Astro-Creep: 2000 – Songs Of Love, Destruction And Other Synthetic Delusions Of The Electric Head" live in its entirety at Chicago's Riot Fest last September. The set was professionally recorded and is currently being mixed by Rob's longtime collaborat...

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Michael Schenker Fest Live, Tokyo International Forum Hall A

If the past tells us anything, it's that some things are strictly of their time and place. One might be tempted to nick a few bars of Michael Schenker's "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie" in judgment of his well-intended if staggeringly muffed return to MSG roots. Currently riding a high with his TEMPLE OF ROC...

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MIKE PORTNOY Says RICHIE KOTZEN 'Wanted A Breather' From THE WINERY DOGS To 'Go Do His Solo Thing'

In a brand new interview with Australia's The Rockpit, drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) was once again asked about the status of THE WINERY DOGS, his power trio with guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen and legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH). He said:...

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RICHIE KOTZEN: THE WINERY DOGS 'Are Sleeping, But They'll Be Back'

During an appearance on the "Trunk Nation" show on SiriusXM channel Volume (106),guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen was asked about some of his recent comments which painted an uncertain future for THE WINERY DOGS, his power trio with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE...

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DANZIG, MINISTRY, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, ATREYU, C.O.C., Others Confirmed For 'Blackest Of The Black' Festival

**Note**: An earlier version of this article listed FEAR FACTORY as one of the "Blackest Of The Black" participating bands. They are no longer scheduled to appear at the event. In addition, "Lucha Underground" wrestling stars will not be involved with this year's "Blackest Of The Black". DANZIG and...

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Iconic MOTÖRHEAD Frontman LEMMY's Estate Worth Far Less Than Originally Thought: Report

According to Mirror, newly released records show that MOTÖRHEAD's iconic frontman Lemmy Kilmister only left his beneficiaries a few hundred thousand pounds at the time of his death — several million less than originally estimated. The London probate office's figures indicate that Lemmy had an estate...

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Ex-STATIC-X Guitarist TRIPP EISEN Breaks Silence A Decade After Serving Time For Sex With Minor

Ex-STATIC-X and DOPE guitarist Tripp Eisen has broken his silence for the first time since serving time in prison for sexually assaulting an underage girl. Eisen — whose real name is Tod Rex Salvador — was arrested in Orange County, California in late February 2005. The then-39-year-old musician all...

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MEGADETH, THE OFFSPRING, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, Others Confirmed For MONTEBELLO ROCKFEST

The team behind Montebello Rockfest, the largest rock festival in Canada, has unveiled the complete lineup for the twelfth edition, to be held June 22-25 in Montebello, Quebec, Canada. Rockfest features a mature lineup that consists of 125 rock, metal, punk rock, hardcore, and hip-hop acts. Most of...

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STEVEN ADLER Explains His Absence From GUNS N' ROSES Reunion Tour: 'They Just Didn't Give Me The Opportunity'

Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler was interviewed by rock journalist Mitch Lafon for a recent edition of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page). You can listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what it was like performing...

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STEVEN ADLER's Mom Says Her Son Was Treated By PRINCE's Would-Be Addiction Doctor

According to The Pulse Of Radio, ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler's mother revealed in an interview with the New York Post that she believes the methods used to help him kick his addiction to heroin were ultimately just as dangerous for her son. Speaking with the newspaper about her new memoir,...

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Video Premiere: HELLYEAH's 'Love Falls'

The official video for the song "Love Falls" from HELLYEAH can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's fifth album, "Unden!able", which was released on June 3, 2016 via Eleven Seven Music. The effort marks the first time HELLYEAH's current lineup — vocalist Chad Gray, guitarists Tom Maxwel...