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Doctor Refutes EDDIE VAN HALEN's Theory As To How He Contracted Cancer

A doctor has refuted Eddie Van Halen's theory that he developed cancer after keeping guitar picks in his mouth during shows. The guitarist was treated for tongue cancer in 2000, resulting in surgery which removed a third of his tongue. He was declared cancer-free in 2002. In a 2015 interview with Bi...

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MOTÖRHEAD's MIKKEY DEE Says It's 'Pure Wrong' That He And PHIL CAMPBELL Were Snubbed In ROCK HALL Nod

Longtime MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee says it's "pure wrong" that he and guitarist Phil Campbell are not listed on the ballot for the band's nomination for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Campbell joined MOTÖRHEAD in 1984 and has appeared on 16 of the band's studio albums, beginning with 1986's "Org...

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JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD, NINE INCH NAILS, SOUNDGARDEN Among Nominees For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction

JUDAS PRIEST, MC5, MOTÖRHEAD, NINE INCH NAILS, SOUNDGARDEN, T.REX and THIN LIZZY are among the nominees for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's class of 2020. Also nominated are Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston, Pat Benatar, DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, DEPECHE MODE, THE DOOBIE BROTHERS, KRAFTWERK, RUFUS FEATU...

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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Undergoes Back Surgery

Vivian Campbell says that he is recovering from a recent back surgery. The DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist, who was diagnosed with with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2013, was asked about his health during an October 9 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation". Campbell said: "My back is the issue at t...

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THE BLACK CROWES: 2020 Reunion Tour Rumors Heat Up

A reunion of THE BLACK CROWES appears to be on the horizon. According to The Wall Street Journal, several sources close to the band aren't denying that a 2020 tour is being planned. The group's former drummer, Steve Gorman, has been informed of a potential comeback, although he was not approached t...

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GEOFF TATE Joined By Professional Opera Singer MICHELLE LAJEUNESSE For 'Suite Sister Mary' Performance In Portland (Video)

Former QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate was joined by professional opera singer Michelle Lajeunesse on stage on October 10 at the Star Theater in Portland, Oregon to perform the band's classic song "Suite Sister Mary". Video footage of her appearance can be seen below. Tate is still celebrating the...

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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Slams 'Larger Metal Sites' For Not Promoting His Latest Video: 'They Either Hate Us Or We Do Not Conform To Their Standards'

**UPDATE** Chris Impellitteri has made a new Instagram post saying that the Impellitteri Twitter account calling out BLABBERMOUTH.NET directly for not covering his band's latest video was fake (and it has since apparently been deleted). However, he did stand by the rest of the original message on th...

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GEOFF TATE: 'It's Really Tough For A New Band To Get An Audience'

In a brand new interview with The Cosmick View, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about the fact that making a living as a songwriter and performer has become increasingly challenging in today's climate, especially for younger rock artists. "The game has changed radically; it doesn't even r...

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STEVEN ADLER, GILBY CLARKE, RUDY SARZO, BLASKO Among Celebrity Bowlers At Fifth Annual 'Bowl for Ronnie'

The fifth annual "Bowl For Ronnie" celebrity bowling party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, will take place on Thursday, November 7 at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California. Last year's event, which sold out in advance and raised a record $74,000 for the canc...

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Hear RATT's STEPHEN PEARCY And JANE'S ADDICTION's DAVE NAVARRO Perform Acoustic Version Of 'Lack Of Communication'

RATT singer Stephen Pearcy and JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro performed an acoustic version of the RATT classic "Lack Of Communication" during an appearance earlier today (Monday, October 7) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation". You can now listen to their rendition below. A short time after the pr...

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GEORGE LYNCH Says DOKKEN/LYNCH MOB Tour Is In The Works

Guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, KXM) recently spoke with Derek "Mr. Shred" Thomas of "Talking Shred". The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On having to cancel his appearance with DOKKEN at this year's M3 Rock Festival after c...

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Watch VINCE NEIL Perform MÖTLEY CRÜE Classics In Englewood, New Jersey

Fan-filmed video footage of Vince Neil's October 3 performance at Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "asaf barlev"). Neil is continuing to tour the world with his backing group, which includes Dana Strum and Jeff Blando from SLAUGHTER,...

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VAN HALEN Has Been Dealing With 'Some Health Issues,' Says Longtime Friend STEVE LUKATHER

TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather has confirmed that "health issues" are at least partly to blame for VAN HALEN's summer touring plans not materializing this year. A longtime friend of Eddie Van Halen, Lukather addressed the rumors about the iconic guitarist's physical well-being just days before singer...

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PAUL STANLEY Putting Finishing Touches On SOUL STATION Album

KISS frontman Paul Stanley is putting the finishing touches on the debut album from his R&B band SOUL STATION. On Friday (October 4),Stanley shared a photo of him with some of his SOUL STATION bandmates in the studio, along with the following caption: "SOUL STATION In The Studio! Home Stretch N...

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Original FOREIGNER Singer LOU GRAMM Hospitalized With Severe Respiratory Infection, Dehydration And Fatigue

Lou Gramm, original lead singer of FOREIGNER, was hospitalized at the Unity Hospital at Park Ridge in Rochester, New York last week with a severe respiratory infection, dehydration and fatigue. He hoped to be ready to appear during the FOREIGNER "Double Vision: Then & Now" tour and some schedule...