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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Was 'Lucky' To Find New U.D.O. Guitarist DEE DAMMERS

Former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider told Russia's Mediator that he was "lucky" to find U.D.O.'s new guitarist, Dee Dammers. Dee replaced American musician Bill Hudson, who exited U.D.O. in April after touring with the band for only a year. "This time, I took more time to find the second guitar...

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LAMB OF GOD Guitarist MARK MORTON To Release 'Anesthetic' Solo Album

LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton will release a solo album titled "Anesthetic" in 2019. The disc will feature guest appearances by a number of musicians, including late LINKIN PARK frontman Chester Bennington, LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe and ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz. The first s...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Apparently Reconciles With Son BRANDON

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee appears to have made up with his son Brandon, less than a year after an alleged brawl between them at the rocker's home in Calabasas, California. Last night, Tommy took to his Instagram to share a photo of him and his son embracing, captioned simply: "I love you son."...

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ANGUS YOUNG 'Pop!' Vinyl Figures From FUNKO Coming In January

Toy maker Funko will release Pop! vinyl figures of AC/DC guitarist Angus Young in January. Young figures will be made available in three separate combinations of hats and schoolboy outfits: a black suit and cap, or a navy blue suit with a blue hat featuring both an "A" and the "Highway To Hell" devi...

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DAVE NAVARRO Blasts GERALDO RIVERA For Airing Show About Murder Of His Mother

Dave Navarro has slammed Geraldo Rivera's new docuseries for allegedly including "inaccurate facts" in an episode about the death of the JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist's mother at the hands of her ex-boyfriend in 1981. Although Navarro previously discussed the tragedy in the 2015 documentary "Mourning S...

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JOURNEY's ARNEL PINEDA: Meeting STEVE PERRY Was 'One Of The Most Momentous Days Of My Life'

JOURNEY's Arnel Pineda told the Arizona Republic that he was thrilled to meet the band's former singer, Steve Perry, at the group's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction in April 2017. "Like I claim on my [Instagram] post, I waited 35 years for that," Pineda said. "And, of course, it was one of the m...

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GENE SIMMONS Is 'Heartbroken' Over Mother's Death

Gene Simmons says that he is "heartbroken" over the death of his mother, who passed away at the age of 93. The KISS bassist/vocalist took to his Instagram to share a picture of him as a boy with his mom, and paid tribute to the person that raised him as a single mother in Israel. Gene wrote: "I lost...

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GENE SIMMONS's Mother Dies

Flóra "Florence" Klein, the mother of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, has died at the age of 93. Florence's passing was confirmed by Simmons's wife, Shannon Tweed Simmons, who wrote on her Facebook page: "Rest in peace my dear Flora. The best grandma and mother in law I could ask for. You were l...

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METALLICA: Pro-Shot Video Of 'Disposable Heroes' Performance From Rare Acoustic Show For Charity

METALLICA will release a limited-edition vinyl of "Helping Hands… Live & Acoustic At The Masonic" this winter. The double album, mixed by Greg Fidelman and newly mastered for vinyl by Reuben Cohen at Bernie Grundman Mastering, documents the inaugural "Helping Hands" benefit concert held in San Franc...

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NIKKI SIXX Is Working On 'Trilogy Project' For 2019 Release

Nikki Sixx is working on a "trilogy" project for a 2019 release. The MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist, who said last year that he was "unofficially retired" from touring, discussed his plans in an Instagram post. "Officially start working on a new album tomorrow as part of my trilogy project for 2019," he wrote....

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GEEZER BUTLER Joins Forces With MATT SORUM, STEVE STEVENS In DEADLAND RITUAL

Bassist Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH),guitarist Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL, VINCE NEIL),drummer Matt Sorum (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) and singer Franky Perez (APOCALYPTICA) have joined forces in a new supergroup called DEADLAND RITUAL. DEADLAND RITUAL is scheduled to appear at the Hellfest fe...

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Ex-MACHINE HEAD Guitarist PHIL DEMMEL: 'It's Beyond My Utmost Honor' To Fill In For GARY HOLT On SLAYER Tour

Former MACHINE HEAD and VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel says that he is "beyond honored" to fill in for Gary Holt on a SLAYER tour. Holt, who also plays with EXODUS, announced on Sunday that he would miss the rest of the current SLAYER European trek in order to return home and be with his dying fat...

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GARY HOLT To Miss Rest Of SLAYER European Tour; Ex-MACHINE HEAD Guitarist PHIL DEMMEL To Step In

Guitarist Gary Holt will miss the rest of the current SLAYER European tour in order to return home and be with his dying father. He will be replaced for the remaining shows on the trek by former MACHINE HEAD and VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel. Demmel will make his live debut with SLAYER Monday nigh...

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RATT Wins Dismissal Of Counterclaims By BOBBY BLOTZER In Trademark Infringement Case

According to the Northern California Record, a federal court has dismissed counterclaims from drummer Bobby Blotzer in a lawsuit related to the ownership and use of the RATT trademark. A judgment was entered in favor of RATT's general partnership — which includes RATT's fellow original members Steph...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Accuses Rapper TRAVIS SCOTT Of 'Ripping Off' His 360-Degree 'Crüecifly' Setup

Tommy Lee is apparently contemplating taking legal action against Travis Scott after finding out that the rapper's new stage design includes a roller coaster the drummer claims is too similar to the one he used on MÖTLEY CRÜE's last few tours between 2011 and 2015. Lee's grievances center around Sco...