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IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS: BRUCE DICKINSON Is 'Singing Better Than Ever' On 'The Book Of Souls'
In a brand new interview with U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine, IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris was asked if singer Bruce Dickinson's cancer diagnosis at the end of 2014 affected the recording of the band's new album, "The Book Of Souls". "Well, it didn't at all, because Bruce didn't know and none of us kn...July 2, 2015
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DEF LEPPARD Feat. TRIXTER Guitarist STEVE BROWN: Video Footage Of U.S. Tour Kick-Off
Fan-filmed video footage of the first concert of DEF LEPPARD's U.S. tour, which kicked off on June 23 at Mid Florida Credit Union Amphitheater in Tampa, Florida, can be seen below. LEPPARD is currently headlining a massive summer tour with STYX and special guests TESLA. DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian...June 28, 2015
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SLASH Says GUNS N' ROSES Reunion Question Is 'Dumb' And 'Annoying'
Legendary guitarist Slash was asked in a recent interview with the Italian newspaper La Repubblica if he minds constantly still getting questions about his former band GUNS N' ROSES even though he hasn't been in the group for almost twenty years. "It doesn't necessarily annoy me," he responded. "I m...June 26, 2015
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PAUL DI'ANNO On BRUCE DICKINSON: 'The Guy's A Great Man And A Great Singer, And I Wish Him All The Best'
Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno has wished his replacement, Bruce Dickinson, a "good recovery" from his battle with cancer. Dickinson was recently given the all-clear after being diagnosed with a tumor on his tongue late last year. The 56-year-old vocalist, who joined IRON MAIDEN in 1981 afte...June 25, 2015
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TWISTED SISTER's DEE SNIDER Says Late Drummer A.J. PERO Had 'No Estate Planning' In Place
TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider stands by his comment that the band's drummer, A.J. Pero, exhibited "irresponsible behavior" by not having himself "checked out" for cardiovascular disease before his tragic death in March. Pero died at the age of 55 while on tour with the band ADRENALINE MOB. After...June 25, 2015
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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Has 'Dodged The Bullet Of Radiation' In Cancer Battle
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell will only miss the first two shows of the band's current tour while he continues to battle cancer. TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown, who's been on hand to fill in for Campbell in the past, will once again sit in for him. LEPPARD, along with special guests STYX, and...June 22, 2015
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist VIVIAN CAMPBELL's Cancer Returns
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell, who has been battling Hodgkin's lymphoma since 2013, has posted the following statement on his Facebook page: "I'm saddened by the fact that my cancer has returned. However, I'm beyond consolation that its return will prevent me from being able to do my job for...June 20, 2015
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Spanish IRON MAIDEN Fan Claims To Have Seen Band Perform 230 Times
Vice Spain recently spoke to Fernando Leal, a Spanish IRON MAIDEN fan who has seen the band play live 230 times. Leal first got into MAIDEN in 1987 when he was 16 years old, shortly after the band's "Somewhere In Time" album was released, and he got to witness the group's concert at ...June 11, 2015
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TIGERTAILZ Announces New Singer ROB WYLDE
U.K. glam metal veterans TIGERTAILZ have tapped their bassist, Rob Wylde, to sing for the group following the recent departure of Jules Millis. Wylde was previously the frontman in TEENAGE CASKET COMPANY and the U.K. POISON tribute act POIZON. TIGERTAILZ guitarist Jay Pepper had this to say about th...June 9, 2015
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Updated: OZZY OSBOURNE Denies Buying New Beverly Hills Home
**June 4 Update**: Ozzy Osbourne has denied buying a new home in Beverly Hills, California. He tweeted earlier today: "I bought a house? That's news to Sharon and me." The original article follows below. According to TMZ.com, Ozzy Osbourne has purchased a home for $10 million in one of the most excl...June 4, 2015
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HEAVEN Singer ALLAN FRYER Dies After Battle With Cancer
Allan Fryer, the frontman for the Australian band HEAVEN, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Formed in 1980 in Sydney, Australia, HEAVEN recorded three albums — "Twilight Of Mischief" (1982),"Where Angels Fear To Tread" (1983) and "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" (1985) — and toured throughout...June 4, 2015
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Early BLACK SABBATH Albums To Be Re-Released On Vinyl
The first eight albums from the legendary heavy metal band BLACK SABBATH are being re-released on vinyl. The reissue campaign will kick off on June 22 with SABBATH's self-titled debut album (1970),"Paranoid" (1970) and "Master Of Reality" (1971). They will be followed by the June 29 re-releases of...May 29, 2015
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THE DAMNED: 'Don't You Wish That We Were Dead' Documentary To Receive European Premiere In London
"The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead", filmmaker Wes Orshoski's long-awaited documentary of British punk pioneers THE DAMNED, will receive its European premiere June 3 in London at the Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square. THE DAMNED founders Rat Scabies and Brian James will join Orsho...May 28, 2015
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OZZY OSBOURNE's Wife/Manager SHARON Takes Leave From TV Talk Show Because Of Exhaustion
According to People, Ozzy Osbourne's wife and manager, Sharon, is recovering from exhaustion after collapsing "from mental and physical fatigue" following a trip to New York and Toronto. The 62-year-old, who was hospitalized earlier this year for pneumonia, is now taking a break from her co-hosting...May 24, 2015
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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Son DAN PADAVONA Releases Second Full-Length Novel, 'Dark Vanishings'
Dan Padavona, the son of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO, RAINBOW),has released his second full-length novel, "Dark Vanishings", a post-apocalyptic horror/adventure novel that is the first in a series. Episode Two of "Dark Vanishings" is schedule...May 23, 2015
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