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RICK ROZZ And KAM LEE's New Band Changes Name From MASSACRE X To GODS OF DEATH
The revamped version of the classic late 1980s/early 1990s death metal band MASSACRE has changed its name from MASSACRE X to GODS OF DEATH. GODS OF DEATH includes death metal pioneers Kam Lee (vocals) and Rick Rozz DeLillo (guitar). In 1983, they formed the band MANTAS which would later add Chuck Sc...April 25, 2017
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'Hired Gun' Documentary Feat. KISS, ALICE COOPER, METALLICA Members Gets One-Night Screening Event
According to Variety, the rock documentary "Hired Gun: Out Of The Shadows, Into The Spotlight" will receive a one-night showing on June 29 at several hundred North American locations through Fathom Events. The film goes behind the scenes and explores the personalities and creativity of the best sess...April 24, 2017
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Watch DAVE GROHL And His Mother Speak At LOS ANGELES TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl's mother has just released a new book titled "From Cradle To Stage: Stories From The Mothers Who Rocked And Raised Rock Stars", which features interviews that Virginia Hanlon Grohl conducted with 18 rock mothers, including the moms of musicians like RUSH's Geddy Lee...April 24, 2017
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Former PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN To Release 'Smoke On This' Solo Album In July; Lyric Video For 'Crossing Lines' Song
Former PANTERA bassist Rex Brown has set " Smoke On This" as the title of his debut solo album, due on July 28 via Entertainment One (eOne). The disc will be the first time in Brown's career in which he will serve as both lead vocalist and guitarist in a band. Everyone who pre-orders "Smoke ...April 21, 2017
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Former VAN HALEN Bassist MICHAEL ANTHONY Mourns Loss Of Infant Grandson
Condolences are in order for former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony on the death of his infant grandson Rex. The boy was born two weeks ago with a fatal heart problem. Anthony, who has two daughters, writes on Facebook: "We are tremendously proud of Rex. In the short time on Earth, he left a lasti...April 19, 2017
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RAY LUZIER Says KORN 'Feels Like A Powerful Force' With HEAD Back In The Band
In a brand new interview with Antihero Magazine, KORN drummer Ray Luzier was asked what made him audition for the band ten years ago. He responded: "My last band, ARMY OF ANYONE, you know, [which featured members of] the STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and [the] FILTER singer, had the same manager KORN did. And...April 19, 2017
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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Explains Decision To Stop Performing Live: 'If I'm Gonna Do It, I've Gotta Do It Now'
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss recently announced a couple of convention appearances this spring that are being billed on his web site as his final live performances. On May 12-14, Criss is scheduled to appear at the KISS Konvention Australia in Victoria, with his May 12 set said to be Peter's la...April 18, 2017
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GREAT WHITE/XYZ Singer TERRY ILOUS Covers BLACK SABBATH, DEF LEPPARD, LED ZEPPELIN On 'Gypsy Dreams' Solo Album
Terry Ilous, lead singer for the band GREAT WHITE and founder of '80s metal band XYZ, will release his third solo venture, "Gypsy Dreams", on Friday, April 28. A video trailer for the album is available below. Ilous relocated to Hollywood, California from Lyon, France in 1986, forming the metal band...April 17, 2017
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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...April 16, 2017
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Late DEEP PURPLE Guitarist TOMMY BOLIN To Be Inducted Into South Dakota Hall Of Fame
Tommy Bolin will be inducted into the South Dakota Rock And Roll Music Association Hall Of Fame on Saturday, April 22 at the Ramkota Exhibition Hall in Sioux Falls. "Tommy is being inducted into the Hall of Fame as a Spirit of Music recipient," Johnnie Bolin, the younger brother of Tommy Bolin, expl...April 15, 2017
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ALEX LIFESON Says 'It's Unlikely' RUSH Will Ever Tour Again
Alex Lifeson says that "it's unlikely" that RUSH will ever tour again, but inists that he will "probably" collaborate with Geddy Lee in the future. RUSH's chronic tendinitis-suffering drummer Neil Peart hinted during a 2015 interview with Drumhead magazine that he would no longer tour with the band,...April 13, 2017
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Former VENOM Manager ERIC COOK Dies
Former VENOM manager Eric Cook has died. He was overseeing the band's affairs in the beginning and helped them get established in the '80s. Former VENOM and current VENOM INC. guitarist Jeff "Mantas' Dunn commented on Cook's passing. He wrote: "Today sees the end of an era. My good friend Eric Cook...April 11, 2017
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THE WINERY DOGS' Upcoming DVD To Include EP Of Previously Unreleased Studio Tracks
THE WINERY DOGS, the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH) and guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON),will release a new concert DVD and Blu-ray in July via Loud &...April 11, 2017
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YES Comments On ANDERSON RABIN WAKEMAN's Name Change
YES has released a statement regarding ANDERSON RABIN WAKEMAN's decision to changed the latter group's name to include "YES" in the moniker. YES's best-known past members, singer Jon Anderson, guitarist Trevor Rabin, and keyboardist Rick Wakeman, revealed on Monday (April 10) that "effective immedia...April 11, 2017
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YES Feat. JON ANDERSON, TREVOR RABIN, RICK WAKEMAN Announces North American Tour
Rock icons Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman have announced that effective immediately, they will officially be known as "YES featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman," which is the name they will be touring under in North America during the latter half of 2017. "It's very simple...April 10, 2017
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