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Watch: GEDDY LEE Joined By ALEX LIFESON At Portsmouth Stop Of U.K. Book Tour

Geddy Lee was joined by his RUSH bandmate Alex Lifeson at the Portsmouth, United Kingdom stop of the bassist/vocalist's "My Effin' Life In Conversation" tour on December 17 at the Portsmouth Guildhall. They were later joined on stage by journalist Phil Wilding. Previous U.K. shows have had guests Ni...

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Watch: Former EXODUS Members RICK HUNOLT And ROB DUKES Perform Band's Classic Songs In Albany, California

Former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt joined GENERATION KILL, the band featuring ex-EXODUS frontman Rob Dukes, on stage last night (Thursday, December 21) at Ivy Room in Albany, California to perform the classic EXODUS songs "A Lesson In Violence", "War Is My Shepherd" and "Toxic Waltz". Video of the...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Cancels New Year's Eve Concert In Palm Springs

MÖTLEY CRÜE has canceled its previously announced "Crüe Year's Eve" concert on December 31 at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California due "issues beyond [the band's] control." Earlier today (Thursday, December 21),MÖTLEY CRÜE released the following statement via social media: "It is with deep re...

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Guitar EDDIE VAN HALEN Gifted To JASON BECKER Sells At Auction For $110,000

The guitar Jason Becker received as a gift from Eddie Van Halen has sold in an auction for $110,000. Becker, who was diagnosed with ALS in 1989, parted ways with the instrument in order to raise money for his ongoing care, which costs more than $100,000 a year. The guitar — which was given to Becker...

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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Gets Surprise 78th-Birthday Party: Video, Photos

To celebrate Peter Criss's 78th birthday on December 20, the original KISS drummer's wife Gigi threw him a surprise party attended by his family and friends. Gigi shared photos of the event on Peter's official web site and wrote in an accompanying message: "This year, I threw Peter a surprise birthd...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE: 'There Are Danger Signs All Over The World Right Now, And That Worries Me A Lot'

In a new interview with Lisa Desjardins of PBS NewsHour's arts and culture series "Canvas", RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee, whose parents survived Nazi concentration camps, was asked for his opinion on the tension now between free speech and rising hate that we see all over the world. He said: "Peo...

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Watch: GEDDY LEE Joined By ALEX LIFESON At London Stop Of Book Tour

Geddy Lee was joined by his RUSH bandmate Alex Lifeson at the London, U.K. stop of the bassist/vocalist's "My Effin' Life In Conversation" tour on December 18 at the Barbican. English comedian/author David Baddiel (along with his brother Ivor) handled guest-interviewer duties for the London event, w...

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TOMMY LEE On New MÖTLEY CRÜE Music: 'It's Insane'

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee spoke to Desert Sun about the three new songs he and his bandmates recorded earlier this year with legendary producer Bob Rock, including "Dogs Of War" and a cover of BEASTIE BOYS' "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)". He said: "Wait until you hear it. It's in...

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MAGNUM's TONY CLARKIN Diagnosed With Rare And Incurable Spinal Condition; Spring 2024 Tour Canceled

Tony Clarkin, guitarist, mastermind and main songwriter of the U.K. prog/pomp/AOR rock band MAGNUM, has been diagnosed with a rare and incurable spinal condition. As a result of his diagnosis, MAGNUM has canceled its previously announced spring 2024 tour. Earlier today (Monday, December 18),Clarkin...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX On ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: 'If You Get In, That's Cool, And If Not, It's Not A Big Deal'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx says that "people get too worked up" about which artists get inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Despite the fact that artists are eligible for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 25 years after the release of their first album or single, iconic hard rock and meta...

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RICHIE FAULKNER On Performing Live With JUDAS PRIEST: 'It's A Special Thing'

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner is featured in the latest episode of "String Theory", a web series from Ernie Ball that explores the sonic origins of some of music's most innovative players. You can watch the entire 20-minute episode below. Speaking about performing live with PRIEST, Faulkner...

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VIXEN's LORRAINE LEWIS Doesn't Let Negative Online Comments Bother Her: 'They Don't Pierce Me'

During a recent appearance on "That Metal Interview" podcast, VIXEN singer Lorraine Lewis spoke about the band's recently released single called "Red". The official music video for the track, which was written and produced by CINDERELLA drummer Fred Coury, was directed by Drew Johnston and Vicente C...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Sings IRON MAIDEN Classics At Cocktail Launch Party For Mexican Business Conference

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was one of the featured speakers at this year's edition of Foro GO, a conference event for small and medium-sized businesses looking to grow their international presence, on October 18-19 at the Poliforum in in Léon, Guanajuato, Mexico. On October 17, one day befor...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE On Making Albums: 'Mixing Is The Death Of Hope'

In a new interview with NPR's "World Café", RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee was asked to explain the term "post-production blues" as it relates to the album-making process, something he discusses in his recently released memoir "My Effin' Life". Geddy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Collaborates With Z2 On 12-Issue Limited Comic Series 'The Mandrake Project'

Award-winning independent publisher Z2 has collaborated with IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson for an original comic series tied to his upcoming solo album "The Mandrake Project", being released by BMG on March 1, 2024. "Bruce Dickinson's The Mandrake Project" #1 arrives in comic shops and at Z2c...