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RUSH's NEIL PEART Included In GRAMMY AWARDS' 'In Memoriam' Segment
Iconic RUSH drummer Neil Peart was included in the televised portion of the Grammy Awards ceremony's "In Memoriam" segment. A short video snippet of Peart in concert was displayed on the screen, along with the caption "NEIL PEART - drummer, lyricist Rush". You can watch the entire "In Memoriam" segm...January 27, 2020
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MIKE PORTNOY Pays Tribute To SEAN REINERT: 'He Was An Outstanding Drummer And A Really Nice Guy'
Mike Portnoy has paid tribute to Sean Reinert, saying that "he was an outstanding drummer and a really nice guy." Reinert was found unresponsive at his San Bernardino, California home on Friday night (January 24). According to TMZ, he was transported to a hospital, but after life-saving measures pro...January 26, 2020
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DEE SNIDER Is Working On Live DVD/CD From 'For The Love Of Metal' Tour
Dee Snider has confirmed that he is working on a live DVD and CD recorded during the touring cycle for his latest solo album, "For The Love Of Metal", which was released in July 2018. The new set, which may end up being called "For The Love Of Metal Live", is expected to arrive later this year via N...January 25, 2020
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Former NILE And DIVINE HERESY Bassist JOSEPH PAYNE Dies
Former NILE and DIVINE HERESY bassist Joseph Payne has died. He was 35 years old. No cause of death has yet been revealed. Payne's passing was confirmed by his onetime DIVINE HERESY bandmate Dino Cazares (also of FEAR FACTORY and ASESINO),who took to social media earlier today to write: "Our metal...January 24, 2020
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Drummer On 'These Grey Men' Solo Album: 'I Needed An Outlet For My Artistic Energy'
John Dolmayan, the drummer of Grammy Award-winning, multiplatinum Los Angeles quartet SYSTEM OF A DOWN, has announced his debut solo album, "These Grey Men". The eight-track LP, out Friday, February 28, is an eclectic collection of reimagined songs Dolmayan was inspired by during many drives between...January 24, 2020
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PAUL STANLEY Says He Loves GENE SIMMONS's 'Heart': 'He's A Great Guy'
On January 22, KISS frontman Paul Stanley was interviewed by Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" at the grand opening of the Rock & Brews restaurant in Tustin, California. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what the best part is of having David Lee Roth opening for KISS's...January 24, 2020
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DAVID LEE ROTH Reveals The 'Smart Smut' Joke That Got Him Fired From His Initial Las Vegas Residency
During a recent appearance on the "PodKats!" podcast hosted by John "Kats" Katsilometes of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth — who kicked off a nine-show residency in Las Vegas earlier this month — discussed his ill-fated 1995 residency in Sin City. "Las Vegas was nowhe...January 22, 2020
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Video: QUEENSRŸCHE Kicks Off 2020 Tour In Fort Lauderdale
QUEENSRŸCHE kicked off the 2020 leg of its "The Verdict" headline tour last Friday night (January 17) at Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Video footage of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of Sonic Perspectives). The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Prophecy 02. Operation: Mindcrime...January 22, 2020
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Space Ninjas From Hell
No one is going to accuse VICTORIUS of not putting enough effort in. The Germans' fifth studio album follows four relatively well-received efforts that have nudged them towards the front of the aspiring power metal pack, and you don't have to spend much time with "Space Ninjas From Hell" to realize...January 21, 2020
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CHESTER BENNINGTON's Pre-LINKIN PARK Band GREY DAZE: Making Of 'What's In The Eye' Song (Video)
GREY DAZE, the '90s-era band helmed by Chester Bennington and featuring drummer Sean Dowdell, bass player Mace Beyers and guitarist Cristin Davis, recently fans an early listen to its as-yet-untitled Loma Vista Recordings debut album with the release of the single "What's In The Eye". In the clip be...January 21, 2020
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ALCATRAZZ Putting Finishing Touches On First Studio Album In 34 Years
Original ALCATRAZZ bassist Gary Shea has rejoined the band. The group's current lineup is rounded out by fellow founding members Graham Bonnet (vocals) and Jimmy Waldo (keyboards),along with guitarist Joe "Shredlord" Stump and drummer Mark Benquechea. ALCATRAZZ's new studio album is nearly complete...January 20, 2020
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RAY BURTON, Father Of Late METALLICA Bassist CLIFF BURTON, Dead At 94
Ray Burton, father of the late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton, passed away on Wednesday, January 15 at the age of 94. Ray's death was confirmed by his daughter — and Cliff's sister — Connie, who wrote in a social media post earlier today: "To let you all know that my Dad died last Wednesday. Rest in...January 19, 2020
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Report: AC/DC To Release New Album This Year, Tour Australia In The Fall
AC/DC is rumored to be close to announcing a world stadium tour. The trek will apparently include singer Brian Johnson, who was forced to leave the band mid-tour nearly four years ago due to a dangerous level of hearing loss. He was eventually replaced on the road by GUNS N' ROSES vocalist Axl Rose....January 19, 2020
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UNLEASHED Frontman: 'If You Do The Same Exact Thing, You're Going To Become Obsolete'
Music Of Destruction recently conducted an interview with frontman Johnny Hedlund and drummer Anders Schultz of Swedish death metal veterans UNLEASHED. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On their Viking and Scandinavian history-themed lyrics...January 19, 2020
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RUSH's GEDDY LEE And ALEX LIFESON Thank Everyone For 'Outpouring Of Love' Since NEIL PEART's Death
RUSH's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have thanked everyone who has paid tribute to Neil Peart. Peart died on January 7 in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. The band announced his passing on...January 18, 2020
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