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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS To Release Memoir Via SIMON & SCHUSTER Imprint
According to the Los Angeles Times, original KISS drummer Peter Criss has signed a deal with the Simon & Schuster imprint Scribner to publish his memoir, "Makeup To Breakup", in the fall of 2012. A press release promises, "From sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll to multiple brushes with death, 'Makeup...February 1, 2011
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Y&T Frontman: PHIL KENNEMORE 'Was The Consummate Rock Star'
Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti and the band's former drummer, Leonard Haze, recently spoke to the Contra Costa Times about Y&T bassist Phil Kennemore, who passed away on January 7 after a battle with lung cancer. "He was the consummate rock star," said Meniketti. "You hear questions from people...January 28, 2011
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SEBASTIAN BACH, LEMMY, JASON BONHAM Perform With CAMP FREDDY In West Hollywood (Video)
Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW),Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD) and Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) are among the guest musicians who performed with CAMP FREDDY this past Monday, January 24 at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California as part of a benefit event to create awareness and raise positive vibes in...January 27, 2011
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Former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist Joins ZONARIA
Los Angeles guitarist Caleb Bingham (pictured below; ASCENSION, ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH) has joined the Swedish death/black metal band ZONARIA. Commented ZONARIA guitarist Emil Nyström: "Caleb has been a great friend of mine for quite some time. And while recording our third CD, Simon felt like h...January 26, 2011
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STONE SOUR's COREY TAYLOR: 'Bother' Performance Footage From Wachusett Mountain
Video footage of STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor performing the song "Bother" this past Friday, January 21 on Wachusett Mountain in Princeton, Massachusetts can be viewed below. Taylor's satirical holiday single, "XM@$", failed to stop the latest Christmas offering by Simon Cowell's current "The X...January 24, 2011
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CAMP FREDDY And HEAD CAT To Play Breast Cancer Benefit
Legendary Whisky A Go Go, Roxy and Rainbow Bar & Grill founder and recovering cancer survivor Mario Maglieri is presenting a benefit event to create awareness and raise positive vibes in celebration of breast cancer survivor Carolyne Williams. Carolyne Williams is a 27-year-old breast cancer war...January 21, 2011
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Former STONE SOUR Drummer's ISAAC JAMES: New Dates Announced
Former STONE SOUR drummer Joel Ekman will perform with his new band ISAAC JAMES at the following venues: Jan. 22 - Cape Girardeau, MO - Pitter's Cafe and Lounge Feb. 05 - Burlington, IA - The Crazy Coyote! ISAAC JAMES was formed in the summer of 2008 by Ekman, Blackie Starks, Gil Cole and John ...January 17, 2011
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ZONARIA Bassist Quits
Bass player Markus Åkebo has left the Swedish death/black metal band ZONARIA. Commented guitarist Emil Nyström: "We've had some great tours the last couple of years with Markus and we're going to miss him bad. But sometimes people need to move on and Markus needed a change in life. We wish him all t...January 17, 2011
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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Father Dies At 92
Pat Padavona, the father of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2010 at Cortland Care Center in Cortland, New York. Pat, 92, was laid to rest on January 11 at St. Mary's Cemetery in Cortland. He served his country during World War II. He enjoyed work...January 13, 2011
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STRATOVARIUS: Lyon Concert Also Canceled; Band Issues Statement
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have issued the following update: "Some good news and some bad news at the same time. "Well, the good news is that we're back on the road with HELLOWEEN. And [drummer] Jörg Michael [who was recently diagnosed with cancer and had his entire thyroid removed] is b...January 12, 2011
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TIGERTAILZ Announces U.K. Tour
Glam metal icons TIGERTAILZ have announced their first multi-date U.K. tour since 2007. The Welsh rock heroes are returning to the live circuit with a new live album, a rejuvenated lineup, and a keen eye on the future. Not only will the tour see them playing all the fan favorites from their most pop...January 12, 2011
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PERSISTENSE Issues Touring, New Album Update
Den Bosch, Netherlands-based thrash/death quintet PERSISTENSE (a contraction of the words "to persist" and "intense") has issued the following update: "Wow!!! It looks like 2011 will be a great year for us! We already have a lot of shows confirmed and there will be more to follow. "First we'll play...January 9, 2011
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GEEZER BUTLER Says RONNIE JAMES DIO's Death Could Have Been Avoided
Bassist Geezer Butler (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH) has told AOL's Noisecreep that his bandmate Ronnie James Dio's (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO) death could have avoided — if only the legendary singer had seen a doctor earlier. "All the doctors said if he'd have gone in [for...January 7, 2011
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Former MOURNING CARESS Guitarist Succumbs To Cancer At 32
Münster, Germany-based melodic death metal act MOURNING CARESS has issued the following update: "Still words cannot describe our feelings. "On December 29th, 2010 our friend and longtime guitarist Benedikt Bjarnason died [a the age of 32]. "He stepped out of the band January 2009 due to many obligat...January 7, 2011
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Y&T Bassist PHIL KENNEMORE Dies At 57
Guitarist/vocalist Dave Meniketti of long-running California rockers Y&T has released the following statement: "It is with profound sadness and disbelief that I tell you that my best buddy for 37 years, [Y&T bassist Phil Kennemore], passed away this morning, January 7, 2011 at 1 a.m. at Stan...January 7, 2011
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