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KIM THAYIL On SOUNDGARDEN's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Nomination: CHRIS CORNELL 'Would Be Very Excited'

SOUNDGARDEN is among the nominees for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's class of 2020. It is the first nomination for SOUNDGARDEN, which will be represented by its final lineup of Matt Cameron, Chris Cornell, Ben Shepherd and Kim Thayil, along with original bassist Hiro Yamamoto. To be eligible for t...

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JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD, NINE INCH NAILS, SOUNDGARDEN Among Nominees For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction

JUDAS PRIEST, MC5, MOTÖRHEAD, NINE INCH NAILS, SOUNDGARDEN, T.REX and THIN LIZZY are among the nominees for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's class of 2020. Also nominated are Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston, Pat Benatar, DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, DEPECHE MODE, THE DOOBIE BROTHERS, KRAFTWERK, RUFUS FEATU...

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SKILLET Frontman Laments State Of Rock Radio In U.S.: 'The Rock Market Is Dying, And It's The Gatekeepers' Fault'

SKILLET frontman John Cooper spoke to Myglobalmind about the difficulties his band has encountered getting its music played on Active Rock radio stations around the United States — this despite the fact the group has sold more than 12 million albums. "If there is anything that SKILLET does well, it'...

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METALLICA: 'Classic Albums' Episode Focusing On 'Black Album' To Air On AXS TV

"Classic Albums" is a British documentary series about pop, rock and heavy metal albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music. New episodes of "Classic Albums" are premiere weekly on Wednesdays at 9/8c on A...

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KURT COBAIN And COURTNEY LOVE's Former Seattle Home On Market For $7.5 Million

According to Seattle Refined, the former Seattle home of Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love has just hit the real estate market for $7.5 million. Cobain and Love bought the now-117-year-old home in early 1994. Love sold the home to a trust in 1997, after Cobain's suicide inside the residence's greenhouse...

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MICHAEL GILBERT Says FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Is 'Stronger Than Ever': 'There's Not Going To Be Any Lineup Changes Anymore'

Prior to FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's performance in Toulouse, France on September 15, guitarist Michael Gilbert spoke with Metal Exhumator. The full conversation can seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the group's European "Killfest Part II" tour with OVERKILL and DES...

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Expanded Version of NIRVANA's 'MTV Unplugged In New York' To Be Released As 2LP Set For 25th Anniversary

Named one of the 10 best live albums of all time by Rolling Stone, NIRVANA's "MTV Unplugged In New York" will be reissued on vinyl on November 1 in celebration of the 25th anniversary of its 1994 release. Expanded to include five rehearsal performances previously only available on DVD, the anniversa...

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More Details Revealed For CHRIS CORNELL Documentary Co-Produced By BRAD PITT

More details have been revealed about the upcoming documentary film focusing on the life of SOUNDGARDEN and AUDIOSLAVE frontman Chris Cornell. The film, titled "Like A Stone", is being produced by Cornell's widow, Vicky, and Brad Pitt, with Peter Berg directing and Mark Casimir Dyniewicz Jr. credite...

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SOUNDGARDEN's Career Chronicled In New Book, 'Dark Black And Blue: The Soundgarden Story'

There have been countless books penned about the leading grunge bands — namely NIRVANA and PEARL JAM. Surprisingly, few have been assembled about the mighty SOUNDGARDEN. But this is about to change, with the arrival of "Dark Black And Blue: The Soundgarden Story". Written by author/journalist (and l...

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Watch NIRVANA Songs Performed By Choir At KANYE WEST's Wyoming 'Sunday Service'

Kanye West took his Sunday Service series to Wyoming where he hosted a free and public edition earlier today. The worship gathering took place at the Powwow Garden outside the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody — the town where Kanye recently purchased the $14 million Monster Lake Ranch. Accord...

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AEROSMITH, GUNS N' ROSES, BLACK SABBATH Artificats Featured In Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas's Memorabilia Exhibition

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas has announced a specially curated memorabilia exhibition to celebrate the hotel and casino's 25-year history in Las Vegas from 1995 to 2020. The Hard Rock Memorabilia Exhibition will open to the public on Friday, September 27 and is the kick-off of the propert...

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Members Of GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, TWISTED SISTER React To RIC OCASEK's Death

Members of GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, TWISTED SISTER, WEEZER, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, SACRED REICH, TESTAMENT, SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS and DANKO JONES are among the rock musicians who reacted on social media to the passing of Ric Ocasek, the guitarist and leader of THE CARS, who...

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CREED's 'Human Clay' Set For 20th-Anniversary Vinyl Reissue

Craft Recordings has announced a vinyl reissue of CREED's "Human Clay", in celebration of the best-selling album's 20th anniversary. In stores October 11, the two-LP set is housed in a gatefold jacket and marks the first vinyl availability of the album since a limited edition pressing in 1999. "Huma...

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UNDERØATH Releases 'Wake Me' Music Video

UNDERØATH's new music video for the song "Wake Me" can be seen below. The track is taken from the recently released deluxe edition of the band's latest album, "Erase Me", out now via Fearless Records. The deluxe version features the original album and includes the additional tracks "Loneliness" and...

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CHRIS JERICHO: FOZZY Is 'More Than Ready, Willing And Able To Continue The Vibe' of Classic Rock And Metal Bands

FOZZY singer Chris Jericho has dismissed the notion that rock is dead, saying that "rock and roll's exactly where it's always been." While rock 'n' roll has been king of the music world for decades, in the past few years, it's been unseated by the growing popularity of hip-hop. This has caused many...