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BRET MICHAELS Settles Lawsuit Over 2009 Tony Awards Mishap

Oraganizers of Tony Awards have settled a lawsuit filed by POISON singer Bret Michaels over a mishap that occurred during a production number featuring the "Rock Of Ages" cast, which resulted in a head injury for Michaels. The terms of the settlement will not be made public. "Mr. Michaels would like...

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THE OFFENDERS Guitarist Dies

Austin, texas-based guitarist Tony "Offender" Johnson — best known for his work with THE OFFENDERS — passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 12 at the age of 54 after a 20-month struggle with lung cancer. He is survived by daughter Natalie Johnson and son Alex Johnson. THE OFFENDERS were an influent...

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ANSELMO: It Would Be Healthy For VINNIE PAUL To Talk To Someone Who Loves Him Like A Brother

Tony LaBrie of the Flint, Michigan radio station Banana 101.5 Rocks recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA and current DOWN frontman Philip Anselmo. You can now listen to the chat in two parts at this location. A couple of excerpts follow. On his relationship with other surviving member...

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INSIDIOUS DISEASE Working On New Material

MetalTitans.com recently conducted an interview with INSIDIOUS DISEASE members Marc Grewe (vocals; also of MORGOTH) and Sven Atle Kopperud (a.k.a. Silenoz; guitar; also of DIMMU BORGIR). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. MetalTitans.com: What brought both of you guys to form and creat...

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REVERENCE: New Song Available For Streaming

"Too Late", the first song from REVERENCE, the new power metal band featuring vocalist Todd Michael Hall (JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR, HARLET),guitarist Bryan Holland (TOKYO BLADE, ARREST),drummer Steve "Dr. Killdrums" Wacholz (SAVATAGE, CRIMSON GLORY),bassist Frank Saparti (TOKYO BLADE, OVERLOADE...

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SOULFLY Mainman Interviewed On 'The Pit' (Audio)

"The Pit", the nationally syndicated classic metal radio show hosted by long time hard rock radio DJ Cutter, recently conducted an interview with SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera. You can listen to the chat using the SoundCloud player below. SOULFLY's eighth album, "Enslaved", sold 5,900 copies in the U...

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SOULFLY/PRONG Bassist Interviewed In New York City (Video)

Jo Schüftan of Horns Up Rocks! recently conducted an interview with Tony Campos (SOULFLY, POSSESSED, STATIC-X, ASESINO, MINISTRY, ATTIKA 7) before SOULFLY's April 27 concert at the Gramercy Theater in New York City. You can now watch the chat below. SOULFLY's eighth album, "Enslaved", sold 5,900 cop...

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Ex-VENOM Drummer ANTTON: CRONOS Is 'No Longer My Brother'

Mark Ashby of Über Rock recently conducted an interview with former VENOM and MPIRE OF EVIL and current DEF-CON-ONE drummer Antony "Antton" Lant (brother of VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Über Rock: Of course, we all know you spent ten years in...

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DEE SNIDER Interviewed On LONE STAR 92.5's 'Bo & Jim' Show (Audio)

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider called in to the "Bo & Jim" morning show on the Dallas, Texas radio station Lone Star 92.5. During the chat, which can be streamed below, he talks about why he decided to do showtunes, his book, how life after age 30 has been totally surprising, whether he's be...

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OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS: First Promotional Photo Released

The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — who late last year confirmed the recording of their first new album in more than 33 years and a worldwide headlining tour — had to put some plans on hold due to guitarist Tony Iommi's battle with lymphoma. At this time, BLACK SABBATH will perform only one show...

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VINNY APPICE: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was Like A Father Figure To Me'

Zach Shaw of Metal Insider recently conducted an interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, KILL DEVIL HILL). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Insider: You previously admitted that it would be "hard" to turn down the opportunity to pla...

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VINDICTIV Recording New Album

Swedish melodic/progressive metallers VINDICTIV, formed and led by guitar sensation Stefan Lindholm, are currently in the studio recording their third album, "Cage Of Infinity". Lindholm says: "We have some exciting guests on the new album. All we can say is that the new album is going to kick ass!"...

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'Iron Man: The Best Of Black Sabbath' Due In June

Sanctuary has set a June 4 U.K. release date for "Iron Man: The Best Of Black Sabbath". "Iron Man: The Best Of Black Sabbath" is a 14-song collection of classic tracks from across BLACK SABBATH's first eight albums — including tracks from 1970's debut "Black Sabbath" and follow-up "Paranoid", 1971's...

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-16-: 'Her Little 'Accident'' Video Released

"Her Little 'Accident'", the new video from Los Angeles, California misanthropic sludge rockers -16-, can be seen below. The clip was directed by Tyson Montrucchio, who has previously worked with BRUTAL TRUTH and CATTLE DECAPITATION. "Her Little 'Accident'" comes off the band's new album, "Deep Cuts...

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VINNY APPICE On Playing DIO Songs With VIVIAN CAMPBELL Again: 'It Was Tight As F**k'

Don de Leaumont of The Great Southern Brainfart recently conducted an interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, KILL DEVIL HILL). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Great Southern Brainfart: I want to talk about your playing on the KILL D...