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GEORGE LYNCH Says Next SWEET & LYNCH Album Will Be A Conceptual Effort

During a recent interview with SiriusXM's Eddie Trunk, George Lynch talked about his plans for the upcoming third album from SWEET & LYNCH, his collaboration with guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of STRYPER. "Michael is a Christian, and I'm of a different persuasion, and when we do records together,...

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SAXON Frontman Says There's Something 'Wrong' About Dead Musicians Touring As Holograms

SAXON frontman Biff Byford says that he doesn't like the idea of deceased rock stars touring once again in holographic form. While the recently launched tour featuring a hologram of Ronnie James Dio and several of his DIO bandmates has the backing of the legendary heavy metal singer's wife and manag...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS Confirm Reunion, Announce 'Shiny And Oh So Bright Tour'

Grammy Award-winning, acclaimed alternative rock pioneers THE SMASHING PUMPKINS today announced the "Shiny And Oh So Bright Tour", their first tour in nearly 20 years to feature founding members Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin and James Iha. Produced by Live Nation, the 36-city tour will kick off in...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On Touring With RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: 'We Don't Do It For The Money'

Tim "Ripper" Owens has once again defended DIO DISCIPLES' decision to go on the road with a hologram of Ronnie James Dio, saying that he is only doing it to "celebrate" the legendary heavy singer's "life and music." Dio died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. His hologram was created by a...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Explains Where 'Anger' In His Music Comes From

Polar Music Prize recently conducted an interview with METALLICA frontman James Hetfield. You can now watch the chat at this location. Asked where the anger in his lyrics and music comes from, Hetfield said: "I think the anger comes from family of origin, a feeling of not being heard, a feeling of m...

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METALLICA To Receive Prestigious Swedish Award POLAR MUSIC PRIZE

METALLICA will be honored with the prestigious Polar Music Prize. The San Francisco Bay Area heavy metal giants have been chosen as one of the 2018 recipients of Sweden's biggest music award. The announcement was made Wednesday (February 14) morning at Stockholm City Hall by Alfons Karabuda, chairm...

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TRACII GUNS 'Would Pay Anything' To See LED ZEPPELIN Perform With Hologram Of JOHN BONHAM

Tracii Guns says that "it's wonderful" to see a Ronnie James Dio hologram touring the world. Dio died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. His hologram was created by a company called Eyeillusion and made its debut at the Wacken Open Air festival in August 2016 in front of more than 75,000...

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See First Photo Of JAMES HETFIELD In 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, And Vile' Movie

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has joined the ensemble cast of the upcoming thriller "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, And Vile". The film follows the relationship between notorious serial killer Ted Bundy, played by Zac Efron, and his longtime girlfriend, played by Lily Collins, who at the tim...

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STYX, JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS And TESLA Announce U.S. Tour

Legendary rockers STYX and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS are teaming up with TESLA for a summer U.S. tour that kicks off May 30 in Irvine, California at the FivePoint Amphitheatre. Tickets for various cities of the tour, produced by Live Nation, will go on sale starting Friday, February 16 at 10 a.m....

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SMASHING PUMPKINS Explain D'ARCY WRETZKY's Absence From Rumored Reunion

SMASHING PUMPKINS have denied claims by original bassist D'arcy Wretzky that an invite for her to join the reunited band was later rescinded. D'arcy alleged in an interview with BlastEcho that SMASHING PUMPKINS leader Billy Corgan sent her a contract that was agreed upon, but a month later, he told...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Joins Cast Of 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, And Vile' Thriller

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield tops off the coveted ensemble cast of the upcoming thriller "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, And Vile". The film follows the relationship between notorious serial killer Ted Bundy, played by Zac Efron, and his longtime girlfriend, played by Lily Collins, who at t...

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MELVINS To Release 'Pinkus Abortion Technician' Album In April

MELVINS will release their new album, "Pinkus Abortion Technician", on April 20 via Ipecac Recordings. The disc features both MELVINS' regular bass player Steven McDonald (REDD KROSS, OFF!) and BUTTHOLE SURFERS' Jeff Pinkus on bass. "With our upcoming release, we double your bass player with Steven...

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SIXX:A.M. Members JAMES MICHAEL And DJ ASHBA Launch PYROMANTIC

SIXX:A.M. members James Michael (vocals) and DJ Ashba (guitar) have launched a brand new project called PYROMANTIC. The "American songwriting duo" is putting the finishing touches on an album's worth of music, to be released later in the year. PYROMANTIC will film a video for its debut single "in a...

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Ex-DIO Bassist JEFF PILSON Says He Is 'All For' RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Touring The World

Jeff Pilson says that he is "all for" the idea of a Ronnie James Dio hologram touring the world, explaining that it exposes the legendary heavy metal singer's music to more people. Dio died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. His hologram was created by a company called Eyeillusion and mad...

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SIXX:A.M.'s JAMES MICHAEL, DJ ASHBA To Announce New Project Tomorrow

SIXX:A.M. members James Michael (vocals) and DJ Ashba (guitar) will reveal details of their brand new project in a Facebook Live chat on Saturday, February 10 at 11 a.m. PST / 2 p.m. EST. Says Ashba: "Me and James Michael will be LIVE on Monster Energy page with a huge exclusive announcement! Have y...