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MASSACRE's KAM LEE: Death Metal Innovator And Villain

By David E. Gehlke MASSACRE will release its fifth studio album, "Necrolution" in early November. Now under the direction of vocalist Kam Lee, the long-running Floridian outfit has decided to go back to basics for a largely enjoyable, no-frills excursion into the bowels of vintage death metal. The l...

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TIM LAMBESIS Admits 'Unhealthy Environment' Within AS I LAY DYING Led To Split With His Bandmates

AS I LAY DYING vocalist Tim Lambesis has released a statement on the departures of four of his bandmates: longtime guitarist Phil Sgrosso, drummer Nick Pierce, guitarist Ken Susi and bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff. Earlier today (Monday, November 4),Lambesis took to his Instagram to write: "Hi everyone...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Says His Oral Cancer Is Still In Remission, More Than Nine Years After Diagnosis

During an October 31 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", POISON drummer Rikki Rockett offered an update on his health, more than nine years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. The 63-year-old Rikki, whose real name is Richard Allan Ream, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE Reveals More Details About '72 Stories' Book Based On His Baseball Memorabilia Collection

RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee has revealed more details about his "72 Stories" book, which will be released on December 1 via Showtech. The book was previously gifted as a limited edition to the winning bidders in Geddy's 2023 auction of some of his extensive baseball memorabilia collection. Geddy...

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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT To Release 'Ghost Notes' Memoir In 2025

Rare Bird Books has set a July 15, 2025 release date for "Ghost Notes", the new memoir from POISON drummer Rikki Rockett, written with writer duo Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson. During an October 31 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", the 63-year-old Rikki, whose real name i...

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LIFE OF AGONY Announces 'Up Close & Unplugged' European Tour

LIFE OF AGONY will embark on the "Up Close & Unplugged" European tour in December. The eight-date trek will kick off on December 6 in Kinrooi, Belgium and conclude on December 18 in Wrocław, Poland. Tour dates: Dec. 06 - Kinrooi, BE @ De Stegel Dec. 07 - Oberhausen, DE @ Resonazwerk Dec. 08 - En...

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Watch: EVANESCENCE Joined By HALESTORM's LZZY HALE For 'Bring Me To Life' Performance In Ontario

HALESTORM's Lzzy Hale joined EVANESCENCE on stage Tuesday night (October 29) at the London, Ontario stop of the two bands' joint Canadian tour to perform the EVANESCENCE smash hit "Bring Me To Life". Fan-filmed video of her appearance can be seen below. At most of the shows on the Canadian tour, EVA...

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See ALEX VAN HALEN's Entire Culver City Event Discussing His Memoir 'Brothers'

On October 24),Alex Van Halen, in conversation with Ariel Levy, discussed his memoir, "Brothers", his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love, at Robert Frost Auditorium in Culver City, California. Video of the entire discussion — courtesy of Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz...

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PHIL SGROSSO Quits AS I LAY DYING: This Band 'No Longer Offers A Healthy Or Safe Environment For Anyone Involved'

Guitarist Phil Sgrosso has announced his departure from AS I LAY DYING. His exit comes just six days after drummer Nick Pierce and guitarist Ken Susi left the group, and 12 days after bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff said he was also leaving the band. Earlier today (Wednesday, October 30),Sgrosso release...

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JAKE E. LEE Explains Why He Was Walking His Dog At 2:40 A.M. Before Getting Shot

Jake E. Lee says that he is "on the mend", more than two weeks after the former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist was shot in Las Vegas. The 67-year-old musician was hit three times in a shooting about 10 miles from the Las Vegas Strip early on Tuesday, October 15. He was later taken to the Sunrise Hospital &...

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ALEX VAN HALEN Gets Signature 8" Cowbell From LATIN PERCUSSION

Latin Percussion (LP) has introduced the new Alex Van Halen signature 8" cowbell. Alex, drummer and co-founder of the influential rock band VAN HALEN, has a unique playing style and exceptional timing. His new memoir, "Brothers", tells the story of one of rock's closest family partnerships and is pu...

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EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE: 'I Will Proudly Be Voting For KAMALA HARRIS For President Of The United States'

EVANESCENCE's Amy Lee has endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris over Republican Donald Trump for president. Earlier today (Tuesday, October 29),Amy shared a video message on Instagram in which she said: "I'm Amy Lee, and I will proudly be voting for Kamala Harris for president of...

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RUSH To Release 'The Albums: 1989-1996' Six-LP ATLANTIC Years Box Set

RUSH's first four albums with Atlantic Records will be reissued on vinyl in an upcoming boxed set that includes "Presto" (1989),"Roll The Bones" (1991),"Counterparts" (1993) and "Test For Echo" (1996). "The Albums: 1989-1996" will be available from the band's store RushBackstage.com and Rhino.com...

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SAVATAGE's JON OLIVA Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis And Ménière's Disease

SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva has explained his absence from the band's upcoming appearance at the 2025 edition of Brazil's Monsters Of Rock festival, set to take place on April 19 in São Paulo. Joining SAVATAGE on the bill will be SCORPIONS, JUDAS PRIEST, EUROPE, QUEENSRŸCHE, OPETH and STRATOVARIUS...

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RONNIE GALLETTI Is Secure With NASTY SAVAGE's Legacy As The Band That Helped Launch Floridian Death Metal

By David E. Gehlke Nearly every veteran of the legendary Floridian death metal scene will tell you that NASTY SAVAGE was the reason they got into the scene. Formed in the Tampa suburb of Brandon in 1983, NASTY SAVAGE landed a deal with Metal Blade Records two years later for the release of their sel...