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Ohio Club Where DIMEBAG Was Murdered Could Be Turned Into Affordable Housing
According to Columbus Business First, the Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus, Ohio, where PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott was murdered more than 15 years ago, could be turned into affordable apartments. Plans are afoot to build a $38 million, 180-unit complex on the site wh...July 24, 2020
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Let There Be Nothing
There was a time, not so long ago, when the U.S. trad and power metal scenes seemed terminally unable to compete with their European counterparts. Or at least that's what we tell ourselves shortly before the shaming revelation that JUDICATOR are poised to release their fifth studio album. Doubtless...July 23, 2020
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ACE FREHLEY Teases Cover Of DEEP PURPLE's 'Space Truckin'' From 'Origins Vol. 2' Album
Ace Frehley has shared a teaser for his cover version of the DEEP PURPLE classic "Space Truckin'". The track will appear on "Origins Vol. 2", the sequel to his 2016 collection of cover songs that inspired the former KISS guitarist, due later in the year via eOne. Frehley's full version of "Space Tru...July 23, 2020
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BON JOVI: '2020' Album Due In October; 'Do What You Can' Single Now Available
After being forced to cancel its world tour and delay a highly anticipated album, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame band BON JOVI announced today that the LP, "2020", has officially been set for release on October 2, 2020 on Island Records. The band also released a new single, "Do What You Can", available...July 23, 2020
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Senators Introduce Relief Bill For Independent Live Music Venues During Pandemic
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Cornyn (R-TX) have introduced the Save Our Stages Act, which would provide Small Business Administration grants for independent live music venue operators affected by COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. These grants would provide six months of financial support...July 23, 2020
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Will There Ever Be A DAMN YANKEES Reunion? 'Nothing Is Impossible,' Says TED NUGENT
During the latest episode of the "Ted Nugent Spirit Campfire" show, legendary rocker Ted Nugent spoke about the possibility of a reunion of the DAMN YANKEES, the supergroup he formed more than three decades ago with Jack Blades, Tommy Shaw and Michael Cartellone. He said (see video below): "Nothing...July 23, 2020
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JIMMY PAGE Says It's 'Really Unlikely' LED ZEPPELIN Will Play Again In The Future
Jimmy Page says that it's "really unlikely" that LED ZEPPELIN will ever play any more concerts. The guitarist discussed the possibility of a reunion of his legendary band during an appearance this morning (Wednesday, July 22) on BBC Radio 2 after his previously unreleased collaboration with THE ROLL...July 22, 2020
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PAUL STANLEY Is Putting Finishing Touches On Debut SOUL STATION Album
Paul Stanley has returned to the studio to put the finishing touches on the debut album from his R&B band SOUL STATION. Earlier today, Stanley posted a photo of him wearing a mask in the studio, and he included the following message: "Day 2 in the studio finishing up Soul Station album and YES,...July 21, 2020
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DEE SNIDER Is 'Big' On Trolling People On Twitter
In a new interview with KNAC.COM, TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider was asked what his favorite social media platform is and why. He responded: "The one that I'm most active on is Twitter. It was my first one, I'm also on Facebook and Instagram, and I have a loyal following on those too. Twitter woul...July 21, 2020
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SAMMY HAGAR Joins DAVE MASON, MICK FLEETWOOD And MICHAEL MCDONALD For Remake Of TRAFFIC's 'Feelin' Alright'
Sammy Hagar joined Dave Mason and a several other legendary rockers, including Mick Fleetwood, Michael McDonald and THE DOOBIE BROTHERS to record a quarantine cover of the 1968 TRAFFIC classic "Feelin' Alright'". Dubbed DAVE MASON AND THE QUARANTINES, the group's recording features Mason singing alo...July 21, 2020
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TOMMY ALDRIDGE: 'I Was Playing Two Bass Drums Before It Became Fashionable'
For more than four decades, Tommy Aldridge's fiery drumming has defined hard-rock showmanship. He's renowned for his virtuosity, groove, and for innovating such techniques as the use of double kick drums and playing with his bare hands. Being a fan of jazz, Tommy used Louis Bellson's double-bass dru...July 20, 2020
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Watch BUSH Play Full-Production Virtual Arena Show To Celebrate 'The Kingdom' Album Release
On Saturday, July 18, BUSH played a special, one-night only, free full production virtual arena show. The event was a celebration in honor of the release of BUSH's eighth studio album, "The Kingdom", which arrived a day earlier. The concert was produced by FanTracks, a new livestreaming and fan enga...July 20, 2020
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Watch THE DEAD DAISIES Perform All Four Songs From 'The Lockdown Sessions' EP
THE DEAD DAISIES — the hard rock "collective" founded by Australian musician and businessman David Lowy — released a new digital EP, "The Lockdown Sessions", on July 17 via Steamhammer/SPV. The effort contains four acoustic tracks, all of them exclusive to this EP. Lowy said: "As soon as it had beco...July 20, 2020
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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist GILBY CLARKE Covers HEARTBREAKERS' 'Born To Lose' (Video)
Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke has teamed up with bassist EJ Curse and drummer Troy Patrick Farrell to record a cover version of HEARTBREAKERS' "Born To Lose". The track, which was originally released as part of "The Bowery Electric Presents: Live Premiere Series", was produced by Gilby...July 20, 2020
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DEE SNIDER On Death Of 'Hair Metal' In Early 1990s: 'It Became Too Commercialized'
TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider spoke to Ultimate Guitar about how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands off the radio and MTV, with album and tour sales plummeting. Asked what his thoughts were about NIRVANA and other grunge bands when they emerged, Dee said: "I loved t...July 19, 2020
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