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Original Y&T Rhythm Guitarist JOEY ALVES Dead At 63
Original Y&T rhythm guitarist Joey Alves has died. He was 63 years old. His passing leaves frontman Dave Meniketti as the only surviving member of the Y&T lineup — then known as YESTERDAY AND TODAY — that recorded the band's self-titled debut album. Two founding Y&T musicians — drummer L...March 12, 2017
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RATT's STEPHEN PEARCY On Legal Battle With BOBBY BLOTZER: 'We Just Had Enough'
During a recent interview with Psycho Babble TV, RATT singer Stephen Pearcy briefly touched upon the legal battle the band has been embroiled in with drummer Bobby Blotzer over the rights to the group's name. "It's water under the bridge," Stephen said. I really don't like to dwell on it, because, y...March 12, 2017
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MEGADETH Boot Camp: Photos, Video Footage
The first-ever Megadeth Boot Camp — which was described in a press release as "a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the ultimate MEGADETH fan" — officially kicked off on Friday, March 10 on MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's private estate in Fallbrook, California. Several "experience packages" for the...March 11, 2017
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BOBBY BLOTZER's RATT: Listen To New Frontman SEANN NICOLS Sing 'Shame Shame Shame'
Earlier in the week, Bobby Blotzer confirmed that former QUIET RIOT and ADLER'S APPETITE singer Seann Nicols (a.k.a. Sheldon Tarsha) will front his version of RATT when the band performs on March 18 at the Prairie Knights Casino & Resort in Fort Yates, North Dakota. Nicols joined Blotzer's RATT...March 10, 2017
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BOBBY BLOTZER Taps Ex-QUIET RIOT Singer SEANN NICOLS For His Version Of RATT
Bobby Blotzer has tapped former QUIET RIOT and ADLER'S APPETITE singer Seann Nicols (a.k.a. Sheldon Tarsha) to front his version of RATT when the band performs on March 18 at the Prairie Knights Casino & Resort in Fort Yates, North Dakota. Nicols joins Blotzer's RATT as the replacement for Joshu...March 7, 2017
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STEPHEN PEARCY Says RATT Is Not Afraid To Make New Music
The newly reunited RATT, featuring three members of the band's classic lineup — singer Stephen Pearcy, bassist Juan Croucier and guitarist Warren DeMartini — will embark on a more proper tour next year after spending most of 2017 making select festival appearances and playing one-off shows. Pearcy,...March 5, 2017
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RATT To Play Only European Show This Summer At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
The newly reunited RATT, featuring three members of the band's classic lineup — singer Stephen Pearcy, bassist Juan Croucier and guitarist Warren DeMartini — will play its only European show this summer at the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 7-10 in Sölvesborg. Pearcy, Croucier and DeMa...March 3, 2017
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Y&T Putting Finishing Touches On 'On With The Show' Documentary
Iconic Bay Area rockers Y&T are putting the finishing touches on their documentary, "On With The Show", to be released before the end of the year. Says the band: "We're still at it, in between the flooding, mudslides, and power outages we've been experiencing here at our studio in the Santa Cruz...March 1, 2017
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Reunited RATT Announces U.S. Tour Dates
The newly reunited RATT, featuring three members of the band's classic lineup — singer Stephen Pearcy, bassist Juan Croucier and guitarist Warren DeMartini — has scheduled the following tour dates: Apr. 26 - The Paramount - Huntington, NY Apr. 27 - Theatre of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA Apr. 28 -...February 28, 2017
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SABATON Drummer To Sit Out European Shows; Temporary Replacement Announced
SABATON drummer Hannes Van Dahl will sit out a few shows on the band's European tour while he awaits his first child with his partner of the last few years, NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen. Fillling in for him will be Daniel Sjögren (TWILIGHT FORCE, BLOODBOUND). Says Hannes: "Time has come for me to t...February 27, 2017
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ARJEN LUCASSEN's AYREON Releases 'Everybody Dies' Lyric Video
AYREON, the highly acclaimed project from singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer Arjen Lucassen, has released the official lyric video for the song "Everybody Dies", taken from the upcoming album "The Source". Check it out below. "The Source" is an exciting new chapter in the...February 23, 2017
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BOBBY BLOTZER Says He Will Undergo Spinal Surgery, Vows To Continue Playing With His Version Of RATT
Bobby Blotzer will undergo lumbar spine surgery at the end of March. The original RATT drummer revealed the news in a Facebook post, explaining that one of the spine's five intervertebral segments has collapsed, with another one soon to follow. According to Blotzer, he has been getting epidural spin...February 22, 2017
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AT THE DRIVE IN To Release First Album In 17 Years, 'Inter Alia'
AT THE DRIVE IN will release its first album in seven years, "Inter Alia" (Latin for "among other things"),on May 5 via Rise Records. The official lyric video for "Incurably Innocent", the second track to be released in advance of the record, can be seen below. Pitting spacey phaser and thrash-y ri...February 22, 2017
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Bolivian Couple Explain Decision To Name Son IRON MAIDEN
According to ATB Digital, a Bolivian rocker couple have named their newborn son Iron Maiden in honor of the heavy metal legends. César Durán Alpiri, who is described as an "IRON MAIDEN superfan," said it was his idea to name his son after the band because he was inspired by MAIDEN's iconic mascot .....February 16, 2017
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Singer JOSHUA ALAN Quits BOBBY BLOTZER's RATT
Singer Joshua Alan has quit Bobby Blotzer's version of RATT, explaining that he will be working and focusing on his original music this year. Blotzer has spent the last year and a half battling the other three members of RATT's classic lineup over the rights to the band's name. At the same time, he...February 15, 2017
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