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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX: 'DAVID BOWIE Was My Hero And Always Will Be'
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has paid tribute to David Bowie, who died on Sunday, two days after his 69th birthday. Sixx said in a statement: "Bowie not only inspired me as a songwriter but inspired me to add layers to my creativity as an artist. "People are meant to evolve. It's a natural part .....January 13, 2016
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SOUNDGARDEN's CHRIS CORNELL On DAVID BOWIE: 'Hearing He'd Died Was Just A Really Sad Thing'
SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell has paid tribute to David Bowie, who died on Sunday, two days after his 69th birthday. Cornell told RollingStone.com, in part: "When I woke up [on Monday], I was already thinking about David Bowie. I was checking out his new record a couple of days ago; I was reading...January 13, 2016
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AVANTASIA Among Ten Finalists To Represent Germany In 2016 EUROVISION SONG CONTEST
EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project is one of ten artists who will take part in the preliminary TV casting show to choose the candidate to represent Germany at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm this May. AVANTASIA will compete with its current single, "Mystery Of A Blood Red...January 13, 2016
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JAY JAY FRENCH: 'If It Wasn't For DAVID BOWIE, There Would Be No TWISTED SISTER'
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French has paid tribute to David Bowie, saying that if it wasn't for the British art-rock icon's influence, "there would be no TWISTED SISTER." Bowie died on Sunday, two days after his 69th birthday. He passed away just three days after releasing his 25th studio albu...January 12, 2016
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DEVIN TOWNSEND On DAVID BOWIE: 'There Was An Aspect Of Grace To The Way He Approached His Death'
While Canadian multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend doesn't consider David Bowie a direct influence on his music, he told CBC in a new interview that he does feel influenced by the British art-rock icon's imagination, creativity and desire to explore — all qualities...January 12, 2016
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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS To Appear At TEXAS FRIGHTMARE WEEKEND
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss will attend Texas Frightmare Weekend on April 29 - May 1 to meet and greet fans in a rare appearance. In addition to playing drums in the band, Peter also provided lead vocals for a number KISS's most popular and memorable songs, including "Beth", "Black Diamond" an...January 12, 2016
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ALICE COOPER On DAVID BOWIE: 'I Have Certainly Lost One Of My Lifetime Rock And Roll Theatrical Comrades'
Legendary rocker Alice Cooper has paid tribute to David Bowie, who died on Sunday, two days after his 69th birthday. "It's hard to know exactly what to say when you hear of someone's passing," Alice said. "I know that I have certainly lost one of my lifetime rock and roll theatrical comrades in Davi...January 11, 2016
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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS Pays Musical Tribute To DAVID BOWIE (Video)
DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess has paid tribute to David Bowie, who died on Sunday, two days after his 69th birthday. Said Rudess: "Here is my musical tribute to the iconic David Bowie, who, thanks to my friend Tony Visconti, I had the great experience to work with back in 2002 on the 'Heat...January 11, 2016
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OZZY OSBOURNE, NIKKI SIXX, SLASH, GENE SIMMONS, COREY TAYLOR Pay Tribute To DAVID BOWIE
Ozzy Osbourne (BLACK SABBATH),Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE),Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT),Krist Novoselic (NIRVANA),Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Gene Simmons (KISS) and Brian May (QUEEN) are among the rock musicians and scores of other artists who reacted on social media to the passing of David Bowie, who died o...January 11, 2016
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KATAKLYSM Frontman's EX DEO Project To Release 'The Immortal Wars' Album In February 2017
EX DEO, the reactivated Ancient Roman-themed arsenal fronted by KATAKLYSM singer Maurizio Iacono, will release its new studio album, "The Immortal Wars", in February 2017 via Napalm Records. The CD's main concept will deal with Punic Wars, a series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage from...January 7, 2016
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SCOTT WEILAND's Second Wife MARY FORSBERG Takes Legal Action To Be Named Executor Of His Will
According to People.com, Mary Forsberg, the ex-wife of late STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland, filed court documents on December 30 asking to be named the executor of Weiland's will. She also filed a copy of the will, written in April 2007, with his signature as proof. Wei...January 6, 2016
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ANTHRAX: New Song 'Breathing Lightning' Available For Streaming
"Breathing Lightning", a brand new song from ANTHRAX, was premiered earlier tonight (Sunday, January 3) on the BBC Radio 1 "Rock Show" with Daniel P. Carter. You can now listen to the track using the widget below (starting at around 5:30 mark). "Breathing Lightning" is taken from ANTHRAX's long-awai...January 3, 2016
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DEF LEPPARD: Making Of Self-Titled Album - Part Two (Video)
U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine has uploaded the second video featuring interviews about the making of DEF LEPPARD's new, self-titled studio album, which came out on October 30, 2015. Check it out below. "Def Leppard" was made available through earMUSIC worldwide (excluding North America, Japan) in the...January 2, 2016
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KAMELOT's THOMAS YOUNGBLOOD Describes His Bandmates (Video)
Echo of The Metal Authority recently conducted an interview with KAMELOT guitarist Thomas Youngblood. You can now watch the chat below. Asked to describe his bandmates and himself in a few words, Thomas said: "[Drummer] Casey Grillo has been with KAMELOT the longest, next to me. He's my loyal collea...December 31, 2015
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MICHAEL WILTON Says QUEENSRŸCHE Was 'More Of A Dictatorship' During Final Years With Singer GEOFF TATE
QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton has told The Glendale Star that the band is stronger than ever after parting ways with original singer Geoff Tate in 2012 and replacing him with Todd La Torre. "We went through a lot of drama over the past few years and we have been focused on rebuilding this ...December 30, 2015
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