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Former WARRANT Singer JANI LANE Dead At 47
According to TMZ.com, former WARRANT singer Jani Lane was found dead earlier this evening (Thursday, August 11) at a Los Angeles-area hotel. He was 47 years old. Lane was pronounced dead by Fire Department personnel who responded to a call shortly before 5:30 p.m. in the Comfort Inn in the 20100 blo...August 11, 2011
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SLAYER Guitarist Performs With EXODUS In Seattle (Video)
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King joined EXODUS on stage on August 6, 2011 at the WaMu Theatre in Seattle, Washington to perform the classic EXODUS song "Strike Of The Beast" to close EXODUS' set. Video footage of his appearance filmed and uploaded by EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting's drum tech for the band's...August 11, 2011
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Says TOM CRUISE Is 'Amazing' In 'Rock Of Ages' Movie
Tom Cruise stars in the upcoming film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical "Rock Of Ages", which showcases popular rock songs from the '70s and '80s. The actor plays Stacee Jaxx, an aging musician whose glory days are long past. Among the tunes Cruise will perform are DEF LEPPARD's "Pour Some Suga...August 11, 2011
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CORONER At France's HELLFEST: Interview, Performance Footage Available
Riff-Mag.com conducted an interview with guitarist Tommy Vetterli (a.k.a. Tommy T. Baron) of the reunited Swiss thrash trio CORONER at this year's Hellfest, which took place June 17-19, 2011 in Clisson, France. You can now watch the chat below. CORONER played its first U.S. comeback concert during t...August 10, 2011
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FOREIGNER To Release 'Acoustique' In September
After a triumphant tour with JOURNEY that saw FOREIGNER play to tens of thousands of new fans and earn great critical acclaim, FOREIGNER announces the release of a brand new album, "Acoustique". FOREIGNER first saw success throughout the world with their groundbreaking debut album that featured char...August 10, 2011
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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Guitarist Comments On U.K. Riots
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist and political activist Tom Morello spoke to Rock Sound magazine about the current unrest in the U.K. He had the following to say on the matter: "I have been following matters in the U.K. rather closely and I think it's no accident that over the course of the ...August 10, 2011
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AEROSMITH Bassist Says He Hasn't Undergone Any 'Radical Surgery' Since 2009
AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton says that he hasn't undergone any new surgery this year despite a report from a Texas TV station which may have suggested otherwise. KSAT-TV, the local ABC affiliate television station in the greater San Antonio area, reported on Friday (August 5) that Hamilton was tre...August 9, 2011
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NIGHTRAGE: New Song Featuring TOMAS LINDBERG Available For Streaming
"Insidious", the title track of the forthcoming fifth album from multi-national thrashers NIGHTRAGE, is available for streaming on the band's Facebook page. Due on September 27 (one day earlier internationally) via Lifeforce Records, the CD features guest appearances by Gus G. (OZZY OSBOURNE, FIREWI...August 9, 2011
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AEROSMITH Bassist Undergoes Radical Medical Procedure
According to KSAT.com, AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton underwent a radical medical procedure after his tongue-base cancer came back and extended into his voice box. Five years ago, Hamilton underwent chemotherapy and radiation for the cancer, and agreed to be the first person treated by Dr. Steven Ze...August 8, 2011
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THIN LIZZY Interviewed At U.K.'s HIGH VOLTAGE Festival (Video)
Rock Radio's Tom Russell conducted an interview with THIN LIZZY guitarist Richard Fortus and singer/guitarist Ricky Warwick, at this year's edition of Classic Rock magazine's award-winning High Voltage festival, which took place Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24, 2011 in Victoria Park, London, E...August 8, 2011
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MICHAEL MONROE, DREGEN Interviewed At U.K.'s HIGH VOLTAGE Festival (Video)
Rock Radio's Tom Russell conducted an interview with former HANOI ROCKS singer Michael Monroe and Michael's new guitarist, Dregen (real name: Andreas Tyrone Svensson) of Swedish sleaze rockers BACKYARD BABIES at this year's edition of Classic Rock magazine's award-winning High Voltage festival, whic...August 8, 2011
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Ex-CELTIC FROST Mainman: 'There Are Certain Parts Of Me That Are Eager To Die'
Russia's Darkside webzine recently conducted an interview with former HELLHAMMER/CELTIC FROST and current TRIPTYKON mainman Tom Gabriel Fischer. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Darkside: What is the message behind your latest album, "Eparistera Daimones"? Tom: The message behind it...August 8, 2011
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QUEENSRCHE: New Video Interview With EDDIE JACKSON
Rock Radio's Tom Russell conducted an interview with QUEENSRCHE bassist Eddie Jackson at this year's edition of Classic Rock magazine's award-winning High Voltage festival, which took place Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24, 2011 in Victoria Park, London, England. You can now watch the chat belo...August 8, 2011
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BRN AGAIN Recording Debut Album
German-Polish power metal act BRN AGAIN has entered MP Studio in Poland with producer Bart Gabriel (BURNING STARR, CRYSTAL VIPER, LONEWOLF) to begin recording its debut album, "Neverending Fire". The 12-song effort will be completed later this summer for a late 2011 release. BRN AGAIN features the f...August 7, 2011
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COREY TAYLOR Performs OZZY, GN'R, ALICE IN CHAINS, VAN HALEN Covers At Las Vegas Concert
SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR frontman dressed as Elvis Presley "won cheers and raves from the crowd" during his poolside concert last night (Friday, August 5) at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to the Las Vegas Sun, Taylor performed a series of unlikely cover tunes, including "Jessie's Gi...August 6, 2011
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