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Former RAINBOW/DIO Bassist JIMMY BAIN Dead At 68

According to a number of industry sources, former RAINBOW and DIO bassist Jimmy Bain has passed away at the age of 68. The news was confirmed by ex-DIO drummer Simon Wright and Diana Deville, a former employee of Wendy Dio's Niji Management. More details about Bain's death will be posted here as soo...

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TKO, THE RODS Members Record Cover Of MOTÖRHEAD's 'Ace Of Spades' As Tribute To LEMMY

Members of American metal bands TKO and THE RODS recently teamed up to record a high-octane version of the MOTÖRHEAD classic "Ace Of Spades" as a tribute to Lemmy. Immediately following Lemmy's death, the surviving members of MOTÖRHEAD reached out to their fans and simply requested that they "play L...

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Video: DAVE GROHL Joins Members Of METALLICA, PANTERA, SLAYER On Stage At 'Dimebash 2016'

Members of METALLICA, FOO FIGHTERS, PANTERA, SLAYER and STONE SOUR are among the musicians who took part in the Monster Energy Ride For Dime Dimebash 2016, a benefit honoring late PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, which was held last night (Friday, January 22) at Lucky Strike Live in Holly...

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Video: VENOM INC. Performs In San Francisco

Fan-filmed video footage of VENOM INC., the new band featuring original VENOM members Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and Anthony "Abaddon" Bray (drums) alongside ex-VENOM bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan, performing on January 20 at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, California can be seen be...

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DAN REED NETWORK Signs With FRONTIERS, Prepares To Release New Album

Frontiers Music Srl has welcomed DAN REED NETWORK to its roster of artists. The band recently reunited for a string of shows in Europe and will release its brand new album, "Fight Another Day", in early summer. Formed originally in Portland, Oregon, DAN REED NETWORK began packing out local clubs fro...

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HOLY GRAIL: Lyric Video For New Song 'Crystal King'

The official lyric video for "Crystal King", a brand new song from the Los Angeles-based shred quintet HOLY GRAIL, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Times Of Pride And Peril", due on February 12 via Prosthetic. Recorded with Grammy Award-winning producer John Spik...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Says LEMMY Was His 'Savior'

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has paid tribute to Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, saying that the iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman was "almost [his] savior" because Lemmy "made it okay" for Newsted to play bass with a pick. During a December 29 appearance on Ozzy's Boneyard (SiriusXM channel 38),Newsted s...

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SIXX: A.M. Names Permanent Drummer

SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, has hired Dustin Steinke of the Canadian rock group BLEEKER (formerly BLEEKER RIDGE) as its permanent drummer. Based in Orillia, Ontario, BLEEKER was previously signed to the Canadi...

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RESURRECTION KINGS Feat. VINNY APPICE, CRAIG GOLDY: 'Livin' Out Loud' Video

"Livin' Out Loud", the new video from RESURRECTION KINGS — new so-called "supergroup" featuring singer Chas West (TRIBE OF GYPSIES, LYNCH MOB),guitarist Craig Goldy (DIO, GIUFFRIA, ROUGH CUTT, DIO DISCIPLES),bassist Sean McNabb (DOKKEN, GREAT WHITE) and drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HE...

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AXS TV Acquires Season 3 Of Reality Series 'Ex-Wives Of Rock'

AXS TV presents season three of the popular reality series "Ex-Wives Of Rock", premiering on Wednesday, February 17, with back-to-back episodes at 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The 13-episode series will air each week with two originals for six weeks at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. "Ex-Wives Of Rock" is part of A...

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CHICKENFOOT '99% Finished' Recording New Song; One-Off Concert Scheduled For May

Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani has revealed that CHICKENFOOT in "about ninety-nine percent finished" recording a brand new song and is planning to play a one-off concert in May. The group, which also includes former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar, ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony andRED HOT CHIL...

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OHM: Feat. Former MEGADETH Members CHRIS POLAND, NICK MENZA: New Performance Footage

Video footage of OHM:, the band featuring former MEGADETH members Chris Poland (guitar) and Nick Menza (drums),performing on January 16 at The Baked Potato in Studio City, California can be seen below. Menza's addition to OHM: in September 2015 followed the passing of the band's previous drummer, D...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL's LAST IN LINE: New Rehearsal Footage Posted Online

LAST IN LINE — the band featuring DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell alongside fellow founding DIO members Vinny Appice and Jimmy Bain, plus singer Andrew Freeman, who has previously fronted HURRICANE and LYNCH MOB — has posted video footage from its recent rehearsals for the Hysteria On The High...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI On 'The Astonishing': 'The Concept Right From The Beginning Was To Do Something Big'

Phil Simon of The Huffington Post recently conducted an interview with guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. You can now listen to the chat at this location. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the inspiration for DREAM THEATER's new concept album...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's MICK MARS Back In The Studio With Ex-CRÜE Singer JOHN CORABI

MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars has returned to Blackbird Studio in Nashville, Tennessee to resume recording material for his debut solo release. Joining him during the sessions is former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi, who was featured on the band's 1994 self-titled album. Mars posted a couple of p...