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LEMMY's Memorial Service To Be Webcast
On Saturday, January 9, the world will come together and celebrate the life of iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. Family and close friends will observe a service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood, commencing at 3 p.m. PST and ending at 4:30 p.m. With such limited space availabl...January 5, 2016
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It's Official: Reunited GUNS N' ROSES To Play This Year's COACHELLA
The much-speculated reunion of GUNS N' ROSES — featuring singer Axl Rose, guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan — has been officially confirmed for this year's Coachella Music And Arts Festival. The festival will take place over two weekends, April 15-17 and April 22-24, at the Empire Polo Club i...January 4, 2016
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ROBERT TRUJILLO Recalls METALLICA Audition: 'I Was Brain Dead'
Robert Trujillo spoke to the "WTF With Marc Maron" podcast about his 2003 audition to replace METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, as captured in the 2004 band documentary "Some Kind Of Monster". He said (hear audio below): "It was a very surreal day for me. But when you get a gig like that, it's so… st...January 3, 2016
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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI: LEMMY Was 'The Epitome Of Rock And Roll'
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi spoke to BBC Midlands Today about the pasing of iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, who died on Monday (December 28) at the age of 70 after a brief struggle with cancer. You can watch the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...December 30, 2015
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CHRIS CORNELL Discusses Death Of SCOTT WEILAND, Musicians' Drug Struggles
SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell said that he doesn't believe the music industry deserves any of the blame for the deaths of fellow grunge icons Scott Weiland (STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, VELVET REVOLVER),Kurt Cobain (NIRVANA) and Layne Staley (ALICE IN CHAINS). He told the 105.7 The Point radio station:...December 25, 2015
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METALLICA: Hear Audio Snippet Of Brand New Song
METALLICA has uploaded a new holiday video greeting from guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield. (Note: To watch the clip, you will need to register for METALLICA's new fan club, which is now free.) The 33-second video includes a short snippet of Hetfield in the studio at the band's headquarters in San R...December 22, 2015
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TOOL Frontman's PUSCIFER Announces 'Money $hot - Round 2' Tour
PUSCIFER, the Arizona-based electro-rock band fronted by TOOL's Maynard James Keenan, returns to the ring on March 17 as the band launches the "Money $hot - Round 2" tour, kicking off at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, California. Additional dates will be announced in early January. May...December 21, 2015
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Former DEATH Members Remember CHUCK SCHULDINER On 14th Anniversary Of His Death (Audio)
Former DEATH members Terry Butler, Rick Rozz and James Murphy, along with ex-CONTROL DENIED singer Tim Aymar, were interviewed on "The Metal Magdalene With Jet" show on Metal Messiah Radio on the 14th anniversary of DEATH/CONTROL DENIED mainman Chuck Schuldiner's death. You can now listen to the pro...December 20, 2015
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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Featured In Video For Christmas Charity Song
According to Birmingham Mail, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi is featured in the video for a new Christmas charity song recorded by U.K. soccer legends Stiliyan Petrov and James Milner. "Christmas Way By 19 & 7" (a reference to Petrov and Milner's shirt numbers) will raise funds for the NSPCC...December 19, 2015
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JAMES HETFIELD On Making Of METALLICA's Next Album: 'As Long As It Takes Is As Long As It Takes'
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has spoken out about how the changes in the music industry and the introduction of digital technology have affected the way his band conducts its business. "The consumer world, retail, whatever, the product part of it — it's a whole different way," Hetfield told the...December 19, 2015
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VINNY APPICE, RUDY SARZO, CRAIG GOLDY Join Forces In MASTERS OF CLASSIC ROCK
MASTERS OF CLASSIC ROCK, the new project featuring guitarist Craig Goldy (DIO),drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, DIO),singer Doogie White (MICHAEL SCHENKER'S TEMPLE OF ROCK, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, RAINBOW),bassist Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO) and keyboardist Wayne...December 17, 2015
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It's Official: DEEP PURPLE, CHEAP TRICK To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
DEEP PURPLE, CHEAP TRICK, N.W.A., CHICAGO and Steve Miller will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on April 8, 2016 during a ceremony at Brooklyn, New York's Barclays Center, with tickets on sale to the public in February. HBO will broadcast the show in the spring. Artists are allowed t...December 17, 2015
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX: I'm The 'Anti Rock Star'
Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige.se recently conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE and SIXX: A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On MÖTLEY CRÜE's "The Final Tour" coming to and end: "I'm a person who believes in manifesting stuff...December 16, 2015
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JAMES HETFIELD: JUSTIN BIEBER Wearing METALLICA Shirt Was One Of Top Things Of 2015
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has revealed his "Top Ten Things Of 2015" via a handwritten list posted at the band's official web site. Among the items that made the cut are pop superstar Justin Bieber wearing a METALLICA shirt; "getting best guitar sound yet" while recording the new METALLICA al...December 15, 2015
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New RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO To Release Second LORDS OF BLACK Album In March
Frontiers Music Srl will release the second album from the melodic progressive metal masters LORDS OF BLACK on March 18, 2016. LORDS OF BLACK is the band formed by world-class singer Ronnie Romero, renowned guitarist Tony Hernando and monster drummer Andy C. Their vision was to form a metal band wit...December 15, 2015
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