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KISS, BLACK SABBATH, RUSH, MEGADETH Members React To Death Of JACK BRUCE
Paul Stanley (KISS),Mick Mars (MÖTLEY CRÜE),Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH),Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH),Geddy Lee (RUSH),Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE),Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS),Dave Mustaine (MEGADETH) and Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DIGS) are among the rock musicians and...October 26, 2014
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Legendary CREAM Bassist JACK BRUCE Dies
Legendary CREAM bassist/singer Jack Bruce died today of liver disease. He was 71 years old. His family said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that we, Jack's family, announce the passing of our beloved Jack: husband, father, granddad, and all round legend. The world of music will be a poorer...October 25, 2014
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CINDERELLA's JEFF LABAR Recruits Musicians For Solo Dates
According to Hot Metal, CINDERELLA guitarist Jeff Labar has recruited Nashville bassist Jasmine Cain and her band to back him at his upcoming solo dates. Labar, who lives in Nashville and recently released his debut solo album, "One For The Road", said: "I have booked a few shows — I'm going to try...October 23, 2014
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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Still Finds 'Some Kind Of Monster' Difficult To Watch
METALLICA will release a 10th anniversary two-disc Blu-ray edition of the band's 2004 documentary, "Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster", on November 24. The new edition of the film will be available digitally and via VOD for the first time. It will also contain a new bonus feature, "Metallica: The Mons...October 23, 2014
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SIXX: A.M.: Pro-Shot Footage Of iHeartRadio Performance
SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, released its third album, "Modern Vintage", on October 7 via Eleven Seven Music. SIXX: A.M. celebrated the CD release by playing its first full live show since 2009 the same night....October 22, 2014
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TOOL Singer MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN Sells Hollywood Hills Home For $2.37 Million
According to Los Angeles Times, Maynard James Keenan of TOOL, A PERFECT CIRCLE and PUSCIFIER has sold his house in the Hollywood Hills section of Los Angeles for $2.37 million. The home, which was originally listed for just under $2.8 million, boasts a pool, hot tub and uncluttered view of the famou...October 20, 2014
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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN On ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: 'Who The Hell Wants To Be In An Institution?'
Singer Ian Gillan of legendary British hard rockers DEEP PURPLE — who have been eligible for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame for two decades now — says that he doesn't care if his band ever gets the nod, explaining that the people who run the Hall Of Fame organization don't "quite ...October 19, 2014
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL's LAST IN LINE Signs With FRONTIERS
LAST IN LINE — the band featuring DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell alongside fellow founding DIO members Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain and Claude Schnell, plus singer Andrew Freeman, who has previously fronted HURRICANE and LYNCH MOB — has inked a deal with Frontiers Music Srl. The group's debut CD...October 17, 2014
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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN Says Touring With METALLICA Was A 'Dream Come True'
In a recent interview with ARTISTdirect, guitarist/vocalist Michael Poulsen of Danish/American metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT spoke about his first meeting with METALLICA. "We have been huge fans of METALLICA since we discovered heavy rock," he said. "They're the biggest heavy rock band in the world...October 15, 2014
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PRESIDENT OBAMA Impersonator REGGIE BROWN Joins Celebrity Rockers At 'Rock N' Bowl' (Video)
The T.J. Martell Foundation's Rock 'N' Bowl tournament, held last week at the PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California, brought together a myriad of celebrity rockers, comedians and music industry executives to raise funds for cancer research. The event, chaired by Wendy Dio, president and co-...October 15, 2014
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DEF LEPPARD's Cover Of PAUL MCCARTNEY & WINGS' 'Helen Wheels': Audio Sample Available
Due on November 18, "The Art Of McCartney" is a long awaited and very special project celebrating one of the most universally acclaimed songwriters of all time, Sir Paul McCartney. With backing provided by McCartney's long time band, classic tracks such as "Maybe I'm Amazed", "My Love", "The Long An...October 14, 2014
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METALLICA Planned To Fire LARS ULRICH In 1986, Confirms ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has confirmed long-running rumors that METALLICA planned to fire Lars Ulrich back in the mid-'80s, but believes that James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Cliff Burton would have changed their minds before dismissing their Danish-born drummer. The story of METALLICA's alleged...October 14, 2014
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HAMMERFALL Guitarist On '(r)Evolution': 'It Is Not A Throwback' And 'It's Not Something Completely New'
Guitarist Oscar Dronjak of Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL was interviewed on the latest edition of "The Classic Metal Show", which is heard live on Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. EST at TheClassicMetalShow.com. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. HAMMERFALL's new album, "(r)Evol...October 14, 2014
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: 'Heavy Metal And Horror Movies Come From The Same Sources'
METALLICA served as Artists In Residence at the 37th annual Mill Valley Film Festival, which is taking place between October 2 and October 12 in the northern California city. Each of the band's four members hosted a screening of a film that they personally selected for the event. On October 3, guita...October 13, 2014
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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD On 'The Good, The Bad And The Ugly' Movie: CLINT EASTWOOD 'Was The Coolest'
METALLICA served as Artists In Residence at the 37th annual Mill Valley Film Festival, which is taking place between October 2 and October 12 in the northern California city. Each of the band's four members hosted a screening of a film that they personally selected for the event. On October 3, guita...October 10, 2014
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