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Former ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist's Friends Say He Didn't Kill Himself
Friends of former ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Starr — who was found dead in a Salt Lake City house on Tuesday on Tuesday — have told The Salt Lake Tribune that they believe the death was caused by Starr using both methadone and other prescription drugs. "I don't think this was a ...March 10, 2011
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MIKE STARR's Last Voicemail Posted Online
TMZ.com has obtained what it says was the last voicemail former ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Starr left for a person he was trying to score drugs from hours before he died. On the tape, which can be heard at this location, Mike says he's willing to pay whatever it costs to get ...March 10, 2011
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Report: MIKE STARR Was Mixing Methadone And Anxiety Medication Hours Before Death
Former ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Starr's roommate has told TMZ.com that Mike was "mixing" methadone and anxiety medication hours before he died. According to the roommate, Mike had been using methadone recently in an effort to get sober — but he had also been taking medication to battle anxiety i...March 9, 2011
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Salt Lake City Police Releases Audio Statement Regarding MIKE STARR's Death
Artisan News Service has posted an audio statement from Sgt. Shawn Josephson of the Salt Lake City Police Department regarding the passing of former ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Starr. You can listen to it in the YouTube clip below. Starr was found dead in a house in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday...March 9, 2011
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CHILDREN OF BODOM's New Album Certified Gold In Finland
"Relentless Reckless Forever", the new album from Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM, was certified gold in the band's home country for first-day sales of over 10,000 copies. Recorded in Finland's Petrax Studios with famed rock producer Matt Hyde (SLAYER, MONSTER MAGNET),"Relentless Reckless Forev...March 9, 2011
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SULLY ERNA, SEBASTIAN BACH Perform With CAMP FREDDY In Washington D.C. (Video)
Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW),Mark McGrath (SUGAR RAY),Franky Perez (SCARS ON BROADWAY),Sully Erna (GODSMACK) and Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL) are among the guest musicians who performed with CAMP FREDDY last Thursday, March 3 at 9:30 club in Washington D.C. as part of a benefit concert for the Rivers...March 9, 2011
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TERROR: 'Return To Strength' Video Released
"Return To Strength", the new video from the new video from the Los Angeles hardcore/metal band TERROR, can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's fifth album, "Keepers Of The Faith", which sold around 2,500 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position...March 9, 2011
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ALICE IN CHAINS Members 'Mourning Loss Of Their Friend'
The members of ALICE IN CHAINS have released the following statement regarding the passing of the band's former bassist, Mike Starr: "Jerry [Cantrell, guitar]and Sean [Kinney, drums] are mourning the loss of their friend and ask that the media respect their privacy — and the privacy of the Starr fam...March 9, 2011
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GUNS N' ROSES, MÖTLEY CRÜE, DREAM THEATER Members React To News Of MIKE STARR's Death
A number of hard rock/heavy metal musicians have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts and condolences on the passing of former ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Starr, who was found dead in his Salt Lake City, Utah yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, March 8). Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES): "Re...March 9, 2011
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Former ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist Found Dead
TMZ.com reports that former ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Starr died in Utah. Starr's body was found in a Salt Lake City home today. Cops say they were called to the house at 1:42 p.m. Police do not suspect foul play. Starr was 44 years old. Mike's dad tells TMZ.com, "It's a terrible ...March 8, 2011
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MATT SORUM: Interview, Drumming Demonstration Available
Ethan, co-founder of Revenge Of The PC, recently conducted an interview with drummer Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, THE CULT). You can now watch the chat — and post-interview drumming demonstration from Sorum — in two parts below. Matt Sorum, 50, was born Matthew William Sorum (Norwegia...March 8, 2011
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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE To Once Again Work With Producer DON GILMORE
Heavy music presenter Christina Rowatt of Soundwave TV conducted an interview with Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE during this year's edition of Australia's Soundwave festival. You can now watch the chat below. When asked if the band has begun writing material for a new album yet, BULLET FOR...March 7, 2011
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HYDROGYN Guitarist Launches URA-KIA
HYDROGYN guitarist Jeff Westlake has joined forces with Jeff Boggs, Keith Ramsey and Matt Scheen in a new project called URA-KIA. The band has been holed up in the studio for the past 10 days and is nearly done recording its self-titled debut album for a late spring release. A promotional video for...March 7, 2011
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DUFF MCKAGAN: COREY TAYLOR Is 'The Brightest And Best Singer Of A Generation'
Total Rock last month conducted an interview with an interview with Duff McKagan (DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) shortly after his appearance at the Birmingham Guitar Show, which took place February 26-27 at the New Bingley Hall in Birmingham, England. You can now watch the c...March 6, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST's SCOTT TRAVIS Joins VATER Artist Family
Vater has welcomed metal icon Scott Travis to its artist family. Travis is the drummer for the Grammy Award-winning heavy metal band JUDAS PRIEST. Scott's long and very influential drumming career has also included acclaimed work with FIGHT and RACER X. Scott is about to begin rehearsals with JUDAS...March 6, 2011
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