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PAUL STANLEY Calls NIKKI SIXX's Slams On GENE SIMMONS 'Self-Serving' And 'Annoying'

Although Paul Stanley was at odds with both Gene Simmons and his wife Shannon Tweed over Simmons's admittedly callous remarks regarding Prince's death — Stanley is taking his partner's side and lashing out at Nikki Sixx. On Sixx's radio show, the MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist slammed Simmons — who's since apo...

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VINNIE PAUL Remembers Meeting ROB HALFORD For First Time

Louder Noise has uploade a new episode of "Vinnie Paul's True Metal Stories" in which former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott talks about how a chance meeting with Rob Halford in the early 1990s led to PANTERA touring Europe with JUDAS PRIEST. The clip, which was animated and...

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Origins Vol. 1

To be frank, covers albums are getting to be so passé it becomes subjective to taste and artist loyalty to avoid thinking of them as contract fillers. However, Ace Frehley's on a roll right now, and we like where he's at, so we'll cut the man some slack. After all, in the past, he's done ...

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Video: SLIPKNOT's JIM ROOT Shows You How To Play 'The Devil In I'

On April 8, Fret12 released the latest installment of the "The Sound And The Story" instructional-documentary guitar DVD series starring Grammy Award-winning guitarist and songwriter Jim Root of SLIPKNOT. "The Sound And The Story" DVD series is quickly becoming known for featuring comprehensive guit...

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AEROSMITH Is Still Considering Touring Without STEVEN TYLER

Even though AEROSMITH and Steven Tyler resolved the issues that almost broke them up a few years ago, there is still talk about bringing in a guest vocalist while Tyler is busy with his solo country career. Guitarist Brad Whitford tells Metal Rules: "Absolutely, we have considered it — but whether i...

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Video: JORN LANDE Covers DEEP PURPLE's 'Stormbringer'

Frontiers Music Srl will release JORN's new album, "Heavy Rock Radio", on June 3. One of the greatest rock singers of our time, Jorn Lande returns with a unique album of covers of classics from artists and bands that have meant something special to him, and helped forge this talented man's own uniqu...

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PAUL STANLEY To NIKKI SIXX: 'Get Off Your Self-Inflated Pedestal'

Paul Stanley has rushed to the defense of his KISS bandmate Gene Simmons after Nikki Sixx slammed Gene over the KISS bassist's statement that the death of Prince, allegedly from a drug overdose, was "pathetic." Last week, Simmons received backlash from friends, family and fans after insinuating that...

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Former IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO Hospitalized; Brazilian Tour Canceled

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno has reportedly been hospitalized for an undisclosed medical issue, forcing him to cancel his previously announced June 2016 tour of Brazil. According to the tour's promoter, Blog n Roll Produções, Di'Anno is undergoing a series of tests to help ensure an accura...

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Video: EXODUS Singer, DEATH ANGEL Drummer Perform AC/DC Covers

Video footage of AC/DZ, the San Francisco Bay Area-based AC/DC tribute band featuring EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and DEATH ANGEL drummer Will Carroll performing on May 14 at Spancky's Bar in Cotati, California can be seen below. "I've always had a very close relationship with AC/DC growing up...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO In The Studio With SUICIDAL TENDENCIES

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES has uploaded video footage of Dave Lombardo (ex-SLAYER) apparently laying down drum tracks for the band's forthcoming abum, due in September. The one-minute clip, which can be seen below, was accompanied by the following caption on Instagram: "Beating out today's sermon in the Ch...

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ACE FREHLEY Talks 'Origins Vol. 1' Solo Covers Set: 'I Think It's A Good Package'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley recently spoke to Fuse about his solo covers set, "Origins Vol. 1", which came out in April. You can now watch the chat below. Regarding how he went about choosing which songs to cover, Frehley said: "I knew this album was coming, and every time I got an idea or ....

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Watch STAIND's AARON LEWIS Pay Tribute To PRINCE With 'When Doves Cry' Performance

STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis paid tribute to legendary artist Prince by performing a cover version of "When Doves Cry" during his May 14 concert Stoney's in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fan-filmed video footage can be seen below. Prince died on April 21 at his home in Minnesota, but no cause of death has been...

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TRIVIUM Has 'A Lot Of Material Already' For Next Album

TRIVIUM guitarist Corey Beauileu was asked by Spotlightnews.com if the band has already begun writing material for the follow-up to last year's "Silence In The Snow" album. He responded: "You know, we're always writing during our down time. We don't really write that much anymore [while we're] on to...

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GENE SIMMONS's Wife Slams PAUL STANLEY Over PRINCE Apology

Gene Simmons's wife has slammed Paul Stanley after the KISS frontman apologized for his bandmate's comments about Prince. Earlier this week, Simmons received backlash from friends, family and fans after calling Prince's death "pathetic" and insinuating that the iconic artist died from a drug overdos...

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VINNIE PAUL On Returning To City Where DIMEBAG Was Murdered: 'I Felt Like It Was The Right Time To Do It'

Tina Smash and Big Ric of "Big Smash Radio" conducted an interview with former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer at this year's Carolina Rebellion festival, which was held May 6-8 at Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, just outside Charlotte. You can now...