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CHRIS CORNELL's Widow Says 'His Death Was Not Inevitable'
Chris Cornell's widow says that his passing "was not inevitable" and blames her husband's battle with addiction for his death. Since her husband's passing in May 2017, Vicky Cornell has become an expert and advocate on the issue of drug abuse, highlighting the importance of ending misconceptions abo...January 29, 2019
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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI: I Am Not An YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Clone
Neo-classical guitarist Chris Impellitteri has dismissed suggestions that he is an "Yngwie Malmsteen clone," saying that he views himself as "much more of a child of players like Al Di Meola blended with a [Eddie] Van Halen and [Randy] Rhoads." Impellitteri first made his mark in 1987 with the relea...January 29, 2019
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DISTURBED Singer Never Understood Band Being Labeled 'Nu-Metal'
DISTURBED frontman David Draiman told Music Connection that he doesn't understand why people keep putting the nu-metal label on his band. He explained: "The nu-metal thing I never got because we never rap, we've never had a turntable. All of the elements that are parts of being a nu-metal band were...January 29, 2019
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VINNIE VINCENT Cancels Comeback Concerts
Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent has canceled his previously announced comeback shows. Derek Christopher, the promoter of the event, says that Vincent "has sent a notification letter that he will not be performing the concerts scheduled for February 8th and 9th, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee." Ch...January 29, 2019
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON On Vibe Between Bands At 'Big Four' Shows: 'It Was Just True Brotherhood'
ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello says that he would love to see more "Big Four" concerts before SLAYER finally calls it quits. The so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX — played together for the first time in history on June 16, 2010 in front of 81,000 fans...January 27, 2019
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DISTURBED Frontman: 'When We Go Political, We Try To Make Sure The Knife Cuts Both Ways'
DISTURBED frontman David Draiman spoke to Music Connection about the band's decision to include a number of politically oriented tracks on its latest album, "Evolution". "When we go political, we try to make sure the knife cuts both ways," the singer explained. "The forces that precipitate the vicio...January 27, 2019
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Watch DAVID LEE ROTH's 'Eat 'Em And Smile' Solo Band Reunite At 'Ultimate NAMM Night'
The instrumental members of VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth's solo band reunited last night (Saturday, January 26) for a two-song performance at "Ultimate NAMM Night" in Anaheim, California. Guitarist Steve Vai, bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Gregg Bissonette were joined by singer Jeff Scott Soto...January 27, 2019
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Verkligheten
SOILWORK's latest record, "Verkligheten", is a remarkable testament to the consistency and reliability of the well-worn sound that the Swedish outfit has traded in since working through the growing pains of its early years. Birthed during the tail end of the '90s melodic death metal scene that spawn...January 27, 2019
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Patina
If Jake E. Lee has been on a personal redemptive quest since the BADLANDS years, he's taken a modest and methodic path down his own voodoo highway to get there. The former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist was unceremoniously fired then overshadowed by his high-profile successor, Zakk Wylde. However, his part...January 27, 2019
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MICHAEL ANTHONY: 'I Haven't Been Contacted' About A VAN HALEN Reunion
Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has once again shot down rumors that he will rejoin the band for a reunion tour this summer. A new rumor has suggested that the original VAN HALEN lineup — including Anthony, who has not played with the band since 2004 — will reunite in 2019 for a stadium tou...January 27, 2019
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MIKE PORTNOY On Hypothetical Collaboration With RUSH's GEDDY LEE, ALEX LIFESON: 'I Would Do It In A Heartbeat'
Mike Portnoy says that he would play with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson "in a heartbeat" if he were ever asked to step in as the replacement for RUSH drummer Neil Peart. Lee recently revealed that that not only is Peart done playing with RUSH, but he's done playing period. Asked by Eric Blair of "The B...January 27, 2019
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STRYPER Frontman Reveals Guest Musicians For New Solo Album
STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has commenced recording his next solo album. The follow-up to 2016's "One Sided War" will arrive this summer via Rat Pak Records. Among the guest musicians who will appear on Sweet's new disc are QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre, guitarists Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, N...January 27, 2019
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DAVID ELLEFSON Says New ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE Album Came Together 'Seamlessly And Pretty Effortlessly'
Bassist David Ellefson (MEGADETH, METAL ALLEGIANCE) recently spoke with PureGrainAudio about "Get It Out", the debut album by ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE, his side project with ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...January 26, 2019
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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO Praises 'Judas' Producer JOHNNY ANDREWS: He Was Our 'Missing Ingredient'
FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho was interviewed by Full Metal Jackie on the January 20 edition of her "Whiplash" program on Los Angeles's 95.5 KLOS radio station. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the similarities between pro wre...January 26, 2019
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METAL ALLEGIANCE Joined By SEPULTURA, OVERKILL, ARCH ENEMY, MISFITS Members At Anaheim Concert: Pro-Shot Video
METAL ALLEGIANCE — the all-star collective anchored by Mike Portnoy (SONS OF APOLLO, ex-DREAM THEATER),Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT),David Ellefson (MEGADETH) and Mark Menghi — assembled last night (Thursday, January 24) at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, California for its annual winter assault. This...January 25, 2019
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