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TOOL's DANNY CAREY On NEIL PEART: 'The Way He Played Was A Big Influence On What I Wanted To Do'
TOOL drummer Danny Carey spoke about Neil Peart's influence on his style backstage after he accepted the band's Grammy on Sunday night (January 26) for "Best Metal Performance". According to The Pulse Of Radio, he said: "Neil was so defined and he was such a precise composer in the way he played tha...January 29, 2020
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DRAGONFORCE's SAM TOTMAN Says Former Bassist FRÉDÉRIC LECLERCQ Was 'Never The Biggest Fan' Of Power Metal
DRAGONFORCE guitarist Sam Totman spoke to the "Scars And Guitars" podcast about the band's latest addition, bassist/vocalist Alicia Vigil (VIGIL OF WAR). Asked if she is a permanent replacement for DRAGONFORCE's longtime bassist Frédéric Leclercq, who left the band last August, Totman said: "Well, w...January 28, 2020
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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Pays Tribute To SEAN REINERT And NEIL PEART
OPETH's Mikael Åkerfeldt has paid tribute to influential drummers Sean Reinert (CYNIC, DEATH) and Neil Peart (RUSH),both of whom passed away earlier this month. Earlier today (Tuesday, January 28),Mikael took to the OPETH social media to write: "Like many before me, we too want to give our condole...January 28, 2020
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Reunited CIRCLE JERKS Announce Spring 2020 North American Tour With NEGATIVE APPROACH, ADOLESCENTS
Punk legends the CIRCLE JERKS will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic album "Group Sex" by reuniting for a number of special shows in 2020. In addition to performing at Punk Rock Bowling, Punk In Drublic and Burger Boogaloo festivals, they will embark on a North American headlining tour...January 27, 2020
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TOMMY THAYER Says KISS Will Add Fresh Songs To Set For Next Leg Of 'End Of The Road' Tour
In an interview with David "Gus" Griesinger of BackstageAxxess at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California, KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer spoke about the forthcoming North American leg of the band's "End Of The Road" farewell tour. The trek, which will kick off February 1 in Manchester, New Hamps...January 27, 2020
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KIRK WINDSTEIN Would Rather Make New Full-Length Album With DOWN Than Release Another EP
In a brand new interview with "The MetalSucks Podcast", Kirk Windstein was asked about the possibility of new music from DOWN, the band that he recently rejoined in time for the upcoming shows celebrating the 25th anniversary of its "NOLA" album. Asked if he would like to make a new album with DOWN...January 27, 2020
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RUSH's NEIL PEART Included In GRAMMY AWARDS' 'In Memoriam' Segment
Iconic RUSH drummer Neil Peart was included in the televised portion of the Grammy Awards ceremony's "In Memoriam" segment. A short video snippet of Peart in concert was displayed on the screen, along with the caption "NEIL PEART - drummer, lyricist Rush". You can watch the entire "In Memoriam" segm...January 27, 2020
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VIO-LENCE Recruits Former OVERKILL Guitarist BOBBY GUSTAFSON
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers VIO-LENCE have parted ways with guitarist Ray Vegas. His temporary replacement for VIO-LENCE shows starting in late February will be former OVERKILL guitarist Bobby Gustafson. Says the band: "VIO-LENCE would like to thank Ray Vegas for all his hard work and...January 27, 2020
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SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE Announces U.S. Tour With WHITESNAKE And NIGHT RANGER
SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE will embark on a summer 2020 U.S. tour with WHITESNAKE and NIGHT RANGER. Hagar and his CIRCLE bandmates Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson will be promoting their debut studio album, "Space Between", which came out last May. Produced by Live Nation, the outing...January 27, 2020
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AGNOSTIC FRONT To Team Up With SICK OF IT ALL For Spring 2020 East Coast Tour
New York hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT have announced a co-headlining tour with SICK OF IT ALL. The 19-date trek will begin on April 23 in Boston and will make stops in Toronto, Chicago and Houston before concluding in Syracuse, New York on May 15. AGNOSTIC FRONT's Roger Miret comments: "Really e...January 27, 2020
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Video: Original BANG TANGO Lineup Performs At Whisky A Go Go
Fan-filmed video footage of BANG TANGO's January 25 concert at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "concertsrock"). The original lineup of BANG TANGO announced its reunion last November. All five of the group's original members — guitarist Mar...January 27, 2020
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CYNIC's PAUL MASVIDAL On SEAN REINERT: 'There Will Never Be Another One Like Him'
CYNIC guitarist/vocalist Paul Masvidal has commented on the passing of the band's longtime drummer Sean Reinert. Sean was found unresponsive at his California home on Friday, January 24. He was only 48 years old. Paul took to his social media earlier today (Sunday, January 26) to write: "I am shocke...January 26, 2020
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Rockers React To Death Of Basketball Legend KOBE BRYANT
Paul Stanley (KISS),David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE),Dino Cazares (FEAR FACTORY),Phil Labonte (ALL THAT REMAINS) and Chris Kael (FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH) are among the rockers who have reacted to the death of basketball star Kobe Bryant. The NBA legend and his daughter were among five people killed i...January 26, 2020
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Go Behind The Scenes Of AS I LAY DYING's Tour Of India
California metallers AS I LAY DYING have posted an 18-minute video featuring behind-the-scenes footage from their recently completed three-date tour of India. Check it out below. AS I LAY DYING guitarist Phil Sgrosso recently said that he now has " the most positive relationship" he has ever had wit...January 26, 2020
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Watch DINO CAZARES Perform FEAR FACTORY Classics At NAMM 2020
Gear Gods has uploaded video footage of Dino Cazares performing FEAR FACTORY's classic songs "Demanufacture" and "Zero Signal" at the Seymour Duncan booth during the NAMM 2020 show in Anaheim, California. Check out the clip below. In a November 2018 interview, FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell said...January 26, 2020
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