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GEEZER BUTLER, BILL WARD, SLASH, JOE SATRIANI Mourn Loss Of TEN YEARS AFTER Guitarist

A number of rock and heavy metal musicians have reacted to the news of the death of legendary British guitarist and singer Alvin Lee, founder of the band TEN YEARS AFTER, who passed away early Wednesday (March 6) after complications following a routine surgical procedure. Ric Lee (TEN YEARS AFTER dr...

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FOGHAT's ROGER EARL To Be Inducted Into The Blues Hall Of Fame

FOGHAT's contribution to classic rock will forever be great, as they penned such classic party anthems as "Slow Ride" and "Fool For The City", both of which remain rock radio standards to this day. But the group was never shy about their blues roots, and on Sunday, August 19 at Kenny's Castaways in...

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As zany a situation as this sounds, what if Gordon Gekko invested in an underground bar rock band for shits and giggles? He might put them on a side stage at Battery Park where he could watch from his sky view suite in nearby Wall Street. All assuming the cat has a little rock 'n' ...

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FOREIGNER, PAUL RODGERS Confirmed For 'Rock Legends Cruise II'

If the idea of FOREIGNER, PAUL RODGERS, CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED, BACHMAN & TURNER and .38 SPECIAL all performing together on the high seas sounds like the perfect way to kick off 2013, it's time to book your passage now on Rock Legends Cruise II. And the monies raised will go to an import...

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SLASH, ALTER BRIDGE, MEGADETH, TESTAMENT Members React To RONNIE MONTROSE's Passing

Several rock and metal musicians have reponded to the news that legendary guitarist Ronnie Montrose died after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. Montrose passed away yesterday (Saturday, March 3) at the age of 64. Myles Kennedy (ALTER BRIDGE, SLASH): "Sad to hear Ronnie Montrose passed away....

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HELLYEAH Frontman: 'What Our Music Is Trying To Promote Is Self-Indulgence'

RockAndMetalNews.com conducted an interview with HELLYEAH/MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray after HELLYEAH's late October gig in London, England as the support act for AVENGED SEVENFOLD and STONE SOUR. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. RockAndMetalNews.com: How are you guys all travelling a...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: The Name SKID ROW 'Is Now Devoid Of All Meaning In Every Way'

Ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has commented on the report that the band's former drummer Phil Varone recently posed nude for an upcoming issue of Playgirl magazine. Varone, who was one of eight patients featured on the "Celebrity Rehab" spin-off series "Sex Rehab With Dr. Drew", is featured on t...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Rules Out SKID ROW Reunion: 'I Don't Wanna Lie To My Fans'

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach was interviewed on this afternoon's (Thursday, August 19) edition of "The BS" ("The Buckethead Show") on Orlando, Florida's Real Radio 104.1. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow. On...

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One Of RONNIE JAMES DIO's Final Recordings To Appear On DAVID 'ROCK' FEINSTEIN Album

One of the final recordings from legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),a rough-mix version of a track titled "Metal Will Never Die", has surfaced on YouTube and can be streamed below. (UPDATE: YouTube link was removed at Dio's management's re...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Open This Year's BIG FRESNO FAIR

According to The Fresno Bee, Sammy Hagar will open this year's Big Fresno Fair on October 6. No word yet on ticket prices, but they're expected to go on sale this summer. Earlier this week, the fair also confirmed concerts with country acts JULIANNE HOUGH (Oct. 8) and MONTGOMERY GENTRY (Oct. 15),pl...

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BRET MICHAELS, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT Confirmed For RIB AMERICA FESTIVAL

POISON singer Bret Michaels, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT and FOGHAT are among the confirmed acts for the Rib America Festival, set to take place May 28-31, 2010 in downtown St. Louis, Missouri at Soldier's Memorial Plaza. Admission to Rib America is free before 5 p.m. May 28, and before 1 p.m. the other days....

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JANI LANE, GREAT WHITE, KIX Confirmed For THUNDER MOUNTAIN ROCKFEST

JANI LANE, GREAT WHITE, KIX and HINDER are among the confirmed bands for the Thunder Mountain RockFest, set to take place July 8-10, 2010 at the Rock Dakota Ranch in Sawyer, North Dakota. Thunder Mountain RockFest is a three-day outdoor rock festival that will feature different eras of music on each...

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Report: ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME May Jump Ahead Five Years To Get Stars

According to Roger Friedman of Showbiz 411, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is considering changing its charter that says that in order to be inducted, a band or act isn't eligible until 25 years have passed since its first record release. By altering the rules so that it only takes 20 ...

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JANI LANE Added To THUNDER MOUNTAIN ROCKFEST

Former WARRANT singer Jani Lane has been added to the list of performers at next year's Thunder Mountain Rockfest, set to take place July 8-10, 2010 just 14 miles southwest of Minot, North Dakota off Highway 52 at the Rock Dakota Ranch. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Thursday, July 8...

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KIX, NIGHT RANGER, FOGHAT Confirmed For THUNDER MOUNTAIN ROCKFEST

The Thunder is coming! Thunder Mountain Rockfest will host bands from the '70s, '80, '90s and today for three days of rock 'n' roll hysteria in North Dakota — and you're invited to the party! Thunder Mountain Rockfest will take place July 8-10 just 14 miles southwest of Minot, North Dakota off Highw...