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ALICE COOPER Is Working On Two New Albums

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper has told ABC News Radio that he is working on a new solo album and is planning a follow-up to HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES' self-titled debut record, which came out last fall. "So, I'm working on two albums at once right now," he explained, adding, "And I'm gonna be on two ...

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SAMMY HAGAR Explains Why He Reached Out To EDDIE VAN HALEN On Twitter

Sammy Hagar says that part of the reason he sent a tweet to Eddie Van Halen last month wishing him a happy birthday was the recent deaths of David Bowie and Glenn Frey. Hagar explains to the Classic Rock Report (hear audio below): "It just makes you stop and think that, you know, with my ...

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KORN Guitarist's 'With My Eyes Wide Open' Book To Include Free Download Of New LOVE & DEATH Song

Musician and New York Times best-selling author Brian "Head" Welch made headlines in 2005 when he abandoned heavy metal super-group KORN after a very personal spiritual encounter he had at his home in California. "With My Eyes Wide Open: Miracles And Mistakes On My Way Back To Korn" — due out May 17...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Hopes To Get New Album Completed By June

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy was interviewed on the February 12-14 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the Podbean widget below. A few excerpts follow. Full Metal Jackie: Chuck, you've sustained a long respected career with TESTAMEN...

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Stage Show Based On Life Of AC/DC Frontman BON SCOTT Returns To Melbourne

"Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be - The Story Of Bon Scott" will run from February 26 until February 28 at The National Theatre in Melbourne, Australia. The stage show tells the story of Bon Scott's life — his childhood, his family, his secrets, the bands that came before his rise to fame with ...

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HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Pay Tribute To LEMMY At GRAMMY AWARDS

HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES, the supergroup featuring international film star and musician Johnny Depp alongside Alice Cooper and AEROSMITH's Joe Perry, paid tribute to late MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister by performing the MOTÖRHEAD classic "Ace Of Spades" earlier tonight (Monday, February 15) at the Gra...

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MICHAEL SWEET Defends STRYPER's 'Minimal' Use Of Backing Tracks

Todd Newton of BigMusicGeek.com recently conducted an interview with STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet. An excerpt from the chat follows below. BigMusicGeek.com: The first time I listened to [STRYPER's live CD] "Live At The Whisky" (2014) in a Surround Sound setting, I noticed the presence of a third g...

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THE LAST VEGAS: 'Bloodthirsty' Video Released

"Bloodthirsty", the new video from THE LAST VEGAS, can be seen below. THE LAST VEGAS guitarist Adam Arling says about the clip: "'Bloodthirsty' is a paranoid romp through Los Angeles's Valley and back-alleys. Shooting the video, Whitewall Jones (director) and the band sought out the darker side of L...

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LITA FORD Details Alleged Abusive Relationship With TONY IOMMI In Her Memoir

In her new memoir, "Lita Ford - Living Like A Runaway: A Memoir", the former lead guitarist of THE RUNAWAYS opens up about her wild life on the '80s music scene — including dalliances with Jon Bon Jovi, Eddie Van Halen and BLACK SABBATH guitar legend Tony Iommi. According to the New York ...

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Fate Of SLIPKNOT Bassist Death Suit To Be Decided By Iowa Supreme Court

According to The Des Moines Register, the Iowa Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday, February 16 in the lawsuit filed against a Des Moines pain doctor in the fatal overdose of SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray. The seven justices will listen to attorneys representing Gray's estate and Dr. Daniel Ba...

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HENRY ROLLINS Explains DONALD TRUMP's Popularity

Henry Rollins, former lead singer with BLACK FLAG and current spoken-word performer, actor and "punk" journalist, was interviewed last month by Stephen Sackur of BBC's television progam "HARDtalk". You can watch clips of his appearance on the show below. Asked how he feels about the continued succes...

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CANCER BATS Frontman On PHILIP ANSELMO's 'White Power' Gesture: 'It Doesn't Look Like Someone Who's Just Joking Around'

Liam Cormier of the Canadian hardcore punk band CANCER BATS has weighed in on last month's incident when ex-PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo made a "white power" gesture onstage at a concert. Anselmo performed the PANTERA classic "Walk" at the January 22 "Dimebash" event at the Lucky Strike Live in Hol...

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ACE FREHLEY's 'Origins Vol. 1' To Feature Guest Appearances By PAUL STANLEY, SLASH, MIKE MCCREADY, LITA FORD

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will release "Origins Vol. 1", a collection of twelve newly recorded classics from Ace's formative years featuring some of the biggest names in rock and roll, on April 15. Most notably, KISS frontman Paul Stanley joins Ace on FREE's hit "Fire And Water". This coll...

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LAMB OF GOD, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Members Guest On New SOURVEIN Album

For over two decades, SOURVEIN frontman T-Roy has managed to keep the roving pirate ship that is his band afloat through sheer will alone. Pushing through poverty, the deaths of friends and family, bouts of severe depression, periods of alcohol abuse, and an absence of the stability provided by a co...

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STEVEN TYLER's SKITTLES Portrait To Be Auctioned To Benefit JANIE'S FUND

Skittles announced tonight an eBay auction of AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler's Skittles portrait to support Tyler's philanthropic initiative that helps girls who have been abused and neglected: Janie's Fund. Tyler and his Skittles portrait are featured in the Skittles Super Bowl 50 television commerc...