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JOAN JETT: 'There Is Systemic Racism And Inequality In This Country'
Joan Jett has spoken out about inclusivity and racism after George Floyd, a black man, was killed by a white police officer last week, sparking protest movements across the U.S. On Monday (June 1),Jett took to her Twitter to write: "There is systemic racism and inequality in this country and until...June 1, 2020
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's JOHN DOLMAYAN: 'Those Of You Peacefully Protesting, Please Continue To Do So'
SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan has voiced outrage over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, an incident that has triggered violent nationwide protests. Earlier today, Dolmayan took to his Instagram to write: "For those of y...June 1, 2020
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BRUCE KULICK Says There Won't Be A Traditional Funeral For His Brother BOB Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick says that there won't be a traditional funeral for his brother Bob at this time due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. Bob Kulick died Thursday (May 28) at the age of 70. A cause of death has not been revealed. Earlier today, Bruce posted the following message...June 1, 2020
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BUTCHER BABIES' HEIDI SHEPHERD: 'To Those Inciting Violence, Eat S**t!'
BUTCHER BABIES singer Heidi Shepherd has denounced what she calls "gross" acts of violence that occurred during protests around the United States over the death of George Floyd. Although protests were largely peaceful as demonstrators marched in the streets from Los Angeles to New York, there were w...June 1, 2020
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ALAIN JOHANNES Pays Tribute To CHRIS CORNELL With 'Can't Change Me' Cover (Video)
ALAIN JOHANNES TRIO, led by Alain Johannes, co-creator of the highly influential '90s alternative rock band ELEVEN as well as a key contributor on releases from QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, THEM CROOKED VULTURES and Chris Cornell, has released a cover of Cornell's "Can't Change Me". The song was the fir...June 1, 2020
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SERJ TANKIAN Rips DONALD TRUMP: 'A Real Leader Would Address The Nation Properly'
SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian has lambasted President Donald Trump for failing to making a formal address to the nation as cities across the country faced several days and nights of protest over the death of George Floyd. On Sunday night (May 31),Tankian took to his Instagram to share a The...June 1, 2020
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'There's No Stronger Solution To Our Worldwide Turmoil Than Jesus'
Michael Sweet of openly Christian hard rockers STRYPER says there is "no stronger solution to our worldwide turmoil than Jesus." Less than a week after George Floyd's death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, cities across the U.S. are bracing for more violence-marred protests in the comin...June 1, 2020
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's ZOLTAN BATHORY Calls For Unity, Denounces Violent Protests, Looting
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Zoltan Bathory has condemned the destruction and violence that has broken out across the country in response to the death of George Floyd. Although protests were largely peaceful as demonstrators marched in the streets from Los Angeles to New York, there were widesp...June 1, 2020
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Music Industry To Stage Blackout In Solidarity With Black Community Following GEORGE FLOYD Death
A number of record labels and other music industry members have joined forces to make June 2 "Black Out Tuesday" in response to the killing of George Floyd and nationwide protests. Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, was killed in Minneapolis by a police officer in an incident caught on camera. The offi...June 1, 2020
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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist DUFF MCKAGAN: 'I Can't Understand What It's Like To Be A Racist White Dips**t'
GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has condemned institutional racism in the United States following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, was killed in Minneapolis on Monday night by a police officer in an incident caught on camera. The officer, Derek Chauvin, knee...May 31, 2020
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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT: 'I Pray We Can Stop Hurting One Another'
EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt has commented on the unrest that has broken out across the country in response to the death of George Floyd. Although protests were largely peaceful as demonstrators marched in the streets from Los Angeles to New York, demonstrators in Atlanta set a police car abla...May 31, 2020
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SAMMY HAGAR's Moving Plea To Demonstrators: 'Stop The Violence'
Sammy Hagar has condemned the destruction and violence that has broken out across the country in response to the death of George Floyd. Although protests were largely peaceful as demonstrators marched in the streets from Los Angeles to New York, demonstrators in Atlanta set a police car ablaze and b...May 31, 2020
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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON Hasn't Felt Inspired And Motivated To Play Music After NEIL PEART's Death: 'It's Been Difficult'
Alex Lifeson was a guest on WFAN's "Talkin' Golf With Ann Liguori" radio show this morning. The RUSH guitarist spoke with Ann about his passion for golf, shared stories about playing golf while on the road with RUSH, discussed the parallels between music and golfing, and touched on a few RUSH-relate...May 31, 2020
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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE Urges Peaceful Protests Of GEORGE FLOYD's Death
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has condemned the destruction and violence that has broken out across the country in response to the death of George Floyd. Although protests were largely peaceful as demonstrators marched in the streets from Los Angeles to New York, demonstrators in Atlanta set a pol...May 31, 2020
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Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer JOHN CORABI Condemns Riots Over GEORGE FLOYD Death, Calls For End To Needless Destruction
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi has called the death of George Floyd "inhumane" and "criminal," but condemned the "disgusting" destruction and violence that broke out across the country on Saturday night. Floyd, an unarmed black man, died on Monday (May 25) as Minneapolis police arrested him o...May 31, 2020
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