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Singer Of Tribute Band THUNDERSTRUCK Says He Also Auditioned For AC/DC

Story by April Rosequist The first thought running through Lee Robinson's mind when he was asked if he wanted to audition for AC/DC was that someone was playing an elaborate joke on him. Good ole boys from Butner, North Carolina just don't get called by booking agents in Los Angeles. "If it hadn't b...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist RUDOLF SCHENKER Calls AXL ROSE-AC/DC Pairing 'Strange', Feels Sorry For BRIAN JOHNSON

After all the rumors, speculation and sightings, it was confirmed last weekend that Axl Rose will be the singer in AC/DC for European dates in May and June. The band postponed the last ten dates of its recent North American tour after doctors told longtime AC/DC singer Brian Johnson he faced "total...

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BRET MICHAELS Still Sees 'Something Amazing Happening' For POISON In The Future

POISON singer Bret Michaels says that he is hopeful the band will play together again. The multi-platinum "hair metal" rockers haven't done any major touring since taking part in the 2012 "Rock Of Ages" trek with LITA FORD and DEF LEPPARD. Since then, Michaels has been focusing on his solo career an...

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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON: 'I Had No Choice But To Stop Performing On Stage'

Longtime AC/DC singer Brian Johnson has issued a statement explaining his recent battle with hearing loss and clarifying the circumstances behind his inability to complete the legendary Australian group's current world tour. His statement reads as follows: "As many AC/DC fans know, the remaining sho...

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VINCE NEIL, BRET MICHAELS, KIX, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Among Confirmed Acts For 'Hair Nation Festival'

SiriusXM's Hair Nation Festival is set for Saturday, September 17 at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in Irvine, California. Rock fans from around the globe are invited to re­live the filth of the Sunset Strip for one night only at SiriusXM's Hair Nation Festival. The current music lineup is as follows:...

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On The Tour Bus With OBITUARY (Video)

Florida death metallers OBITUARY are featured in the latest episode of Digital Tour Bus's "Bus Invaders", which takes you inside the touring vehicle of one of today's top touring acts. The footage was shot on February 27 in Chicago, Illinois. OBITUARY's ninth studio album, "Inked In Blood", sold aro...

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METALLICA Co-Manager PETER MENSCH Says YouTube Is 'The Devil'

METALLICA's co-manager Peter Mensch is one of a number of music industry players who have commented on the growing fight between record labels and YouTube, calling on the Google-owned video site to hand over more revenue to rights holders. "YouTube, they're the devil," he told a BBC Radio 4 document...

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Video: DOKKEN Performs 'Alone Again' At Whisky A Go Go

Video footage of DOKKEN performing the song "Alone Again" on April 15 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California can be seen below (clip filmed by Jake Perry). Former DOKKEN and current FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson recently told rock journalist Mitch Lafon about the possibility of a reunio...

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MAX CAVALERA: 'We Don't Really Count On CD Sales Anymore'

From Hero To Zero recently conducted an interview with Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, SEPULTURA, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY). You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On diminishing record sales and the explosive growth in music streaming: Max: "I think it hu...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN: Why Double-Bass Drumming Is Not For Me

Madcap Music Review 's John Golden conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain at this year's NAMM show, which took place in January in Anaheim, California. You can watch the chat below. Asked why he has steadfastly refused to incorporate a double-bass setup into his playing techni...

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FILTER's RICHARD PATRICK Wasn't Surprised By GUNS N' ROSES Reunion: 'Money Talks'

In a brand new interview with Meltdown of the WRIF radio station in Detroit, Michigan, FILTER mainman Richard Patrick was asked what it was like when his band opened for GUNS N' ROSES during the Axl Rose-fronted group's Las Vegas residency in 2012. "It was awesome," Patrick said. "You know, I was gi...

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TOOL Frontman MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN's Authorized Biography Gets Title, Release Date

TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan's biography, "A Perfect Union Of Contrary Things" will be published on November 8 via Backbeat Books. The book was written by Sarah Jensen and is authorized by Keenan, who has collaborated with Jensen on the book. Official book description: "Here is the authorized...

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CrimeStoppers Pays Out Reward In Case Of Murdered METALLICA Fan MORGAN HARRINGTON

CrimeStoppers, which pays cash rewards for anonymous tips that lead to the arrest, the seizure of stolen property or illegal narcotics, or the solution to unsolved crimes, is awarding money to those who helped in the case of Morgan Harrington, the 20-year-old METALLICA fan who vanished after leaving...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: Telling The Truth Has Gotten Me In A Lot Of Trouble In My Life

In a brand new interview with Glide Magazine, DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell was asked when he is going to write his autobiography. He responded: "I've kind of been dragging my heels on that, and I kind of berate myself about it, because I really feel like I've got ...

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GLENN HUGHES's Father Dies At Age 90

William Hughes, the father of legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION),has died at the age of 90. Glenn, a native of Cannock, England but now living in Los Angeles, announced his father's passing on Twitter, adding that he was flying back to the...