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PAUL DI'ANNO 'Had More Opportunities In The Music Business Than Just About Anybody Else,' Says Former Bandmate SID FALCK

Drummer Sid Falck has slammed his former bandmate Paul Di'Anno, explaining that the ex-IRON MAIDEN singer has "had more opportunities in the music business than just about anybody else" to return to his former glories. Falck played in Di'Anno's BATTLEZONE for around three years in the mid-1980s befo...

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Ticketmaster E-Mail Ad Erroneously Promises LEMMY At This Year's DOWNLOAD Festival

According to Daily Star, some MOTÖRHEAD fans are outraged over the fact that Ticketmaster sent out an e-mail on New Year's Day offering them a chance to see the band perform live in June at a festival in the United Kingdom. MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister died on December 28, two days after...

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CHRIS ADLER Had To Change His Signature Snare Drum Sound To Accommodate MEGADETH

Mohit J Gopalani, brand manager of Mapex drums in India, conducted an interview with LAMB OF GOD and MEGADETH drummer Chris Adler in October 2015 before MEGADETH's concert in Mumbai. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how he is handling pulling double duty with MEGADETH and LAMB OF GOD, Adler s...

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ALL THAT REMAINS Frontman: There's Nothing Wrong With Having A Gun In Your Car Or In Your Desk

Artisan News recently conducted an interview with vocalist Phil Labonte, guitarist Mike Martin and bassist Aaron Patrick of ALL THAT REMAINS. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On being outspoken and having controversial opinions: Phil: "...

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STEVE VAI: 'LEMMY, You Were Extraordinary And We Are Grateful'

Legendary guitarist Steve Vai has paid tribute to iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, who died on Monday (December 28) at the age of 70 after a brief struggle with cancer. Vai wrote on his Facebook page: "Lemmy was unique in the superlative sense of the word. Everyone loved him. He was...

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DAVE LOMBARDO's DEAD CROSS Returns To Studio (Video)

DEAD CROSS, the new "punk" outfit featuring former SLAYER and current PHILM drummer Dave Lombardo alongside members of THE LOCUST and RETOX, has returned to the studio to resume recording its debut album for a 2016 release. The sessions are being helmed by producer Ross Robinson, who has previously...

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MIKKEY DEE: 'MOTÖRHEAD Is Over'

MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee has confirmed that the band will cease touring and will not record any more albums following the passing of the group's iconic frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. "MOTÖRHEAD is over, of course," Mikkey told Sweden's Expressen newspaper. "Lemmy was MOTÖRHEAD. But the band wil...

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METALLICA, BLACK SABBATH, SLIPKNOT, MÖTLEY CRÜE Members Pay Tribute To LEMMY

Ozzy Osbourne, Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE),Dave Mustaine (MEGADETH),Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT),Krist Novoselic (NIRVANA),Duff McKagan (GUNS N' ROSES),Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER),are among the rock musicians and scores of other artists who reacted on social media to the death of leg...

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Dead At 70

MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy died earlier today at the age of 70, it has been confirmed by his manager. Lemmy has dealt with some serious health issues recently, forcing the indulgent rock legend to scale back on alcohol and kick his cigarette habit. Though Lemmy had made some positive steps forward, he...

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Video: CANDLEMASS Performs In Spain

Fan-filmed video footage of CANDLEMASS's December 19 performance at Pa'berse Matao in Sedaví, Spain can be seen below. CANDLEMASS is back to celebrate 30 years of doom with a brand new EP. Four studio tracks featuring Mats Levén on vocals were recorded during September/October for a special annivers...

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COURTNEY LOVE Writes Touching Christmas Letter To KURT COBAIN

According to The Pulse Of Radio, Courtney Love took to Instagram to thank her late husband Kurt Cobain for the impact he had on her life. The letter reads: "That Christmas moment in everyones lives that you never forget, the one that makes you feel on top of the world, where the greatest gifts are ....

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SLAYER: Video Footage Of Entire Moscow Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of SLAYER's entire December 9 concert at Stadium Live in Moscow, Russia can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Repentless 02. Postmortem 03. Hate Worldwide 04. Disciple 05. God Send Death 06. War Ensemble 07. When The Stillness Comes 08. Take Control 09. M...

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MICHAEL MONROE Says Classic GUNS N' ROSES Reunion 'Wouldn't Make Sense' Unless…

Former HANOI ROCKS singer Michael Monroe says that a reunion tour of the classic lineup of GUNS N' ROSES "wouldn't make any sense" unless Slash and Axl Rose were able to reconnect on a personal and creative level first. During an appearance on Eddie Trunk's podcast, Monroe brought up the subject of...

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CHRIS CORNELL Discusses Death Of SCOTT WEILAND, Musicians' Drug Struggles

SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell said that he doesn't believe the music industry deserves any of the blame for the deaths of fellow grunge icons Scott Weiland (STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, VELVET REVOLVER),Kurt Cobain (NIRVANA) and Layne Staley (ALICE IN CHAINS). He told the 105.7 The Point radio station:...

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FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G.: 'People Have Taken Music For Granted'

From Hero To Zero recently conducted an interview with Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)....