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SURVIVOR Singer JIMI JAMISON's Death Due, In Part, To Methamphetamine Use
SURVIVOR frontman Jimi Jamison died of methamphetamine intoxication and a stroke, according to autopsy results released on Tuesday, November 11. The coroner ruled the death accidental. "Acute methamphetamine intoxication" contributed to a "hemorrhagic stroke of the brain," states the report by the S...November 12, 2014
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Doesn't Mind Being Best Known As The Former Lead Singer Of JUDAS PRIEST
José R. Rojo recently conducted an interview with powerhouse American singer Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR). You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether it bothers him that he is constantly...November 11, 2014
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BLACK FLAG Co-Founder KEITH MORRIS Lands Publishing Deal For Autobiography
Da Capo Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group, will publish "My Damage: 40 Years On The Front Lines Of Punk", by Keith Morris with Jim Ruland, a bracing memoir about the creation of hardcore punk, growing up in Southern California, the punk touring life, building an underground movement, cocain...November 11, 2014
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IGOR CAVALERA 'Really Hopes' For Reunion Of SEPULTURA's Classic Lineup
Ex-SEPULTURA drummer Igor Cavalera "really hopes" that the group's classic lineup can one day reunite, but says that there are no "solid" plans for him and his brother Max to rejoin their former bandmates. Igor left SEPULTURA in June 2006 due to "artistic differences." His departure from the band ca...November 10, 2014
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MACHINE HEAD's North American Tour To Feature No Support Acts
San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD will embark on a North American headlining tour in January. The trek will feature no support bands — just a crushing two-hour set of "pure fucking MACHINE HEAD," according to a press release. Says MACHINE HEAD guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn: "We're doing...November 10, 2014
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DOKKEN Parts Ways With Bassist SEAN MCNABB, Replaces Him With MARK BOALS
On the November 8 edition of "The Classic Metal Show", DOKKEN mainman Don Dokken announced that the band has parted ways with bassist Sean McNabb and has replaced him with Mark Boals (YNGWIE J. MALMSTEEN). Said Don: "Sean is doing acting and solo projects and other bands. Sean's a very motivated guy...November 9, 2014
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SAMMY HAGAR Predicts MICHAEL ANTHONY Will Be Back In VAN HALEN
Ex-VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar was asked by VH1 Radio Network's Dave Basner at this week's Classic Rock Roll Of Honour event in Hollywood if he knew anything about reports — which have since been debunked — that his former bandmates are currently mixing the follow-up to "A Different Kind Of Truth"....November 7, 2014
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WAYNE STATIC Discussed Past Drug Use, Plans For New Solo Album Less Than Three Days Before Death (Audio)
Harold "Howie" Herula of the "Hard Edge Radio" show on TapDetroit.com conducted an interview with Wayne Static on October 29 — less than three full days before the STATIC-X frontman's death. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Asked about the lyrical themes covered on his 20...November 7, 2014
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AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD: Procuring-Murder Charge Dropped
According to Stuff.co.nz, a New Zealand police charge of "attempting to procure murder" against AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has been dropped. The 60-year-old rocker, who is on bail and is set to reappear in court at the end of the month, still faces one charge of threatening to kill as well as possessio...November 6, 2014
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OZZY OSBOURNE, JOE PERRY, DAVE MUSTAINE Honored At 'Classic Rock Roll Of Honour': Video Highlights
Hosted by UK-based Classic Rock magazine, the 10th annual Classic Rock Awards — the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour — celebrated some of the most influential and respected musicians in rock at the Avalon in Hollywood Tuesday night (November 4). A plethora of icons, innovators and straight-up legends att...November 6, 2014
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GEOFF TATE: 'Record Company Executives Now Are Jumping Up And Down When You Sell Ten Thousand Records'
During a recent interview with the "10songs" podcast, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about the dramatic changes in the record industry since his former band released its debut EP in the early 1980s. "When I started out years ago, our band wasn't able to get signed until we did our own record...November 4, 2014
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SEETHER And PAPA ROACH To Team Up For Co-Headlining Tour; Exclusive Pre-Sale Available
Rock titans SEETHER and PAPA ROACH announced today they will join forces to co-headline a month-long nationwide tour beginning early 2015. The powerful double bill (itinerary below) kicks off on January 9 at Hard Rock Live in Orlando, Florida and runs through February 7, with the final performance a...November 4, 2014
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's JASON HOOK Recalls First Job Packing Donuts
During a brand new interview with Shan Man of the Phoenix, Arizona radio station 98 KUPD, guitarist Jason Hook of Las Vegas metallers FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH recalled his first-post high school place of employment. "My very first job was for $3.25 an hour I was a donut packer," said Hook, who grew u...November 3, 2014
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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE: From Upholsterer To Hard Rock Star
Singer Todd La Torre, who was doing upholstery for nearly two decades prior to joining QUEENSRŸCHE as the replacement for Geoff Tate, spoke to Tampa, Florida's Great 38 WTTA about how he has managed to bring his skills as an upholsterer to his current line of work. "My grandfather was an upholsterer...November 3, 2014
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DEF LEPPARD Featuring TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN: Fan-Filmed Footage Of Rancho Mirage Concert
Fan-filmed video footage of DEF LEPPARD's November 1 performance at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage, California can be seen below. DEF LEPPARD has tapped TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown to fill in for Vivian Campbell while Vivian is undergoing stem-cell treatment in his continuing bat...November 3, 2014
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