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BILL WARD: 'I Never Received An Offer To Play The Final Show' Of BLACK SABBATH's Farewell Tour
Estranged BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward says that "never received an offer to play the final show" of the band's farewell tour, despite claims by BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler to the contrary. Asked if there is a possibility that Ward could join them for a few songs at their final U.S. conce...January 25, 2016
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WENDY DIO Pays Tribute To JIMMY BAIN: 'I Have Lost A Very Dear Friend'
Ronnie James Dio's wife and manager Wendy Dio has paid tribute to late DIO and RAINBOW bassist Jimmy Bain, calling him "one of the greatest musicians" and "a kind, happy, sweet man." Bain died over the weekend at the age of 68. He passed away while the DIO offshoot band LAST IN LINE was taking ...January 25, 2016
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LAST IN LINE Releases Two New Songs As Tribute To Fallen Bassist JIMMY BAIN
LAST IN LINE — the band featuring DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell alongside fellow founding DIO members Vinny Appice and Jimmy Bain, plus singer Andrew Freeman, who has previously fronted HURRICANE and LYNCH MOB — has released two videos today, a lyric video for "Blame It On Me" and a music vi...January 25, 2016
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The Magic of Winter
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA was the unlikeliest commercial breakthrough when it was first founded by SAVATAGE's Jon Oliva and Al Pitrelli. SAVATAGE's "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24" became a Christmastime classic as a radio staple under the TSO banner and its revered live extravaganza. A gazillion playe...January 25, 2016
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DJ ASHBA 'Couldn't Be Happier' About Partial Reunion Of GUNS N' ROSES' Classic Lineup
Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist DJ Ashba says that he "couldn't be happier" for the band's fans that a partial reunion of GN'R's classic lineup is finally coming together. Ashba, who joined GUNS N' ROSES in March 2009 following the departure of Robin Finck and stayed in the band until last July, was...January 24, 2016
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL On JIMMY BAIN: 'We Will Continue To Celebrate His Life Through His Music'
DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell has released the following statement: "It's with the heaviest of hearts that I must confirm the news of the passing of our dear friend and LAST IN LINE bandmate Jimmy Bain. It was Jimmy who gave me my first big break in the music industry and .....January 24, 2016
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Video: Former MORBID ANGEL Frontman DAVID VINCENT Performs JOHNNY CASH's 'Big River' With DANNY B. HARVEY
Former MORBID ANGEL vocalist and bassist David Vincent joined Danny B. Harvey (HEADCAT, THE 69 CATS) on stage this past Friday, January 22 at the NAMMJAM 2016 at the City National Grove Of Anaheim in Anaheim, California to perform a cover version of "Big River" by Johnny Cash. You can now watch vide...January 24, 2016
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GENE SIMMONS On LEMMY: 'He's Always Been A Marshmallow, A Softie On The Inside'
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has paid tribute to Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, saying that the iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman was "a special kind of a guy" who "deserves a lot more kudos than he's gotten." During a December 29 appearance on Ozzy's Boneyard (SiriusXM channel 38),Simmons said about Lemmy (...January 24, 2016
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Former RAINBOW/DIO Bassist JIMMY BAIN Dead At 68
According to a number of industry sources, former RAINBOW and DIO bassist Jimmy Bain has passed away at the age of 68. The news was confirmed by ex-DIO drummer Simon Wright and Diana Deville, a former employee of Wendy Dio's Niji Management. More details about Bain's death will be posted here as soo...January 24, 2016
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DAN REED NETWORK Signs With FRONTIERS, Prepares To Release New Album
Frontiers Music Srl has welcomed DAN REED NETWORK to its roster of artists. The band recently reunited for a string of shows in Europe and will release its brand new album, "Fight Another Day", in early summer. Formed originally in Portland, Oregon, DAN REED NETWORK began packing out local clubs fro...January 22, 2016
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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Bassist TOMMY STINSON: Classic GN'R Reunion 'Will Be A Healing Thing' For Them
Longtime GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson, who was in the band from 1998 until 2014, says that a partial reunion of the group's classic lineup "will be a healing thing" for the musicians involved. Stinson, a founding member of the seminal Minneapolis-based rock band THE REPLACEMENTS, last played...January 22, 2016
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DAVE MUSTAINE And Family Complete Reality-Show Pilot About Move To Nashville
Electra Mustaine, the daughter of MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine, has revealed to RollingStone.com that she and her family just completed a reality-show pilot that they're seeking to premiere and turn into a series. It follows the Mustaines as they relocate from Los Angeles to Nashville. "Everyone k...January 22, 2016
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DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT To Begin Recording New Album In March
Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend will enter the studio on March 27 to begin recording the next album to be released under the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT banner. Tentatively titled "Transcendence", the follow-up to DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT's 2014 double album "Z2" will be released in September. Sp...January 21, 2016
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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Says LEMMY Was His 'Savior'
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has paid tribute to Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, saying that the iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman was "almost [his] savior" because Lemmy "made it okay" for Newsted to play bass with a pick. During a December 29 appearance on Ozzy's Boneyard (SiriusXM channel 38),Newsted s...January 20, 2016
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SIXX: A.M. Names Permanent Drummer
SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, has hired Dustin Steinke of the Canadian rock group BLEEKER (formerly BLEEKER RIDGE) as its permanent drummer. Based in Orillia, Ontario, BLEEKER was previously signed to the Canadi...January 20, 2016
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