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GEOFF TATE Unveils His Version Of QUEENSRŸCHE

Singer Geoff Tate (QUEENSRŸCHE) revealed last month that he will support ALICE COOPER on a Canadian tour in November, and will embark on a QUEENSRŸCHE "anniversary tour" in 2013 backed by an "all-star lineup" of musicians. Tate's personal web site, GeoffTate.com, was upgraded with a new banner that...

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VAN HALEN Guitarist Undergoes Emergency Surgery; Japanese Tour Postponed

VAN HALEN has released the following statement: "Eddie Van Halen underwent an emergency surgery for a severe bout of diverticulitis. No further surgeries are needed and a full recovery is expected within four [to] six months. "VAN HALEN's scheduled November 2012 tour of Japan is currently being resc...

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GEOFF TATE: Why I Spat On My Former QUEENSRŸCHE Bandmates

Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate taped a guest appearance on VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" earlier in the month for an episode which premiered last night (Saturday, August 25). Asked about the cirumstances that led to the split with his QUEENSRŸCHE bandmates after nearly 30 years of working to...

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SERJ TANKIAN: 'I Wasn't Able To Express Myself As A Composer As Much' In SYSTEM OF A DOWN

KCET's Artbound recently spoke to singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet and political activist Serj Tankian for its "Where I'm From" series, which aims to delve into the cultural landscape of Southern California through in-depth interviews with musicians, artists, and other culture creator...

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INTO ETERNITY Mainman Interviewed On 'Snuff's Heavy Metal Meltdown' (Audio)

Snuff of the "Snuff's Heavy Metal Meltdown" recently conducted an interview with founder and guitarist Tim Roth of Regina, Saskatchewan-based Canadian extreme progressive metallers INTO ETERNITY. You can now listen to the chat below. INTO ETERNITY recently tapped Amanda Kiernan of the Edmonton, Albe...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Drummer Says "Return To History' Tour Will Focus On 'Great, Old Classic Material'

Joe Reinartz of Pollstar, the only trade publication covering the worldwide concert industry, has published a new interview with QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield and guitarist Michael Wilton regarding their legal battle with singer Geoff Tate over the band's name. An excerpt from the chat follo...

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SeaWorld Fires Back At TOMMY LEE Over Use Of MÖTLEY CRÜE Music In 'Shamu Rocks' Shows

The SeaWorld theme park has fired back at MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee for his letter objecting to the blaring of rock music and use of CRÜE songs during "Shamu Rocks" shows, claiming it tortured the animals. SeaWorld representative Fred Jacobs said, "PETA [People For The Ethical Treatment Of Anima...

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TOMMY LEE Doesn't Want MÖTLEY CRÜE Music Used In SeaWorld's 'Shamu Rocks' Shows

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has lashed out at the SeaWorld theme park for putting on nightly "Shamu Rocks" shows that blast music while orcas perform tricks for the crowd. According to PETA (People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals),the "Shamu Rocks" shows put these animals in an environment t...

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VAN HALEN: Newly Released Multi-Camera Footage Of Entire Pittsburgh Concert

Newly released multi-camera fan-filmed video footage of VAN HALEN's entire March 30 concert at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania can be seen below. Michael Papaleonardos , who compiled and edited the footage, says, "[The clip] features additional camera work and some new edits (and I...

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TED NUGENT: OBAMA Represents Everything Bad About Humanity And ROMNEY All That Is Good

During a recent interview with the Broward-Palm Beach New Times, outspoken conservative rocker Ted Nugent was asked the question: "If [Republican presidential candidate Mitt] Romney were a rock band, what band would that be? [And how about President Barack] Obama?" "Out and out politicians are anath...

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INTO ETERNITY Mainman Interviewed On 'The Meltdown Show' (Audio)

"The Meltdown Show With Sin City Animal", which airs on Hard Rock Radio Live, recently conducted an interview with founder and guitarist Tim Roth of Regina, Saskatchewan-based Canadian extreme progressive metallers INTO ETERNITY. You can now listen to the chat below. INTO ETERNITY recently tapped Am...

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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Explains Dubai Cancelation

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the Florida-based band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has just returned from Europe where it celebrated the 25th anniversary of one of heavy metal's most iconic records, "Hall Of The Mountain King" by SAVATAGE. The band performed the entire album as a special one-time-only t...

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Former QUEENSRŸCHE Manager: The Band's Future With New Singer 'Can Be Bright Again'

Former QUEENSRŸCHE manager Lars Sorensen has weighed in on the current legal battle between singer Geoff Tate and the group's other members over the rights to the QUEENSRŸCHE name. QUEENSRŸCHE members Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren announced on June 20 that they...

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GEOFF TATE's Wife Responds To Allegations Of Mismanagement Of QUEENSRŸCHE Affairs

QUEENSRŸCHE members Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren announced on June 20 that they were parting ways with singer Geoff Tate and recruiting powerhouse vocalist Todd La Torre of CRIMSON GLORY as his replacement. The new QUEENSRŸCHE lineup has already performed live...

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Friends And Fans Of LAMB OF GOD Singer Planning Vigil In Front Of U.S. Supreme Court

Tommy Streat, the organizer of the vigil which was held on July 8 on Brown's Island in Richmond, Virginia in support of LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe, told the Richmond Times-Dispatch that he is planning another vigil for Sunday, July 22 from 1 to 3 p.m., in front of the U.S. Supreme ...