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Middle-Aged Former Headbanger Groupies Focus Of New Comedy Series
Sweetest Pit Bull Productions has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the half-hour single-camera comedy "Life Of Groupies" by Los Angeles-based writer-creator, actor and producer Joanne Rose. "The comedy series is about middle-aged former headbanger groupies, recapturing their past by taking a walk...January 14, 2016
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METALLICA Apologizes To Canadian Tribute Band For 'Overzealous' Attorney's Cease-And-Desist Letter
METALLICA has apologized to SANDMAN, a Canadian tribute band, after the latter group received a cease-and-desist letter from METALLICA's "very overzealous attorney" asking them to discontinue METALLICA's "official, stylized logos… on or to identify or promote live musical performances through Facebo...January 14, 2016
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Sued By WARNER BROS. After Trying To Get Out Of Record Contract
According to Billboard.com, AVENGED SEVENFOLD has been sued for breach of contract by its record label of the past decade, Warner Bros. Records. The suit seeks compensatory damages because the band is refusing to fulfill its agreement with the company. AVENGED SEVENFOLD released four studio albums f...January 13, 2016
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NICKELBACK Sues Insurance Company Over Concert Cancelations
According to TMZ, NICKELBACK is suing Lloyd's Of London, claiming the insurance company is trying to get out of paying millions of dollars for the cancelation of the group's tour due to singer Chad Kroeger's medical condition. Lloyd's sued Kroeger in December for allegedly failing to disclose that h...January 13, 2016
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METALLICA Reportedly Sends Cease-And-Desist Letter To Canadian Tribute Band
SANDMAN, the Canadian METALLICA tribute band featuring vocalist/guitarist Joe Di Taranto of Toronto's WARMACHINE, has reportedly received a cease-and-desist letter from lawyers representing the metal giants themselves. Di Taranto wrote on his Facebook page: "So as some of you may or may not know, in...January 13, 2016
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AVANTASIA Among Ten Finalists To Represent Germany In 2016 EUROVISION SONG CONTEST
EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project is one of ten artists who will take part in the preliminary TV casting show to choose the candidate to represent Germany at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm this May. AVANTASIA will compete with its current single, "Mystery Of A Blood Red...January 13, 2016
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Is Still Hoping To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke to Noisey about the band's forthcoming album, "Dystopia", which will be released later this month via Universal Music Enterprises / Tradecraft / T-Boy Records. Asked if it is still important for MEGADETH to one day be recognized by the Grammy Awards, he said: "Th...January 12, 2016
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Documentary About TWISTED SISTER's Early Days Gets Nationwide Theatrical Release Date
The TWISTED SISTER movie "We Are Twisted F*cking Sister!" a 134-minute documentary film by Andrew Horn, will be presented in theaters via Music Box Films in February. The first-ever documentary of the band that defined an early MTV with their no-holds-barred music videos opens in New York and Los An...January 11, 2016
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Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist 'FAST' EDDIE CLARKE Explains Absence From LEMMY's Funeral
Former MOTÖRHEAD guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clarke has explained his absence from the funeral of the band's iconic frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. Family and friends observed a memorial service for Lemmy on Saturday, January 9 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood. Rock and rollers turned out in dro...January 11, 2016
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Video: MOTÖRHEAD's MIKKEY DEE Asks For Moment Of Silence To Honor LEMMY
MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee asked for a moment of silence in tribute to the band's iconic frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister during METAL ALLEGIANCE's concert Saturday night (January 9) at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Check out video footage below. Lemmy, who celebrated his 70th bi...January 10, 2016
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GENE SIMMONS: LEMMY Was 'Unassuming' And 'Non-Judgmental' With 'A Heart Of Gold'
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has posted the following message on the band's Facebook page: "[On Saturday] we attended Lemmy Kilmister's [MOTÖRHEAD] memorial event… To celebrate the man, and the legend. Attending in honor of Lemmy were: Sharon, Ozzy [Osbourne] and Geezer [Butler, BLACK SABBATH...January 10, 2016
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METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES, JUDAS PRIEST Members Remember LEMMY During Memorial Service (Video)
Family and close friends observed a memorial service for iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister on Saturday, January 9 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood. Speakers included MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee; JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford; METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich and bassist Robert...January 9, 2016
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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE Slams Internet Haters
On Friday, January 8, John Doan of MusicFrenzy.net conducted an interview with ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante. You can now listen to the chat at this location . Speaking about the way social media has affected the way bands gauge the fan response to their music, Benante said: "What I find nowadays,...January 9, 2016
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Brazilian Female Thrashers NERVOSA To Record New Album In U.S.
NERVOSA — the all-female thrash metal act from São Paulo, Brazil — will travel to the U.S. this month to record its second album. The process will take place at the renowned The Foundation studio in Ashland, Oregon, owned by Sylvia Massy (who has worked with such bands as EXODUS, RED HOT CHILI PEPPE...January 9, 2016
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Original DEEP PURPLE Bassist NICK SIMPER Shrugs Off ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Snub
Original DEEP PURPLE bassist has told U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine that it's "strange" he isn't being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame alongside his former bandmates. DEEP PURPLE — which has been eligible for induction into the Rock Hall for two decades now — will finally enter the Rock...January 8, 2016
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