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EXODUS' STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Understands What GENE SIMMONS Means When He Says 'Rock Is Dead'
Vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza of San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans EXODUS is the latest musician to respond to KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' recent comment that "rock is dead." Simmons told Esquire magazine last month — in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that "rock did not d...October 21, 2014
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SEBASTIAN BACH On GENE SIMMONS' 'Rock Is Dead' Claim: 'I Get Enough Rock In My Life'
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach is the latest musician to respond to KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' recent comment that "rock is dead." Simmons told Esquire magazine last month — in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that "rock did not die of old age. It was murdered. Some brillianc...October 20, 2014
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CLUTCH's JEAN-PAUL GASTER: 'You Have To Be Honest About What It Is You're In A Band For'
In a brand new interview with Aesthetic Magazine Toronto, drummer Jean-Paul Gaster of Maryland rockers CLUTCH spoke about the band's longevity and how the group has managed to keep its original lineup intact for nearly 25 years. "You have to be honest about what it is you're in a band for," he said....October 20, 2014
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Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer JOHN CORABI: 'I Don't Think Rock Is Dead'
John Corabi, former lead singer of MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE SCREAM and UNION, is the latest musician to respond to KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' recent comment that "rock is dead." Simmons told Esquire magazine last month — in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that "rock did not die of old age....October 17, 2014
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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN: I Don't Really Believe That GENE SIMMONS Thinks Rock And Roll Is Dead
Guitarist/vocalist Michael Poulsen of Danish/American metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT is the latest musician to respond to KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' recent comment that "rock is dead." Simmons told Esquire magazine last month — in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that "rock did not...October 17, 2014
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Father Of QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE Found Dead
**UPDATE**: Todd La Torre has released the following statement via his Facebook page: "As many of you have become aware, my father is no longer with us. I haven't disclosed anything to the press, as to preserve some privacy during this time. It has since been made aware to the public by the media, r...October 16, 2014
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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN Says Touring With METALLICA Was A 'Dream Come True'
In a recent interview with ARTISTdirect, guitarist/vocalist Michael Poulsen of Danish/American metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT spoke about his first meeting with METALLICA. "We have been huge fans of METALLICA since we discovered heavy rock," he said. "They're the biggest heavy rock band in the world...October 15, 2014
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Comments On GENE SIMMONS' 'Rock Is Dead' Remark
MÖTLEY CRÜE and SIXX: A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx is the latest musician to respond to KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' recent comment that "rock is dead." Simmons told Esquire magazine last month — in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that "rock did not die of old age. It was murdered. ...October 15, 2014
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ROB ZOMBIE's Haunted House Criticized For JOHN WAYNE GACY Room
According to The Daily Herald, rocker-turned-filmmaker Rob Zombie has drawn complaints for a section of his haunted house in Illinois devoted to serial killer John Wayne Gacy, with one of Gacy's prosecutors saying it's "in terrible taste." Rob Zombie's Great American Nightmare in the Chicago suburb...October 15, 2014
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THE DEFILED Plays World's First Gig On Floating Iceberg
A gigantic iceberg has been turned into the most unlikely of gig venues in the Greenland Sea, as UK metal band THE DEFILED performed on top of the floating platform for the Jägermeister Ice Cold Gig — which sees artists put to the test as they perform in unconventional, ice cold conditions. Braving...October 15, 2014
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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN Defends His AVENGED SEVENFOLD Takedown, Says It Was Done 'Out Of Love'
Robb Flynn of San Francisco metallers MACHINE HEAD has defended his withering and amusing takedown of AVENGED SEVENFOLD's latest album, "Hail To The King", explaining that bands "should be accountable to each other" and claiming that his comments were made "out of love." In a lengthy critique which...October 15, 2014
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PHILIP ANSELMO Explains 'Mouth For War: Pantera And Beyond' Autobiography Delay
Former PANTERA and current DOWN frontman Philip Anselmo has been forced to push back the release date of his long-awaited autobiography because he hasn't had time to work on the book while taking part in touring activities with DOWN and his solo band, PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS. It was ann...October 14, 2014
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TWISTED SISTER's DEE SNIDER To Release Three New Songs On 'Rock And Roll Ain't Dead' Compilation
According to Sleaze Roxx, TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider will release a career-spanning compilation, "Rock And Roll Ain't Dead - Dee Snider Essentials 1983-2015". The collection will feature music from all of Snider's projects over the years — including TWISTED SISTER, WIDOWMAKER, DESPERADO, VAN...October 12, 2014
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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY Comments On GENE SIMMONS' 'Rock Is Dead' Remark
AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry has responded to KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' recent comment that "rock is dead." Simmons told Esquire magazine last month — in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that "rock did not die of old age. It was murdered. Some brilliance, somewhere, was going to b...October 10, 2014
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Ex-ANTHRAX Singer NEIL TURBIN Slams SCOTT IAN For 'Fabricating Lies'; Calls Guitarist's Book 'Work Of Fiction'
Former ANTHRAX vocalist Neil Turbin has slammed the band's guitarist Scott Ian for "fabricating lies" about the singer "in order to draw attention" to Ian's upcoming autobiography, "I'm The Man: The Story Of That Guy From Anthrax". In a recently published excerpt from the book, which will be release...October 10, 2014
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