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GENE SIMMONS Says KISS, AC/DC And METALLICA Are Among 'Very Few Bands' Not Using Backing Tracks
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has slammed "dishonest" artists who use backing tapes during their live performances, explaining that there are "very few bands" left who still play their instruments in concert without the aid of extra tracks. "I have a problem when you charge $100 to see a live s...March 26, 2015
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FOZZY's RICH WARD Doesn't Want To Lose Sight Of His Passion For Making Music
MikeJamesRockShow.com recently conducted an interview with FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about how FOZZY's musical diversity was inspired by the bands that he grew up on, Ward said: "Music was cool in the '70s. There was something… There weren't computers… Lis...March 26, 2015
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NELSON Returns To Classic Melodic Rock Format With 'Peace Out' Album
In their 25 years as a musical duo, Gunnar and Matthew Nelson, collectively known simply as NELSON, have grown from pop music idols to seasoned songwriters and performers. Now, as the brothers celebrate a quarter century at the forefront of the international music scene, they return with "Peace Out"...March 25, 2015
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Raise the Dead: Live at Wacken
There's just no stopping Uncle Alice. While it's already been four years since his last studio recording, the highly entertaining sequel album "Welcome 2 My Nightmare", Alice Cooper is enjoying a revival in comic book form with a new series through Dynamite Comics. He also has another live package t...March 23, 2015
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MIKE PORTNOY Slams U.K. Hospital For 'Not Seeing' Him
**UPDATE #2: March 8**: Mike Portnoy has posted the following message in response to the controversy that was generated by original comments about the Whittington Hospital: "Thanks to all of the kind understanding people that sent well wishes & positive vibes my way yesterday…it was one of the w...March 7, 2015
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COAL CHAMBER's NADJA PEULEN: The Night I Jammed With IGGY POP
COAL CHAMBER bassist Nadja Peulen was recently asked by Revolver magazine to give an example of how she acted like a total "fan" when she met one of her idols. She said: "I got called to come jam with Iggy Pop. This was in the mid-2000s and I was at home in bed ...March 4, 2015
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KILLER BE KILLED Plays First-Ever Club Show In Melbourne, Australia: Video Available
KILLER BE KILLED, the new band comprised of Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, ex-SEPULTURA),Greg Puciato (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN),Troy Sanders (MASTODON) and Dave Elitch (ex-THE MARS VOLTA),played its first-ever club show this past Tuesday, February 24 at 170 Russell in Melbourne, Australia. Fan-filmed v...February 27, 2015
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist D.J. ASHBA: Record Labels 'Don't Have The Budgets They Used To'
In a brand new interview with Rock Reflected, GUNS N' ROSES and SIXX: A.M. guitarist D.J. Ashba was asked what he thinks some of the biggest roadblocks facing artists today are. "It's a lot tougher," he responded. "Well, I would say it's not tougher, but different. The old ways of playing every club...February 26, 2015
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Video: BLACK VEIL BRIDES' ANDY BIERSACK Challenges Audience Member To A Fight
BLACK VEIL BRIDES frontman Andy Biersack stopped the band's concert mid-song last night (Wednesday, February 25) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to berate an audience member for allegedly screaming for support act MEMPHIS MAY FIRE to perform again. Biersack then threw his microphone at the he...February 26, 2015
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KISS Admits To Using Backing Tracks While Performing New Single 'Samurai Son'
Legendary rockers KISS, who are currently taking part in a brief tour of Japan, have admitted to using backing tracks while performing their new single, "Samurai Son", one of two songs they recently collaborated on with Japanese pop group MOMOIRO CLOVER Z. Said KISS in a tweet: "Recorded 'Samurai So...February 24, 2015
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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER: It's Important To Write Lyrics About What's Happening In Our World Now
In a brand new interview with Lithium Magazine, former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider spoke about the biting social and political commentary that has been his hallmark as a lyricist for more than four decades. "I don't want to be a teacher, but, for me, it's important to do lyr...February 22, 2015
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Video: KILLER BE KILLED Performs Live For First Time At Australia's SOUNDWAVE Festival
KILLER BE KILLED, the new band comprised of Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, ex-SEPULTURA),Greg Puciato (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN),Troy Sanders (MASTODON) and Dave Elitch (ex-THE MARS VOLTA),made its live debut earlier today (Saturday, February 21) as part of this year's edition of Australia's Soundwave f...February 21, 2015
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CHAD GRAY: 'There Was A Kind Of Growing Pain Of HELLYEAH Trying To Figure Out Our Identity'
During a brand new interview with Cryptic Rock, HELLYEAH and MUDVAYNE singer Chad Gray spoke about what past 20 years have been like while he established himself as the most distinctive vocalists in metal. "I do not know if I agree with all that," he laughed. "I know I have been around and ...February 5, 2015
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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER: 'I Love To Sing And Create New Songs'
On January 28, Rustyn Rose of Metalholic.com conducted an interview with former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Asked what motivates him to keep making new music when so many other artists are simply resting on their bac...February 3, 2015
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HIRAX: 'Hellion Rising' Video Released
"Hellion Rising", the new video from California thrash metal veterans HIRAX, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's latest album, "Immortal Legacy", which was released in March 2014 via SPV/Steamhammer. It was made available as a CD, gatefold colored LP and a digital download. Comments...January 30, 2015
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