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Video: PAPA ROACH, TESLA, Y&T Members Perform At 'Rock For Reason' Benefit Concert

On April 15, Higher Purpose Events hosted "Rock For Reason", a benefit concert for The Boys And Girls Club Of Placer County. Higher Purpose Events and Pat Martin's All Stars brought together the musical talents of the following: * Jeff Keith, Brian Wheat and Frank Hannon of TESLA * Jacoby Shaddix an...

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Rockers React To PRINCE's Death

Members of GUNS N' ROSES, AEROSMITH, KISS, SLIPKNOT, MÖTLEY CRÜE, HALESTORM and JANE'S ADDICTION are among the rock musicians and scores of other artists who reacted on social media to the passing of the artist known as Prince, who died earlier today (Thursday, April 21) at the age of 57. "It is wit...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN: Why Double-Bass Drumming Is Not For Me

Madcap Music Review 's John Golden conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain at this year's NAMM show, which took place in January in Anaheim, California. You can watch the chat below. Asked why he has steadfastly refused to incorporate a double-bass setup into his playing techni...

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LITA FORD Responds To Negative Online Comments, Defends TONY IOMMI Abuse Accusations

In a revealing new interview with music writer Joel Gausten, '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford discusses a number of topics including her new album, "Time Capsule", her feud with Kenny Laguna (who manages her fellow former RUNAWAYS member Joan Jett) and her response to comments posted online against he...

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TOMMY LEE, JOE SATRIANI To Join JAMES HETFIELD, SAMMY HAGAR At 'Acoustic-4-A-Cure' Benefit Concert

METALLICA's James Hetfield and legendary rocker Sammy Hagar today announced the lineup for their third annual "Acoustic-4-A-Cure" concert benefiting the Pediatric Cancer Program at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. "Acoustic-4-A-Cure" returns to The Fillmore in San Francisco on Sunday, May 15 with a...

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Why MARTY FRIEDMAN Doesn't Like Shaking Hands

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman says that he doesn't like shaking hands with people because it hampers his ability to play his instrument. The Japan-based axeman, who was a member of MEGADETH's classic "Rust In Peace" lineup, tells Metal Wani (hear audio below): "Yeah, I don't like shaking...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Shows Off His New SONOR Drum Kit (Video)

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have a released a new one-and-a-half-minute video clip in which drummer Nicko McBrain shows off his drum kit for the band's "The Book Of Souls" world tour. In a recent interview with Metal Shock Finland, McBrain stated about his return to Sonor drums: "I left...

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CYNIC's PAUL MASVIDAL Offering Guitar Lessons Via Skype

Paul Masvidal of legendary progressive rock innovators CYNIC has launched a web site where he is offering lessons in guitar, songwriting and the creative process. Says Masvidal: "As a professional, working musician in the business for over 20 years, I have a background as a songwriter, band leader a...

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SICK PUPPIES To Headline 'HardDrive Live Tour'; RED SUN RISING, STITCHED UP HEART, HUDSON To Support

The 2016 HardDrive Live Tour is set to hit the road next month with SICK PUPPIES, RED SUN RISING, STITCHED UP HEART, HUDSON and SMASHING SATELLITES confirmed for the upcoming month-long trek. The tour is scheduled to kick off in Houston, Texas on April 22 and will run through May 21, when it will wr...

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DAVE GROHL Giving 'Special Performance' At OSCARS

FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl has been confirmed to appear at this year's Academy Awards ceremony, according to The Pulse Of Radio. Grohl will give a "special performance" on the show, although further details are not yet available. Grohl was among a number of musical artists announced for the ev...

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WARRANT Has Five Songs Demoed For Next Studio Album, Says Guitarist JOEY ALLEN

WARRANT guitarist Joey Allen was interviewed by Screamer Magazine at this year's NAMM show, which was held at the end of January in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the progress of the songwriting sessions for WARRANT's follow-up to 2011's "Rockaholic" album, Joe...

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Former LEATHERWOLF Members Launch HAUNT OF JACKALS

Former LEATHERWOLF members Carey Howe and Geoff Gayer have teamed up with solo recording artist Wreck Ignition to form HAUNT OF JACKALS. HAUNT OF JACKALS began to take shape in 2015 after Howe and Gayer decided to launch a modern metal band which clearly showcased some of their newer hardcore metal...

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Video: IRON MAIDEN's DAVE MURRAY Performs MOTÖRHEAD, THE BEATLES Covers At Hawaii Fundraiser

IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dave Murray joined members of Alice Cooper's band on stage last night (Thursday, December 31) at Alice manager Shep Gordon's star-studded New Year's Eve benefit bash in Maui, Hawaii to perform the MOTÖRHEAD classic "Ace Of Spades". Dave also performed THE BEATLES song "Revoluti...

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Absolute Hope Absolute Hell

Deathcore, metalcore, tech grind, pick your label to put on New Jersey sextet FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, in only seven years, this band has chewed up players as ravenously as they do their drop tuned chords. This year they got Joe Bodolato to replace departing vocalist Greg Wilburn as they release their th...

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THREAT SIGNAL Signs With AGONIA RECORDS

Agonia Records has announced the signing of Canadian melodic thrash metal powerhouse THREAT SIGNAL to a worldwide deal. The band has finished recording its long-awaited fourth studio album, "Disconnect", for an early 2016 release. Since their critically acclaimed debut offering "Under Reprisal" (200...