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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On Touring With RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: 'We Don't Do It For The Money'

Tim "Ripper" Owens has once again defended DIO DISCIPLES' decision to go on the road with a hologram of Ronnie James Dio, saying that he is only doing it to "celebrate" the legendary heavy singer's "life and music." Dio died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. His hologram was created by a...

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RICHIE SAMBORA And ORIANTHI Release Two New Songs For Valentine's Day

Guitarists Richie Sambora (BON JOVI) and Orianthi (Michael Jackson, Alice Cooper),who are both a real-life couple and creative partners, have released two romantic songs just in time for Valentine's Day: an original track called "Forever All the Way" and a cover version of Sonny & Cher's 1965 hit "...

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SAMMY HAGAR Honored For His Humanitarian Work At ADOPT THE ARTS' Annual Rock Gala: Video, Photos

On Wednesday, January 31, Adopt The Arts, the Los Angeles- based charity that preserves and creates arts programs in U.S. public schools, honored rock icon Sammy Hagar (VAN HALEN, CHICKENFOOT) for his humanitarian work at their annual Rock Gala at the historic Avalon Ballroom in Hollywood. Emmy Awar...

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BRIAN JOHNSON: 'I Had A Great Run' With AC/DC

Brian Johnson has described his time with AC/DC as "a great run." The singer was forced to leave the band in March 2016, midway through its world tour in support of "Rock Or Bust", after doctors told him he faced total hearing loss if he continued to perform live. His replacement for the balance of...

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BON JOVI To Be Inducted By HOWARD STERN Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

Howard Stern will induct BON JOVI into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this April in Ohio. Stern revealed he would deliver the induction speech for the New Jersey band when frontman Jon Bon Jovi visited "The Howard Stern Show" Wednesday morning (January 17). "I am so honored that you asked me. I am t...

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SPINAL TAP Bassist DEREK SMALLS To Release 'Smalls Change' Solo Album In April

Derek Smalls, the bass force formerly of the fabled heavy metal band formerly known as SPINAL TAP, returns with the release of his first full-length solo venture, "Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing)", out globally April 13 via Twanky Records/BMG on digital, CD and vinyl. Additionally, Smalls la...

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BON JOVI Announces Spring Leg Of 'This House Is Not For Sale' Tour

Global rock icons and newly announced Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2018 inductees BON JOVI have announced the spring leg of their "This House Is Not For Sale" tour, presented by Live Nation. The run will kick off in Denver, Colorado on March 14 and conclude May 14 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D...

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METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES, IRON MAIDEN Among 2017's Top-Grossing North American Tours

METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES and IRON MAIDEN are among the rock and metal acts included on Pollstar's Year End Top 200 North American Tours chart, which determines its rankings by a tour's overall gross (that is, the number of tickets sold multiplied by the average ticket price). Unlike Pollstar's recen...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN On Seeing AC/DC With AXL ROSE: It 'Was Two And A Half Hours Of Perfection'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian says that the Axl Rose-fronted AC/DC concert he caught in New York City was "one of the best rock shows" he has ever seen. AC/DC postponed the last ten dates of its North American tour two years ago after doctors told singer Brian Johnson he faced a total loss of hearing...

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Video: MALCOLM YOUNG's Son Performs With AC/DC Tribute Band In Australia

Malcolm Young's son Ross Young joined the AC/DC tribute band THUNDERSTRUCK on stage on December 16 at the Epping Hotel in Epping, New South Wales, Australia to perform a couple of classic songs co-written by his father. Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Malcolm, who co-fo...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On AC/DC's Handling Of BRIAN JOHNSON's Hearing Loss: 'I Wouldn't Have Done It Like That'

DEF LEPPARD's Joe Elliott says that Axl Rose "did a pretty good job" fronting AC/DC but he believes that the legendary Australian hard rock outfit could have handled Brian Johnson's apparent exit from the group differently. AC/DC postponed the last ten dates of its North American tour last year afte...

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JON BON JOVI: ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Is 'Last Great Item On Bucket List'

There isn't much that Jon Bon Jovi hasn't seen and/or done — but finally getting into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame is still a big deal for him. Despite the sold-out world tours and mega-platinum albums — prior to this year, BON JOVI had been passed by every year for induction since 2008. Jon Bon J...

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RICHIE SAMBORA Says He Wasn't Sweating Making ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

Richie Sambora has told The Pulse Of Radio that he wasn't sweating BON JOVI getting the nod for the 2018 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame class. The guitarist said that BON JOVI being passed by every year for induction since 2008 was par for the course — and almost expected. Asked if he was anxious about...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Defends 'Groundbreaking' RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Tour, Says WENDY DIO 'Wants To Please The Fans'

Tim "Ripper" Owens has defended DIO DISCIPLES' decision to go on the road with a hologram of Ronnie James Dio, saying that the "groundbreaking" tour's ultimate goal is to please fans of the legendary heavy metal vocalist. For the past several years, the former JUDAS PRIEST singer has played sporadic...