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MÖTLEY CRÜE Is Recording Four New Songs, Says VINCE NEIL

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil says that the band is returning to the studio to record four new songs. "Exciting news!" he wrote in a tweet earlier today (Thursday, September 13). "I'll be going back in recording studio in a few weeks with the boys to record 4 brand new Motley Crue tracks! Rock On!...

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What Keeps CHEAP TRICK Motivated To Write New Music? RICK NIELSEN Responds

In a brand new interview with Inlander, CHEAP TRICK guitarist and songwriter Rick Nielsen was asked what keeps him and his bandmates writing and making new albums at a time when so many groups just go out and play their old hits. "Because that's us," he responded. I can't tell you why anybody else [...

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MASTODON And GOJIRA Pay Tribute To Manager NICK JOHN

MASTODON and GOJIRA have paid tribute to their manager, who died this past weekend. Nick John of The Rick Sales Entertainment Group passed away in his sleep on Saturday morning (September 8)) after a battle with pancreatic cancer. In its first statement, MASTODON called Nick "a kind and gentle soul...

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MASTODON's Longtime Manager NICK JOHN Dies After Battle With Pancreatic Cancer

MASTODON's longtime manager has died. Nick John of The Rick Sales Entertainment Group passed away earlier today after a battle with pancreatic cancer. MASTODON vocalist/guitarist Brent Hinds broke the news of John's death, writing on Instagram "R.I.P. Nick John" and adding a broken heart emoji. Accl...

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MATTHIAS JABS Says SCORPIONS 'Couldn't Continue' With Drummer JAMES KOTTAK: 'We Gave Him All The Chances, And 10 More'

Matthias Jabs says that SCORPIONS "had to make" the decision to fire James Kottak, explaining that he and his bandmates gave the drummer "all the chances" to get better. In September 2016, Kottak was dismissed from the legendary German hard rock band during his well-publicized battle with alcoholism...

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NEAL MORSE Signs With FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL For 'Jesus Christ - The Exorcist' Project

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of a monumental project titled "Jesus Christ - The Exorcist", a progressive rock opera written and produced by legendary musician and singer Neal Morse with performances by Neal and an all-star cast of singers and musicians. Neal explains: "Sometimes pro...

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Watch BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Discuss 'Indestructible Youth' Art Piece At The Last Bookstore

On August 25, The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles hosted an evening marking the release of original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's book and vinyl set "Absence Of Corners". During the evening, Ward read poetry from the book, and in the clip below, we hear his thoughts on the art piece "Indestructibl...

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KINGDOM COME: More Dates Announced For 30th-Anniversary Tour

A revamped version of KINGDOM COME — comprised of guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, bassist Johnny B. Frank, drummer James Kottak, along with singer Keith St. John (formerly of MONTROSE and LYNCH MOB) — will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's self-titled debut album by...

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MASTODON Members Comment On Manager's Cancer Battle

Members of MASTODON have commented on their longtime manager's cancer battle. Late last month, the Atlanta progressive metal band canceled its tour with DINOSAUR JR. "due to a critical situation of a member of the MASTODON family," according to a statement released by the group. Over the weekend, vo...

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Death By Metal

Depending on who you talk to, Chuck Schuldiner was a visionary, a perfectionist or a short fused volatile, creative being. A common ground appraisal is that the late legend of DEATH, previously known as MANTAS, and CONTROL DENIED changed death metal forever by having the stones to fuse progressive a...

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CHEAP TRICK Putting Finishing Touches On New Studio Album

CHEAP TRICK guitarist Rick Nielsen has confirmed to the Lazer 103.3 radio station that the band is putting the finishing touches on a new studio album, to be released in late 2018 or early 2019. "Robin [Zander] just finished the last of the vocals about three days ago," he said (hear audio below). "...

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STEVEN TYLER And NUNO BETTENCOURT Cover THE ROLLING STONES' 'Brown Sugar' For 'Muscle Shoals… Small Town, Big Sound' Album

AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler's cover version of THE ROLLING STONES' 1971 hit "Brown Sugar" is featured on "Muscle Shoals… Small Town, Big Sound", a compilation album in tribute to Alabama's Muscle Shoals sound, which will be released September 28 on BMG. EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt also pl...

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JAMES KOTTAK Admits He Is A Recovering Alcoholic, Says Upcoming KINGDOM COME Tour Will Be 'A Party'

A revamped version of KINGDOM COME — comprised of guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, bassist Johnny B. Frank, drummer James Kottak, along with singer Keith St. John (formerly of MONTROSE and LYNCH MOB) — will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's self-titled debut album by...

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BILL WARD Says He Is 'Very Much At Peace' Six Years After Painful Split With BLACK SABBATH

Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward says that he is "very much at peace," more than six years after he parted ways with the band for the final time. Ward was on board for the SABBATH reunion when it was first announced in November 2011, but backed out soon after. He later claimed that he sat ou...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX And TOMMY LEE Reunite In The Studio

Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee have reunited for a studio project. A picture of the MÖTLEY CRÜE bandmates was posted on the band's Facebook page, along with the caption "28th August 2018." Appearing them in the photo is longtime MÖTLEY CRÜE producer and collaborator Bob Rock. In addition, a brief video of...