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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI: LEMMY Was 'The Epitome Of Rock And Roll'

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi spoke to BBC Midlands Today about the pasing of iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, who died on Monday (December 28) at the age of 70 after a brief struggle with cancer. You can watch the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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HIM: Video Of Nottingham Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of HIM's December 27 performance at Rock City, in Nottingham, England can be seen below. HIM vocalist Ville Valo told MDR Jump this past summer about when fans can expect to see the band's follow-up to 2013's "Tears On Tape" album: "Hopefully it's gonna happen sometime next...

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POISON's BRET MICHAELS: RIKKI ROCKETT Is 'A True Fighter'

POISON frontman Bret Michaels has called bandmate Rikki Rockett a "true fighter" after the drummer revealed he is battling cancer. Rockett recently completed nine rounds of chemotherapy and seven weeks of radiation after being diagnosed with oral cancer this past summer. The rocker will undergo a PE...

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RIKKI ROCKETT On POISON: It's Time For Us To Do Something

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett says that "it's time" for the band to do return to activity, explaining that the group will "get killed off if we don't do anything." POISON appeared at the 2013 Indy 500 Miller Lite Carb Day, but has otherwise been mostly playing private shows, including one this past J...

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Video Premiere: THE WINERY DOGS' 'Fire'

"Fire", the new video from THE WINERY DOGS — the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH) and guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON) — can be seen below. The clip was dir...

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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT Is Battling Oral Cancer

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett recently completed nine rounds of chemotherapy and seven weeks of radiation after being diagnosed with oral cancer this past summer. The rocker will undergo a PET scan in February to determine if the treatment was successful. Rockett spoke about his cancer battle for the...

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Guilty As Sin

It's been seven years since GIRLSCHOOL dropped their last full-length, "Legacy", notwithstanding the 2011 redux "Hit and Run – Revisited". If you care about deafening, roughneck rock ‘n' roll, you've been missing these ladies. GIRLSCHOOL has long held the torch, not only for breaking barriers, but f...

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BRET MICHAELS: It 'Would Be Great' For POISON To Play Select 30th-Anniversary Shows

Bret Michaels has said in a new interview that it "would be great" for POISON to do "select dates" this summer to celebrate the band's 30th anniversary. POISON appeared at the 2013 Indy 500 Miller Lite Carb Day, but has otherwise been mostly playing private shows, including one this past January. Th...

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MATT SORUM On SCOTT WEILAND: He Was 'Definitely One Of The Greatest' Frontmen In Rock

Matt Sorum has spoken out about the death of his former VELVET REVOLVER bandmate Scott Weiland, saying that he the singer to be remembered for his music and not for his troubled personal life. Weiland was found dead on his band's tour bus Thursday night (December 3). The singer, who was 48 years old...

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SCOTT WEILAND's VELVET REVOLVER Bandmates: 'His Artistry Will Live On'

Scott Weiland's former bandmates in VELVET REVOLVER — guitarist Slash, bassist Duff McKagan, drummer Matt Sorum and guitarist Dave Kushner — have released the following statement regarding the singer's death: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of our old friend and bandmate, Scott Weiland....

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Former SISTER SIN Singer LIV JAGRELL: 'I Am Not Giving Up Music'

Singer Liv Jagrell of Swedish heavy rockers SISTER SIN spoke to Sleaze Roxx about the band's decision to call it quits after 13 years of existence. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sleaze Roxx: I'll ask the obvious question first. What happened because it seemed so sudden with SISTER...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist RICHARD FORTUS 'Gets Along Really Well' With AXL ROSE

GUNS N' ROSES and THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Richard Fortus was recently interviewed by the Social lifestyle magazine. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how he felt when he was first asked to join GUNS N' ROSES...

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ANVIL To Release 'Anvil Is Anvil' Album In February

Canadian metal legends ANVIL will release their new album, "Anvil Is Anvil", on February 26, 2016 worldwide (excluding Japan) via SPV/Steamhammer. The album will be available on digipak CD, LP, and as a digital download. "Anvil Is Anvil" was recorded in October in Cologne, Germany with producer Mart...

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Video: JOHN 5 Performs Cover Of MICHAEL JACKSON's 'Beat It' In Ventura

California Rock News has uploaded video footage of former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 (real name: John William Lowery) and his band JOHN 5 & THE CREATURES performing a cover version of Michael Jackson's "Beat It" on November 8 at Discovery in Ventura, California. Check...

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Ex-RAINBOW Singer GRAHAM BONNET: 'No One Is Happier Than I About RITCHIE BLACKMORE's Return To Rock'

Former RAINBOW singer Graham Bonnet says that "no one is happier" than he is about Ritchie Blackmore's "return to rock." Blackmore will perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE material at what will probably be four shows next year in Europe. The U.K. concert will take place on Saturday, June 25 at the Genti...