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WARRANT's JERRY DIXON: JANI LANE's Death Was 'A Sad Ending To Something That Was Really Good'

In a brand new interview with Metal Sludge, WARRANT bassist Jerry Dixon spoke about the tragic passing of the band's former frontman Jani Lane, who suffered from "acute ethanol poisoning" when he died in August 2011 at a Comfort Inn motel room in Woodland Hills, California. The singer had battled al...

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PRAYING MANTIS To Release 'Legacy' Album In August

Frontiers Music Srl will release the tenth studio album from British rockers PRAYING MANTIS, titled "Legacy", on August 21. The early reactions to the new songs have been outstanding and there is a real buzz beginning to emerge that this could arguably be the best album that MANTIS have ever made! B...

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ROB ZOMBIE To Direct Film About GROUCHO MARX

According to The Pulse Of Radio, Rob Zombie will move way out of the horror genre with his next feature film. Zombie has reportedly acquired the rights to a memoir by Steve Stoliar called "Raised Eyebrows: My Years Inside Groucho's House". The screenplay will be written by Oren Moverman, director of...

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WHITESNAKE/Ex-NIGHT RANGER Guitarist JOEL HOEKSTRA Signs With FRONTIERS

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13. Says the label: "We've had the pleasure of working with Joel for many years while he was in NIGHT RANGER and, of course, now in WHITESNAKE, and greatly look forward to releasing this latest project of his. JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13's debu...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'You Need Inspiration In Rock And Roll'

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST were honored with the "Inspiration" award at this year's Kerrang! Awards, which were held Thursday night (June 11) in London, England. All five members of JUDAS PRIEST were on hand to accept the gong at the ceremony at Troxy, where Alice Cooper was handed the...

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Video: WARRANT Performs At Whisky A Go Go

Video footage of WARRANT performing the song "D.R.F.S.R." on May 15 at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California can be seen below. With over 10 million album sales spanning nearly two and a half decades, WARRANT came into the world spotlight when their debut album, "Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking...

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How QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI Almost Ended Up In OZZY OSBOURNE's Band

A behind-the-scenes interview with QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali filmed during his recent appearance on VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" can be seen below. Asked how well he knew late OZZY OSBOURNE and QUIET RIOT guitarist Randy Rhoads, Frankie said: "Not as well as people would assume that I kne...

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Rockers Pay Tribute To Blues Legend B.B. KING

Legendary blues artist B.B. King died at the age of 89 on Thursday night (May 14). King's lawyer reported that King passed away in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas, according to The Pulse Of Radio. He had long suffered from Type II diabetes and canceled a tour last October due to ill ...

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PRIMAL FEAR's MAGNUS KARLSSON Taps Former BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW Members For 'Free Fall II'

Swedish guitarist Magnus Karlsson is working on the follow-up to his 2013 solo album "Magnus Karlsson's Free Fall", tentatively dubbed "Free Fall II". Guest musicians set to appear on the CD include Tony Martin (ex-BLACK SABBATH),Joe Lynn Turner (ex-RAINBOW, ex-DEEP PURPLE),Jorn Lande (ALLEN/LANDE...

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Founding GUNS N' ROSES Drummer STEVEN ADLER Showcases Art Debut In Los Angeles; Video, Photos

After more than three decades of making music, GUNS N' ROSES' founding drummer Steven Adler made a career first this past Saturday, April 18 with his first art gallery showing of fine artwork. Adler showcased his entire art debut collection, "50", and discussed the work with visitors in two separate...

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Video: ADRENALINE MOB Performs CHARLIE DANIELS BAND's 'The Devil Went Down To Georgia' In Wilmington

Multi-camera video footage of ADRENALINE MOB performing a cover version of the the CHARLIE DANIELS BAND classic "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" on April 9 at Cardinal Bands & Billiards in Wilmington, North Carolina can be seen below. ADRENALINE MOB and TWISTED SISTER drummer, A.J. Pero, died on...

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Founding GUNS N' ROSES Drummer STEVEN ADLER To Showcase Art Debut In Los Angeles

After more than three decades of making music, GUNS N' ROSES' founding drummer Steven Adler will make a career first on April 18 with his first art gallery showing of fine artwork. Adler will showcase his entire art debut collection, "50", and discuss the work with visitors in two separate symposium...

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JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE: Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of Corona Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE — which features Jack Russell on vocals alongside former GREAT WHITE bassist-turned-guitarist Tony Montana (as a guitar player and keyboardist),bassist Chris Tristram, lead guitarist Robby Locher and drummer Dicki Fliszar — performing on Februa...

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QUIET RIOT: Fan-Filmed Footage Of Miami Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of QUIET RIOT's March 5 performance at Grand Central in Miami, Florida can be seen below. QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali recently spoke to Indiewire's SydneysBuzz about the band's decision to enlist Jizzy Pearl (LOVE/HATE, L.A. GUNS, ADLER'S APPETITE, RATT) as its third p...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Says Something Positive Came Out Of His Near-Fatal Auto Accident

This past December marked thirty years since the life-altering accident suffered by DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen in which he lost his left arm in an auto accident in England. Allen had to relearn how to play drums and drum manufacturer Simmons worked with him to build a kit. The band stuck with Al...