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Sweden's IN SOLITUDE Calls It Quits
Swedish heavy metal band IN SOLITUDE has officially called it quits. The group's statement on the matter reads as follows: "Dear friends. It is with great sadness that we inform you that we have chosen to end IN SOLITUDE here. "This is something that's been taking shape for a long time and suddenly...April 3, 2015
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CINDERELLA's TOM KEIFER: 'It's Not Enough' Video Released
Riding high off his solo debut, "The Way Life Goes", Tom Keifer has been on the road, continuing to deliver his electrifying live performances all across the country. Each show a reminder of why Keifer has been a mainstay on the live music scene with both his solo project and his original band CINDE...April 2, 2015
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STEVEN TYLER Confirms He's Working On Country Album
It's been reported that AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler will be recording a country album, but the legendary rock star confirmed the news himself on Tuesday night (March 31) when he made a surprise appearance at the Grand Ole Opry. According to The Pulse Of Radio, Steven walked out on stage during E...April 2, 2015
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JAY JAY FRENCH: TWISTED SISTER Will 'Fulfill Our Touring Obligations' With Help Of 'Professional Drummer'
TWISTED SISTER will "honor" the band's late drummer A.J. Pero by fulfilling its touring obligations this year with the help of "a professional drummer who is a friend," says guitarist Jay Jay French. Pero died at the age of 55 while on tour with the band ADRENALINE MOB. After members of that group f...March 31, 2015
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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH: 'What JOHN BONHAM Was To LED ZEPPELIN, A.J. PERO Was To Us'
In the seven-minute video below, Jay Jay French (guitar),Eddie Ojeda (guitar) and Mark Mendoza (bass) from TWISTED SISTER share memories of their fallen drummer, A.J. Pero, with Eddie Trunk backstage at VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show". Said Ojeda: "People say [A.J. was] underrated [as a drummer], b...March 30, 2015
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It's Official: LAMB OF GOD's CHRIS ADLER To 'Guest' On New MEGADETH Studio Album
As BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively reported as a "rumor" on March 14, it has now been made official that MEGADETH has hired drummer Chris Adler (LAMB OF GOD) to play on the band's new album. MEGADETH has released the following statement announcing the collaboration: "Dave Mustaine, the creative driving...March 29, 2015
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TIGERTAILZ Parts Ways With Singer JULES MILLIS
U.K. glam metal veterans TIGERTAILZ have announced the departure of singer Jules Millis "due to personal reasons." The band states: "We are really sad to see him go, but respect his decision as the band's priority is always that family, life and people’s well-being come first. "We've had some amazin...March 29, 2015
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IRON MAIDEN Is 'Extremely Optimistic' About BRUCE DICKINSON's 'Full Recovery'
British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN remain "extremely optimistic" about the "full recovery" of their lead singer, Bruce Dickinson, who recently underwent a seven-week course of chemotherapy and radiology to treat a small cancerous tumor at the back of his tongue. In a new post on MAIDEN's offici...March 24, 2015
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How Are MEGADETH's Publishing Royalties Divided Among Bandmembers? DAVID ELLEFSON Responds
Rodney Holder of Australia's Music Business Facts recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. You can now listen to the chat at this location. It can also be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how MEGADETH's publishing royalties are...March 23, 2015
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New Book Claims METALLICA 'Lost More Money Than They've Made' Since 2010
According to The Pulse Of Radio, a new book out in the U.K. claims that METALLICA has made a series of "disastrous" financial decisions over the past five years that has left the band in the red. "Into The Black" authors Paul Brannigan and Ian Winwood claim that since 2010, "It's likely that METALLI...March 20, 2015
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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...March 19, 2015
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AMON AMARTH Parts Ways With Drummer FREDRIK ANDERSSON
Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH have parted ways with drummer Fredrik Andersson after 17 years. The band says in a statement: "Fredrik has been an important part of AMON AMARTH's development since he joined the band in 1998 and we wish him all the best for the future. We are currently in the pro...March 19, 2015
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SLAYER, ANTHRAX, EXODUS, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES To Perform On MOTÖRHEAD's 'Motörboat' Cruise
MOTÖRHEAD's Motörboat will embark on its second voyage September 28 through October 2, 2015 on Norwegian Sky, departing Port Miami, with stops in Nassau and the private picturesque island of Great Stirrup Cay in The Bahamas. The Loudest Boat In The World will feature performances from some of the gr...March 18, 2015
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Former SLAYER/TESTAMENT Drummer JON DETTE Joins Australia's MESHIAAK
MESHIAAK, the new band featuring ex-4ARM frontman Danny Tomb, TERAMAZE guitarist Dean Wells and former SLAYER/TESTAMENT drummer Jon Dette, has inked a deal with Mascot Label Group. The group will enter GREEN DAY's Jingletown Recording Studios in Oakland, California on March 25 to begin tracking Dett...March 18, 2015
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SORCERER Featuring Former Members Of TIAMAT, LION'S SHARE: New Song 'The Gates Of Hell' Streaming
Metal Blade Records recently announced the signing of Swedish epic doom metallers SORCERER. The band will release its new album, "In The Shadow Of The Inverted Cross", on March 20 on CD, vinyl, and digitally. A song from the CD, "The Gates Of Hell", can be streamed using the SoundCloud widget below....March 12, 2015
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