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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'I'm Here. I'm Queer. Get Used To It.'

In a new interview with Fugues, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford, who publicly declared his homosexuality back in 1998 during an appearance on MTV News, was asked if other gay musicians have asked him for counsel over the past couple of decades about coming out. He responded: "Yes, that has happened,...

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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS Recruits ARCH ENEMY's ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ For 'Cradle To The Grave' Music Video

EPICA singer Simone Simons has shared the music video for the song "Cradle To The Grave" from her just-released debut solo album. "Vermillion", which was made available on August 23 via Nuclear Blast Records, is a collaboration with Simone's longtime musical partner Arjen Lucassen (AYREON). The musi...

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HELMET Cancels U.S. Tour Due To 'Financial Concerns And Lower-Than-Expected Ticket Sales'

HELMET has canceled its previously announced U.S. tour with LOCAL H. According to a statement from HELMET posted on the Facebook page of Wally's in Hampton, New Hampshire, where the two bands were scheduled to perform on September 19, "the cancelation is caused by a mix of significant financial conc...

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TESLA's BRIAN WHEAT Launches New Band VIOLET BREED

Brian Wheat, the founder and bassist of the multi-platinum selling band TESLA, has announced an exciting new musical venture with AleX, an emerging singer/songwriter from the U.K. The duo has joined forces to create a new band called VIOLET BREED, with their debut single, "Awake", set to be released...

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Vermillion

There aren't many prominent musicians that would need much encouragement to make a solo record. SIMONE SIMONS, on the other hand, has been biding her time. After over 20 years and eight increasingly complex and grandiose albums as frontwoman with EPICA, the Dutch icon has little to prove, particular...

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KISS's GENE SIMMONS Receives 'Key To The City' Of Niagara Falls, Boulevard Named In His Honor

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was awarded a "Key To The City" of Niagara Falls, New York, along with a downstreet named in his honor. In a special ceremony held in front of City Hall on Sunday, August 18, Mayor Robert Restaino of Niagara Falls and Mayor Austin Tylec of North Tonawanda presented...

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San Francisco Bay Area Icon GREG KIHN Dead At 75

Greg Kihn, an iconic figure in the realm of rock music, lost his battle with Alzheimer's disease on August 13 at the age of 75. Known for his magnetic stage presence and unique storytelling that captivated audiences around the globe, he was not merely a musician but a cultural phenomenon whose influ...

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Watch: LEMMY's Ashes Delivered To Nottingham's Rock City By Convoy Of 55 Harley-Davidson Bikers

A group of 55 bikers on Harley-Davidsons delivered a bust containing the ashes of MOTÖRHEAD legend Lemmy Kilmister to Nottingham, United Kingdom's Rock City on Monday (August 12). The procession came after the completion of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, which commissioned a special bust for Lemm...

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PAUL DI'ANNO On His Upcoming Documentary: 'It Goes Through The Whole Lot Of Emotions'

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno discussed the status of his upcoming documentary which is being helmed by Wes Orshoski, co-director and producer of the acclaimed 2010 film "Lemmy" about the MOTÖRHEAD icon, and 2015's "The Damned: Don't You Wi...

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See Special 'LEMMY Forever' Ceremony At U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival

A recreation of MOTÖRHEAD icon Lemmy's dressing room is available for viewing at this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, which is taking place from Thursday, August 8 to Sunday, August 11 at Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, United Kingdom. Fans attending the festival are not only be able to pay their...