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RONNIE JAMES DIO Remembered On Fifth Anniversary Of His Death

Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO, died of stomach cancer five years ago (May 16) at the age of 67. The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund is hosting a weekend of celebratory activities to ...

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SLASH: Why We Don't Perform New Songs Live Before They Are Officially Released

Loper and Randi of the Columbus, Ohio radio station 99.7 The Blitz conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Slash at this year's Rock On The Range, which is being held May 15-17 at MAPFRE Stadium (formerly Crew Stadium) in Columbus. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about why he is r...

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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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DUFF MCKAGAN Says Similarity Between 'Sweet Child O' Mine' And Any Older Song Is 'Complete Happenstance'

Former GUNS N' ROSES members Duff McKagan (bass) and Gilby Clarke (guitar) have both commented on speculation that GN'R might have taken inspiration from an Australian band while composing its biggest hit, "Sweet Child O' Mine". Australian blog MAX TV recently pointed out similarities between "Sweet...

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GLENN HUGHES To Embark On European Solo Tour In September

Legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes will tour Europe in September and October. The set will showcase highlights from Glenn's colorful career: TRAPEZE, DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION and CALIFORNIA BREED, along with his own solo material. Says Hughes: "After being studio bound for the past...

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Was GUNS N' ROSES' 'Sweet Child O' Mine' Inspired By Early '80s Song From Australian Band?

Australian blog MAX TV has pointed out similarities between the GUNS N' ROSES classic song "Sweet Child O' Mine" and "Unpublished Critics", a song by the Australian band AUSTRALIAN CRAWL. "Unpublished Critics", which was released in 1981 — six years before "Sweet Child O' Mine" — contains "the same...

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Unanimous Praise For TREMONTI's 'Cauterize' Album

Kristyn Clark of Pop Culture Madness conducted an interview with TREMONTI, the band led by CREED and ALTER BRIDGE guitarist Mark Tremonti, at the fifth annual Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, which took place May 2-3 at Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway just outside Charlotte, Nort...

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SLASH's Plea To Save Elephants: 'I Don't Think A Lot Of People Really Know What's Going On'

Slash — the iconic American rock guitarist, songwriter and film producer — spoke to RollingStone.com about the inspiration for his new song and video, "Beneath The Savage Sun". Check out the chat below. Slash has partnered with International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to raise awareness of the s...

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MARK TREMONTI Says 'Cauterize' Wasn't His First Choice For New Album Title

TREMONTI, the band led by CREED and ALTER BRIDGE guitarist Mark Tremonti, will release its sophomore album, "Cauterize", on June 9 via Fret12. The follow-up to 2012's "All I Was" was helmed by producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette, who previously worked with ALTER BRIDGE and SLASH. In a brand new interv...

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SLASH Partners With INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE For 'Beneath The Savage Sun' Video Premiere

Slash — the iconic American rock guitarist, songwriter and film producer — today (May 7) announced the release of the song and video "Beneath The Savage Sun". Slash has partnered with International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to raise awareness of the slaughter of elephants which is leading to th...

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DEF LEPPARD's 'Pour Some Sugar On Me' Performed By Actress MALIN ÅKERMAN On 'Lip Sync Battle'

Swedish actress Malin Åkerman takes on DEF LEPPARD's '80s classic "Pour Some Sugar On Me" on tonight's episode of Spike TV's show "Lip Sync Battle", the new karaoke series inspired by the segment on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". Check out a preview clip below. The full performance will a...

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SLASH On Possibility Of Classic GUNS N' ROSES Reunion: 'Never Say Never'

During an appearance on today's edition of "CBS This Morning", Slash was once again asked about the possibility of a reunion of GUNS N' ROSES' classic lineup. Slash said: "It's been one of those things that's been talked about by everybody but us for over the last 18, 19 years." Slash also discussed...

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SLASH: Interview And Special Announcement Planned For 'CBS This Morning'

Tune in tomorrow (Thursday, May 7) to watch the iconic American rock guitarist, songwriter and film producer Slash join "CBS This Morning" live on CBS TV at 8:30 a.m. ET/PT (PT is tape-delayed) for an interview and special announcement. Online, viewers can tune in live to watch the interview on CBSN...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Featured On Radio.com's 'Style Files' (Video)

HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale is featured in the latest episode of Radio.com's "Style Files". Check out the clip below. On why she's wearing pants the majority of the time while she tours in support of HALESTORM's new album: Lzzy: "There's something that happens when I perform in pants versus a dre...

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Rock Author MICK WALL Issues Challenge To AXL ROSE

Renowned biographer Mick Wall, journalist for many music publications since the 1980s and the author of acclaimed biographies of LED ZEPPELIN, BLACK SABBATH, METALLICA, AC/DC and THE DOORS, among other bands, has issued an open invitation to GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose to a sit-down to address the...