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Watch DAVE GROHL Join PAUL MCCARTNEY For First Public Performance Since TAYLOR HAWKINS's Death

FOO FIGHTERS' Dave Grohl publicly performed for the first time since Taylor Hawkins's death when he guested during Paul McCartney's June 25 concert at the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, United Kingdom. McCartney introduced Grohl as "my friend, your hero" before Dave walked on stage and said "Hi,...

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AS I LAY DYING Officially Parts Ways With Drummer JORDAN MANCINO: 'We Must Find Other Solutions To Keep Moving Forward'

AS I LAY DYING singer Tim Lambesis has responded to longtime drummer Jordan Mancino's announcement earlier in the month that he would sit out the band's current tour dates due to "a number of ongoing internal issues" that "have not yet been resolved." A week ago, Mancino released a statement via soc...

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NIRVANA, LED ZEPPELIN Members And Others Added To TAYLOR HAWKINS Tribute Concerts

NIRVANA bassist Krist Novoselic, LED ZEPPELIN bassist John Paul Jones, pop superstar Pink, HEART guitarist Nancy Wilson, CHIC's Nile Rodgers, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE collaborator Alain Johannes and more have been added to the bill for the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts, set to take place in Septemb...

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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE Says 'COVID Hangover' Resulted In 'Lighter' Attendances At Some Shows On European Tour

During a June 9 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie spoke about what it has been like for him and his bandmates to return to the road during the pandemic. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We just did six and a half weeks all throu...

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GENE SIMMONS And NIKKI SIXX Among Musicians Who Will Perform At TAYLOR HAWKINS Tribute Concert In Los Angeles

After announcing the lineup for the London Taylor Hawkins tribute concert, FOO FIGHTERS and the Hawkins family have now revealed the artists who will play the September 27 tribute show in Los Angeles. Performing at the Kia Forum will be Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of RUSH, Nikki Sixx of MÖTLEY CRÜE,...

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THE ROLLING STONES Postpone Second Show Following MICK JAGGER's COVID-19 Diagnosis

THE ROLLING STONES have postponed another European tour date while frontman Mick Jagger is recovering from COVID-19 symptoms. The legendary rockers' scheduled concert this Friday night (June 17) at Wankdorf Stadium in the Swiss capital Bern "will be rescheduled for a later date," the band said in a...

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Watch: AS I LAY DYING Debuts New Touring Lineup In Las Vegas

AS I LAY DYING's new touring lineup made its live debut last night (Friday, June 10) at the House Of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Earlier this week, AS I LAY DYING recruited drummer Nick Pierce (ex-UNEARTH) to sit behind the kit for the band's curren...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS Says Attendances At Some Shows On Recent Tour Were Negatively Affected By Pandemic

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess recently spoke to the "Talking Into Infinity" video podcast about what it has been like for him and his bandmates to return to the road during the pandemic. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, finally getting back on the road, it's been awesom...

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TAYLOR HAWKINS's Widow Releases Her First Public Statement Since His Death

Taylor Hawkins's widow has made her first public comments since the passing of her husband. The late FOO FIGHTERS drummer tragically died on March 25 while the band was on tour in Colombia, leaving behind Alison Hawkins and their three children. Earlier today, Alison released the following statement...

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JORDAN RUDESS Says 'It Was Brave' Of MIKE PORTNOY To See Current DREAM THEATER Lineup Perform In Concert

Ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy attended the group's concert on March 4 at Beacon Theatre in New York City. It was the first time Portnoy witnessed his former bandmates perform live since his exit from the iconic progressive metal outfit more than 11 years ago. According to DREAM THEATER fans...

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DUFF MCKAGAN: Without Early Punk Scene, There Would Be No GUNS N' ROSES And METALLICA

Stage Right Secrets conducted an short interview with GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan at the "Pistol" premiere, presented by Vanity Fair and FX, at The Metrograph on May 18 in New York City. "Pistol", a six-episode limited series about the legendary SEX PISTOLS guitarist Steve Jones, will premier...

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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE Is 'Open' To Working With MIKE PORTNOY Again: 'Anything Is Possible'

DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie, who recently said that it was "great" to be back on good terms with the band's former drummer Mike Portnoy, was asked in a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio if there is any chance of the two musicians working together again. He responded (as transcri...

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CHAD SMITH Apologizes To TAYLOR HAWKINS's Family For Participating In 'Sensationalized And Misleading' Report

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' Chad Smith has apologized to Taylor Hawkins's family for the comments he made about the late FOO FIGHTERS drummer to Rolling Stone magazine. On Monday (May 16),Rolling Stone published a report which contained claims made by a number of people, including several of Hawkins's b...

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MATT CAMERON Claims His TAYLOR HAWKINS Comments Were 'Taken Out Of Context'

PEARL JAM and SOUNDGARDEN's Matt Cameron has apologized for the comments he made about Taylor Hawkins which were included in a new Rolling Stone magazine report about the late FOO FIGHTERS drummer's career, legacy, and outlook near the end of his life. The report, which was posted online on Monday (...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS Announces Summer 2022 U.S. Solo Tour

Jordan Rudess, virtuoso musician/composer and keyboardist for Grammy Award-winning prog rock band DREAM THEATER, will embark on a two-month solo tour dubbed "An Evening With Jordan Rudess" this summer from June to August. Audiences can expect to spend this intimate evening with Jordan immersed in hi...