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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist, Ex-JOURNEY Drummer Join Forces In New 'Thrash' Band

Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz is putting together a new thrash band with ex-JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo. Spitz, a born-again Christian and Messianic Jew who frequently cites his faith as an influential component to his life, said: "Castronovo has arrived to complement my thrash riffs. It ju...

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JOURNEY: Watch 'Separate Ways' Performance Clip From 'Live In Manila'

Eagle Rock Entertainment will release "Live In Manila" from internationally beloved American band JOURNEY on September 9. Originally released on DVD in 2009, "Live In Manila" is now being reissued in North America as a DVD+2CD, Blu-ray+2CD, and digital formats, and is the first time the audio has be...

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Could STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Ever Sing For VAN HALEN? 'It Would Be A Match Made In Heaven,' He Says

STRYPER's Michael Sweet says that he would "absolutely" front VAN HALEN if he was ever asked to step in as a replacement for either David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar. Sweet, who in 2008 joined the legendary group BOSTON on vocals and guitar for their 54-city summer headlining tour of North America, disc...

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JOURNEY's 'Live In Manila' To Be Made Available On DVD+2CD, Blu-Ray+2CD, Digital Formats

Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced the release of "Live In Manila" from internationally beloved American band JOURNEY on September 9. Originally released on DVD in 2009, "Live In Manila" is now being reissued in North America as a DVD+2CD, Blu-ray+2CD, and digital formats, and is the first time...

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EDGE OF FOREVER Signs With FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of EDGE OF FOREVER to a multi-album deal. Originally formed in 2002, EDGE OF FOREVER released its first album, "Feeding The Fire", in 2004 which was produced by the late Marcel Jacob (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN). Just a few months later, the band was...

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BAD BRAINS Launch $100,000 Crowdfunding Campaign For Ailing Guitarist DR. KNOW

Hardcore punk legends BAD BRAINS have released the following update: "As many of you know, [BAD BRAINS guitarist] Gary Miller (a.k.a. Dr. Know or Doc) suffered cardiac arrest in early November last year. His condition quickly progressed to multiple organ failure, and he was on life support for almos...

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BAD BRAINS Guitarist DR. KNOW No Longer In Critical Condition

Guitarist Gary "Dr. Know" Miller (pictured) of hardcore punk legends BAD BRAINS is no longer in critical condition after reportedly being hospitalized last week due to an undisclosed ailment. The BAD BRAINS have released the following update on Dr. Know's health: "The family of Gary (Dr. Know) Mille...

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DEEN CASTRONOVO: JOURNEY Fired Me 'Because They Love Me'

Former JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo spoke to the Statestman Journal about his arrest for domestic violence charges in June and his recently completed court-ordered drug rehabilitation. You can watch the chat below. After being released on $20,000 bail on June 15, Castronovo called the victim 35 t...

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BAD BRAINS Guitarist DR. KNOW's Condition Is 'Improving,' Says CRO-MAGS Singer

Guitarist Gary "Dr. Know" Miller (pictured) of hardcore punk legends BAD BRAINS is "improving" after reportedly being hospitalized due to an undisclosed ailment. The news of his condition was revaled in a Facebook post by John Joseph of the seminal New York hardcore band the CRO-MAGS, who served as...

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BAD BRAINS Ask Fans To Keep Guitarist DR. KNOW In Their 'Thoughts And Prayers'

Hardcore punk legends BAD BRAINS have issued a statement asking for their "privacy be honored" after it was reported that the band's guitarist Gary "Dr. Know" Miller was hospitalized due to an undisclosed ailment. A number of musicians took to social media earlier today to express their concern abou...

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Former JOURNEY Drummer DEEN CASTRONOVO Says He Was Fired In August

Former JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo says that he was kicked out of the band in early August — two months after he was charged with domestic abuse. The 51-year-old musician, who replaced Steve Smith as JOURNEY's drummer in 1998, was arrested last June after an altercation at his Salem, Oregon home...

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Former JOURNEY Drummer DEEN CASTRONOVO Says He Would 'Probably Be Dead' If He Hadn't Been Arrested

Former JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo has released a statement apologizing to everyone he "let down," explaining that he "hit [his] bottom" after being arrested on charges of domestic abuse. The 51-year-old musician, who replaced Steve Smith as JOURNEY's drummer in 1998, was arrested last June afte...

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JOURNEY Drummer DEEN CASTRONOVO Pleads Guilty To Domestic Abuse

According to the Statesman Journal, JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo has been sentenced to four years probation after pleading guilty to domestic abuse. The 51-year-old musician, who replaced Steve Smith as JOURNEY's drummer in 1998, was arrested last June after an altercation at his Salem, Oregon, h...

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How JOURNEY's DEEN CASTRONOVO Ended Up Playing On New FEAR FACTORY Album 'Genexus'

In a brand new interview with RockSverige, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares was asked how JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo (pictured above) ended up playing on FEAR FACTORY's new album "Genexus". He responded: "Obviously, people know that [Deen is] the drummer in JOURNEY and he's a great vocalist...

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GENE HOGLAN Says He Has A 'Mental Block' When It Comes To His Involvement With FEAR FACTORY

Legendary extreme-metal drummer Gene Hoglan (TESTAMENT, DEATH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DARK ANGEL, FEAR FACTORY, DETHKLOK) has slammed FEAR FACTORY for deciding to embrace drum-machine technology on the band's 2012 album, "The Industrialist" instead of hiring him to play on the record, like they did on...