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ONSLAUGHT: Video Interview With SY KEELER Posted Online
Metal-Rules.com conducted an interview with vocalist Sy Keeler of British thrashers ONSLAUGHT on April 4 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. You can now watch the chat below. ONSLAUGHT will perform its 1986 album "The Force" in its entirety on their upcoming European headlining tour in September and Octobe...May 28, 2012
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Former SEBASTIAN BACH Drummer MARK 'BAM BAM' MCCONNELL Dies
Drummer Mark "Bam Bam" McConnell, who was a member of former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach's touring band from 1997 to 2005, passed away this morning (Thursday, May 24) in a Gainesville, Florida hospital. According to unconfirmed online reports, the musician's liver and kidneys had shut down, which...May 24, 2012
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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT To Take Part In Music-Making World-Record Attempt
"Rock The Rhythm, Beat The Odds" is set to gather nearly 10,000 students and community members in a collaborative, music-making world-record attempt today (Friday, May 18). Mickey Hart of THE GRATEFUL DEAD will lead the gathering's drum session in support of music education at COC-Valencia's Cougar...May 18, 2012
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ONSLAUGHT Guitarist: 'There Was Never A Chemistry' With STEVE GRIMMETT In The Band
Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock recently conducted an interview with guitarist Nigel Rockett of British thrashers ONSLAUGHT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. 69 Faces Of Rock: How did Sy [Keeler] end up leaving the band, and how was Steve Grimmett [GRIM REAPER] brought in? Rocket...May 14, 2012
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ONSLAUGHT To Perform Entire 'The Force' Album On European Tour
British thrash metal veterans ONSLAUGHT will perform their 1986 album "The Force" in its entirety on their upcoming European headlining tour in September and October. Main support on the trek will be shared by Dutch metal outfit IZEGRIM, who are still promoting the critically acclaimed "Code Of Cons...May 9, 2012
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MORSE, PORTNOY, GEORGE: More 'Cover 2 Cover' Details Revealed
Due on May 22 via Radiant Records, "Cover 2 Cover" is the new CD from Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy and Randy George. Together, this group of musicians hand-picked these classic cover songs to complete the second such CD in the bands extensive catalog. This widely diverse selection of songs is sure to ca...April 28, 2012
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SISTER: 'Spit On Me' Video Released
"Spit On Me", the new video from the Swedish sleaze- and punk-influenced metal band SISTER, can be seen below. The clip was recorded during the course of the group's "Hated Over Europe Tour 2011". SISTER's touring schedule in 2011 saw them hit the road with German metal veterans U.D.O., as well play...March 27, 2012
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ONSLAUGHT Guitarist: 'Theft From Artists Cannot Be Tolerated And Cannot Be Taken For Granted'
In a recent interview with Metal Storm, guitarist Nige Rockett of British thrashers ONSLAUGHT was asked if he — as an artist — thinks that potentially harsh action, such as the controversial anti-piracy bills SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect Intellectual Property Act),should be taken...February 15, 2012
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POISON Drummer Talks Upcoming DEF LEPPARD Tour In New Video Interview
David "Gus" Griesinger of BackstageAxxess.com conducted an interview with POISON drummer Rikki Rockett at the 2012 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that took place January 19-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can n...February 8, 2012
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It's Official: POISON To Tour With DEF LEPPARD This Summer
POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has confirmed via Facebook that his band will tour with DEF LEPPARD this summer. Exact cities and dates have yet to be announced. In a recent interview with AOL's Noisecreep, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen stated about the band's upcoming road activities. "We're actua...February 6, 2012
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ONSLAUGHT Announces First-Ever North American Tour
British thrash metal veterans ONSLAUGHT will cross the Atlantic for their first-ever North American tour in March 2012. The three-week trek will see the band performing a setlist spanning all its studio albums — "Power From Hell", "The Force", "In Search Of Sanity", "Killing Peace" and their latest...December 8, 2011
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SISTER: 'Bulls**t & Backstabbing' Video Released
"Bullshit & Backstabbing", the new video from the Swedish sleaze- and punk-influenced metal band SISTER, can be seen below. The song comes off the group's Metal Blade Records debut, "Hated", which came out in Europe on June 6. "Hated" track listing: 01. Radioactive Misery 02. Body Blow 03. Bulls...November 17, 2011
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POISON Drummer Working On 'Rockett Drum Works' Reality Show
POISON's Rikki Rockett is shooting a reality show about Rockett Drum Works, the drum company he owns which is staffed by drummers who pride themselves in high-quality, ultra-custom drums. Among the drummers playing Rockett Drum Works kits are former SKID ROW/SAIGON KICK drummer Phil Varone, ex-GUNS...November 14, 2011
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SISTER: 'The Unlucky Minority' Video Released
"The Unlucky Minority", the new video from the Swedish sleaze- and punk-influenced metal band SISTER, can be seen below. The clip was shot and edited by Jimmy Johansson of Super Lino Puro Productions. Commented the band: "We filmed this video for 'The Unlucky Minority' in one evening without any maj...September 10, 2011
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Former WARRANT Singer JANI LANE Dead At 47
According to TMZ.com, former WARRANT singer Jani Lane was found dead earlier this evening (Thursday, August 11) at a Los Angeles-area hotel. He was 47 years old. Lane was pronounced dead by Fire Department personnel who responded to a call shortly before 5:30 p.m. in the Comfort Inn in the 20100 blo...August 11, 2011
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