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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI Says Chemotherapy Has 'Taken' His Hair But He Remains 'As Positive As Ever'

QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali, who has been battling stage IV pancreatic cancer for the past year, has thanked everybody who has contributed to the GoFundMe campaign to help with his medical expenses. Earlier tonight, Banali shared a new photo of him via social media and included the following m...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS On LITTLE RICHARD: 'He's Now At Home With The Lord… Amen!'

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has paid tribute to Little Richard, who died on Saturday, May 9 at the age of 87. Earlier today, Lawless posted the following message to the W.A.S.P. social media: "Elvis [Presley] was the King, Chuck Berry was the poet of Rock, but Little Richard Penniman, the self...

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GoFundMe Page Started To Help QUIET RIOT Drummer FRANKIE BANALI With Medical Expenses

A GoFundMe page has been started for QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali, who has been battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer for the past year. Earlier tonight, QUIET RIOT shared a link to the page via its social media accounts and included the following message: "We know it's tough for everyone right no...

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STEVE RILEY's Version Of L.A. GUNS Releases Behind-The-Scenes Video From Making Of Debut Single, 'Crawl'

Behind-the-scenes video footage from the making of "Crawl", the debut single from Steve Riley's version of L.A. GUNS, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's debut album, "Renegades", which will arrive later in the year via Golden Robot Records. This version of L.A. GUNS made its live...

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STEVE RILEY's Version Of L.A. GUNS Releases Debut Single, 'Crawl'

Steve Riley's version of L.A. GUNS has released its debut single, "Crawl". The track is taken from the band's debut album, "Renegades", which will arrive later in the year via Golden Robot Records. This version of L.A. GUNS made its live debut last May at the M3 Rock Festival. The drummer is joined...

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QUIET RIOT Drummer FRANKIE BANALI: The First Anniversary Of My Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali has thanked his wife, doctors and fans for their help and support during his one-year battle with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Earlier today (Friday, April 17),Banali took to his social media to share the following message: "One year ago today on April 17th 2019 whil...

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STEVE RILEY's Version Of L.A. GUNS To Release 'Renegades' Album

Steve Riley's version of L.A. GUNS has set "Renegades" as the title of its debut album, due later in the year via Golden Robot Records. The disc's first single, "Crawl", will arrive on April 20. This version of L.A. GUNS made its live debut last May at the M3 Rock Festival. The drummer is joined in...

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STEVE RILEY's Version Of L.A. GUNS To Release Debut Single, 'Crawl', In April

Steve Riley's version of L.A. GUNS will release its first single, "Crawl", on April 20 via Golden Robot Records. The song is expected to appear on the band's debut album, which will be made available later in the year. This version of L.A. GUNS made its live debut last May at the M3 Rock Festival. T...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Talks Upcoming Album, Long-Awaited Documentary

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has confirmed to The Metal Voice that he is planning to release a new solo album before the end of the year. "I've got all the songs written," he said in a new interview (see video below). "It's just we've gotta record 'em. We've had a few problems recording wi...

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Video: DRAGONFORCE Plays In Los Angeles With Drummer AQUILES PRIESTER

DRAGONFORCE played its second show with drummer Aquiles Priester (ANGRA, TONY MACALPINE, W.A.S.P.) this past Friday night (March 6) at The Regent Theater in Los Angeles, California. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert, which featured a guest appearance by Tosin Abasi (ANIMALS AS LEADERS) and Tim...

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DRAGONFORCE's GEE ANZALONE To Miss U.S. Tour; AQUILES PRIESTER To Step In

Drummer Gee Anzalone will be forced to miss DRAGONFORCE's upcoming U.S. tour due to health issues and will be temporarily replaced by Aquiles Priester (ANGRA, TONY MACALPINE, W.A.S.P.). Anzalone's absence from the trek was announced earlier today via DRAGONFORCE's social media. The band wrote: "DRAG...

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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI Undergoing Another Round Of Chemotherapy For Pancreatic Cancer

QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali checked in at the Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center in Woodland Hills, California on Friday (February 21) to undergo his twelfth round of chemotherapy. Banali posted a photo of him in his hospital bed and included the following message: "AND SO BEGINS...

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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI: Music 'Streams Mean Nothing To Me'

In a new feature by music writer Joel Gausten, legendary drummer Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT, W.A.S.P.) discusses the new QUIET RIOT album ("Hollywood Cowboys"),the band's massive early 1980s success and keeping the group alive as he battles stage four pancreatic cancer. An excerpt from the piece ap...

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TRACII GUNS, PHIL LEWIS Sue STEVE RILEY Over Usage Of L.A. GUNS Moniker

On January 9, L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns and vocalist Phil Lewis filed a complaint in California District Court against their longtime former bandmate, drummer Steve Riley. Joining Riley as defendants in the case are the three musicians — including "classic-era" L.A. GUNS bassist Kelly Nickels...

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THE POOR To Perform AC/DC's Entire 'Back In Black' Album: More Tour Dates Added

Australian rockers THE POOR will perform AC/DC's entire "Back In Black" album on tour next year to celebrate the LP's 40th anniversary. The band, which toured the world with AC/DC back in 1996, will also play some of its own hits, including "More Wine Waiter Please", "Poison" and "Man Of War". The "...