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Political Journey Of D.O.A.'s JOE KEITHLEY Focus Of Upcoming Documentary
Award-winning documentary filmmaker/director Scott Crawford ("Creem: America's Only Rock'N'Roll Magazine") and producer Paul Rachman ("American Hardcore") have launched a Kickstarter campaign in support of their new project, "Something Better Change". The film documents hardcore punk band D.O.A. fro...January 22, 2021
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GILBY CLARKE: How Rise Of Grunge In Early 1990s Affected GUNS N' ROSES
Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke recently spoke to 80's Metal Recycle Bin about how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands off the radio and MTV, with album and tour sales plummeting. "There was a lot of talk of the climate changing — a lot of it," Gilby said (s...January 22, 2021
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SLASH, CHAD SMITH Join POST MALONE For BLACK SABBATH, ALICE IN CHAINS Covers During 'Bud Light Seltzer Sessions'
Post Malone was joined by RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith and GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash during his performance on Thursday (December 31) as part of "Bud Light Seltzer Sessions Presents: New Years Eve 2021" Facebook livestream. The rapper performed a cover of ALICE IN CHAINS' "Rooster" w...January 1, 2021
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's TANKIAN And ODADJIAN Reflect On 'Chop Suey!' Being Released Shortly Before 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
SYSTEM OF A DOWN's music video for the song "Chop Suey!" recently surpassed one billion views on YouTube. It is the first SYSTEM OF A DOWN track to reach the milestone. SYSTEM OF A DOWN joined a diverse and elite group of artists to surpass the one-billion mark, a list which includes NIRVANA's "Smel...December 27, 2020
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Was ICED EARTH Affected By Rise Of Grunge In Early 1990s? JON SCHAFFER Weighs In
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer spoke to Bandbond about how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands off the radio and MTV, with album and tour sales plummeting. Asked if the popularity of bands like NIRVANA affected ICED EARTH when they first emerged, Schaffer said: "Well,...December 18, 2020
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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Named 'Best Rock Drummer In The World'
DEF LEPPARD's Rick Allen has been voted "Best Rock Drummer In The World" by the readers of Music Radar. The site held a poll asking its visitors to name rock's top sticksman, and DEF LEPPARD's one-armed drummer came out on top. Coming in at No. 2 was VOLBEAT's Jon Larsen, followed by 5 SECONDS OF SU...December 9, 2020
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PUDDLE OF MUDD's WES SCANTLIN Names His Favorite Grunge Band
In a new interview with RadioactiveMike Z, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM radio program "Wired In The Empire", PUDDLE OF MUDD frontman Wes Scantlin was asked to name his favorite band of the so-called "Flannel Five": NIRVANA, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, ALICE IN CHAINS, SOUNDGARDEN and PEARL JAM. He responded: "...December 5, 2020
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DAVE GROHL: 'ICON' Snare Drum Unveiled By DW
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) recently announced the addition of a Dave Grohl ICON snare drum to the coveted line. The limited-edition drum recognizes his celebrated drumming career, as well as his long-standing connection with both the legendary Sound City recording studio in Los Angeles, and his beloved...December 3, 2020
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Three Of EDDIE VAN HALEN's Iconic Guitars Sold For $422,000
Julien's Auctions held the highly anticipated "Icons & Idols Trilogy: Rock ‘N' Roll", the world record-breaking auction house to the stars' annual music extravaganza, on Tuesday, December 1 and Wednesday, December 2, 2020 live in Beverly Hills and online at JuliensAuctions.com. The two-day music...December 2, 2020
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Former TROUBLE Singer ERIC WAGNER Is Preparing To Record Debut Solo Album
In a new interview with Heavy Culture, former TROUBLE singer Eric Wagner revealed that he has been working on his debut solo album for the last few years. "[It's completely] written [and I'm] just getting ready to record it," he said (see video below). "I always wanted to do something like that. Fri...November 29, 2020
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's 'Chop Suey!' Video Surpasses One Billion Views On YouTube
SYSTEM OF A DOWN's music video for the song "Chop Suey!" has surpassed one billion views on YouTube. It is the first SYSTEM OF A DOWN track to reach the milestone. SYSTEM OF A DOWN joins a diverse and elite group of artists to surpass the one-billion mark, a list which includes NIRVANA's "Smells Lik...November 27, 2020
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IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH: Fishing Is 'A Great Way To Balance Myself Out'
IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith, who recently released a memoir, "Monsters Of River & Rock: My Life As Iron Maiden's Compulsive Angler", spoke to the "Saltwater Experience" podcast about his love of fishing, something that began as a youth growing up in East London and continues to this day....November 25, 2020
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Welcomed Arrival Of NIRVANA 'With The Biggest Open Arms On The Planet'
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee spoke to Zane Lowe of Apple Music about how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands off the radio and MTV, with album and tour sales plummeting. Asked what his thoughts were about NIRVANA and other grunge bands when they emerged, Tommy said (se...November 25, 2020
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TOMMY LEE On Being Inspiration For TYLA YAWEH/POST MALONE Song 'Tommy Lee': 'It Feels So Cool'
MÖTLEY CRÜE's Tommy Lee says that he was thrilled to be the inspiration for the song from Tyla Yaweh called "Tommy Lee". The track, which was released in June, also features Post Malone and is said to be an ode to the MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer and his lavish lifestyle. "It's even hard to explain," Tommy t...November 23, 2020
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IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH Reads Excerpt From His Fishing Memoir 'Monsters Of River & Rock' (Video)
A new three-minute video of IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith reading an excerpt from his recently released memoir, "Monsters Of River & Rock", can be seen below. Smith is well known in the community as a fisherman, and a former cover star of coarse-fishing bible the Angler's Mail (biggest chub...November 23, 2020
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