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MIKE SHINODA Does Not Believe That 'Sinister Hands' Were Involved In CHESTER BENNINGTON's Death

Mike Shinoda has rejected the suggestion that "sinister hands" were involved in the death of LINKIN PARK bandmate Chester Bennington. The singer's passing was ruled a suicide soon after his body was found in July 2017 at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Speaking to "The Blairing Out Wit...

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JOHN CORABI Says #MeToo Movement Is 'Getting A Little Out Of Control'

John Corabi has voiced his concern about men being falsely accused of sexual misconduct in the wake of the #MeToo Movement, saying that many of them are becoming increasingly worried about crossing boundaries, having their actions misinterpreted, or even adhering to traditional gender roles like pay...

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ALCATRAZZ To Release 'Parole Denied - Tokyo 2017' In December

As part of the GRAHAM BONNET BAND's 2017 "The Book" tour in Japan, a three-night special engagement and reunion of ALCATRAZZ was presented, much to the delight of the Japanese hard rock faithful. On December 7, Frontiers Music Srl will release "Parole Denied - Tokyo 2017", a special documentation of...

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SLASH Admits Some Of GUNS N' ROSES' Classic Songs Were 'Sort Of Sexist'

In a brand new interview with Yahoo! Music, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash was asked if he thinks the band's catalog has aged well in the wake of the #MeToo Movement. "I've never thought of that," Slash responded. "It's never crossed my mind. I mean, I think when the #MeToo thing really blew up, the...

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GENE SIMMONS Admits He Has 'Checkered' Past, But Says He Is 'A Good Guy'

Gene Simmons says that his behavior has sometimes been out of line, but insists that he is a good guy who sleeps well at night. The KISS bassist/vocalist made his comments less than two months after it was reported that he had settled a sexual battery lawsuit filed against him by a radio and televis...

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Death By Metal

Depending on who you talk to, Chuck Schuldiner was a visionary, a perfectionist or a short fused volatile, creative being. A common ground appraisal is that the late legend of DEATH, previously known as MANTAS, and CONTROL DENIED changed death metal forever by having the stones to fuse progressive a...

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SLASH Voices Concern About Men Being 'Falsely Accused' In Wake Of #MeToo Movement

Slash has voiced his concern about men being falsely accused of sexual misconduct in the wake of the #MeToo Movement, saying that just being accused is all it takes to destroy someone's reputation. Asked in a new interview with Classic Rock magazine if #MeToo, which has inspired countless women to s...

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STEVEN TYLER: 'My Music Is For Causes, Not For Political Campaigns Or Rallies'

AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler has explained his decision to take Donald Trump to task once again for using AEROSMITH's songs at his rallies. On Tuesday (August 21),during his appearance at West Virginia's Charleston Civic Center, AEROSMITH's "Livin' On The Edge" was blasted through the arena as the...

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JOAN JETT Makes Impassioned Appeal To Pennsylvania Roadside Zoo To Free Ailing Bear

Legendary musician Joan Jett sent a letter today to the owner of Pymatuning Deer Park urging her to send a 23-year-old bear named Bosco to a comfortable, reputable sanctuary, noting that after the death of the facility's only other bear last year, Bosco doesn't even have the comfort of a companion....

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SEPULTURA Is Still Working On Securing Worldwide Release For Official Documentary

SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser spoke to Germany's Moshpit Passion about the status of the band's official documentary, "Sepultura Endurance". The film, which received its world premiere in May 2017 at the Regent theater in Los Angeles, shows the journey from SEPULTURA's humble rural beginnings t...

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COREY GLOVER On ULTRAPHONIX Project With GEORGE LYNCH: 'We Didn't Want To Make Cookie-Cutter Kind Of Music'

LIVING COLOUR vocalist Corey Glover recently spoke with Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3 about ULTRAPHONIX, his new project with guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, KXM). The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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GENE SIMMONS Settles Sexual Battery Lawsuit With Female Journalist

According to Billboard, Gene Simmons has settled a sexual battery lawsuit filed against him by a radio and television broadcaster. The woman, identified as "Jane Doe," filed a lawsuit against Simmons in Los Angeles Superior Court on last December alleging that the KISS bassist/vocalist grabbed her h...

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DEATH Documentary 'Death By Metal' To Receive DVD Release This Friday

"Death By Metal", the definitive documentary on DEATH frontman Chuck Schuldiner, will receive its long-awaited DVD release on July 6 via MVD Visual. A trailer for the film is available below. Featuring exclusive interviews, rare footage and demos, "Death By Metal" is the first film of its kind to tr...

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TOOL's MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN: Rape Allegation Is 'Despicable False Claim'

TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan has denied accusations that he raped a 17-year-old woman in 2000, calling the allegation a "despicable false claim." "Many thanks to those of you who saw right through this despicable false claim that only does damage to the #MeToo movement," Keenan wrote on Twitte...

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Witch Mountain

When bands shake up their lineups, the changes can be significant as far as the nature of future output as well as public perception. The impact is oftentimes much more profound when the change involves the vocalist, especially with regard to how the audience will respond. Needless to say, it was a...