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Former SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Bassist BOB HEATHCOTE Dead At 58

Former SUICIDAL TENDENCIES bassist Bob Heathcote has died at the age of 58 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Bob's passing was confirmed by his son Chris Heathcote, who wrote on his Facebook page: "My father Bob Heathcote has left this earth after 58 years and nearly two months, due...

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NILE Has 10 Songs Written For Next Studio Album

Karl Sanders, the driving force behind South Carolina's Egyptian-themed death metal titans NILE, has confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on a new album. "So far, we've got 10 songs written," he told Greg Prato of Guitar World. "We're probably going to do three more, and hopefully start r...

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Singer RAY WEST On His Short-Lived Collaboration With GEORGE LYNCH: 'I Gave' It 'A Shot And It Didn't Work Out'

Singer Ray West (SPREAD EAGLE) says that his collaboration with George Lynch in GEORGE LYNCH AND THE ELECTRIC FREEDOM "didn't work out." West played two shows with the former DOKKEN guitarist — on July 8 in Saginaw, Michigan and on July 9 in in Woodhaven, Michigan — before the 67-year-old axeman pul...

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GEORGE LYNCH's ELECTRIC FREEDOM Performs Without Singer RAY WEST In Missouri; Temporary Replacement Announced

George Lynch's GEORGE LYNCH AND THE ELECTRIC FREEDOM project performed yesterday (Friday, July 15) in St. Peters, Missouri with another short-notice replacement singer, a Seattle-based musician named Travis Bracht (BRUISER BRODY, SECOND COMING). Also joining the legendary DOKKEN axeman at the gig we...

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Watch GEORGE LYNCH Rejoin DOKKEN On Stage In Woodhaven, Michigan

George Lynch rejoined DOKKEN on stage this past Saturday night (July 9) at the Uncle Sam Jam in Woodhaven, Michigan to perform three of the band's classic songs: "Kiss Of Death", "When Heaven Comes Down" and "Tooth And Nail". Two-camera video of his appearance can be seen below (courtesy of Singular...

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Watch: GEORGE LYNCH AND THE ELECTRIC FREEDOM Performs With New Singer RAY WEST In Woodhaven, Michigan

The new lineup of GEORGE LYNCH AND THE ELECTRIC FREEDOM performed yesterday (Saturday, July 9) at the Uncle Sam Jam in Woodhaven, Michigan as the support act for DOKKEN. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Last month, George Lynch announced that he had recruited Ray West (SPREAD EAGLE...

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JERRY CANTRELL On ALICE IN CHAINS: 'We're Still Creating At A Top Level'

On July 6, FaceCulture conducted an interview with ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist, singer and songwriter Jerry Cantrell and composer-musician Tyler Bates, who is also in Jerry's touring band, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about ALICE IN CHAINS' musical impact over...

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SEVENDUST Singer Says MORGAN ROSE's 'Retirement' Comments Were 'Taken Out Of Context'

In a new interview with Kevin McKay of Florida's 99 Rock WKSM radio station, SEVENDUST singer Lajon Witherspoon addressed drummer Morgan Rose's recent revelation that he and his bandmates have discussed a possible "end date" for the group. "I guess one day we are [retiring], but it's not anytime soo...

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SEVENDUST's JOHN CONNOLLY Sets Record Straight Regarding 'Retirement' Rumors

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, SEVENDUST guitarist John Connolly addressed drummer Morgan Rose's recent revelation that he and his bandmates have discussed a possible "end date" for the group. Connolly said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's funny. Any time that we talk...

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GEORGE LYNCH To Record Debut ELECTRIC FREEDOM Album With SPREAD EAGLE Singer RAY WEST

Last month, George Lynch announced that he had recruited Ray West (SPREAD EAGLE) to sing for his GEORGE LYNCH AND THE ELECTRIC FREEDOM project. Also joining the legendary DOKKEN axeman in the band are Jimmy D'Anda (BULLETBOYS) on drums and Rob DeLuca (Sebastian Bach, UFO, SPREAD EAGLE) on bass. Spea...

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NILE Parts Ways With Bassist/Vocalist BRAD PARRIS

South Carolina's Egyptian-themed death metal titans NILE have announced the departure of bassist/vocalist Brad Parris. On Friday (July 1), NILE released the following statement via social media: "It's time for us to share with our fans and the metal community that Brad Parris is leaving NILE th...

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W.A.S.P.'s DOUGLAS BLAIR Delivers Shred Clinic For U.S. Coast Guard Personnel At Air Station In San Diego (Video)

On June 28, in the cacophonous confines of a 1930s-era seaplane hangar, guitarist/vocalist Douglas Blair, known for his searing shreds with W.A.S.P., performed a set of tunes for U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Diego's uniformed first responders. Playing in front of a massive American flag, Blair's...

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GEORGE LYNCH Recruits SPREAD EAGLE Singer RAY WEST For ELECTRIC FREEDOM Project

George Lynch has recruited Ray West (SPREAD EAGLE) to sing for his GEORGE LYNCH AND THE ELECTRIC FREEDOM project. Also joining the legendary DOKKEN axeman in the band are Jimmy D'Anda (BULLETBOYS) on drums and Rob DeLuca (Sebastian Bach, UFO, SPREAD EAGLE) on bass. Earlier today, Lynch shared a phot...

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ALICE COOPER, KIP WINGER, DESMOND CHILD And Others Rock Athens for The Parthenon Marbles (Video)

On Monday, June 27, songwriter Desmond Child held a special concert at the legendary Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a Roman theater which was built in 161 A.D., in Athens, Greece. The event featured guest appearances by some of the artists Desmond has worked with over the years, including Alice Cooper, B...

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SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG's 'Rig Tour' (Video)

SLIPKNOT's Jay Weinberg recently gave a "rig tour" to Sweetwater of his SJC custom kit, sporting his signature snare alongside a wealth of cymbals from Zildjian. Check it out below. Weinberg recently announced his debut solo art exhibition, "A Hollow Realm". On July 7 at Rampart Studios Gallery (252...