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DORO PESCH: GENE SIMMONS 'Was One Of The Best Producers I've Ever Had In My Life'

Jesse Capps of RockConfidential.com recently conducted an interview with German metal singer Doro Pesch. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: RockConfidential.com: You toured in the U.S. last summer — how long had it been before that since you played in the States? Doro: The first time touring...

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Original AC/DC Singer: 'Things Just Didn't Work Out Personality-Wise'

SpiketheVein2 Radio has posted a new interview with former AC/DC singer Dave Evans. An excerpt from the chat follows: SpiketheVein2 Radio: Many people refer back to your stint as the original lead singer of AC/DC. I've read some articles that state you have no animosity towards the band members, how...

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AXEL RUDI PELL To Perform At 'Rock Classic Allstars in Symphony'

German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL will play three songs as "special guest" at the "Rock Classic Allstars in Symphony" on December 22 at the Zeche in Bochum, Germany. Also scheduled to perform are John Lawton (ex-URIAH HEEP),ex-members of THE SWEET and SLADE, plus an orchestra, among others. AXEL RUDI...

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Ex-MURDERDOLLS Guitarist ACEY SLADE Comments On Upcoming WEDNESDAY 13 Tour

Ex-MURDERDOLLS/TRASHLIGHT VISION guitarist Acey Slade has commented on his upcoming stint as the touring guitarist for former MURDERDOLLS frontman Wednesday 13's U.S. tour. "I have always felt like Wednesday and I had some unfinished business to attend to and the timing couldn't be better!" Acey sai...

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Ex-MURDERDOLLS Guitarist ACEY SLADE Joins WEDNESDAY 13's Touring Lineup

Former MUDERDOLLS frontman Wednesday 13 is gearing up for the All American Massacre U.S. tour starting in late January and running until the beginning of March. The trek will also include THE VINCENT BLACK SHADOWS, THE AKA'S and CREATURE FEATURE. In other news, Wednesday 13 has announced that the ba...

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QUIET RIOT: Video Of ROCKLAHOMA 2007 Press Conference Posted Online

Video footage of QUIET RIOT's entire Rocklahoma 2007 press conference, which took place this past July at the Catch The Fever Festival Grounds, four miles north of Pryor, Oklahoma, has been posted on the web site of the Springfield, Missouri radio station KXUS 97. Check it out in three parts (video...

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Classic QUIET RIOT Broadcast To Re-Air Today

The CMS Radio Network will honor the passing of QUIET RIOT vocalist Kevin DuBrow by featuring a classic broadcast of the band on Tuesday, November 27 at noon EST. The hour-long broadcast was professionally recorded in 1983, just as the group was breaking big with its "Metal Health" release. To tune...

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QUIET RIOT Guitarist ALEX GROSSI: KEVIN DUBROW 'Was A Beautiful Soul'

QUIET RIOT guitarist Alex Grossi has released the following statement regarding the passing of the group's lead singer, Kevin DuBrow: "I really don't know where to start. "Kevin was a beautiful soul and I feel more than fortunate to have known, worked and learned from him. Kevin was always a positiv...

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QUIET RIOT Bassist CHUCK WRIGHT: 'I'm Completely Shocked And Devastated'

QUIET RIOT bassist Chuck Wright has released the following statement to MelodicRock.com regarding the passing of the group's lead singer, Kevin DuBrow: "I'm completely shocked and devastated. I've truly lost a brother and it's a very sad loss for the world of rock n' roll. I'm so very fortunate to h...

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GLENN HUGHES: KEVIN DUBROW 'Was A Very Dear Close Friend, A Brother To Me'

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has released the following statement to MelodicRock.com regarding the passing of QUIET RIOT singer Kevin DuBrow: "We are all grieving. "Kevin and I were brothers. We spoke daily, and I mean on the phone, not e-mail. "The Kevin that...

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Former QUIET RIOT Bassist RUDY SARZO: 'All Of Us Are In Shock Trying To Deal With This'

Ex-QUIET RIOT bassist Rudy Sarzo spoke to Headbanger's Blog about the passing of his former bandmate, QUIET RIOT singer Kevin DuBrow. "All of us are in shock trying to deal with this," Sarzo told Headbanger's Blog. "The last thing you expect when you get up in the morning is something like this. He...

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QUIET RIOT Drummer On KEVIN DUBROW's DEATH: 'I've Just Lost My Best Friend'

QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali has released a short statement to CNN regarding the passing of the group's singer, Kevin DuBrow. According to The Associated Press, a neighbor summoned police and paramedics Sunday (November 25) to the Las Vegas home where the 52-year-old Dubrow was pronounced dead...

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Report: Coroner Trying To Determine Cause Of QUIET RIOT Singer's Death

TMZ.com reports that Las Vegas Metro Police has confirmed that Kevin DuBrow, lead singer for '80s metal band QUIET RIOT, was found dead in his Las Vegas home. According to TMZ.com, one of DuBrow's neighbors found the vocalist Sunday (November 25) around 5:20 p.m. The Clark County Coroner has confirm...

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TIGERTAILZ Guitarist: 'Most So-Called Glam Bands Couldn't Do What We Do'

Metal Sickness recently conducted an interview with TIGERTAILZ guitarist Jay Pepper. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Sickness: We've been waiting for long years for your reformation back in 2005. Why have you choose to make this comeback? What have you all done along this time? Jay Pepper...

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Ex-MURDERDOLLS Guitarist To Perform With IMPERATIVE REACTION

Guitarist Acey Slade (MURDERDOLLS, DOPE, TRASHLIGHT VISION) has announced his participation in two shows with Metropolis recording artists IMPERATIVE REACTION. The concerts will take place on November 16 at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, California and November 18 at the Marquee Theater in Temp...