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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Says BLACKIE LAWLESS Declined To Participate In Making Of 'Mean Man' Documentary

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes spoke to Cassius Morris of WatchMojo's brand new music podcast "Innersleeve" about the documentary film "Mean Man: The Story Of Chris Holmes", written and directed by French filmmakers Antoine De Montremy and Laurent Hart. The project, which will be made availa...

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JOURNEY's New Single 'Should Be Coming Out Mid-February', Says NEAL SCHON

Neal Schon has told Rolling Stone that he and his JOURNEY bandmates are "deep in" the writing and recording process for their next studio album. "It's coming along, man," the guitarist said. "It's really shaping up. Narada [Michael Walden, producer/drummer] and I have been working nonstop. Jonathan...

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GIBSON Announces Acquisition Of MESA/BOOGIE

Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, has announced the acquisition of Mesa/Boogie, one of the most respected and prestigious brands in sound and guitar amplification. Mesa/Boogie — the original "boutique" amplifier company — was founded 51 years ago by Randy Smith, who is responsible for cr...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Looks Back On Czech Imprisonment, Manslaughter Acquittal: 'It Was A Difficult Time Of My Life'

In a new interview with Drew Stone of The New York Hardcore Chronicles, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe reflected on his ordeal in a Czech Republic prison and his subsequent acquittal after he was accused of causing a fan's death by pushing him off stage. Randy, who is also an author and photograp...

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DEE SNIDER: 'LESLIE WEST Was One Of The Greatest Guitarists Of All Time'

Dee Snider has paid tribute to MOUNTAIN's Leslie West, who died December 23 at the age of 75. The iconic guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and storyteller suffered cardiac arrest at his home near Daytona, Florida on December 21 and was rushed to a hospital, where he never regained consciousness. Earli...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Says It Was 'Super Gratifying' To Reunite With His Bandmates For Their First Two Pandemic-Era Shows

LAMB OF GOD played its first two pandemic-era shows in September as part of two separate live streams. The first saw the Richmond, Virginia-based group play its latest, self-titled album in its entirety, along with LAMB OF GOD favorites for the encore, including "Ruin", "Contractor", "512" and the d...

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JOURNEY To Headline 2021 Edition Of LOLLAPALOOZA

Legendary rockers JOURNEY will headline the 2021 edition of Lollapalooza's flagship event in Chicago. The news of JOURNEY's participation in the festival was broken by guitarist Neal Schon during an appearance earlier today (Wednesday, December 30) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk". Spea...

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LESLIE WEST, DEE SNIDER, Others Featured In LONG ISLAND MUSIC HALL OF FAME's New Year's Eve 'Best Of The Awards Galas' TV Special

Long Island Music Hall Of Fame (LIMHOF) has announced its New Year's Eve "Best Of The Awards Galas" TV special. The 90-minute show is being presented by Jovia Financial Credit Union and will air on Thursday, December 31 at 9 p.m. simultaneously on News 12 plus (optimum channel 61),Fios (Verizon cha...

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JOURNEY Has Recorded 'Six Rockers' For Upcoming Album

Neal Schon says that JOURNEY has already recorded "six rockers" for its forthcoming studio album, which is due in 2021. JOURNEY's most recent LP, "Eclipse", was released in May 2011. The Walmart exclusive debuted on the Billboard 200 album chart at No. 13 — eight spots lower than the band's previous...

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MOUNTAIN Legend LESLIE WEST Dead At 75

Leslie West, the legendary guitarist, vocalist and original founding member of MOUNTAIN, has died at the age of 75. Leslie's brother, Larry West Weinstein, confirmed the musician's passing to Rolling Stone. West suffered cardiac arrest at his home near Daytona, Florida on Monday (December 21) and wa...

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Updated: LESLIE WEST Dies After Suffering Cardiac Arrest

**Update**: Leslie West, the legendary guitarist, vocalist and original founding member of MOUNTAIN, has died at the age of 75. Leslie's brother, Larry West Weinstein, confirmed the musician's passing to Rolling Stone. West suffered cardiac arrest at his home near Daytona, Florida on Monday (Decembe...

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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT Says EDDIE VAN HALEN's Rhythm Playing Was Almost As Influential As His Solo Playing

In a brand new interview with "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt discussed the legacy of his longtime friend, VAN HALEN icon Eddie Van Halen, who died in October at the age of 65. "Who is the guy that influenced my style, sound, DNA out of everybody? It would be Edward...

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RANDY RHOADS: Third-Edition Collectible Figures From KnuckleBonz Coming In Early 2021

KnuckleBonz, creator of the Rock Iconz music collectible series, has announced the production of a third edition of Randy Rhoads figures. Says KnuckleBonz: "Our inaugural project, when we started KnuckleBonz back in 2003, was our first edition of Randy, and collectors who were able to reserve that o...

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DON DOKKEN On QUIET RIOT Drummer FRANKIE BANALI: 'I Was Sad To See Him Pass'

DOKKEN leader Don Dokken has reflected on the passing of QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali. Banali, who joined QUIET RIOT in 1982 and played on its breakthrough album, 1983's "Metal Health", the first heavy metal LP to top Billboard's album chart, died in August after a 16-month battle with pancreat...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE On Life In Quarantine: 'It Hasn't Been That Hard Coping Not Being On Tour'

During a December 5-6 Headbangers Con live virtual panel, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked by Jam Man how he has been coping with the coronavirus pandemic and what it has been like not being able to tour for most of 2020. He said (see video below): "For me, I've gotta be honest, my band h...