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THE STARBREAKERS Feat. NITA STRAUSS, JILL JANUS: Video Footage Of Live Debut

THE STARBREAKERS made their live debut on Saturday, March 11 at The Viper Room in West Hollywood, California. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance — which included renditions of classic songs from JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, METALLICA, MÖTLEY CRÜE and MOTÖRHEAD — can be seen below. THE STARBRE...

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DJ ASHBA Says He 'Took SLASH's Spot' In GUNS N' ROSES, Claims He Had To Be Talked Into Auditioning For Band

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist DJ Ashba says that he had to be talked into auditioning for the band, claiming that he had no expectations he would end up a member of the Axl Rose-fronted group. Ashba, who joined GUNS N' ROSES in March 2009 following the departure of Robin Finck, told TJ Lavin's YouT...

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METALLICA Taps BEASTIE BOYS DJ/Producer MIX MASTER MIKE For North American Tour

METALLICA has enlisted DJ and producer Mix Master Mike to take part in the upcoming North American leg of the band's "WorldWired" tour. The band said in a statement: "Mike will be spinning some of your favorite (and ours!) hard rock and metal tracks throughout the evening at all of the stadium dates...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON Says COREY TAYLOR Gave New LINKIN PARK Single A 'Thumbs Up'

AMP DJ Omar recently conducted an interview with LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the evolution of the LINKIN PARK songwriting process: Chester: "I always say that our journey musically is a jou...

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DJ ASHBA Talks To JAMES MICHAEL In Second Part Of SIXX:A.M.'s 'Interview Project' (Video)

In part two of SIXX:A.M.'s "Interview Project," guitarist DJ Ashba talks to singer James Michael. Check out the clip below. "Vol. 2, Prayers For The Blessed", the latest album from SIXX:A.M., was released on November 18 via Eleven Seven Music. The disc was written and recorded at the same time as "V...

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Songs of Darkness and Despair

"Dooooooooog will hunt!" One thing about running your own horror festival, the residual effects are seemingly limitless. Phil Anselmo, who's been inadvertently dogging the underground press with his multiple doings, has yet another project to unveil. It's a unique endeavor, and a pretty damned cool...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Bassist Wonders If DJ ASHBA Tried To 'Drum Up Extra Press For Himself' By Announcing His Exit

Former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson says that he found it "funny" that guitarist DJ Ashba "made such a big deal about" quitting the band at a time when "there wasn't really anything going on" with the group. Stinson, who was in GUNS N' ROSES from 1998 until 2014, made his comments during a .....

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ALICE COOPER Guitarist NITA STRAUSS, HUNTRESS Singer JILL JANUS Join Forces In THE STARBREAKERS

THE STARBREAKERS will debut at The Viper Room in West Hollywood, California on Saturday March 11. The all-star cover band features five of the most talented female musicians today. With unparalleled musicianship and looks that kill, they've mastered the art of the cover song — delivering a mind-blow...

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KID ROCK Discusses His Early Career, Debuts New Song On 'The Big Interview With Dan Rather'

AXS TV presents an exclusive look at the season five premiere of the network's original series "The Big Interview With Dan Rather", as genre-defying fan-favorite Kid Rock sits down for a candid conversation with Dan Rather. The all-new episode airs on Tuesday, February 14 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. D...

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NIKKI SIXX Talks About His Early Days And Road To Hollywood (Video)

In part one of SIXX:A.M.'s "Interview Project," bassist Nikki Sixx talks to guitarist DJ Ashba about his early beginnings and his road to Hollywood. Check out the clip below. MÖTLEY CRÜE ended its touring career a year ago with a New Year's Eve show in Los Angeles — a concert which is now available...

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SEPULTURA Frontman On Modern Recording Technology: 'I Miss The Sound Of Analog'

DJ Blaze of the "Get Heavy Metal" radio show on Cambridge 105 FM recently conducted an interview with vocalist Derrick Green of Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Speaking about the wide acceptance of Pro Tools recording software, with t...

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AMON AMARTH Bassist Says New Drummer JOCKE WALLGREN 'Plays Perfect All The Time'

DJ Cy of "Le Tour Du Metal" conducted an interview with bassist Ted Lundström of Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH prior to the band's November 13, 2016 show at Transbordeur in Lyon, France. You can watch the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's E...

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DJ ASHBA Says He 'Learned A Lot' During His Six-Year Stint With GUNS N' ROSES

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SIXX: A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba says that he "had a lot of artistic freedom to do things" with GN'R offstage during his six-year stint with the band. Ashba, who joined GUNS N' ROSES in March 2009 following the departure of Robin Finck, told Ellen of the "Moshpit" show,...

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Legendary 'Rockline' Host BOB COBURN Dies After Battle With Cancer

Bob Coburn, the influential DJ and longtime host of the syndicated radio program "Rockline", passed away earlier today after a battle with stage four lung cancer. He was 68 years old. KLOS program director Keith Cunningham told All Access: "The outpouring of support has been jaw dropping. The radio...

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SIXX:A.M. Talks To WDHA-FM 105.5 FM About 'Vol. 2, Prayers For The Blessed', Future Plans (Video)

Nikki Sixx, James Michael and DJ Ashba of SIXX:A.M. recently hung out with Terrie Carr of WDHA-FM 105.5 FM, the rock music station licensed to Dover and Morristown, New Jersey, to talk about their new release, "Vol. 2, Prayers For The Blessed", their current tour and future plans. Check out the clip...