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JERRY CANTRELL Signs To GIBSON
For the past 126 years, Gibson has been synonymous with creating and shaping sound. The new Gibson era celebrates the iconic models of the Gibson Golden Era while leaning into the future with instruments that nurture new players across generations, genders, and genres of music. Gibson announced toda...January 17, 2020
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GENE SIMMONS To Headline LICENSING LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2020
The multi-hyphenate entertainment and entrepreneurial icon is set to take the stage at upcoming executive-level conference to share strategies to build a billion-dollar brand. The Global Licensing Group at Informa Markets, the licensing industry's leading tradeshow organizer and media partner, has a...January 17, 2020
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EDDIE VAN HALEN's Iconic 'Frankenstein' Guitar Arrives With Price Tag Everyday Musician Can Afford
EVH has revealed the all-new Striped Series Frankie, refreshed Wolfgang WG Standard models including the all-new Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Spalted Maple and new colors for the Wolfgang Special. Widely regarded as the most recognizable electric guitar ever, Eddie Van Halen's iconic and revered Fran...January 15, 2020
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See Trailer For New OZZY OSBOURNE Documentary 'The Nine Lives Of Ozzy Osbourne'
The new documentary "Biography: The Nine Lives Of Ozzy Osbourne" will premiere at this spring's South By Southwest festival. The film, which A&E produced as part of its "Biography" series, will celebrate the life of rock icon and godfather of heavy metal Ozzy Osbourne and features interviews wit...January 15, 2020
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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR Teams Up With Special Effects Legend TOM SAVINI For Horror Directorial Debut
According to Daily Dead, SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor has teamed up with Tom Savini Studios for his upcoming horror film. Savini is a horror filmmaking icon, who made his name working on makeup and visual effects for "Dawn Of The Dead" (1978) and "Friday The 13th" (1980). He's also...January 14, 2020
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THUNDERSTICK Feat. Former SAMSON And IRON MAIDEN Drummer: New Single Available
Following a series of fantastically well-received live dates last year THUNDERSTICK, with its mesmerizing singer Raven Blackwing, is back with a new single and a return to live shows. Kent's legendary rock venue Leo's Red Lion will be the first to support the release on Saturday, February 8. British...January 13, 2020
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Members of BLACK SABBATH, KISS, MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND, Others Pay Tribute To RUSH Drummer NEIL PEART
Members of BLACK SABBATH, KISS, MEGADETH and KING DIAMOND are among the rock musicians who reacted on social media to the passing of RUSH's Neil Peart. The iconic drummer passed away on Tuesday (January 7) in Santa Monica, California after having been diagnosed with brain cancer. A statement posted...January 10, 2020
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BAD RELIGION's Autobiography 'Do What You Want' Due In August
"Do What You Want: The Story of Bad Religion", the all-access autobiography of BAD RELIGION, a Southern Californian institution and one of the most influential and long-standing punk rock bands of all time, will be released on August 18 via Hachette Books. "Do What You Want: The Story of Bad Religio...January 8, 2020
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HENRY ROLLINS Partners With Los Angeles Tourism For Five-Part YouTube Series
According to Rolling Stone, punk rock icon Henry Rollins has partnered with Los Angeles Tourism for a five-part YouTube series, sharing his pro tips for the best ways to navigate through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX),whether it's during the busy holiday season or any time of year. Rollins...January 7, 2020
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METALLICA Pays Tribute To LEMMY On Fourth Anniversary Of His Death
On Saturday, December 28 — the fourth anniversary of the passing of MÖTÖRHEAD bassist and vocalist Lemmy — METALLICA shared footage of Lemmy performing the MÖTÖRHEAD classic "Too Late Too Late" with METALLICA at a September 2009 concert in Nashville, Tennessee. METALLICA wrote in an accompanying ca...December 29, 2019
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: Why I Like GHOST
In a brand new interview with Argentina's TMPlay, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked which other artists he likes to listen to. He responded: "The band I've kind of had a real affinity for in the last couple of years is GHOST. I realize they had many records out early on that I was not that f...December 21, 2019
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WINO To Release New Solo Album, 'Forever Gone'
Ripple Music has announced the signing of doom metal icon Scott "Wino" Weinrich. Wino's new solo album will launch Ripple's new "Blood and Strings" series, in which some of the most admired names in riff-rock and metal unplug to record albums of acoustic heaviness. Ripple Music will release Wino's...December 13, 2019
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TWISTED SISTER's DEE SNIDER Has Been 'Doing A Lot Of Writing' For His New Novel
TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider, who completed the touring activities in support of his latest solo album this past summer, says that he is working on a new book. "I know I've been kind of quiet lately," he tweeted on Tuesday (December 3). "Doing a lot of writing. Just finished 1st pass at my novel...December 4, 2019
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Read Excerpt From PARADISE LOST's Official Book, 'No Celebration'
Decibel Books has posted an excerpt from "No Celebration: The Official Story Of Paradise Lost", which can be read below. The excerpt heavily features Music For Nations founder Martin Hooker, who passed away last month. Authored by American writer David E. Gehlke, "No Celebration" chronicles the Brit...December 2, 2019
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IRON MAIDEN And WEST HAM UNITED Unveil Football Kit Collaboration
"Die With Your Boots On" is the name of a unique collaboration between IRON MAIDEN and the English professional football club West Ham United. Named after the 1983 song of the same name and driven by die-hard West Ham fan and founder member of the band Steve Harris, this partnership brings together...November 29, 2019
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