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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SHAVO ODADJIAN To Perform At 'Rock To Recovery 4'

Rock To Recovery, a transformative program for those in treatment and recovery, has announced this year's "Rock To Recovery 4", set to take place on Saturday, August 24 at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. The event will feature music from the night's headline band GOLDFINGER and SACRED SONS (musician...

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LAMB OF GOD Frontman Mourns Passing Of DISNEY CHANNEL Star CAMERON BOYCE

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe has paid tribute to Cameron Boyce, who passed away on Saturday (July 6). The actor, known for his roles in the Disney Channel franchise "Descendants" and the TV show "Jessie", was just 20 years old. Blythe shared an Instagram photo of Boyce this morning (Sunday, Jul...

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TOOL Frontman Explains To SAMMY HAGAR How Running Cross-Country Influenced Him (Video)

Sammy Hagar cruises to Jerome, Arizona for a spirited sit-down with TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan in an all-new episode of "Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar" — airing Sunday, July 7 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on AXS TV. Catching up at Keenan's Caduceus Cellars winery, Hagar gets the Grammy-...

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JOAN JETT Gets New Guitar From GIBSON, 'Joan Jett ES-339'

By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the innovative future, Gibson, the legitimate leader in professional instruments proudly presents the Joan Jett ES-339 in Wine Red. Calling on nearly two years of touring research and development with Joan, the signature Joan Jett ES-339 guitar premiere...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I Was Not A Big Fan Of The OZZY OSBOURNE Years Of BLACK SABBATH'

During an appearance on the "Do You Know Jack?" podcast, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked how old he was when he was first explosed to Geezer Butler's (BLACK SABBATH) playing. He responded (hear audio below): "I didn't hear Geezer until I was quite a bit older. I guess I probably heard 'Par...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Reunites With CHRIS POLAND On 'Hammer (Comes Down)' Song (Audio)

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has released a lyric video for "Hammer (Comes Down)", from his upcoming debut solo album, "Sleeping Giants". Due on July 19 via Combat Records, it is a companion release to his new memoir "More Life With Deth", in stores July 16 via Jawbone Press. "Hammer (Comes Down)...

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SULLY ERNA Says It's An 'Honor' To Hear NEIL PEART Praise GODSMACK's 'Drum Battle'

In a brand new interview with Austria's Mulatschag TV, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna was asked when the last time was that he spoke with RUSH drummer Neil Peart. Erna responded (see video below): "He actually did an interview for the [GODSMACK] documentary that's gonna be coming out at some point and...

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Watch JOHNNY DEPP, JOE PERRY And ALICE COOPER Discuss New HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Album, 'Rise'

An eight-minute video of the three members of HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES discussing their just-released second album, "Rise", can be seen below. HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES are built around the undeniable chemistry between rock and roll royalty Joe Perry, Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp and shock rock icon Alice Coo...

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Watch HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Perform On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES were the musical guest on last night's (Wednesday, June 19) episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" The band performed two songs, David Bowie's "Heroes" and their own "I Want My Now", on the show's outdoor stage in front of a standing-room-only crowd. HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES are built around t...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Announces Summer/Fall 2019 U.S. Tour With THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, ALIEN WEAPONRY

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, led by American guitar icon Zakk Wylde, will embark on a U.S. headlining tour in late summer/early fall. Support on the trek will come from THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and ALIEN WEAPONRY. Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 21. Tour dates: Sep. 11 - Ventura, CA - Ventura Theater Sep....

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HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES To Perform On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' This Wednesday

HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES will be the musical guest on the Wednesday, June 19 episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" The band will perform several songs on the show's outdoor stage in front of a standing-room-only crowd. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. and features a diverse lineup of gues...

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KIP WINGER And Acclaimed Writer/Director DAMIEN GRAY To Release 'Get Jack' Concept Album

Grammy Award-nominated classical composer and rock icon Kip Winger (WINGER, ALICE COOPER, ALAN PARSONS),in his theatrical composing debut, and acclaimed writer/director Damien Gray ("Atomic The Musical", "Animagique", "Steps In Time", "Biohazard" and "Sing On Tour") will release tahe concept album...

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Father Of Late METALLICA Bassist CLIFF BURTON: 'CLIFF Knew What He Wanted To Do And Went Out And Did It'

Earlier this week, one of the most famous rock 'n' roll fathers Ray Burton, father of the late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton, sat down with Mark Agnesi, Gibson's director of brand experience to reminisce about the formative years of the rock icon. Watch the clip below as Ray delves into Cliff's mus...

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HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES: Audio Snippets Of Entire 'Rise' Album

Audio samples of all the tracks that will appear on HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES' second album, "Rise", can be streamed below. HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES are built around the undeniable chemistry between rock and roll royalty Joe Perry, Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp and shock rock icon Alice Cooper. "Rise" will b...

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HELMET Announces 30th-Anniversary U.S. Tour

HELMET will celebrate its 30th anniversary by embarking on a tour of Europe and the U.S. this fall. That 30-city trek will see the band perform a 30-song set each night with no openers. Band leader Page Hamilton said: "The day John, Peter and I auditioned Henry is the day I consider to be the begin...