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SURVIVOR Singer JIMI JAMISON's Death Due, In Part, To Methamphetamine Use

SURVIVOR frontman Jimi Jamison died of methamphetamine intoxication and a stroke, according to autopsy results released on Tuesday, November 11. The coroner ruled the death accidental. "Acute methamphetamine intoxication" contributed to a "hemorrhagic stroke of the brain," states the report by the S...

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JASON BONHAM 'Won't Be Returning' To CALIFORNIA BREED, Says GLENN HUGHES

In a brand new interview with The Rocktologist, CALIFORNIA BREED bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes was asked if drummer Jason Bonham will return to the band at some point in the future. "No, Jason won't be returning," Glenn replied. "His other commitments were getting in the way of his CALIFORNIA BREED...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Performs With His 86-Year-Old Father In Copenhagen

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich joined his father, 86-year-old Danish musician, filmmaker and former tennis pro Torben Ulrich, on stage this past Sunday, October 26 at HAUT i Huset i Magstræde in Copenhagen, Denmark for an improvised set of experimental music as part of this year's Wundergrund festiva...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON Talks Musician Influences, Offers Advice To Young Musicians (Video)

IndiePower.com recently conducted an interview with legendary RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson. You can now watch the chat below. On the people that inspired him to become a musician: Lifeson: "I loved music, period. I mean, from the BEACH BOYS to Jimi Hendrix and everything in between… THE WHO, LED ZEPP...

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CALIFORNIA BREED: Fan-Filmed Footage Of Huntington Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of CALIFORNIA BREED's October 12 performance at The Paramount in Huntington, New York can be seen below. CALIFORNIA BREED members Glenn Hughes and Andrew Watt recently chose Joey Castillo (QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, EAGLES OF DEATH METAL) to play drums for the band for all dat...

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ALICE COOPER Plays Impromptu Show At Nashville Bar; Video Available

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper played an impromptu after-party show last night (Wednesday, October 15) at Dan McGuinness, a bar in Nashville, Tennessee, after supporting MÖTLEY CRÜE earlier in the night at Bridgestone Arena. Alice invited fans via Twitter to the club, where he and his band proceeded...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Is Putting His Stamp On Band's Classic Songs

In a brand new interview with Glide Magazine, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner, who joined the band in 2011 as the replacement for K.K. Downing, was asked how he has been able to inject his personality into K.K.'s parts without changing them completely. "It's always been a part of my playing,"...

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GENE SIMMONS Stands By 'Rock Is Dead' Claim, Says Technology Has Outpaced Laws

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons stands by his recent comment that "rock is dead" and says that declining record sales have made it impossible for newer rock bands to develop into iconic artists. Simmons told Esquire magazine earlier in the month — in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that...

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SURVIVOR Cancels September And October Tour Dates To Mourn Death Of Singer JIMI JAMISON

In the wake of lead singer Jimi Jamison's sudden death on August 31, SURVIVOR has canceled the September and October dates of its fall 2014 tour. "We are devastated by this loss, we trust that our fans will understand our wanting to take some time to mourn and remember our brother," said Dave Bickle...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'Rock Is Finally Dead'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons gave an interview to his son Nick for Esquire.com in which he was asked what he would say to young musicians and songwriters today trying to be successful in the wake of the meltdown of the music business in recent years "Don't quit your day job is a good ...

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SURVIVOR Singer JIMI JAMISON Dead At 63

SURVIVOR lead singer Jimi Jamison has died of an apparent heart attack. He was found at home around 1 a.m. Monday morning by his son. The musician was 63 years old. Jamison served as SURVIVOR's lead singer from 1984 until 1988, recording three albums with the band, 1984's "Vital Signs", 1986's "When...

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ALICE COOPER: 'Raise The Dead - Live From Wacken' DVD + CD Due In October

UDR has set an October 21 North American release date (one day earlier internationally) for "Raise The Dead - Live From Wacken" from legendary rocker Alice Cooper. With "Raise The Dead - Live From Wacken", the label is starting a new live series of legendary Wacken performances. When Alice learned a...

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GWAR To Embark On 'Eternal Tour' In The Fall

Oderus is missing. Once the Scumdogs in GWAR finally notice this (it takes them a while to notice stuff),they will set off on a journey to find their departed brother using every resource available — including recruiting an ancient Scumdog warrior. GWAR will need the help from everyone, even the lo...

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ZAKK WYLDE On Hypothetical PANTERA Reunion: 'There's No Replacing' DIMEBAG

During a brand new interview with The Austin Chronicle, Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) was once again asked about the possibility of a hypothetical PANTERA reunion with him filling in for the late "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott on guitar. "Me and Phil [Anselmo, former PANTERA and current...

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CALIFORNIA BREED Taps Former QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Drummer JOEY CASTILLO For Upcoming Tour

CALIFORNIA BREED members Glenn Hughes and Andrew Watt have chosen Joey Castillo (QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, EAGLES OF DEATH METAL) to play drums for the band for all upcoming dates when it became clear that Jason Bonham's professional commitments would prevent him from being able to tour with the grou...