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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL's ALL STARR BAND Releases Cover Version Of TINA TURNER Classic

MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell's ALL STARR BAND has released its cover version of the TINA TURNER classic "Nutbush City Limits". Check it out below. ALL STARR BAND features Phil alongside his three sons: Todd, his eldest, and Dane from STRAIGHT LINES; and Tyler from THE PEOPLE THE POET. "It's goo...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Spent $2,000 On 'Creepy-Looking' Wig That He Only Wore For Ten Minutes

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell admitted to Music Life Magazine in a new interview that his biggest worry, after he was first diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2013, was his appearance, knowing that chemotherapy would mean the loss of his hair. "I actually ordered a wig, because my first th...

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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Looks Back On 'Slang' Album: 'I Don't Think Any Of Us Knew What Was Going On'

In a brand new interview with About Heavy Metal, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell was asked what he remembers most about the sessions for "Slang", his first studio album with the band, which came out twenty years ago. He responded: "That was a strange time for the band because the music industr...

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MOTÖRHEAD's PHIL CAMPBELL To Perform With ROBERT TRUJILLO's MASS MENTAL In London

MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell is the latest guest to be confirmed for the star-studded MASS MENTAL show on March 13 at the Electric Ballroom in London, England. The concert was originally scheduled to take place at the Underworld, but the venue sold out in 24 hours and was upgraded. Tickets for...

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Video: DREAM THEATER Performs Acoustic Version Of PINK FLOYD's 'Wish You Were Here'

Classic Rock magazine has uploaded video footage of DREAM THEATER members John Petrucci (guitar),Jordan Rudess (keyboards) and James LaBrie (vocals) performing an acoustic cover version of the PINK FLOYD classic "Wish You Were Here" in Oslo, Norway. Check it out below. Said Petrucci: "'Wish You Wer...

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Video: SLASH And VINNY APPICE Perform DIO's 'Rainbow In The Dark' At Benefit Concert

Slash (GUNS N' ROSES) and Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO, LAST IN LINE) are among the musicians who took part in the "Rock For Recovery" benefit concert on February 26 at Paladino's in Tarzana, California. Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler was also supposed to perform at the event but did...

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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL On Treatment For His Cancer: 'I Put It On Par With Going To The Dentist'

DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell recently spoke to Headlines & Global News about his continuing battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma, with which he was diagnosed in 2013. He said: "I'm still dealing with the cancer; it keeps coming back. It's been three years, I've done three rou...

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DREAM THEATER: 'The Astonishing' Game Coming In April

Turbo Tape Games and DREAM THEATER have announced the production of "The Astonishing" game, based on the band's concept album by the same name. The game will be released on PC, Mac, iOS and Android in April. "The Astonishing" game is based on the album's story, setting, and characters, giving player...

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LAST IN LINE: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Heavy Crown'

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Heavy Crown", the debut album from LAST IN LINE — the band featuring DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell alongside fellow founding DIO members Vinny Appice and Jimmy Bain, plus singer Andrew Freeman, who has previously fronted HURRICANE and LYNCH MOB —...

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Video: DREAM THEATER Kicks Off 'The Astonishing' World Tour In London

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER kicked off their "The Astonishing" world tour this past Thursday, February 18 at The Palladium in London, England. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Dystopian Overture 02. The Gift Of Music 03. The Answer 04. A Better Life 05. Lord Nafaryus 06. A Savior In...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS: Making 'The Astonishing' Challenged Everybody In The Band

On December 4, 2015, La Grosse Radio conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On DREAM THEATER's new concept album, "The Astonishing": Rudess: "Well, the story is really about...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'WENDY DIO Never Wanted DIO To Be A Band'

In a brand new interview with KNAC.com, former DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell was asked if he and Ronnie James Dio ever got to mend fences prior to the singer's 2010 death. He responded: "No. I never got to talk to Ronnie again afterwards, unfortunately. Actually, we only talk...

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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL: Fans Won't Have To Wait As Long For Next Album

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell has told Billboard.com that he is confident that the band's fans won't have to wait another seven years before the release of a new studio album. "I do think [the success of last year's self-titled effort] encouraged us a lot to the extent I think we'll see anot...

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MOTÖRHEAD's MIKKEY DEE: 'LEMMY Told Me He'd Fire Me If I Tried Drugs'

The February issue of Sweden Rock Magazine is dedicated to iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, who died in December at the age of 70. In addition to receiving a MOTÖRHEAD t-shirt, subscribers of the magazine can read stories about the legendary musician as told by his friends, crew and...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Talks JIMMY BAIN's Death, LAST IN LINE's Future

Robert Cavuoto of Myglobalmind magazine recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Myglobalmind: Sorry to hear about Jimmy Bain's [RAINBOW, DIO, LAST IN LINE] passing; allow me to extend my condolences...