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GENE SIMMONS Shares Emotional Video Tribute To EDDIE VAN HALEN
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who died earlier today (Tuesday, October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist's death was confirmed by his son, and VAN HALEN bassist, Wolfgang Van Halen. Less than a couple of hours ago, Simmons tweeted out a...October 6, 2020
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Rockers React To Passing Of EDDIE VAN HALEN
Paul Stanley (KISS),Gene Simmons (KISS),David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE),Neal Schon (JOURNEY),Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and Flea (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of Eddie Van Halen. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died earlier today...October 6, 2020
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SEBASTIAN BACH On DONALD TRUMP: 'If We Have Four More Years Of This A**hole, It's Mindblowing To Even Consider'
During a recent appearance on "Vox&Hops", the podcast hosted by Matt McGachy, frontman of extreme metal band CRYPTOPSY, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about how he is coping with the coronavirus pandemic. He said (see video below): "I have a home that I love, and I'm very fortunate...October 6, 2020
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BRIAN JOHNSON Explains How He Overcame His Hearing Issues And Returned To AC/DC
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson spoke to Rolling Stone about how he managed overcome his hearing loss to record a new album with the band and prepare for an upcoming tour. The legendary hard rockers postponed the last ten dates of their North American tour in 2016 after doctors told Johnson he faced a to...October 6, 2020
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Says 'There's A Lot Of Good Coming' From COVID-19 Pandemic
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee spoke to Finland's Kaaos TV about how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed his everyday routine and affected his working life. He said (see video below): "It's been two things. One thing, like for instance doing this interview with you, typically we would probably be on th...October 6, 2020
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SEETHER Reaches No. 1 At Rock Radio With 'Dangerous'
SEETHER has claimed the No. 1 spot at rock radio for the current week with "Dangerous", the lead single off the band's new album, "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum" ("If You Want Peace, Prepare For War") — released August 28 via Fantasy Records. The milestone marks the multi-platinum rock band's 16th No. 1...October 5, 2020
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Watch COREY TAYLOR Perform 'Halfway Down' At Forum In Los Angeles
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Corey Taylor celebrated the release of his debut solo album, "CMFT", in spectacular style on Friday, October 2, when he and his band took to the stage of iconic Los Angeles venue The Forum to put on an epic, globally streamed rock and roll show for the ages. No...October 5, 2020
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Former CLUTCH Touring Guitarist BRYAN PORTER HINKLEY To Release 'We Live Through It' EP
Guitarist, songwriter, singer, producer, and owner of Gratitude Sound, Bryan Porter Hinkley will release his debut solo EP, "We Live Through It", on October 16. The EP features Jean-Paul Gaster (CLUTCH) alongside Hinkley. Recorded in Hinkley's home during quarantine (with Gaster's parts recorded in...October 5, 2020
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AC/DC's Longtime Engineer Confirms 'PWR/UP' Album Includes Riff Ideas From MALCOLM YOUNG
AC/DC's longtime engineer Mike Fraser has spoken to the AC/DCFans.Net podcast about his involvement with the band's much-anticipated comeback album. The follow-up to 2014's "Rock Or Bust" will feature AC/DC's 2020 lineup of Brian Johnson (vocals),Phil Rudd (drums),Cliff Williams (bass),Angus Youn...October 4, 2020
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SCOTT STAPP: How I've Been Spending My Downtime During COVID-19 Pandemic
Scott Stapp spoke to the "Appetite For Distortion" podcast about how he has been spending his coronavirus downtime. He said (hear audio below): "Well, it's gone through phases. Initially, I just hunkered down with my family and my kids and just dove into daddy/husband mode and just really took advan...October 4, 2020
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MITCH HARRIS Clarifies His Involvement With New NAPALM DEATH Album
NAPALM DEATH guitarist Mitch Harris, who has been taking a leave of absence from the band since late 2014 to focus on his family life, spoke to Rock Titan about his involvement in NAPALM's new studio album, "Throes Of Joy In The Jaws Of Defeatism". Harris, who lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, played guit...October 4, 2020
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DAVE MUSTAINE: New MEGADETH Album Is 'One Of The Most Ferocious Records We've Done' Since 'Rust In Peace'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine, who went public with his throat cancer diagnosis in June 2019, spoke to Mankato, Minnesota's "The Five Count" radio show about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia" album. Asked for an update on his health, he said (hear...October 4, 2020
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SUPERJOINT Bassist Doesn't Know If Band Is Retired: 'I Have No Idea'
SUPERJOINT bassist Stephen Taylor says that he has "no idea" if the band will ever make more music or tour again. SUPERJOINT's latest album, "Caught Up In The Gears Of Application", came out in November 2016 via singer Philip Anselmo's Housecore record label. Since then, Anselmo and Taylor have focu...October 3, 2020
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SERJ TANKIAN Breathes New Life Into 'Cool Gardens' Poetry Collection
SYSTEM OF A DOWN vocalist, songwriter, composer Serj Tankian has breathed new life into his highly acclaimed poetry collection "Cool Gardens", narrating all 88 poems for the audiobook release available now on several platforms. Additionally, Tankian has collaborated with artist/animator D. S. Bradfo...October 3, 2020
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DAVID ELLEFSON Praises DIRK VERBEUREN's Contributions To New MEGADETH Album: 'He's Such A Great Player'
MEGADETH's David Ellefson spoke to IndiePower about drummer Dirk Verbeuren's contrubutions to the upcoming follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia" album. "Dirk is amazing, man," David said (see video below). "He's such a great player. And his drum work… Even as we were putting the bass and drums down, there'...October 2, 2020