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AEROSMITH's STEVEN TYLER Launches Philanthropic Initiative: JANIE'S FUND

AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler, an iconic rock star forever known for his big voice, is now opening his big heart. Tyler is honored to announce today the launch of his new signature philanthropic initiative: Janie's Fund, in partnership with Youth Villages. The fund will bring hope and healing to gir...

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WARREN DEMARTINI Vs. BOBBY BLOTZER: The Continuing Battle Over Rights To RATT Name

A publicist for RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer has issued a press release stating that a court ruling was made on November 5 denying RATT guitarist Warren DeMartini's request for an injunction to prevent Blotzer from using and touring under the RATT trademark. DeMartini filed a lawsuit in September agai...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: LAMB OF GOD Will Not Tour North America With MEGADETH

LAMB OF GOD will not tour with MEGADETH in North America early next year, Dave Mustaine has confirmed. MEGADETH will embark on a U.S. trek in February 2016. The four-band package will mark MEGADETH's first U.S. run of dates in support of its new album, "Dystopia", which is scheduled for release in J...

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IN FLAMES Drummer DANIEL SVENSSON Quits Band To Focus On Family Life

Drummer Daniel Svensson of Swedish metallers IN FLAMES has announced his departure from the band to focus on his family life. His statement reads as follows: "Time to turn the page… "I have decided to close my chapter in IN FLAMES after finishing up this current tour. "It has truly been a fantastic...

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ALICE COOPER Guitarist NITA STRAUSS: 'No One Has Ever Tried To F**k Me For Me To Get A Gig'

Comedian and metalhead Jim Florentine of VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" recently conducted an interview with Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the Alice Cooper band. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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HALESTORM's 'I Am The Fire' Video To Premiere Next Wednesday; Preview Clip Available

HALESTORM's video for the song "I Am The Fire" will make its online debut on Wednesday, November 11. Check out a preview clip below. When HALESTORM came up with the title for "I Am The Fire", the band thought about all the different things that it could mean. Guitarist Joe Hottinger told TeamRock: "...

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KIRK HAMMETT On Timeline For Next METALLICA Album: 2016 Or Early 2017 At The Latest

Rich "Bull" Gaenzler of the 103.3 The Edge WEDG-FM radio station recently conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Speaking about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for METALLICA's follow-up to 2008's "...

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ARMORED SAINT: Pro-Shot Footage Of BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Performance

Professionally filmed video footage of ARMORED SAINT performing the song "Reign Of Fire" at this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, which was held August 6-9 at at Catton Park, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, can be seen below. Asked how he stays in shape for the road, ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush t...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Reveals Touring Lineup For Rock Shows

Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore will perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE material at what will probably be four shows next year in Europe. The U.K. concert will take place on Saturday, June 25 at the Genting Arena in Birmingham. The performance will be Blackmore's first U.K. rock show in over 20 y...

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KISS Frontman PAUL STANLEY Addresses 'Persistent' Gay Rumor (Video)

Robert Scott of New Zealand's The Breeze conducted an interview with KISS frontman Paul Stanley ahead of the band's Auckland concert. They chatted about Paul's view on reviews, what's kept KISS going for all these years, what's left to achieve, working with Gene Simmons, drugs, his sexuality, his ki...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's JASON HOOK On Playing With HILARY DUFF: 'I Loved Every Minute Of It'

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook recently spoke to Louder Noise about how he landed one of his first big music gigs: as the touring guitarist for American singer Hilary Duff. "I have very fond memories of the whole thing," Hook said. "It would very predictable for someone in our position...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO: Doing Drugs 'Will Catch Up With You. Look At The State I'm In.'

Former IRON MAIDEN vocalist Paul Di'Anno spoke to CityShor Pune about his life, music, drugs and moshpits in India. You can now watch the chat below. Di'Anno, who fought a long battle with drug addiction before finally becoming sober, was in Pune, India this past May to perform at a concert organize...

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Former EXODUS Singer ROB DUKES Says There Was 'No Passion' In Band's Music Prior To His Exit

Former EXODUS singer Rob Dukes says that he was "unhappy" before he was fired from the group, due in part to the fact that his bandmates were writing music that was "regurgitated shit" with "no life to it." EXODUS in June 2014 announced the departure of Dukes and the return of his predecessor, Steve...

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BURNING POINT Featuring Ex-BATTLE BEAST Singer NITTE VÄNSKÄ: 'Queen Of Fire' Video

"Queen Of Fire", the new video from Finnish melodic metallers BURNING POINT, whose current lineup includes singer Nitte Vänskä (ex-BATTLE BEAST),can be seen below. The song is taken from BURNING POINT's new, self-titled album, which came out on June 12 in Europe and July 7 in the U.S. via AFM Recor...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON On CHRIS ADLER Playing With MEGADETH: I Am 'Just Really Happy For My Friend'

LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton spoke to Ireland's Overdrive about his reaction when he first heard that LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler had been hired by MEGADETH to play on that band's new record and upcoming tour. He said: "I think, for me, I was just really happy for my friend ...