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SLAYER Drummer On JEFF HANNEMAN's Death: 'I'm Deeply Saddened, Shocked And Speechless'

SLAYER's estranged drummer Dave Lombardo has commented on the passing of the band's guitarist Jeff Hanneman, who died at about 11 a.m. yesterday (Thursday, May 2) near his Southern California home. He was 49. Hanneman was in an area hospital when he suffered liver failure. Said Lombardo via Twitter:...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Pays Tribute To SLAYER's JEFF HANNEMAN

Guitarist Dino Cazares (pictured below) of Los Angeles cyber metallers FEAR FACTORY has released the following statement regarding the passing of SLAYER axeman Jeff Hanneman: "I'm extremely shocked and sad to hear about Jeff Hanneman. He was a huge influence on my playing when I was growing up. He w...

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JOE SATRIANI: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

Joe Satriani, the incomparable guitar aficionado, will release his 14th studio album, "Unstoppable Momentum", on May 7 through Epic Records. You can now listen to the entire CDD before it is released, exclusively at MSN Music's Listening Booth, at this location. Produced by Satriani and Mike Fraser...

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SLAYER Guitarist Was Killed By 'God,' Says WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH

Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church has tweeted about the passing of Jeff Hanneman, claiming that the SLAYER guitarist was just the latest in a line of musicians who were killed by "God.""Which of your idols will God kill next? Yesterday Chris Kelly #kriskross. Today Jeff Hanneman #Slayer." Westbor...

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Video: GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Jams With Bronx Students

On Wednesday, May 1, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, lead guitarist from legendary hard rock band GUNS N' ROSES, jammed with students at Mott Hall Community School in the Bronx, which is participating in the free Little Kids Rock music program. Moreover, Bumblefoot arrived with free guitars for the students,...

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SLAYER Guitarist JEFF HANNEMAN Dead At 49

SLAYER guitarist Jeff Hanneman passed away at about 11 a.m. today (Thursday, May 2) near his Southern California home. He was 49. Hanneman was in an area hospital when he suffered liver failure. He is survived by his wife Kathy, his sister Kathy and his brothers Michael and Larry, and will be sorely...

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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE: Video Footage Of Sacramento In-Store

The Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE took part in a signing session on Monday, April 22 at Dimple in Sacramento, California between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Video footage of the band's appearance can be seen below. "Frequency Unknown", the new album from the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QU...

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Former GUNS N' ROSES Drummer STEVEN ADLER Back In Rehab

ADLER, the new band led by former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler, has postponed its previously announced summer tour due to Steven checking into an undisclosed rehabilitation center to continue working on his sobriety. "We are truly sorry to all of the fans and promoters who were looking forward...

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TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON: 'A World Without Us' Digital Single Available

"A World Without Us", the second single from TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON album "The Land Of New Hope", has been released digitally via Frontiers Records. The track, which can be downloaded now from iTunes or Amazon, features lead vocals from b>Elize Ryd (AMARANTHE),Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI) and Russell A...

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POWERWORLD: New Song Available For Streaming

The song "Slave To The Powerworld" from POWERWORLD can be streamed using the SoundCloud widget below. The track comes off the band's new album, "Cybersteria", which will be released in Germany on May 24, in the rest of Europe on May 27 and in the U.S./Canada on June 4 through SPV/Steamhammer. What w...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN To Discuss LL COOL J Collaboration On 'Piers Morgan Live'

Eddie Van Halen is featured on two songs on hip hop legend LL Cool J's new album, "Authentic", which was released this past Tuesday (April 30). According to the Van Halen News Desk, the guitarist can be heard on the tracks "We're The Greatest" and "Not Leaving You Tonight". Both songs can now ...

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VOLBEAT, HIM, ALL THAT REMAINS And AIRBOURNE To Join Forces For 'Rock Allegiance Tour'

If there was ever any question about rock 'n' roll being alive and well, the answer has arrived in the form of Monster Energy's Rock Allegiance Tour. The late summer trek will feature four game-changing rock bands from four different countries, with VOLBEAT, HIM, ALL THAT REMAINS and AIRBOURNE on th...

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MICHAEL SWEET To Record Album With GEORGE LYNCH, JAMES LOMENZO, BRIAN TICHY

Guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER has signed a deal to make a record early next year with legendary guitarist George Lynch (T&N, DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and Brian Tichy (S.U.N., WHITESNAKE). He writes...

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MEAN STREAK: 'Shine On' Lyric Video Released

The official lyric video for "Shine On", a brand new song from Swedish metallers MEAN STREAK, can be seen below. The track comes off the band's third album, "Trial By Fire", which will be released on June 14 via Black Lodge Records. The follow-up to 2011's "Declaration Of War", "Trial By Fire" was p...

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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE: 'Frequency Unknown' To Be Released On 12-Inch Vinyl, Analog Cassette

On May 21, Deadline Music/Cleopatra Records will release "Frequency Unknown", the new album from the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE, on both 12-inch vinyl LP and analog cassette formats. The limited-edition 12-inch vinyl LP packaging will contain a special color poster insert and will ret...