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ALICE COOPER To Release 'Paranoiac Personality' Single Next Week

Fans of rock icon Alice Cooper know there are some aspects to his live shows that they can expect, including a hard-rocking performance of horror theatrics; however, following Alice Cooper's customary execution via guillotine at his Nashville concert on May 14, fans were treated to something rarely...

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CHRIS CORNELL's Younger Brother Posts Tribute Online

According to The Pulse Of Radio, Peter Cornell, younger brother of Chris Cornell, paid tribute to the SOUNDGARDEN singer on Facebook a few days ago, following the death of his sibling earlier this month. Peter wrote: "It's been difficult to put words together. My heart is broken. Chris was always ju...

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THE 69 EYES Frontman JYRKI 69 Releases Video For 'Last Halloween' Solo Song

Goth rock icon Jyrki 69, lead vocalist for Helsinki, Finland's brooding metal band THE 69 EYES, has premiered a video for his first-ever solo song, "Last Halloween". The track is featured on his debut solo record, "Helsinki Vampire", which will be released on June 23 via Cleopatra Records. The vide...

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W.A.S.P.: Watch Trailer For "Re-Idolized: The 25th Anniversary Of The Crimson Idol'

The first official trailer for W.A.S.P.'s upcoming 25th anniversary release "Re-Idolized" can be seen below. In 1992 W.A.S.P. released "The Crimson Idol". It's the story of Jonathan Aaron Steele, an abused child looking for love. Discovering music years later, he rises to international superstardom....

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MICHAEL MONROE To Release 'The Best' Collection In June

In the leather-bound history of heartfelt rock 'n' roll, not only will Michael Monroe have at least one chapter all to himself but his name will be colorfully threaded throughout, such has been his impact, his appeal, and his ongoing never-surrender story; a powerful, inspirational tale told in deta...

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PHILIP ANSELMO And Horror Icon BILL MOSELEY: 'Dirty Eye' Video

The official video for the song "Dirty Eye" from horror icon Bill Moseley — most notable as Chop Top in "Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2", and Otis in Rob Zombie's "House Of 1000 Corpses" and "Devil's Rejects" — and extreme music legend Philp H. Anselmo (DOWN, PANTERA, SUPERJOINT, SCOUR, PHILIP H. ANSELMO...

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Watch WENDY DIO Discuss RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram At POLLSTAR LIVE!

A hologram of the late Ronnie James Dio made its U.S. debut on February 2 at the 28th annual Pollstar Awards at the The Novo (formerly Club Nokia) in Los Angeles, California. Created by Eyellusion, the appearance of the heavy metal icon took place during a performance by DIO DISCIPLES, which pays tr...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Takes His Shirt Off For IGGY POP (Video)

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has paid tribute to Iggy Pop on his 70th birthday, calling the rock icon "not only a survivor but a huge inspiration." Hetfield made his comments in a video message that was posted on Iggy's Facebook page. The METALLICA singer said: "Hey, Iggy. Happy 70th birthday....

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PARADISE LOST To Release 'Medusa' Album This Summer

U.K. gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST are putting the finishing touches on their new album, recorded at Orgone Studios in the misty countryside of Woburn, England. Together with producer Jaime Gomez Arellano, they have forged the follow-up to their highly acclaimed release "The Plague Within" (20...

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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Explains Decision To Stop Performing Live: 'If I'm Gonna Do It, I've Gotta Do It Now'

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss recently announced a couple of convention appearances this spring that are being billed on his web site as his final live performances. On May 12-14, Criss is scheduled to appear at the KISS Konvention Australia in Victoria, with his May 12 set said to be Peter's la...

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WENDY DIO Defends RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: 'It's The Way Of The Future'

A hologram of the late Ronnie James Dio made its U.S. debut this past February at the 28th annual Pollstar Awards at the The Novo (formerly Club Nokia) in Los Angeles, California. Created by Eyellusion, the appearance of the heavy metal icon took place during a performance by DIO DISCIPLES, which pa...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION's Fourth Album To Be Released In September

Glenn Hughes has told Australia's Loud magazine that BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION's much-anticipated fourth album will be released in "the middle of September." The supergroup, which features Hughes alongside drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN, FOREIGNER),keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, ALIC...

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Ready To Strike

KING KOBRA had the world to gain and had it, almost. The band had drumming veteran Carmine Appice for a leader. It had an arsenal buffered by fleeting future stars: guitarist Mick Sweda in BULLETBOYS, bassist Johnny Rod in W.A.S.P. and guitarist David Michael-Phillips (aka David Henzerling) who lat...

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JOURNEY Co-Founder GREGG ROLIE To Become 22nd Musician To Be Inducted Into ROCK HALL Twice

Legendary keyboardist, vocalist and songwriter Gregg Rolie takes his rightful place this April 7 at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction in New York City as a two-time member of the Hall. He is the only artist being inducted for a second time this year. And he is only the 22nd musician to ...

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New MOTÖRHEAD 'Rock Iconz' Statues Coming From KnuckleBonz

KnuckleBonz has announced plans to create limited-edition MOTÖRHEAD statues and has entered into an agreement with Global Merchandising, the representative for the worldwide merchandising rights for MOTÖRHEAD. "We are delighted to see Lemmy remembered so excellently from his younger years," says MOT...