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MÖTLEY CRÜE, KISS Members Help Raise $5,000 For Make-A-Wish Foundation

On the eve of the August 25 MÖTLEY CRÜE/KISS in Tulsa, Oklahoma as part of "The Tour", Vince Neil (MÖTLEY CRÜE),Gene Simmons (KISS) and Gene's wife, Shannon Tweed, showed their support for Jim Glover Chevrolet's Make-A-Wish Oklahoma benefit by attending the event, which hosted over 400 fans. Becaus...

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AGNOSTIC FRONT Frontman Has No Beef With METALLICA Over Similar Album Title

Back in the late 1980s, fans of New York hardcore legends AGNOSTIC FRONT were a bit peeved at METALLICA for releasing an album whose title was very close to that of AF's 1987 LP, "Liberty And Justice For..." AGNOSTIC FRONT vocalist Roger Miret recently spoke to Artisan News about his feelings on the...

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MALIGNANCY: More 'Eugenics' Details Revealed

Yonkers, New York-based technical death/grind legends MALIGNANCY are preparing to unleash their latest slab of sonic bestiality in the form of "Eugenics". Set to be unearthed in Europe on October 8 through Willowtip/Hammerheart, the CD was recorded throughout 2010 and 2011 by Eliot Gellar at the Gel...

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AGNOSTIC FRONT: New Video Interview With VINNIE STIGMA

Earlier this month, Darrel Sutton of Über Röck TV conducted an interview with guitarist Vinnie Stigma of New York hardcore legends AGNOSTIC FRONT in Bristol, England. You can now watch the chat below. "Us Against The World", the new video from AGNOSTIC FRONT, can be seen below. The clip was directed...

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GOD SEED To Release Debut Album In October

GOD SEED, the Norwegian band featuring former GORGOROTH members King (bass; real name: Tom Cato Visnes) and Gaahl (vocals; real name: Kristian Espedal),will release its debut album, "I Begin", on October 30 in Europe and October 23 in North America via Indie Recordings. The CD was written, arranged...

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DEF LEPPARD Frontman Interviewed On 'The Jim Rome Show' (Audio)

DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott was interviewed on this past Friday's (August 17) edition of "The Jim Rome Show", a syndicated sports radio talk program hosted by Jim Rome. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud player below. DEF LEPPARD recently joined the long list of rockers who have...

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FOGHAT's ROGER EARL To Be Inducted Into The Blues Hall Of Fame

FOGHAT's contribution to classic rock will forever be great, as they penned such classic party anthems as "Slow Ride" and "Fool For The City", both of which remain rock radio standards to this day. But the group was never shy about their blues roots, and on Sunday, August 19 at Kenny's Castaways in...

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DEEP PURPLE: 'Machine Head' 40th-Anniversary Box Set Due In October

EMI has set an October 8 European release date for the 40th-anniversary edition of DEEP PURPLE's classic 1972 album, "Machine Head". This five-disc special edition will be accompanied with a fully illustrated 60-page hardback booklet, housed in a luxury box. Contents include: * CD1: "Machine Head" o...

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DEEP PURPLE, DREAM THEATER, Ex-RAINBOW Members Featured On SUPERTRAMP Tribute Album

Some of the biggest names in rock contribute to a very special collection being released by Cleopatra Records on August 14, "Songs Of The Century: An All-Star Tribute To Supertramp". The record features members of ASIA, YES, KING CRIMSON, THE DOORS, DEEP PURPLE, XTC, TOTO, MR. MISTER, DREAM THEATER,...

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KILLING JOKE Concerned About 'Missing' Singer's Welfare

KILLING JOKE frontman Jaz Coleman has allegedly gone missing after a mysterious announcement was posted online that the group was canceling its U.K. tour. Last week, a statement appeared on KILLING JOKE's Facebook page explaining that the band was pulling out of its trek with with THE CULT and THE M...

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DEF LEPPARD Drummer Interviewed On Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM (Audio)

Meltdown of Detroit, Michigan's WRIF 101.1 FM radio station recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. DEF LEPPARD recently joined the long list of rockers who have re-recorded their biggest hits in note-perfect r...

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AGNOSTIC FRONT: 'Us Against The World' Video Released

"Us Against The World", the new video from New York hardcore legends AGNOSTIC FRONT, can be seen below. The clip was directed by Samantha Astolfi and the band's very own guitarist, Joseph James. Commented AGNOSTIC FRONT singer Roger Miret: "In these indecisive times, 'Us Against The World' isn't abo...

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DEF LEPPARD Drummer Interviewed On 93.3 WMMR (Audio)

DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen recently spoke with the 93.3 WMMR radio station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about the vibe of touring with Lita Ford and POISON, the friendship amongst the band, a possible memoir, and how his accident has actually become a "huge blessing." You can now listen to the...

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DEEP PURPLE Bassist: JON LORD Was 'A Fantastic Musician' And 'A Gentleman Of The Finest Order'

DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "It’s unthinkable that Jon is gone. My thoughts are for his wife Vicky and all his children and family at this sad moment in their lives. I wish them al...

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SONIC SYNDICATE Drummer Welcomes Baby Daughter

SONIC SYNDICATE drummer John Bengtsson and his wife welcomed a baby daughter last week. Commented John: "I've experienced a lot of amazing things in my life, but seriously NOTHING can prepare you for the birth of your child! It is the most incredible thing that can happen to you! And I'm stunned at...