FLOOR JANSEN Celebrates Tenth Anniversary Of Her First Concert With NIGHTWISH
Floor Jansen celebrated the tenth anniversary of her first show as the singer of NIGHTWISH on Saturday, October 1.
Jansen made her live debut as the frontwoman of NIGHTWISH on October 1, 2012 at Showbox Sodo in Seattle, Washington following the abrupt departure of the band’s lead singer of five year…
CRAIG GOLDY Recalls RONNIE JAMES DIO Buying Him Food As An Act Of Kindness
At the September 20 premiere of the first-ever career-spanning documentary on the life and times of legendary metal icon Ronnie James Dio at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, former DIO guitarist Craig Goldy recounted a story of Ronnie’s kindness toward him. Speaking to “The Blairing Out…
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RAINBOW's JENS JOHANSSON Compares RITCHIE BLACKMORE To A Cat: 'You Never Know What He's Going To Think'
Ritchie Blackmore introduced a new RAINBOW lineup in 2016 that included singer Ronnie Romero, STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson, BLACKMORE’S NIGHT drummer David Keith, bassist Bob Nouveau (a.k.a. Robert “Bob” Curiano, ex-BLACKMORE’S NIGHT) and backing singers Candice Night and Lady Lynn. The l…
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NICK OLIVERI On Dispute Over KYUSS Name: 'Why Do You Wanna Own The Name If You Wanna Kill The Band?'
Ex-KYUSS bassist Nick Oliveri says that he wishes he and some of his former bandmates could go out and tour under the KYUSS moniker. Nick made the comment 10 years since a nasty legal dispute ensued when Oliveri, drummer Brant Bjork and singer John Garcia reunited in 2011 as KYUSS LIVES! While guita…
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Former VENOM Drummer ANTHONY 'ABADDON' BRAY Completes First Round Of Chemo In Battle With Lymphoma
Former VENOM and VENOM INC. drummer Abaddon (real name: Anthony Bray) has completed the first round of chemotherapy in his battle with lymphoma.
The 62-year-old musician, who revived his ABADDON project in 2018, released a short video message earlier today in which he updated fans on his health. He…
RUSH Shares Pro-Shot Video Of 'Working Man' Performance From TAYLOR HAWKINS Tribute Concert In Los Angeles
RUSH members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson teamed up with three of modern rock’s top drummers Dave Grohl (NIRVANA), Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Danny Carey (TOOL), at last Tuesday night’s (September 27) Taylor Hawkins tribute concert at in Los Angeles to perform three classic RUSH tracks.
Af…
Why Wasn't VIVIAN CAMPBELL Interviewed For RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary? Co-Director Explains
Demian Fenton, co-director of “Dio: Dreamers Never Die”, the first-ever career-spanning documentary on the life and times of legendary metal icon Ronnie James Dio, was asked in a new interview why original DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell wasn’t interviewed for the film. He resp…
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TED NUGENT Blasts Obsession With British Royal Family: 'I Worship God, Not A King'
During the September 30 edition of “The Nightly Nuge”, a news-style clip in which Ted Nugent offers his take on the news of our world every night, co-host Keith Mark asked the legendary rocker why he thinks there is a fixation that exists for the British royal family. “For those that are interested…
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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of SEBASTIAN BACH, MATT SORUM And GILBY CLARKE Performing GUNS N' ROSES' 'Patience' In Brazil
Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW), Billy Gibbons (ZZ TOP), Matt Sorum (GUNS N’ ROSES) and Gilby Clarke (GUNS N’ ROSES) performed at a private event on September 3 at Usina Monte Alegre, a 400,000-square-meter space in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil. The concert served as the launch of ViralCure, an impact-fi…
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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Opens Up About Second Heart Surgery: I'm 'Feeling Strong' And 'Healthy'
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner has opened up about his recent revelation that he underwent a second heart surgery in early August. The latest operation took place nearly a year after the 42-year-old British-born musician suffered an acute cardiac aortic dissection during a performance at the…
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