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Drummer Vinny Appice Discusses Past Ronnie James Dio-Vivian Campbell Tensions
Def Leppard‘s Vivian Campbell recently revealed that he was planning to revisit the music he performed with Dio with the lineup that was around when he was in the band. It’s been documented over the years that Campbell and Ronnie James Dio didn’t see eye-to-eye before the guitarist’s exit, and one of the members of the band is shedding some light on the issues.
Van Halen Soundcheck Video of ‘As Is’ and ‘Light Up the Sky’ Surfaces
Van Halen have been keeping things fresh throughout their support of ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ by working both older and new songs into their sets. It appears as though the next two tracks that might finally appear in front of an audience will be ‘As Is’ and ‘Light Up the Sky.’
Motorhead Lures Duff McKagan to Mayhem’s Washington Stop
The Mayhem Festival is off to a great start this summer, and fans who made their way out to catch the stop in Auburn, Wash. this past Tuesday (July 3) were treated to a surprise.
The Cult Survive to Play After Terrifying Bus Crash in Croatia
The Cult were a little shaken, but still managed to perform in Ljubijana, Slovenia after surviving a terrifying bus crash en route to the show.
Iggy Pop Doubts the Clash’s Sincerity, Vows No More Stage Dives
Iggy Pop is credited as one of the original punk rockers, but the singer says he’s not exactly a fan of all the bands that were the next generation in that genre.
Charlie Watts Says Transition to ABC and D of Boogie Woogie Not That Different
While the Rolling Stones ponder their next move, drummer Charlie Watts is keeping busy with his other project, the ABC and D of Boogie Woogie. The group just issued a live record and while it is a change of pace, it’s not as different as what you might think.
Kiss Unveil ‘Hell or Hallelujah’ Lyric Video
Kiss keep rolling out ‘Hell or Hallelujah’ as their next single in increments. First there was the artwork, which was followed by a snippet posted online. Then earlier this week came the full audio of the track. Now there’s a lyric video to go along with the single.
Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Gold Dust Woman’ Covered by Karen Elson
The upcoming Fleetwood Mac tribute album, ‘Just Tell Me That You Want Me,’ just keeps getting better with every song that appears. In the latest, British model-turned-singer Karen Elson does a solid job taking on the Mac classic, ‘Gold Dust Woman.’
Aerosmith Pushing Back Bristow Show While Steven Tyler is Ordered to Vocal Rest
Aerosmith will not be playing in Bristow, Va. tomorrow night as was initially scheduled. According to the groups AeroForceOne website, the band has postponed the performance as singer Steven Tyler is currently under doctor’s orders to refrain from playing in order to provide complete vocal rest.
U2 Bassist Adam Clayton’s Former Assistant Found Guilty of Stealing $3.5 Million
U2 bassist Adam Clayton is finally seeing justice in action as his former personal assistant Carol Hawkins has been found guilty of embezzlement.
Van Halen Postponed Shows Now Cancelled
Van Halen may have bit off more than they can chew, and they know it. The veteran rockers made headlines earlier this year when they postponed 31 North American tour dates, and now those dates have been canceled.
Mick Jagger Sings at Daughter Jade Jagger’s Wedding
What better way to celebrate your wedding day than to have one of the world’s biggest singer’s serenade you and your significant other. For most of us, that doesn’t ever happen, but Jade Jagger’s got a bit of an “in.”