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Queensryche Vocalist Todd La Torre Denies Using Geoff Tate Vocal Tracks at Live Shows
Since the not-so-amicable split between singer Geoff Tate and the rest of Queensryche, the band recently recruited Crimson Glory vocalist Todd La Torre to front the band. Since his debut, La Torre has been accused of using Geoff Tate’s recorded vocals during live performances — an allegation which La Torre has now officially denied.
System of a Down’s Shavo Odadjian: ‘We’ll Never Break Up’
System of a Down announced their hiatus in 2006, eventually returning once again as a cohesive unit in late 2010. However, bassist Shavo Odadjian recently revealed that he never considered System of a Down to have been broken up, despite what many fans perceived about the band’s five-year halt. Furthermore, Shavo has gone even further to reassure fans, stating that he believes the band will “never
Lamb of God Cancel Tour With Dethklok + Gojira Due to Randy Blythe’s Incarceration
As Randy Blythe remains in a Czech prison and his release remains in question, Lamb of God have been forced to cancel their summer 2012 tour with Dethklok and Gojira.
Kerry King + Mike Portnoy Added to All-Star Lineup for Marshall Amps 50th Anniversary Gig
The mammoth rock ‘n’ roll celebration to pay tribute to Marshall Amps’ 50th anniversary and the life of late mastermind Jim Marshall, has just gotten a little bigger. Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy has been added to the mix, along with Free founding member Andy Fraser and Slayer guitar god Kerry King.
Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Struggling With Pneumonia Again, But Slowly Improving
Our hearts go out to Deftones bassist Chi Cheng and his family, as yet another bout of pneumonia is keeping the musician in the hospital. Back in June, Cheng, who has been in a three-plus-year coma, was supposed to be sent home after battling pneumonia but now remains hospitalized with another bout with the illness.
25 Most Destructive Guns N’ Roses Moments
July 21, 2012, marks the 25th anniversary of the release of the classic Guns N’ Roses debut album ‘Appetite for Destruction.’ Containing monster tracks ‘Welcome to the Jungle,’ ‘Paradise City’ and ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine,’ the landmark disc is one of the most critically praised and influential works in rock history.
Serj Tankian Reveals 2012 World Tour Dates + Video for ‘Uneducated Democracy’
On the heels of his acclaimed album ‘Harakiri’ being released, Serj Tankian has announced dates for a 2012 world tour. The System of a Down singer will be touring parts of North America as well as an extensive European line of dates.
Iron Maiden Bassist Steve Harris to Release ‘British Lion’ Solo Album
Legendary bassist and Iron Maiden mastermind Steve Harris will soon release his debut solo album, ‘British Lion.’ In between Iron Maiden releases and tours, Harris has been spending his time writing the upcoming disc, which promises to bring a multi-dimensionally heavy experience to listeners.
Jon Lord Dies at 71: Geezer Butler, Iron Maiden, Slash + More Pay Tribute
The death of legendary Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord has shaken the rock world through some of its most celebrated musicians. Among those who have tweeted their condolences are Slash, Mike Portnoy, Iron Maiden, Tom Morello and many more. Perhaps the most notable post however, comes from Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler.
Green Day Release New Single ‘Oh, Love’ From Upcoming Album ‘¡Uno!’
When it comes to punk music, Green Day are certainly one of the most progressive bands within the genre. Having drifted into more of a ‘rock opera’-type of style, Green Day have released the new single ‘Oh, Love’ from their upcoming album, ‘¡Uno!,’ the first of three discs the band will be releasing within a four-month period.
Do These Tunes Sound Like Green Day Songs?
Ever turn on the radio, hear a new song and swear that you’ve heard it before? So have the fine people over at indie rock site Diffuser.fm. With inconceivable amount of music written each year, there are bound to be songs that will sound exactly something else, whether intentional or not. Diffuser.fm decided to make a compilation of songs that sound the same, with Green Day as their subject of cho
Drowning Pool’s ‘Bodies’ Covered by Cross-Dressing Comedian on Filipino ‘X-Factor’
The most entertaining part of ‘American Idol,’ ‘The X-Factor,’ America’s Got Talent’ and the billion other talent shows on television, are the early audition rounds. Sometimes you’ll run into an incredible act such as recently cut ‘America’s Got Talent’ star Andrew De Leon, but most of the time the ‘tryout’ episodes are dedicated to the hilarity of failure. However, the Philippines may have just f