Founding Deep Purple keyboardist and principle songwriter Jon Lord has passed away after almost a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Lord had been receiving treatment since last August. According to his publicist, Lord passed at the London Clinic today, surrounded by his family. Jon Lord founded Deep Purple in 1968, and the band went on to become...
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Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson Join Forces for Twins of Evil Tour
The Mayans forewarned the world that the year 2012 would bring the Apocalypse upon us. They were right. It was announced yesterday that shock rockers Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson will join forces this fall and embark on the co-headlining Twins of Evil Tour. Zombie and Manson last shared a stage at Rock On The Range 2012 in Columbus, OH...
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The Better Half Release Debut LP Trailer
The Better Half Release Debut LP Trailer Philly rockers The Better Half have released the album trailer for their self-titled debut LP, The Better Half. It’s the full-length follow up to the band’s first release, the 2009 EP Equilibrium. The band will be celebrating in style with an album release show, The Mid-Summer...
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Top 10 Rock Songs for America on The 4th of July
Top 10 Rock Songs for America on The 4th of July 10. Don McLean – “American Pie” 9. Kid Rock – “American Bad Ass” 8. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “American Girl” 7. Grand Funk Railroad – “We’re An American Band” 6. Five Finger Death Punch – “American Capitalist” 5. Otherwise – “We Are...
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Duff McKagan Joins Motörhead for “Killed By Death” at Mayhem Festival
Duff McKagan Joins Motörhead for “Killed By Death” at Mayhem Festival It was an epic night on the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival tonight at the White River Ampitheatre in Auburn, WA as Loaded frontman Duff McKagan surprised the crowd by joining Motörhead on-stage for a rendition of “Killed By Death.” The track was originally released on 1984’s epic greatest hits album No Remorse, and appeared...
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Lamb of God Frontman Randy Blythe Remains Incarcerated in Prague
Lamb of God Frontman Randy Blythe Remains Incarcerated in Prague After previously being released on bail, Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe has been detained at Pankrác Prison in Prague, Czech Republic. Blythe made is court appearance on Saturday after being arrested for manslaughter on Wednesday (June 27) when the band arrived at the Prague Airport. He was reportedly released...