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Jon Bon Jovi pays surprise visit to fan with cancer >video<

Jon Bon Jovi pays surprise visit to fan with cancer   (CNN) — What started as a family meal turned into the surprise of a lifetime for cancer patient Carol Cesario. Her daughter Rosie Skripkunis was shooting video when rocker Jon Bon Jovi greeted Cesario while she ate with family at the musician’s restaurant, JBJ Soul Kitchen in Toms River, New Jersey. “Mom’s dream came true,” Skripkunis wrote on Facebook, sharing photos and the video, which[…]

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IT’S NOT LOVE … Don says ‘No’ to ‘Temporary (Dokken) reunion’ in the U.S. and Europe

IT’S NOT LOVE Don says ‘No’ to ‘Temporary (Dokken) reunion’ in the U.S. and Europe   The Classic Metal Show — Dokken front man and name sake Don Dokken called into the Classic Metal Show to make the official announcement that the most popular Dokken line-up featuring Don Dokken (vocals) George Lynch (guitar) Jeff Pilson (bass & backing vocals) and Mick Brown (drums) will be reuniting in October for a series of dates in Japan. The band will[…]

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GUNS N’ STEVEN? Rumors circulating Adler could join GNR for shows >Video<

GUNS N’ STEVEN? Rumors circulating Adler could join GNR for shows Bravewords — On June 18th, footage was shot of former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler practicing “Paradise City” (see below), leading to speculation that he will at least make a guest appearance on the band’s upcoming reunion tour. It seems plausible given that according to a previous report from prominent rock journalist Mick Wall, Adler actually rehearsed with Guns N’ Roses to perform at[…]

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Axl Rose admits having AC/DC withdrawals already

Axl Rose performs at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Saturday in London. Photograph: Chiaki Nozu/Getty Images Axl Rose admits having AC/DC withdrawals already   Twitter — Even though Axl Rose is less than 48 hours away from the Guns N’ Roses summer stadium tour the singer is already missing his gig with AC/DC. Rose took to social media earlier this week tweeting; “I miss singing ACDC!!”  Rose also added a crying, an upset and a smiling[…]

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XYWHAT? Terry Ilous talks about Great White, XYZ and Replacement Singers

XYWHAT? Terry Ilous talks about Great White, XYZ and Replacement Singers   Another FN’ Podcast — Terry Ilous of XYZ fame and current singer for Great White appeared on a live broadcast of Another FN Podcast With Izzy Presley to promote his Pledge Music Campaign for his new flamenco rock album where he and his band will be recording covers ranging from Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Chris Isaak, and many more. The interview, which featured live[…]

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HOLLYWOOD ROSES … 20 Questions with Guns N’ Roses tribute singer Colby Veil

HOLLYWOOD ROSES 20 Questions with Guns N’ Roses tribute singer Colby Veil     HOLLYWOOD, Calif., USA — With the big Guns N’ Roses tour kick-off we thought we’d give you the next best thing to an interview with the real deal. We couldn’t get Guns N’ Roses so we grabbed Hollywood Roses. And we decided to do an old-school style Metal Sludge 20 questions by email, just like the old days and the band’s frontman Colby Veil[…]

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CANCELLED! Laconiafest Motorcycle Music Festival implodes on final days

CANCELLED! Laconiafest Motorcycle Music Festival implodes on final days   New Hampshire — Local TV station WMUR news 9 is reporting that the final days of Laconiafest has been a rough go and Saturday is likely cancelled. The station is also reporting that a half-dozen bands cancelled their performance on Friday June 17th and that the promoters of the event “left yesterday (Thursday).” The Laconia Daily Sun wrote an article a few days ago that in part said; “Attendance, expected[…]

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MILLI VANILLI? Meat Loaf collapses on stage but vocal tape keeps playing >Video<

MILLI VANILLI? Meat Loaf collapses on stage but vocal tape keeps playing CNN — Meat Loaf is recovering Friday after collapsing on stage while performing at a concert in the Canadian city of Edmonton, his spokesman said. The rock singer should be able to head home soon, said spokesman Jeremy Westby “He was admitted to a nearby hospital to undergo routine tests,” Westby said. “His vital signs are stable and normal — he’s responsive and recovering well.” Westby[…]

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L.A. Guns flight forced to land after being struck by lightning

L.A. Guns flight forced to land after being struck by lightning   In The Sky — The Los Angeles based sleaze rockers L.A. Guns are in the middle of a world tour. And that tour includes the usual….planes, trains and automobiles. But a recent airplane ride didn’t go as planned after the flight the band was on was struck by lightning. Guitarist Michael Grant posted on his official instagram saying; “Lightning struck our plane and burnt a[…]

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I CAN’T DRIVE 65 … Eddie Van Halen gets a speeding ticket voided after doing 95

I CAN’T DRIVE 65 Eddie Van Halen gets a speeding ticket voided after doing 95   Car And Driver — Like any red-blooded kid growing up in Pasadena, California—hometown of that famous little old lady—Eddie Van Halen had a taste for hot cars. After his band’s self-titled debut album went platinum in 1978, he cycled through a collection nearly as exceptional as his guitar playing, from a succession of 12-cylinder Lambor­ghinis and Ferraris to his current favorite,[…]

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