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Coheed and Cambria Bassist Michael Todd Leaves Band Following Arrest
In the wake of his July arrest for allegedly robbing a Walgreens in Massachusetts, bassist Michael Todd has decided to leave Coheed and Cambria.
The move has been described by the band as a mutual decision.
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U2 to Release Extras-Filled 20th-Anniversary Editions of ‘Achtung Baby’ on Nov. 1
It’s official: U2 will re-release ‘Achtung Baby’ on Nov. 1, and new photos from Universal Music Group offer a pretty comprehensive look at all five physical editions of the 20th anniversary collection.
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Fuse TV to Air a Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert Same Day Their New Album Comes Out
Aug. 30 was already going to be a big day for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Thanks to a little help from Fuse TV, it’s going to be even bigger.
To coincide with the release of the band’s new album, ‘I’m With You,’ on that Tuesday, Fuse will air a Chili Peppers concert from the legendary Roxy Th
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VH1 Classic’s ‘Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp’ Enlists Paul Stanley, Phil Collen
Aspiring musicians will soon be seen having a chance to ‘Rock and Roll All Nite’ and maybe experience a little ‘Hysteria.’
Paul Stanley of Kiss and Phil Collen of Def Leppard are among the special guests on the new season of VH1 Classic’s ‘Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp,’ which begins Aug. 20 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
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Classic Ford Model T Once Owned by Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham Is on the Market
In the 1976 film ‘The Song Remains the Same,’ the four members of Led Zeppelin each had scenes showing them outside of the rock ‘n’ roll realm.
Drummer John Bonham, an avid car collector, can be seen driving a 1915 Ford Model T — and that very vehicle can now be had, its current owner says.
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Rush Drummer Neil Peart’s New DVD Sheds Light on His Distinct Playing Style
Musicians know that the Rush catalog is loaded with Neil Peart’s distinct, intricate drum work.
Aspiring percussionists can get an inside look at the master’s approach via his new instructional DVD, which is scheduled for an Oct. 14 release.
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Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons Writing Book on Early History of Kiss
Who better to tell the story of Kiss‘ early years than the two members who have been with the band for its entire run?
Guitarist Paul Stanley and bassist Gene Simmons are working with journalist Ken Sharp on a forthcoming book titled ‘Nothin’ to Lose,’ which chronicles the band’s birth through the success of the double-disc concert collection ‘Alive.’
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Alice Cooper and Kesha to Team Up on New Song, ‘What Baby Wants’
Alice Cooper has welcomed some familiar names to help out with his latest “nightmare.”
Pop star Kesha duets with the shock-rock legend on ‘What Baby Wants,’ which will be included on Cooper’s upcoming album, ‘Welcome 2 My Nightmare.’
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Ex-Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley’s Memoir, ‘No Regrets,’ Set for November Release
He authored the Kiss classic “Shock Me,” as well as the guitar solos on many of the band’s other signature tunes.
Now band co-founder Ace Frehley has penned his life story, which he’s titled ‘No Regrets.’ due Nov. 1.
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Nikki Sixx doesn’t mess around when it comes to the video bootlegging of a Motley Crue show.
Early in the band’s headlining set on Saturday, Sixx reportedly jumped into the Outlaw Jam festival crowd after spotting a fan with what has been described as a professional-quality video camera.
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The Who to Release ‘Quadrophenia’ Boxed Set, Possible Tour to Follow?
The Who‘s ‘Quadrophenia’ is about to get a whole lot bigger.
The double-album rock opera from 1973 will be re-released in November as part of a boxed set compiled by Who guitarist/songwriter Pete Townshend, who says he and singer Roger Daltrey may perform ‘Quadrophenia’ next year on tour.
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Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ Deluxe Anniversary Version — New Details Revealed
Demos, B-sides and concert recordings are among the rarities that will be included on not one, but two deluxe 20th anniversary editions of Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ from Universal Music Enterprises.
Originally scheduled for a Sept. 19 release, the digitally remastered and beefed-up ‘Nevermind’ packages will now drop on Sept. 27 — 20 years and three days after the original album arrived.