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It's a music-industry open secret that virtually every live album to hit shelves has been overdubbed before release. The question, then, is not whether a live LP contains overdubs — but how many. Decades after the halcyon days of live albums, overdubbing remains a controversial topic. To some fans,...

10 Classic Live Albums That Were Overdubbed

Swallow The Sun is back just in time for the colder weather to slowly creep in! Swallow The Sun will release their new record Shining on October 18 and is now streaming the new single "What I Have Become" right now. "'What I Have Become' is about that moment when...

SWALLOW THE SUN Streams Doomed New Single "What I Have Become", Announces New Album

Bass legend Bob Daisley has looked back on a chaotic lyric-writing session between former bandmates Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads, describing the whole affair as “like Spinal Tap, but worse”. Speaking to Johnny Beane in a recent chat, the bassist says that his lyricist career began with Osbourne...

“It was like Spinal Tap, but worse”: Bassist recalls Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads’ attempt at writing lyrics

Tony Iommi will reissue his 2005 album Fused and official bootleg The 1996 DEP Sessions from 2004 on October 4 via BMG. Both albums were recorded with ex-Deep Purple bassist and singer Glenn Hughes, who performed on Black Sabbath's 1986 album Seventh Star (which was supposed to be an Iommi solo album).

TONY IOMMI To Reissue His Two Albums With GLENN HUGHES

In a recent interview with LaughingMonkeyMusic, Testament’s Alex Skolnick reflected on the distinctiveness of the original US thrash metal sound and why many contemporary metal bands tend to sound alike. Skolnick attributed the individuality of early thrash metal guitarists to the limited gear options available at the time. This...

TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Explains Why Thrash Metal Bands In The '80s Had A Distinctive Sound

Taylor Hawkins was, for many, the heart of Foo Fighters. Dave Grohl was the mastermind behind the multi-platinum band, but Hawkins, with his infectious energy and raucous drumming, best embodied the rock and roll ethos. This essential ingredient is what made Taylor Hawkins’ death in 2022 such a profound loss....

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins’ cause of death, confirmed

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Eddie, along with his brother Alex, formed the band Van Halen, catapulting to fame with their electrifying performances and revolutionary sound. Eddie's groundbreaking guitar skills redefined the rock genre. 2 / 7. Van Halen. Debut Album 'Van Halen'(1978):. The self-titled debut album showcased Eddie's virtuoso guitar work, featuring the iconic...

Eddie Van Halen: What Was The Rockstar's Cause Of Death?

Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler, the iconic duo from Black Sabbath, have reunited, but not in the way fans might expect. The legendary musicians are starring in a new ad for Aston Villa Football Club, their hometown team in Birmingham, England. In this fresh promotional spot, Osbourne and Butler are...

Black Sabbath Members Just Reunited

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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There is no mainstream band that has ever struck the balance between imbuing real fear into its audience and entertaining them at the same time like the British-born heavy metal group Black Sabbath. Fronted by Ozzy Osbourne, who is known for biting the heads off animals on stage, the collection of musicians were dark-arts artists as much as they were chart-toppers.

3 Eternal Black Sabbath Songs that Have Stood the Test of Time

Music bands often have complex dynamics and things can sometimes go wrong. Tensions and disagreements often lead to changes in the line-up. Here, we look at five founding members who, despite being instrumental in starting their bands, were asked to leave. 1. Brian Jones (The Rolling Stones) Brian Jones was...

5 Founding Member Who Were Kicked Out of Their Own Bands

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

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As far as guitar collectors go, few are more prolific than American businessman and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. Featuring some of the world’s most iconic guitars – including instruments formerly owned by Kurt Cobain, Eddie Van Halen, Johnny Cash, Les Paul and so many more – Irsay’s collection is said to be worth a cool $1 billion, at least.

Guitars from Jim Irsay’s iconic collection – including those previously owned by Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and more – to go on public display at Indiana University

News of Aerosmith's retirement from touring reverberated throughout the music world, with several of their peers and acolytes quickly chiming in to pay their respects to the rock 'n' roll titans. The Boston legends dominated the stage for more than half a century before they officially called it quits in...

Aerosmith Retires From Touring: Rockers React

Who the hell is Neon Nightmare? I have no idea. 20 Buck Spin won't tell me. I have a suspicion, but I'm also not gonna blow up the dude's spot. Whoever they are, they're doing a killer job at making very Type O Negative-flavored, downtrodden doom. The debut single from...

If You Like TYPE O NEGATIVE, You're Gonna Like NEON NIGHTMARE

Rammstein vocalist Till Lindemann is currently suing the German publication Spiegel and its executives for allegedly falsifying documents in their legal battles. Long story short, Spiegel published a report on June 10, 2023 that detailed allegations against Rammstein vocalist Till Lindemann and the band's alleged Row 0 afterparties where sexual misdeeds are said to have occurred. Lindemann's legal team successfully prevented Spiegel from publishing any further stories on allegations against Lindemann later that same year.

TILL LINDEMANN Posts Lengthy Poem Amidst Ongoing Legal Issues: "Everything Has Its Time"

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NICK OLIVERI On QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's 2002 Lineup: \"It's The Best Lineup There Was\"

Queens Of The Stone Age around Songs For The Deaf 2002 was an unstoppable force in terms of its lineup. The band featured lead guitarist and...

NICK OLIVERI On QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's 2002 Lineup: "It's The Best Lineup There Was"

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