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Condolences from fans and friends continue to come in for James Kottak, former 20-year-drummer the Scorpions, who died on Tuesday (1-9). Social media posts are filled with memories of him personally and on stage. He was in the band from 1996 until 2016. Scorpions posted: “James was a wonderful human being, a great musician &…

PRPhotos.comIn an interview posted by Blabbermouth.net, vocalist Sully Erna didn’t give much hope for Godsmack to record again. He said: “You can never say never. But I do know this: The late Rush drummer Neil Peart said this to me once… ‘All great things must come to an end eventually.” He went on to say…

On March 1, Triumph’s lead singer and guitarist, Rik Emmett will release Diamonds – The Best Of The Hard Rock Years 1990 – 1995. The new compilation features tracks from three of his earlier solo albums, as well as two previously unheard songs. A signed deluxe edition will be available through his website. The two…

On March 1, Triumph’s lead singer and guitarist, Rik Emmett will release Diamonds – The Best Of The Hard Rock Years 1990 – 1995. The new compilation features tracks from three of his earlier solo albums, as well as two previously unheard songs. A signed deluxe edition will be available through his website. The two…

Getty ImagesIn celebration of what would have been David Bowie’s 77th birthday this week. An official presentation took place to name a street after him in Paris, France. The mayor wanted to honor the impact Bowie made on the city with his music, fashion, and culture. The Mirror reports that the street is located between…

PRPhotos.comThe drum set and rack used by Def Leppard’s Rick Allen during the Hysteria tour is being auctioned via the online music marketplace Reverb. This was the tour that marked his comeback in 1987, after losing his arm in a car accident. At last check on the bids, the Simmons drum set was up to…

PRPhotos.comOn Superbowl Weekend, The Offspring will team up with Chris Lane to headline the Fremont Street Experience in Downtown Las Vegas. The big event runs February 8th through the 11th and features 25 live performances and 150 hours of free entertainment. The Offspring will play on Saturday, February 10th, and Chris Lane on the 9th.

Getty ImagesPaul Stanley has created new original paintings and artwork and will show them at upcoming fine art events. He’s known for using bold colors in his artwork, and about that he said: “To me, color is the representation of life. I view my life, on its worst day, as a miracle. I think life…

Dokken announced a series of tour dates that keep them on the road through September. The band will play three shows in the U.S. before flying to Europe for several festival appearances, including Germany’s Wacken Open Air. In an interview posted by Blabbermouth, the 70-year-old frontman Don Dokken said that he plans to “keep going…