Guitarist James “JY” Young of veteran rockers STYX spoke to the Arizona Republic about the band’s decision to bring “Mr. Roboto”back into its setlist for the first time in 35 years. “Mr. Roboto” — which originally appeared on STYX‘s 1983 concept album “Kilroy Was Here” — was written by former vocalist Dennis DeYoung, who left the group in 1999. The song reached No. 3 on the Billboard […]
Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA performing the song “Leper Messiah” on October 27, 2018 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York can be seen below. The second North American leg of METALLICA‘s “WorldWired”features in-the-round production and a few firsts, including a “Light It Up” pre-show party hosted by the band’s friend, comedian Jim Breuer; and a “Wherever I May Roam […]
Bugs Bunny? Yes, Rose has a new solo track called “Rock The Rock,” his first new song in more than 10 years, and it debuts in the context of the Looney Tunes reboot launching this year on the streaming service Boomerang. According to YouTube, it’s from a story in which “the gang teams up to stop an […]
Shane Bisnett, former bassist of horror-themed metalcore outfit Ice Nine Kills, has passed away at the age of 31 on New Year’s Day. He was a member of the band from 2009 through 2011 and was featured on one album, Safe Is Just a Shadow, which was released in 2010. The album would go on […]
Another The Walking Dead Star Is Going Over To Fear The Walking Dead To cross over with Morgan The Walking Dead star Austin Amelio is headed to Fear the Walking Dead to server t as the next crossover character between the two AMC shows. Having been entirely absent from The Walking Dead‘s ninth season, Amelio will reprise […]
photo by Rik Boose For Immediate ReleaseMarmalade Vocal Legend Dean Ford Passes December 31, 2018 It is with great regret to announce the sudden passing on December 31, 2018 of Dean Ford, aka Thomas McAleese, the former Marmalade lead vocalist of countless hit songs over the latter 60s and early 70s era, most notably the […]
Musician and educator Pegi Younghas died at 66 after a yearlong battle with cancer. A statementon Young’s Facebook said she was “surrounded by her friends and family in her native California” when she passed away on New Year’s Day. Young is survived by two children with her ex-husband and collaborator Neil Young, one stepson, and two grandchildren. Young was married to Neil for 36 years before their divorce in […]
Daryl Dragon of pop duo Captain and Tennille, more widely known as the “Captain,” died at the age of 76 Wednesday due to renal failure at a hospice in Prescott, Arizona, his publicist said. Dragon, known as the keyboard-playing husband in the group, died with his former wife of nearly 40 years, Toni Tennille, by […]
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(Photo: Larry David and Bob Einstein in Curb Your Enthusiasm, Credit: HBO) Curb Your Enthusiasm star Bob Einstein has passed away at the age of 76. Einstein has been best known late in his career for Curb Your Enthusiasm character Marty Funkhouser, however, he also created the popular comedic character of Super Dave Osborne. He […]
Legendary wrestling announcer “Mean” Gene Okerlund died at the age of 76, WWE announced Wednesday. Okerlund was one of the more recognizable names in sports entertainment with his career spanning the American Wrestling Association, World Championship Wrestling, and World Wrestling Entertainment. Okerlund rose to prominence with his interviews with Jesse “The Body” Ventura, “Macho Man” […]
Original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm has announced his retirement from performing as a solo artist. Gramm broke the news of his decision to stop touring at the conclusion of his concert Saturday night (December 29) in Schenectady, New York. He told the audience (see video below): “It’s been quite a few years with a lot of fun and a lot […]
