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Guns N’ Roses Rock Acoustically for 2012 Bridge School Benefit
The fun part of Neil Young‘s annual Bridge School benefit is seeing acts who normally rock out attempt to pull off a fully acoustic performance, and that’s what fans got Saturday night when Guns N’ Roses unplugged for a rare stripped-down set for those on hand.
10 Best Guns N’ Roses Songs
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Since exploding onto the scene in the 1980s, Guns N' Roses have taken on many forms and featured an array of members in the ranks. While GN'R of 1987 look nothing like GN'R of 2012, save for W. Axl Rose as the frontman, the band's legacy is undeniable. That's why we
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Funniest Guitar Faces
Oh, the guitar face – that magical place that rockers slip off to when they’ve been totally consumed by a song and the music is in total control. While some guitarists and bassists have truly signature mugs when they rip into a song, others allow the mood of the music to uniquely fashion their fantastical facial expressions — leading to the notorious guitar face. One this for sure though, when the
Kiss Frontman Paul Stanley Mourns the Loss of His Mother
There’s been a loss in the Kiss family, as singer Paul Stanley is mourning the death of his mother, Eva Eisen. Eisen passed away Saturday (Sept. 29) at the age of 88. The official cause of death was not given.
Motley Crue’s Vince Neil Performs ‘Girls Girls Girls’ With Teen Rockers Going Dark
Motley Crue singer Vince Neil is doing his part to encourage the next generation of rockers, as the vocalist hopped onstage with the members of teen rock band Going Dark to perform the classic ‘Girls Girls Girls’ in New Jersey over the weekend.
Lollapalooza 2012 Evacuated Saturday Due to Severe Thunderstorms
For the second year in a row, severe weather wreaked a little havoc on Lollapalooza, but this time organizers were better prepared. The bands and audience were evacuated from the Grant Park grounds Saturday (Aug. 4) in anticipation of a severe thunderstorm expected to hit the area.
Motley Crue + Kiss Play Hits-Filled Sets to Open ‘The Tour’ in Virginia
Fans of Motley Crue and Kiss hoping to hear the hits definitely got their money’s worth as ‘The Tour’ opened Friday night (July 20) in Bristow, Va.
Photo Gallery From Day One of Metallica’s Orion Music and More Festival
Metallica‘s 2012 Orion Music + More Festival kicked off yesterday (June 23) at Bader Field in Atlantic City, N.J. to an enthusiastic crowd – look no further than the photo above for photographic evidence!
Slipknot To Headline 2012 Knotfest Featuring Deftones, Lamb of God, Serj Tankian + More
Slipknot had teased that a big announcement was coming on Monday, June 4, via their Twitter page on Saturday (June 2), but it looks like the folks at Ticketmaster have let the news … slip. It appears the band will headline their own Knotfest in their home state of Iowa on Aug. 17, and the bill will also feature Deftones, Lamb of God, Serj Tankian, Dethklok, the Urge and Prong.
‘The Devil’s Carnival’ Sing for the Devil Contest
Dying to sing the sad sighs of a lost, drowning maiden? Hoping to enchant legions with your devilish dulcet tones? Or damn the karaoke track! Bring in your band of guitar-playing, fiddlestring-plucking, hellishly harmonizing puppets!
Slash Previews New Song ‘You’re a Lie’
Slash is set to release the first single off his upcoming album to radio on Monday, Feb. 27, but he’s offering a 30-second sneak listen to the tune right now.