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How Def Leppard Ended the ‘Pyromania’ World Tour on a High

When Def Leppard completed their Pyromania World Tour on Feb. 7, 1984, there was no doubt they'd made it to the big time.After 178 shows over almost exactly a year, they had moved from a support act playing medium-sized venues to a headline attraction selling tens of thousands tickets a night. However, it wasn't all smooth sailing.The road trip had kicked off on Feb. 9, 1983, with two warm-up club shows […]

todayFebruary 10, 2024

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How Sebastian Bach’s Profanity-Laced Rant Ended His Skid Row Run

Sebastian Bach has detailed the profanity-laced tirade that was the “final straw” in his exit from Skid Row.It was 1996 and the band’s commercial appeal had faded amid the grunge and alt-rock revolutions. An offer came in for Skid Row to open for Kiss on their reunion tour, and Bach – who idolized Gene Simmons and company – jumped at the chance. Unfortunately, he didn’t consult with his bandmates before accepting.“The […]

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How ‘Evil Empire’ Nearly Ended Rage Against the Machine

Released on April 16, 1996, Rage Against the Machine’s sophomore album, Evil Empire, cemented the band as one of the most important acts of the era. It also nearly broke the group apart.The band was riding high after the success of its debut album, 1992’s self-titled LP. Sparked by the popular tracks “Killing in the Name” and “Freedom,” Rage Against the Machine became an unexpected commercial success. The band toured hard in […]

todayJanuary 4, 2024 1

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How Jack Blades Ended Up on Motley Crue’s ‘Same Ol’ Situation’

In 1989, a unique set of circumstances led Jack Blades to work with Motley Crue.Blades’ own band, Night Ranger, had enjoyed massive success earlier in the decade with hits like “Sister Christian” and “Sentimental Street." At the same time, Motley Crue had established itself as one of the most dangerous – and exciting – bands in the world.The two groups became friendly, regularly partying on and around Los Angeles’ Sunset […]

todayDecember 21, 2023 1

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Charlie Robison filed $2M lawsuit alleging surgeries ended career

Charlie Robison, the country music singer and songwriter who died Sunday at the age of 59, once claimed medical malpractice abruptly ended his music career. According to court documents obtained by the San Antonio Express-News, the Texas singer sued Dr. Christian Stallworth in September 2018 for gross negligence and battery. He alleged he suffered permanent injuries during a January 2018 tonsillectomy and other medical work. The singer claimed he underwent […]

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