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Trivium have announced a set of intimate UK shows this summer, playing venues and cities many of which they haven’t been to for more than fifteen years.“Since the first UK headline tour in 2005 we’d made it a point to do our best to get out of the big cities and play other ones that might get overlooked or skipped”, says bassist Paolo Gregoletto. “We looked at old Maiden and Motörhead posters and let that inspire the way we routed this one”.Support on the tour will come from Bleed From Within and Orbit Culture.

Metallica‘s former bassist Jason Newsted has said he is working on two new “heavy” projects.Newsted has been working with his bluegrass project, Jason Newsted and the Chophouse Band, for several decades, and had recently started to incorporate more metal influences into the band.Now, however, he is firmly “stepping back into the heavy”, as he explained in an interview with Gator 98.7FM.  “So the last couple of weeks I’ve been auditioning guitar players for a heavy project. I’m back on bass and singing with a metal drummer — double bass — you know, getting loud again.

Trivium have announced they will be returning to the UK this summer for an intimate tour.The news comes just weeks after the Floridian heavy metallers last visited the UK for their ‘Dead Men & Dragons’ tour, which included a date at London’s 5,000 capacity Eventim Apollo.Now, Trivium have confirmed that they will be returning in the summer for 13 intimate shows, some in locations that they haven’t visited for 15 years. Support will come from Bleed From Within and Orbit Culture.“Since the first UK headline tour in 2005 we’d made it a point to do our best to get out of the big cities and play other ones that might get overlooked or skipped.

A Pantera show due to take place in Vienna later this year has been cancelled. And while no reason has been given for the cancellation, it quickly follows the axing of the band from two German festivals taking place this summer over allegations of past racism on the part of vocalist Phil Anselmo.The surviving members of Pantera – Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown – announced last year that they were reforming to play a number of shows in the US and Europe this year, marking the 40th anniversary of their debut album ‘Metal Magic’.

Dean Daughtry, the keyboardist and cowriter behind Atlanta Rhythm Section’s two biggest hits, died Thursday in Huntsville, Alabama. He was 76 and his passing was attributed to “natural causes.”

Van Conner, the Screaming Trees co-founding bassist who played on the rock band’s hits including “All I Know” and “Nearly Lost You,” died Tuesday of pneumonia. He was 55. His brother and bandmate, Gary Lee Conner, posted the news on social media.

How often have you mixed yourself a vodka martini of an evening and wished that an animated character would tell you how you could do it better? Loads, right? You’ve tried shaking, you’ve tried stirring, now you’re all out of ideas. Well, thankfully, Gorillaz bassist Murdoc is here to tell you what ingredient you’ve been missing all these years.

Matt Willis got "utterly addicted" to exercise. The Busted bassist - who checked into rehab in 2005 to receive help for alcoholism - turned to working out to help cope with his issues with drink and drugs but eventually became obsessive and would get "angry or upset" if he didn't have the time to hit the gym. Speaking to Fearne Cotton on her 'Happy Place' podcast, Matt said: "Exercise was a big thing for me.

Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock is to appear on Blondie’s upcoming new album, having stepped in to tour with the band earlier this year after Leigh Foxx suffered a back injury. As Foxx – who has been a member of the band since 1997 – continues to recuperate, Matlock has taken over bass duties in the studio too.Unlike the band’s last album – 2017’s ‘Pollinator’, which saw Blondie collaborating with artists including Sia, Charli XCX, Dave Sitek and Johnny Marr – Matlock will seemingly be the only guest this time around.Guitarist Chris Stein tells Classic Pop: “Glen has just been great.

posted to the band’s Twitter. “After a lot of long chats with my doctor we’ve decided that the next step is surgery to remove the affected organ after which it should be much more manageable.

The Guardian: 'I'm very protective of his privacy. But I will say that he's a very kind, authentic person. She continued: 'He's the most unfamous famous person ever, by which I mean he has been able to maintain that balance, which is very hard.

Amanda de Cadenet is thrilled to still have ex boyfriend Keanu Reeves in her life.

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Mark Hoppus is open to performing with his old bandmate again.

Read more: Gogglebox's Georgia Bell shares picture of 'perfect' baby boy new arrivalFollowing news of his death, tributes began to pour in from others in the music industry. Former Oasis guitarist Andy Bell said: "Really sad news about Paul Ryder, RIP. "His thoughts were echoed by Ian Brown, front man of The Stone Roses, who tweeted: "Rest in peace Ryder.

Pantera have announced plans to reunite for a tour in 2023.Singer Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown have signed a deal with Artist Group International for a series of US tour dates next year, reports Billboard.“We are thrilled to be working with such an iconic band and bringing their music back to the fans,” agent Peter Pappalardo said in a statement.No dates have yet been announced for the band’s first tour in 20 years and it is unclear who will perform with the surviving members.Pantera, formed in 1981 and disbanded in 2003. In 2004 guitarist Dimebag Darrell was shot dead at the Alrosa Villa in Ohio.In 2018, Darrell’s brother, Vinnie Paul, died aged 54 from severe coronary artery disease and an enlarged heart.In an interview in 2019, Anselmo teased the possibility of a Pantera tribute tour with Brown and guitarist Zakk Wylde, a longtime friend of the band.“Well, Zakk is a busy man … We spoke about it maybe one time,” Anselmo told Chile news outlet Humo Negro.

Growing up Bronx! Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz’s marriage may have not lasted, but their love for their son is apparent.

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has expressed his desire to play Popeye in a live-action movie if another one ever gets made.Taking to Twitter this past weekend, the musician and actor – who recently starred as a bounty hunter in Disney+‘s new Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi – pitched the idea of him taking on the role of the much-loved cartoon sailor.“If a good director decides to make a popeye movie, I’m your man,” he tweeted on Sunday (June 19).If a good director decides to make a popeye movie, I’m your man.— Flea (@flea333) June 19, 2022Although he’s predominantly known as the bassist for the California rock titans, Flea has been acting in TV shows and major motion pictures for decades.Some of his most notable roles include Back To The Future II and III, The Big Lebowski, Baby Driver, Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas, The Chase, My Own Private Idaho, and he’s voiced characters in The Simpsons, Family Guy and American Dad.Created by E.C. Segar, Popeye initially started off in 1929 as a comic book. The character made its way to the big screen in a 1980 with the release of a live-action musical directed by Robert Altman and starring Robin Williams as the titular character.Whether a new Popeye movie is in the works is not known at this point, but judging from the responses to Flea’s tweet it looks like people would be into the idea.Hollywood Heights actor Meredith Salenger was among those in his replies, telling the bassist: “Robert Altman’s was one of my favs.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorEpix has announced an upcoming four-part docuseries titled “My Life as a Rolling Stone.” Tied to the band’s 60th anniversary, each episode will focus one of the band’s four core members (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and the late Charlie Watts). The series premieres on August 7.“My Life as a Rolling Stone” is directed by Oliver Murray (who helmed “The Quiet One” the recent documentary on longtime Stones bassist Bill Wyman) and Clare Tavernor (“Keith Richards: A Culture Show Special”), and executive produced by Steve Condie, senior VP of content at Mercury Studios.

Twitter to John Such, who departed from the band in 1994.  His death was first reported by Variety. No details on when or how he died were immediately available.

Bon Jovi founding member and bassist Alec John Such has died. He was 70.

The music world is mourning the loss of Alec John Such, the founding bassist in the American rock band Bon Jovi, who died at age 70. Jon Bon Jovi took to Instagram to share the sad news, writing, “We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such,” the frontman said. “He was an original. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band … To be honest, we found our way to each other thru him — He was a childhood friend of Tico [Torres] and brought Richie [Sambora] to see us perform.

Michele Amabile Angermiller Bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, Jon Bon Jovi announced on social media today (June 5). A cause of death is as yet unknown.“We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such,” Bon Jovi posted. “He was an original.

A.D. Amorosi Howie Pyro  — bassist, DJ and longtime veteran of the New York punk and underground scenes — died Tuesday due to complications from Covid-19-related pneumonia after a lengthy battle with liver disease.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 24-30:April 24: Actor Shirley MacLaine is 88. Actor-singer-director Barbra Streisand is 80. Country singer Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys is 79.

Deftones have officially unveiled their new touring line-up, with bassist Fred Sablan making his debut on the first night of the band’s long-awaited North American tour with Gojira.Sablan, who is best known as the former bassist for Marilyn Manson, kicked off his tenure with Chino Moreno and co. at the band’s Portland show at the Moda Center on Thursday night (April 14).It comes after Vega announced last month that he had officially left Deftones.

Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has finished the first draft of an autobiography, though he can’t quite decide what to call it. There are currently five options and, on Twitter earlier this week, he invited fans to let him know which of those five they prefer.Talking about the autobiography in an interview with Cleveland.com last year, Butler said: “I started out because, when my parents died, I always wished I’d asked them a lot more things… I don’t really know much about my mum and dad, because they were always just there.

Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has revealed that he’s finished the first draft of his forthcoming autobiography.The musician confirmed over a year ago that he’d written half of the book, which he hopes will offer his grandchildren an insight into his illustrious career with the Ozzy Osbourne-led metal band.“[It’s] been fun going through stuff – old times and growing up in Birmingham, and all that,” Butler explained at the time. “I’m right in the middle of doing that at the moment.”Taking to Twitter last night (April 6), the bassist told fans that he’d “just turned in the 1st draft of my book” and was now thinking of potential titles.“So far, I have: Into the Void, Basses Loaded, Past Forward, What The Butler Did [and] Bassic Instinct,” he wrote, adding: “Feel free to send me which of those you think would suit my #autobiography.”You can see that tweet below.Just turned in the 1st draft of my book so I’m now thinking of titles.

Deftones bassist Sergio Vega has confirmed rumours that he has left the band. The split comes, he says, following a contract dispute.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 13-19:March 13: Jazz drummer Roy Haynes is 97. Songwriter Mike Stoller is 89. Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka is 83.

Video: Kanye West reveals he told Kim Kardashian to stop letting daughter wear lipstick on TikTok (The Independent)Kanye West hands out free Yeezy footwear to Ugandan childrenBohemian Rhapsody - Trailer 2Tory Lanez addresses Megan Thee Stallion shooting allegations on InstagramThe Weeknd announces future Grammys boycott following nominations snubRapper Slim 400 dead at 33: Gunned down in Los AngelesTravis Scott gives first interview since Astroworld tragedyDamon Albarn says he ‘watched climate change in action’Influential bassist Robbie Shakespeare dies aged 68Dave and Fredo join Stormzy on stage at GlastonburySoulja Boy blames Kanye West for getting him kicked off of other tracksBlake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are marriedPink fan Victoria Anthony sings at Pink concertJohn Lennon's killer denied praolePeter Jackson Reveals How 'Get Back' Restored The Beatles Footage And SoundRihanna interviewOprah sings to Adele The 44-year-old replied, "I will always do everything to protect you and our family forever. And I listened to you and told everyone to make sure nothing physical happens to Skete.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 20-26:Feb. 20: Singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie is 81.

As the fallout from Every Time I Die’s split earlier this week continues, bassist Stephen Micciche has given his side of the story, filling in some gaps left in frontman Keith Buckley’s version of events.The band, of course, officially came to an end at the beginning of this week, after Michiche, guitarists Jordan Buckley and Andy Williams, and drummer Clayton Holyoak released a statement saying that they had all left the group. This followed Keith Buckley claiming in December that he had learned that the band were plotting behind his back to replace him.In a lengthy statement on Wednesday, Keith Buckley said that much of what has happened in recent days and weeks came as a surprise to him.

A.D. Amorosi Bassist and composer Leonard “Hub” Hubbard, one of the earliest members of The Roots, passed away on December 16 after a long battle with multiple myeloma, a rare form of blood cancer with which he was diagnosed, and which led to his departure from the band, in 2007.

Leonard “Hub” Hubbard, a founding member of The Roots who played bass on the iconic hip-hop group’s first seven albums has died, according to his wife Stephanie. He was 62.

Celebrity birthdays for Friday December 10thOn Dec. 10, 1959, the four male members of The Platters were acquitted of charges of aiding and abetting prostitution.