In a brand new interview with Rockin' Metal Revival, QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali was asked what he wants people to think when someone mentions the band's name. He responded (hear audio below): "I don't think along those terms. What's ultimately important to me is, number one, that QUIET RIOT has ...
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In a recent interview with Antoine de Montremy of France's Duke TV, Michael Monroe discussed the 2002 reformation and eventual dissolution of famed Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS. The band originally broke on to the hard rock scene in the first half of the 1980s, becoming one of the first Finnish bands ...
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QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali has opened up about his stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Last month, Banali revealed in a social media post that he has been battling the disease since April, forcing him to miss several live shows with the band. He was replaced at those gigs by either Johnny Kelly (DANZIG, TYPE ...
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In a recent interview with the "Brutally Delicious" podcast, QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali explained the circumstances around singer James Durbin's abrupt departure in September, as well as his health status after being diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. Durbin reportedly left QUIET RIOT "to concentrate his time and efforts on his solo career" and ...
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Earlier this year, QUIET RIOT played several shows this year without drummer Frankie Banali, marking the first time ever that the band performed without any of the members from its classic lineup: Banali, singer Kevin DuBrow, guitarist Carlos Cavazo and bassist Rudy Sarzo. Frankie returned to the stage with QUIET RIOT this past Saturday night ...
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Earlier this year, QUIET RIOT played several shows this year without drummer Frankie Banali, marking the first time ever that the band performed without any of the members from its classic lineup: Banali, singer Kevin DuBrow, guitarist Carlos Cavazo and bassist Rudy Sarzo. Frankie returned to the stage with QUIET RIOT this past Saturday night ...
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Frankie Banali played with his QUIET RIOT bandmates Saturday night (October 26) at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. The show marked the drummer's first performance with the group since he announced he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. Fan-filmed video footage of the Whisky concert can be seen below (courtesy ...
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The reunited MISFITS have confirmed that they will perform at Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 14. Support at the show will come from DROPKICK MURPHYS and AGNOSTIC FRONT. Earlier today, MISFITS shared a poster for the Philadelphia gig and wrote in an accompanying message: "Following their SOLD OUT Halloween performance at Madison ...
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QUIET RIOT's Frankie Banali spoke to The Metal Voice about his recent diagnosis of stage four pancreatic cancer. The drummer revealed in a social media post that he has been battling the disease since this past spring, saying that he is "feeling much better and stronger now" and vowing to play ...
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Live Nation Philadelphia appears to be teasing a local performance by the reunited MISFITS. Earlier today, the concert promoter shared a video featuring the Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty and the MISFITS skull logo along with the "12.14.19" date, suggesting that the show will take place at Wells Fargo Arena. It was only last month that ...
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QUIET RIOT's Frankie Banali has been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. The drummer revealed in a social media post that he has been battling the disease since this past spring, saying that he is "feeling much better and stronger now" and vowing to play with QUIET RIOT later this month and through 2020. "I ...
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Glenn Danzig will begin shooting his next movie in "about two weeks." It will be the follow-up to his "Verotika" feature film directorial debut, which received its premiere in June. Speaking during the question-and-answer session following a "Verotika" screening in New York City on October 18, Danzig said about the upcoming movie (see video below): ...
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Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe recently discussed his new solo album, "One Man Gang", with France's United Rock Nations. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On "One Man Gang": Michael: "I'm 100 percent happy with the album. I wouldn't put out ...
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In a brand new interview with Love Is Pop, former HANOI ROCKS singer Michael Monroe was asked if there is any chance of him touring the United States anytime soon. He responded: "Well, we'd love to play the States and we've done some tours there and stuff. New York and L.A. ...
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Glenn Danzig says that the MISFITS won't play any more reunion shows after the upcoming concert in New York City. The initial comeback performance by MISFITS members Danzig, Jerry Only and Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein took place at the 2016 Riot Fest. The estranged bandmates played together for the first time since 1983 and were ...
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Glenn Danzig will begin shooting his next movie in October. It will be the follow-up to his "Verotika" feature film directorial debut, which received its premiere in June. Speaking to Bionic Buzz on the red carpet of Monday night's (September 16) premiere of Rob Zombie's new thriller "3 From Hell" at Vista Theatre in Los ...
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Glenn Danzig's "Verotika" will see its Northwestern U.S. theatrical premiere on Tuesday, September 10 at 9 p.m. at San Francisco's historic Castro Theater. Following two successful consecutive sold-out engagements at Chicago's 1000-seat Music Box Theater back on June 13, and a sold-out Los Angeles premiere at the 800-seat Montalban Theater on June 25, "Verotika" will ...
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Decibel Geek TV has uploaded video footage of QUIET RIOT's August 24 concert at Buffalo Rose in Golden, Colorado (clip shot by Chris Deutsch of Front Row Concert Photos). QUIET RIOT played several shows this year without drummer Frankie Banali, marking the first time ever that the band performed without any ...
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U.S. metal act SILVERTOMB will release its debut album, "Edge Of Existence", on November 1 via the German independent label Long Branch Records/SPV. The first single from the disc, "Love You Without No Lies", can be streamed below. SILVERTOMB is the latest musical endeavor of guitarist-vocalist Kenny Hickey (TYPE O NEGATIVE, SEVENTH VOID), drummer Johnny ...
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U.S. metal act SILVERTOMB has signed an international record deal with German independent label Long Branch Records/SPV. SILVERTOMB is the latest musical endeavor of guitarist-vocalist Kenny Hickey (TYPE O NEGATIVE, SEVENTH VOID), drummer Johnny Kelly (TYPE O NEGATIVE, DANZIG), bassist Hank Hell (SEVENTH VOID, INHUMAN), New York City hardcore veteran Joseph James (AGNOSTIC FRONT, INHUMAN) ...
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QUIET RIOT performed without drummer Frankie Banali at the Heavy Montreal festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Yesterday's (July 27) show apparently marked the third time ever that the band played without any of the members from its classic lineup: Banali, singer Kevin DuBrow, guitarist Carlos Cavazo and bassist Rudy Sarzo. As with the May 17 ...
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MISFITS will play their only 2019 East Coast show on October 19 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Support at the concert will come from special guests RANCID and THE DAMNED. Tickets go on sale to the public beginning Friday, July 19 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster.com. The current lineup of the MISFITS ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of MISFITS' June 29 concert at Banc Of California Stadium in Los Angeles, California can be seen below. Glenn Danzig recently said that the MISFITS "are not gonna do many more" reunion shows. The initial comeback performance by MISFITS members Danzig, Jerry Only and Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein took place at the ...
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According to Deadline, Glenn Danzig's "Verotika" feature film directorial debut will receive a Halloween VOD release via Cleopatra Entertainment, a division of the Los Angeles independent record label Cleopatra Records. Fathom screenings are planned in the weeks ahead in New York, San Francisco, Austin and other markets. A Blu-ray and DVD home video ...
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Glenn Danzig says that the MISFITS "are not gonna do many more" reunion shows. The initial comeback performance by MISFITS members Danzig, Jerry Only and Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein took place at the 2016 Riot Fest. The estranged bandmates played together for the first time since 1983 and were backed by former SLAYER drummer Dave ...
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QUIET RIOT performed without drummer Frankie Banali at the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival in Richardson, Texas. The May 17 show apparently marked the first time ever that the band played without any of the members from its classic lineup: Banali, singer Kevin DuBrow, guitarist Carlos Cavazo and bassist Rudy Sarzo. Banali was reportedly unable ...
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"Brutal Realty, Inc." is an absurd black metal satire film from award-winning director Erik Boccio ("Blood Bath", "Wiretap Scars"). Set for release this summer and starring actor/musician London May of Glenn Danzig's SAMHAIN, the 15-minute short also features Sarah Burns from HBO's "Barry" and a decimating musical score composed by Sanford Parker (BURIED AT SEA, ...
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Just enough cloud cover on Sunday, May 5 made for a gorgeous Southern California day for the fifth annual "Ride For Ronnie" motorcycle ride and concert, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. Some 300 motorcycle riders joined the Ride at Harley-Davidson of Glendale, culminating with a concert at Los Encinos ...
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MISFITS will play in Denver and Seattle this summer. The band will perform on September 7 at Denver's Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre and on September 14 at Seattle's White River Amphitheatre. RISE AGAINST, THE DISTILLERS, THE DAMNED and CRO-MAGS will open both gigs. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on May 17 at ...
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Former HANOI ROCKS singer Michael Monroe will release his new solo album, "One Man Gang", in October. The follow-up to 2015's "Blackout States" features guest appearances by ex-HANOI ROCKS guitarist Nasty Suicide and THE DAMNED legend Captain Sensible. To coincide with the album's release, Monroe will embark on a full European tour at the end ...
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