On January 25, 2012, founding band member Mark Reale died of complications resulting from Crohn’s disease at the age of 56. Immediately following his death, the band, featuring the “Thundersteel” lineup, performed several previously-booked east coast shows and the “70,000 Tons of Metal” cruise ship gig without him. A new…
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Five singles were released from the album: ” Bully “, ” Unity “, ” Enemies “, ” I’ll Follow You “, and ” Adrenaline “. The band’s singles once again fared well, albeit it slightly below The Sound of Madness singles; “Bully” and “Unity” topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Charts,…
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Later on in 2012, the band started working on a new album, and laid down tracks for a song called “Screwdriver” which is to be released on their album Best in Show on July 31, 2012. For the first time, in honor of Father’s Day, Jackyl and Nigel Dupree Band…
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Cooper supported Iron Maiden on their Maiden England World Tour from June to July 21, 2012, and then headlined Bloodstock Open Air on Sunday August 12. On September 16, 2012, Cooper appeared at the Sunflower Jam charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall , London, performing alongside Brian May lead…
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On December 29, 2012, at a home show in Knoxville, 10 Years performed a special version of “Shoot It Out” featuring the original lead singer, Mike Underdown, along with current vocalist Jesse Hasek.
TKO Records re-released the self-titled 7″ on November 23, 2012.
The band announced that they would be playing 10 shows in August in the United States and Canada supporting Short Songs during which they would play the album in its entirety as well as a greatest hits set. Called the SHORT TOUR , it ran from August 16 to 26,…
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On May 2, 2012, the band announced the impending release of a new studio album, Last of a Dyin’ Breed , along with a North American and European tour. On August 21, 2012, Last of a Dyin’ Breed was released.
Cooper cameos as himself in the 2012 Tim Burton adaptation of Dark Shadows that starred Johnny Depp , Michelle Pfeiffer and Helena Bonham Carter . Assuming his name to be that of a woman, Depp’s character in the film Barnabas Collins describes Alice as the ugliest woman he has ever…
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On May 23, 2012, Matt Roberts announced he was leaving the band to focus on his health. He told fans in a statement, “3 Doors Down will always have a special place in my heart and it saddens me to take this time off. But my health has to be…
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