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Motley Crue and Shinedown were among the artists that performed during three-hour episode.

Some of his bandmates even showed up to play as his backing band on the show's 24th season.

Metal singer Insite was cut from 'American Idol' after performing 'Rooster' by Alice In Chains, and he believes his performance was doctored.

Sophie Powers, who will appear at all three Warped Tour stops, left a memorable impression during her 'American Idol' audition this week.

Carrie Underwood joined in on singing nu-metal classics by Korn and Drowning Pool with an 'American Idol' contestant named Insite.

We think it was great.

Who remembers this one unexpected friendship?

These actors' first big on-screen roles were none other than themselves.

What an evening at Eats & Elixirs formerly known as The Lab Yakima for the first Hale's Kitchen Bite Club Throw Down with celebrity guest judge, host, and performing artist Rachel Hale from American Idol season 12 and celebrity guest chef Gabriel Lewis from Master Chef Season 8! Competing against Gabriel was local chef Josh Waldon of Yakima and Savannah Lund Executive Chef of Feast at 316 in Camas, Washington.

The same girl who sang Motley Crue earlier this year.

Not feeling the 'American Idol' love? You're not alone.

Now that Upfronts 2015 have entered the scheduling phase, we thought most of the major renewals, cancellations and pickups had delivered their biggest surprises. Not so apparently, as FOX has decided to put American Idol out to pasture after 15 seasons, ending the reality singing competition for good next year.