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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Talks 'Chinese Democracy'

I Heart Guitar recently conducted an interview with GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. I Heart Guitar: Who were you rehearsing with today? Thal: I have a new band that I'm starting up. I don't want to say anything about it until the ...

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RICHIE KOTZEN: 'Paying Dues' Video Released

"Paying Dues", the new video from Richie Kotzen (ex-MR. BIG, POISON),can be viewed below. The song comes off the musician's new album, "Peace Sign", which is scheduled for release in Japan on September 9. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. My Messiah 02. Paying Dues 03. Best Of Times 0...

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FORBIDDEN Guitarist STEVE SMYTH Says Response To New Song Has Been 'Amazing'

Guitarist Steve Smyth (FORBIDDEN, ex-NEVERMORE, TESTAMENT) has issued the following update: "Well, just made it in the door a little bit ago from our four-show run with FORBIDDEN this past week. Exhausted, but really glad we were able to go up the Northwest and do this run! Great to see so many old...

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SINISTER: 'Prophecies Denied' Live CD Due In September

Dutch death metallers SINISTER will have the audio version of their August 24, 2006 concert at the Stodola Club in Warsaw, Poland released on CD on September 21 in Europe (via Metal Mind Productions) and December 1 in the USA (through MVD). The digipack edition is limited to 1,000 copies. Entitled "...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY On CHICKENFOOT: 'It's Kind Of Like Being In My First Band Again'

Kristi Singer of TheSunNews.com recently conducted an interview with CHICKENFOOT/ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. TheSunNews.com: When did you realize CHICKENFOOT could be something big? Anthony: Sammy was doing a show with his band, THE WABORITA...

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HEAVEN & HELL Is Not Breaking Up, Says DIO's Management

The management for legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO) has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "[We] just want to quash any rumors that HEAVEN & HELL have broken up. [HEAVEN & HELL guitarist] Tony Iommi has to hav...

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ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN, DANNY CAVANAGH Team Up For 'In Parallel' Live Album

On September 10, Angelic Recordings will release the live album "In Parallel" from the two outstanding artists — Anneke van Giersbergen (AGUA DE ANNIQUE, ex-THE GATHERING) and Danny Cavanagh (ANATHEMA, LEAFBLADE). The CD, recorded in March 2009 at the Little Devil in Tilburg, Holland, features some...

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New THE GATHERING Singer Says Fan Response Has Gone 'Beyond Expectations'

THE GATHERING's new singer, Silje Wergeland, who was previously in the Norwegian band OCTAVIA SPERATI, has issued the following update: "It has been such great and hectic spring and summer for us. Looking back, we feel we have done some amazing things together. What an adventure! Who would have thou...

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CARDAMON Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

CARDAMON, the Dutch rock/metal band featuring Koen Romeijn from DETONATION, has parted ways with drummer Thomas Kalksma (also ex-DETONATION) and has replaced him with Michael Van Der Kolk. Commented the group: "Thomas recently decided to part ways with CARDAMON, wanting to focus more on his professi...

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JOE SATRIANI Says MICHAEL ANTHONY Was Underutilized In VAN HALEN

Michael Christopher of Examiner.com recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Joe Satriani (CHICKENFOOT). A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On how CHICKENFOOT was formed: "Sammy [Hagar] invited me to do this jam a show he was doing in Vegas back in February of 2008, and I rea...

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SLAYER's LOMBARDO: 'We Feel Very Much On Top Of Our Game, We Feel Almost Unstoppable'

Dr. Abner Mality of Wormwood Chronicles recently conducted an interview with SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Wormwood Chronicles: Even in the late '80s, did you think that you'd still be going so strong in 2009? Lombardo: No way, that was never a thought. I w...

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KISS' 'Sonic Boom' To Be Released In Europe Via LOUD & PROUD/ROADRUNNER RECORDS

The much-anticipated new KISS album, "Sonic Boom", will be released in Europe on October 5 via Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records. Commented Loud & Proud president Tom Lipsky: "Great artists make great music and KISS has certainly accomplished that with 'Sonic Boom'." Wally van Middendorp, Seni...

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REVOLTING COCKS: Audio Samples From Upcoming Remix Album Available

REVCO (p/k/a REVOLTING COCKS),the long-running side project from Al Jourgensen (MINISTRY) and a slew of collaborators over the outfit's twenty-plus-year history, will release a remix record titled "Sex-O MiXXX-O" on September 29 via Al's own 13th Planet Records. The ten-track album couples longtime...

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RICHIE KOTZEN: 'Peace Sign' Track Listing, Japanese Release Date Revealed

Richie Kotzen (ex-MR. BIG, POISON) will release a new album called "Peace Sign" in Japan on September 9. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. My Messiah 02. Paying Dues 03. Best Of Times 04. Lie To Me 05. Peace Sign 06. We're All Famous 07. You Got Me 08. Long Way ...

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REDEMPTION: New Song Released

REDEMPTION — the Los Angeles-based progressive metal band led by guitarist/songwriter Nicolas van Dyk and featuring vocal legend Ray Alder of FATES WARNING — will release its fourth CD, "Snowfall on Judgment Day", on September 29 (one day earlier internationally) through Inside Out Music. The album...