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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK: What Is A Virtuoso?

TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has posted the following message on his official blog: "Last week's post has sparked some considerable debate [on BLABBERMOUTH.NET]. Mixed in among the many 'Beavis & Butthead'-like rants have been a few very well-thought-out opinions both in agreement and disag...

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EYEHATEGOD, DEATH ROW Confirmed For Holland's ROADBURN Festival

Seminal New Orleans, Louisiana sludge-legends EYEHATEGOD, along with OUTLAW ORDER and JARBOE, have been added to the Roadburn festival lineup on Thursday, April 15, 2010. In addition, SOILENT GREEN and SOURVEIN have been confirmed for Roadburn's special Afterburner event on Sunday, April 18, at the...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Had A Profound Psychic Change In My Life'

Steven Rosen of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: In a recent conversation I had with [MEGADETH bassist] James Lomenzo, he described you as a "perfectionist." He said that all the g...

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THE JOE PERRY PROJECT To Support BAD COMPANY In U.K.

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry's solo band, dubbed THE JOE PERRY PROJECT, will support BAD COMPANY on a U.K. tour in April. The dates are as follows: April 01 - Birmingham, UK - LG Arena April 02 - Manchester, UK - Arena April 04 - Sheffield, UK - City Hall April 05 - Cardiff, UK - ...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Wants To Take You On A Tour Of His Tokyo Neighborhood

NHK World has begun its broadcast of "Tokyo Eye", a special program in which former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman gives the viewers a personal look at some of his favorite places in his neighborhood. This is a unique and fun trek throughout Tokyo. Broadcast dates and times vary by country, so ch...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: Tour, Album News

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will team up with Taiwanese superstar A-MEI for a tour of Asia and Australia starting late November. The ever-evolving pop diva will launch a bold new image by collaborating with Marty to show her yet-unseen aggressive side. The tour is an elaborate stage pro...

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JOE PERRY: Japanese Edition Of 'Have Guitar, Will Travel' To Include Bonus Tracks

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry's fifth solo album, "Have Guitar, Will Travel", will be released in Japan on December 23. The Japanese edition of the album will include two bonus tracks — "Dream On" (AEROSMITH) and "Revolution" (THE BEATLES). Video footage of Perry talking about "We've Got a Long Way...

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THE JOE PERRY PROJECT: More Tour Dates Announced

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry's solo band, dubbed THE JOE PERRY PROJECT, has scheduled the following dates: Nov. 10 - The Fillmore at Irving Plaza - New York, NY Nov. 11 - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ Nov. 13 - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom - Hampton Beach, NH Nov. 14 - House of Blues - Boston...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Performs On Japan's 'London Hearts' Show

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman and his solo band played live to a sold-out Makuhari Messe Arena for the hit TV program "London Hearts". The show is currently the highest-rated comedy/variety show in Japan. Marty wrote and arranged the song "Heavy Metal Station" for comedian Kono Eiko. Thei...

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WE ARE THE FALLEN Signs With UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC RECORDS

WE ARE THE FALLEN — the new band featuring original EVANESCENCE members Ben Moody (guitar) and John LeCompt (guitar) and Rocky Gray (drums) along with "American Idol" powerhouse vocalist Carly Smithson — has inked a deal with Universal Republic Records, it was announced yesterday by the label's pres...

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CHRIS CORNELL's 'Never Far Away' Track Reworked Without TIMBALAND

According to FMQB.com, Explore Music's Alan Cross has revealed that some Canadian music types have been reworking the tracks from former AUDIOSLAVE/SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell's latest solo album, "Scream", into rock songs. Michael Friedman, who works in Los Angeles in music licensing and place...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN To Appear On TVK Yokohama's 'Hamarancho' Show

On October 21 at 12:30 p.m., former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will be the featured guest on TVK Yokohama's (Japanese TV) daily daytime hit show "Hamarancho". He will perform songs from his latest solo album, "Tokyo Jukebox", live in the studio. On November 3, a very special "surprise" group...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Featured In Japanese Sports Magazine

Starting today (Thursday, October 15) Tokyo Sports, Japan's top sports/men's newspaper, will be running a series of articles on former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. The full-color/full-newspaper-page feature follows Marty to several exciting locations all throughout Japan. On newsstands now. Du...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'Betcha Can't Play This' Video Lesson Part 3 Posted Online

Guitar World magazine has uploaded the third in a series of "Betcha Can't Play This" video lessons featuring former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. Watch the clip below. Friedman's ninth album, "Tokyo Jukebox", was released in Japan on May 20 via AVEX, "Tokyo Jukebox" was produced and arranged by...

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JOE PERRY Talks About New Solo Single; Video Available

Video footage of AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry talking about "We've Got a Long Way To Go", the first single from his fifth solo album, "Have Guitar, Will Travel", can be viewed below. "Have Guitar, Will Travel" will be released on October 6 via Roman Records. The hard driving, ten-song, in your face...