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AEROSMITH Frontman Changes Managers Once Again

According to Roger Friedman of Showbiz411.com, AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler has changed managers again. The frontman has left Union Entertainment Group — which represents NICKELBACK, CINDERELLA, LYNCH MOB, HINDER and LYNAM — and has signed with Allen Kovac of 10th Street Entertainment (MÖTLEY CRÜE,...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Collaborates With ANDREW W.K. On 'Kiba' Single

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will release a new singe, "Kiba", on January 27, 2010 via Avex. According to CDJapan.co.jp, the limited-edition single, which is a collaboration with Andrew W.K., will include a sticker and a bonus DVD with promotional footage. A regular version of the single...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Guitarist Interviewed On 'Taken Out Of Context'

Josh Friedman, host of the "Taken Out Of Context" show on Boston University's student-run radio station WTBU, recently conducted an interview with guitarist Joel Stroetzel of Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. The new, sel...

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MUSTAINE: CHRIS BRODERICK Is Everything That MARTY FRIEDMAN Wanted To Be And Then Some

Carl Sundberg, the host of "The Edge" show, which airs on Eugene, Oregon's 101.5 KFLY radio station, recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. A couple of excerpts follow. On where the rumors of a "Big F...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On Internet Detractors: 'They Couldn't Go A Day Without Talking About Me'

Greg Giles of "Metal On KLQ" recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. The entire chat is available for streaming in three parts below. A couple of excerpts follow. On MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover and Internet detractors:

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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...