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KISS Drummer Undergoes 'Minor Surgery', Is 'On The Road To A Speedy Recovery'

KISS/ALICE COOPER drummer Eric Singer has issued the following update: "Well, another NAMM convention has come and gone yet again. It was great to see familiar faces and old friends again. It seemed like it was only a few months ago since the previous NAMM. What happens to time? I guess it is like a...

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WEDNESDAY 13: More European Tour Dates Announced

WEDNESDAY 13 (ex-MURDERDOLLS) will embark on a European headlining tour in late March. Support at the German dates will come from Finland's THE 69 EYES. The details are as follows: Mar. 20 - England Norwich Waterfront Mar. 21 - England Bristol Academy Mar. 22 - England Brighton Concorde 2 Mar. 23 -...

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DIMEBAG Art Tribute To Hit Tampa At The End Of March

"Six-String Masterpieces: The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute" — the art exhibit of guitars that have been hand-painted, illustrated and sculpted by top rockers and modern artists in tribute to one of the most influential metal guitarists of all-time, "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott of DAMAGEPLAN and PANTERA —...

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DOWN Guitarist On Upcoming Album: These Are 'Angry, Frustrated Songs'

DOWN guitarist Pepper Keenan recently spoke to Chris Harris of MTV.com about the making of the New Orleans group's third full-length album, tentatively titled "Down III". Producer Warren Riker (CROWBAR, SUBLIME) has already signed on to helm the effort, for which the band has composed 18 tracks so f...

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Top 20 'Greatest Guitar Solos Ever': Videos Available

Video links to the top 20 of the Guitar World magazine "100 Greatest Guitar Solos Ever" have been posted online at CityRag. Listen and watch the musical genius and mastery that made these classics famous! Top 20 "Greatest Guitar Solos Ever": 01. Stairway To Heaven - Jimmy Page 02. Eruption - Edward...

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DIMEBAG: Photos From NAMM Tribute Jam Posted Online

On Track Magazine has posted a review and photos of the all-star jam honoring late PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, which took place last Saturday (January 20) at the Hilton Hotel's Pacific Ballroom in Anaheim, California. Among the bandmembers that appeared at the event we...

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CHUCK SCHULDINER: More Details About GUITAR WORLD Tribute Revealed

Guitar World's April issue, on sale Feb. 13, will have a 6,000-word tribute to Chuck Schuldiner and will feature never-before-seen photos of the DEATH/CONTROL DENIED frontman from the Schuldiner family's personal collection. The issue will also contain complete guitar and bass transcriptions of DEAT...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: It Is Great To Be With A Guitar Company That Honored DIMEBAG So Well

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "It was so good to see some of you yesterday at NAMM, and now we can talk about the new guitars! What a great feeling yesterday to come to NAMM (which I have only been to ...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Comments On Upcoming DIMEBAG Tribute Gig

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens is one of a number of heavy rock artists who will participate in an all-star jam honoring late PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott this Saturday (January 20) at the Hilton Hotel's Pacific Ballroo...

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KERRY KING Is Surprised RICK RUBIN Is Working With 'Sinking Ship' METALLICA

AZNightBuzz.com has published a few assorted quotes from SLAYER guitarist Kerry King ahead of the band's appearance next Wednesday (Jan. 24) at the Tucson Arena: On President Bush: Kerry King: "Everyone in the world's laughing at him. I don't really pay too much attention to politics, but I do know...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Is Looking Forward To DIMEBAG Tribute Jam

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has issued the following update: "Did you watch the Season 6 premiere of '24'? Holy crap!! I didn't think they could ever top Jack Bauer decapitating a guy in Season 2 but I gotta say that the 'ripping-the-guy's-jugular-out-with-his-teeth' scene to escape the terrorists w...

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DIMEBAG Book Author Says There Is No Evidence Killer Was Influenced By PHIL ANSELMO's Words

Brandon Daviet of NewDealers.com recently conducted an interview with Chris A., author of the upcoming book about the murder of PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, "A Vulgar Display Of Power: Courage And Carnage At The Alrosa Villa". The question-and-answer session follows: NewDea...

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WEDNESDAY 13: Tulsa Show Cancelled

WEDNESDAY 13's (ex-MURDERDOLLS) concert in Tulsa, Oklahona, scheduled for tonight (Tuesday, January 16) has been cancelled by the promoter. No further information is currently available. Wednesday 13 last month began filming a new video project. The show, entitled "Weirdo A-Go-Go", will feature the...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Singer Added To DIMEBAG Tribute At NAMM

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens will join Vinnie Paul Abbott (ex-PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN),Scott Ian (ANTHRAX),Paul Gray (SLIPKNOT) and Nick Bowcott (ex-GRIM REAPER) on stage for a three-song extravaganza on Saturday, January 20 at the Hilton Hotel in...

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LEMMY, VINNIE PAUL, SCOTT IAN To Honor DIMEBAG At BLACK TOOTH BASH

Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD),Vinnie Paul Abbott (ex-PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN),Scott Ian (ANTHRAX),Paul Gray (SLIPKNOT),Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL),John "J.D." Deservio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY),Nick Catanese (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY),Brian Tichy (BILLY IDOL),Noah Robinson (BLEED THE SKY),Eric Singer (KI...