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DEF LEPPARD, JUDAS PRIEST: Audio Interviews Posted Online

TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 71 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. The episode is the third of a three part series featuring "black" carpet interviews host John Ostronomy conducted at the "VH1 Rock Honors" at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. It features Joe Elliott and Phil Collen of DEF LEPPARD, K....
June 12, 2006
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'Rock Fujiyama' Japanese TV Show Posted Online

Several episodes of the Japanese TV show "Rock Fujiyama", which features former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman as a regular member of the cast, have been posted online at YouTube.com. The program, which debuted on April 3, is the "sequel" to last year's hit Japanese TV show "Hebimetasan" and it a...
May 3, 2006
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RANDY RHOADS: 'Inspirations' Book Available For Free Download

According to a posting on Ozzyhead.com, a "great" book on Randy Rhoads written by Diane Pearson — which was due to be printed a few years back but for some reason never saw the light of day — is available free download as a 242-page Microsoft Word document at this location. ...
April 28, 2006
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E-FORCE: French Festival Date Confirmed

E-FORCE, the band featuring former VOIVOD bassist/vocalist Eric Forrest, have scheduled an appearance at the Festival Combines A Sons on September 10 in Toulouse, France. As previously reported, E-FORCE have posted four songs from their 2006 demo on their MySpace.com page. Check out the tracks "Sata...
April 28, 2006
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E-FORCE Featuring Former VOIVOD Frontman: New Music Posted Online

E-FORCE, the band featuring former VOIVOD bassist/vocalist Eric Forrest, have posted four songs from their 2006 demo on their MySpace.com page. Check out the tracks "Satanic Rituals", "Lobotomized", "Agent 99" and "Exterminator" at this location. E-FORCE's current lineup includes 19-year-old guitar...
April 24, 2006
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SADUS, FORBIDDEN, SOILWORK Members Join Forces In New Project

Bassist extraordinaire Steve DiGiorgio (SADUS, SEBASTIAN BACH, TESTAMENT, DEATH) has issued the following update: "Something new musically I've been working on in the middle of all this SADUS and SEBASTIAN BACH touring/recording/promo stuff… As if I ain't busy enough… "A couple of years ago I hooked...
March 29, 2006
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3FACED: Video Of BON JOVI Gig Posted Online

3FACED, the Southern California-based band featuring guitarist/vocalist Patrick Kennison (formerly of UNION UNDERGROUND) and bassist Marty O'Brien (TOMMY LEE, DISTURBED, STATIC-X),have uploaded a video clip of their March 3 gig at the Staples Center in Los Angeles as the opening act for BON JOVI. 3...
March 28, 2006
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer 'Curses' Upcoming MARK CHAPMAN Movie

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has issued the following statement via his official web site: "Just got the shit news that there's going to be a movie about the asshole who shot John Lennon. As a Lennon fan [and] admirer, I can't believe that this film is coming out on general release. I object comp...
March 25, 2006
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TOURNIQUET Schedule Live Show, Drum Clinic

Christian thrash metallers TOURNIQUET have scheduled a live performance on Friday, May 5 at the Columbia Theatre in Longview, Washington (40 minutes north of Portland). Drummer Ted Kirkpatrick will also take part in a drum clinic on Saturday, May 6 at 1:00 p.m. at a venue to be announced. As previou...
March 24, 2006
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist FRIEDMAN Featured In New Japanese TV Show

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "The sequel to last year's hit [Japanese] TV show 'Hebimetasan' is called 'Rock Fujiyama' and [it] makes its debut April 3rd! Marty and the rest of the cast can be seen every Monday night at 1AM...
March 19, 2006
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist Featured In BBC's 'Japanology' Series

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will appear in the BBC TV series "Japanology", hosted by Jonathan Ross. A segment dedicated to Marty's music, his outlook on Japan among other things concluded filming this week in Tokyo. The documentary features Marty playing music from his upcoming solo alb...
March 8, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS: The Outrageous Entrepreneur

Josh Friedman of The Los Angeles Times has issued the following report: As the tongue-wagging singer for the rock band KISS, Gene Simmons likes to brag about turning a band into a brand. Behind the garish makeup, Simmons, 56, was the driving force behind a blitzkrieg of KISS-themed products, includi...
March 4, 2006
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3FACED To Open For BON JOVI In Los Angeles

3FACED, the new Southern California-based band featuring guitarist/vocalist Patrick Kennison (formerly of UNION UNDERGROUND) and bassist Marty O'Brien (TOMMY LEE, DISTURBED, STATIC-X),have been chosen to open for BON JOVI on March 3 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in front of an estimated crow...
February 23, 2006
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Continues Work On Solo Album

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's web site has been update with the following message: "Marty was in L.A. recently recording some amazing guests for his new solo album, and with the tracks far exceeding his expectations, he is now back in Japan, and recording will resume in Tokyo immediatel...
February 19, 2006
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3FACED Recording New Material With Former EVANESCENCE Guitarist

3FACED, the new Southern California-based band featuring guitarist/vocalist Patrick Kennison (formerly of UNION UNDERGROUND) and bassist Marty O'Brien (TOMMY LEE, DISTURBED, STATIC-X),took home the award for "Best Alternative Act" at the first annual "Southern California Music Awards". The band wer...
February 18, 2006