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WATCHTOWER Guitarist: I Regret Not Auditioning For MEGADETH

San Antonio Rocks recently conducted an interview with guitar shredder Ron Jarzombek (SPASTIC INK, WATCHTOWER). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: San Antonio Rocks: Ron, you have been in many bands and projects in the last 20 years. If you had to do it all over again what would you change?...

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Report: LENNY KRAVITZ In Talks To Play JIMI HENDRIX In Film

Roger Friedman of FOXNews.com is reporting that Lenny Kravitz is in talks to play Jimi Hendrix in a biopic of the most famous guitarist in rock history. Sources tell Friedman that Kravitz has secured the dramatic rights to Hendrix’s music through his estate, and that his plan is to make his acting d...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN 'Making Progress' On New Solo CD

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Marty [will] appear on TV Asahi's hit show 'Tamori Club-Sola Mimi Awards 2006'. Brodacast date is January 13th (Friday) at 24:15. Also Marty's interview and live performance with Aikawa Nanase...

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FOZZY: U.K. Dates Announced

FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and members of STUCK MOJO, have lined up the following U.K. tour dates during January/February: Jan. 28 - Head Charge @ Barfly - Birmingham, UK Jan. 29 - Barfly - Liverpool, UK Jan. 30 - Rock City - Nottingham, UK Jan. 31 - Lem...

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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE: 'Really Good News' Is Worth Waiting For

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Yesterday was like a high school reunion with personnel from the 'Blackmail the Universe' tour and Gigantour all converging on the storage locker to bring stuff from around the w...

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Former EVANESCENCE Guitarist Produces Songs For LINDSAY LOHAN, BO BICE

Former EVANESCENCE guitarist Ben Moody has teamed up with Lindsay Lohan for a song on her new album, "A Little More Personal", due on December 6. Moody produced Lohan's cover of Stevie Nicks' "Edge of Seventeen". "A Little More Personal" is the follow-up to Lindsay's debut album, "Speak", which came...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN To Perform At ASIA SONG FESTIVAL

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's web site has been updated with the following message: "The album Marty recorded with Aikawa Nanase, 'R.U.O.K.', will be released next week on November 9. "In his first and second music video appearance with Aikawa Nanase, filming for ultra-high-energy rock...

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FIREWIND Working With 'Incredible New Vocalist'

FIREWIND, the Greek power metal act led by guitarist Gus G. (DREAM EVIL, ARCH ENEMY),have posted the following message on their official web site: "As many of you know by now from other online sources, Chity Somapala [vocals] has decided to leave FIREWIND due to 'personal reasons.' But this doesn't...

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Apologize for Nothing

Anyway you slice it these guys are a riot. You may have caught BOBAFLEX on Dave Mustaine's Gigantour. You can also check out brothers Marty and Shaun McCoy's (as in Hatfields and McCoys…seriously) West Virginia band in all their style-mixing glory on album number two, "Apologize for Nothing". Refere...

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SOULFLY Guitarist: I Would Love To See SEPULTURA Reunion

Australia's Inside_Out666 recently conducted an in-depth interview with SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo. Several excerpts from the chat follow: Inside_Out666: Were you guys happy with the outcome of [the new SOULFLY album] "Dark Ages"? Marc Rizzo: "Oh, yeah, I am 100% happy with the outcome of the new...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Pens Theme Song For Hit Japanese TV Show

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "The latest single that Marty recorded with Aikawa Nanase, 'R.U.O.K.', has become the theme song for Nippon Television's nationwide hit show, 'Radical!', seen Monday through Thursday at 4PM. The...

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FOZZY: North American Tour Dates Announced

FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and members of STUCK MOJO, have lined up the following North American tour dates during November/December: Nov. 14 - Ottawa, ON @ Barrymore’s Music Hall Nov. 15 - Hamilton, ON @ The Underground Nov. 16 - Montreal, PQ @ Club Sod...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN To Tour With Japanese Superstar AMI SUZUKI

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "It's official! Marty is teaming up with multi-platinum superstar Ami Suzuki for a tour of Japan at the end of this month! The new album from Ami Suzuki, 'Around the World', was released October...

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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE: FRIEDMAN 'Served Us Very Well' But 'He Doesn't Want To Be Here'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has distanced himself from some of his seemingly negative comments directed at the group's former guitarist, Marty Friedman. In a posting on the band's official forum, a MEGADETH fan posed the question, "I've never seen Glen [Drover, current MEGADETH guitarist] play. I...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Slams MARTY FRIEDMAN For 'Wearing A Kimono And Japanese Thongs'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has slammed the group's former guitarist, Marty Friedman, for "wearing a kimono and Japanese thongs" and "playing in a pop band for some chick." In a posting on the band's official forum, a MEGADETH fan posed the question, "I've never seen Glen [Drover, current MEGADET...