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TESLA Receives Key To The City From Sacramento Mayor (Video)
Sacramento, California rockers TESLA received the key to the city from their hometown mayor Kevin Johnson yesterday (Wednesday, December 7) at the Sacramento Rock And Radio Museum at 20th and I streets (in the building that once housed Crabshaw Corner and The Oasis Ballroom). In his acceptance speec...December 8, 2011
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STEVEN ADLER: SORUM And REED Both Have Every Right To Be Inducted Alongside Classic GN'R Lineup
Andy Greene of RollingStone.com spoke to former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler about his feelings on the band's upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and to see if he thinks that a reunion of the group's classic lineup is likely to happen. A couple of excerpts from the ...December 7, 2011
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RATT Frontman Issues Update On His Upcoming Book
RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy is continuing work on his as-yet-untitled book for a 2012 release. According to Pearcy, the as-yet-untitled book which has been in the works for two years will include "so many stories. The good, the bad (real bad) and the ugly." He added, "It's a big wakeup call to reme...December 5, 2011
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TESLA Singer's Bronchitis Forces Sacramento Concert Postponement
Known as the originators of the "unplugged" craze of the '90s, California rockers TESLA launched the 20th-anniversary tour last month of their legendary "Five Man Acoustical Jam" in full acoustic fashion in support of their new album, "Twisted Wires And The Acoustic Sessions". Earlier today (Friday,...December 2, 2011
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BUCKCHERRY Ready To 'Push The Boundaries' On Next Record
According to The Pulse Of Radio, BUCKCHERRY guitarist Keith Nelson told Gibson.com that the band wants to "push the boundaries" of its sound on its sixth studio album, which the group is writing now and plans to record early in 2012. Nelson explained, "We're not going to make an experimental jazz re...December 2, 2011
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LARS ULRICH: People Talk To Me About, 'Why Do You Stick Your Tongue Out While You're Playing?'
U.K.'s Rhythm magazine recently conducted an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rhythm: Going back to the "Garage Days" EP didn't you start playing "Run To The Hills"? Ulrich: "We've always been around English people. In those years all our...November 22, 2011
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AEROSMITH Bassist Offers Recap Of South/Central American Tour (Video)
A one-and-a-half-minute video clip in which AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton recaps the band's recent South/Central American tour can be seen below. AEROSMITH recently landed at position No. 2 on the Billboard.com "Hot Tours" rankings with ticket sales counts reported from three venues on the Latin Am...November 21, 2011
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TESTAMENT Guitarist Is 'Fascinated' By METALLICA/REED's 'Almost-Unlistenable' Collaboration
TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has posted the following on his official blog: "I've finally checked out Lou Lou, Loutallica, or whatever you want to call it (actual title: 'Lulu') the 'stranger-than-fiction' collaboration between METALLICA and Lou Reed. I've been hearing what everyone's been sayi...November 17, 2011
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AEROSMITH Lands On BILLBOARD's 'Hot Tours' Chart
AEROSMITH has landed at position No. 2 on this week's Billboard.com "Hot Tours" rankings with ticket sales counts reported from three venues on the Latin American leg of its "Back On The Road Tour" that launched in late October. This week's totals include grosses from Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil....November 12, 2011
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PAUL STANLEY Was 'Surprised' To Hear His Voice Cracking Prior To Vocal-Cord Surgery
KISS lead singer Paul Stanley underwent successful surgery on October 25 for "recurring vocal cord issues" that the musician said "come with 40 years of preaching rock 'n' roll." Stanley told The Hollywood Reporter that he powered through four decades of concerts "through sheer willpower" so his ban...November 10, 2011
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STORMZONE: New Song Available For Streaming
Irish metallers STORMZONE will release their new album, "Zero To Rage", in Europe on November 21 and in North America on January 17, 2012 via SPV/Steamhammer. Commented STORMZONE vocalist John "Harv" Harbinson: "Apart from being a singer of heavy metal music for many years, I have also always been a...November 10, 2011
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OZZY And SHARON OSBOURNE Contribute Forewords To 'Backstage Past' Book
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne and THE WHO guitarist Pete Townshend have written forewords to "Backstage Past", Barry Fey's memoir revealing intimate, shocking and previously untold tales of rock and roll's greatest legends. As one of the most successful rock promoters of all time, Fey has sold more conce...November 8, 2011
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VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show': Season Nine Detailed
Season nine of VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" kicks off on National Metal Day (11-11-11) with an exclusive interview with GUNS N' ROSES lead singer Axl Rose and lead guitarist DJ Ashba. In his first television interview in over a decade, Rose opens up about his new bandmates, touring, rumors, misco...November 7, 2011
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Cancer Fund Hosts First Awards Gala At Playboy Mansion In Los Angeles
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund hosted its first Awards Gala on Tuesday evening (November 1) at the famed Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles to raise funds for its commitment to cancer prevention, research and education. Founded in memory of Ronnie James Dio, the world-renowned voice...November 3, 2011
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SCOTT WEILAND On '90s: 'I Was Young, Dumb, And Full Of Even More Dumb'
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland recently spoke to SPIN.com about his newly released Christmas album, "The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. SPIN.com: Do you think this album will surprise your fans? Or will this help change...November 2, 2011
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