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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NEIL Says WALKEN WILL Play OZZY In 'The Dirt' Movie

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil has contradicted a statement his bandmate, bassist Nikki Sixx, made to MTV News regarding the upcoming CRÜE movie, "The Dirt". Sixx recently rejected speculation that Christopher Walken will play Ozzy Osbourne in the flick, stating, "I think [Walken] had a couple drinks...

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ANNIHILATOR: More 'Metal' Audio Samples Available

More audio samples from ANNIHILATOR's forthcoming album, "Metal", have been released. Click here to check out "Couple Suicide" featuring Canadian frontman Danko Jones and ARCH ENEMY vocalist Angela Gossow; click here to listen to "Clown Parade", featuring a guitar solo by NEVERMORE's Jeff Loomis; an...

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ANNIHILATOR: New Audio Clip Featuring ANVIL Mainman Posted Online

A clip of ANVIL mainman Steve "Lips" Kudlow's guest appearance on the upcoming ANNIHILATOR CD, entitled "Metal", is available exclusively on The ANVIL Homepage. Lips performs a guitar solo on the track "Army of One". "Metal" will be released April 11 in Japan (King Records),April 12 in Australia/Ne...

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Guitar Amp Manufacturer Explains Split With ARCH ENEMY Guitarist MICHAEL AMOTT

Krank Amplification, the Arizona-based company which designs and manufactures guitar amplifiers, has released the following statement regarding its recent split with former endorsee Michael Amott of ARCH ENEMY: "We here at Krank just wanted to clear up a few things that we've been hearing about and...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's SIXX Rejects Reports WALKEN Has Been Cast As OZZY In 'Dirt' Movie

According to MTV.com, the hard-rocking legends of MÖTLEY CRÜE are working on a movie about their lives, but don't expect a concert film, bassist Nikki Sixx revealed. "It's a really important story, [but] it's not the [one] you would think it is," he insisted. "It's not really a rock movie — I mean,...

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ARCH ENEMY Guitarist Schedules Appearances At FRANKFURT MUSIK MESSE

ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott has scheduled a signing sessions at the Frankfurt Musik Messe in Germany, Europe's largest international trade fair for musical instruments, music software and computer hardware, sheet music and accessories. Amott comments: "It's going to be a blast coming down to...

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FIREWIND Guitarist Issues Post-European Tour Update

Greek melodic metal outfit FIREWIND has just completed a European tour with ANGRA and POWER QUEST. Commented guitarist Gus G.: "The tour with ANGRA and POWER QUEST has been another fantastic experience! The French leg was amazing and we were stunned by how many FIREWIND fans showed up at all gigs. T...

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CHUCK SCHULDINER's Mother: Only One Person Is Qualified To Speak On Family's Behalf

Jane Schuldiner, mother of late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED frontman Chuck Schuldiner, has issued the following statement: "I would like to address the concerned emails from fans and friends of Chuck about someone who is speaking out of turn, someone who obviously thinks he can speak with authority of matt...

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TRIVIUM Guitarist Comments On ANNIHILATOR Guest Appearance

TRIVIUM guitarist Corey Beaulieu has commented on his guest appearance on the new ANNIHILATOR album, "Metal", due in Europe on April 16 via SPV Records. "Metal"'s ten new tracks were recorded by Jeff Waters (guitar, bass and lead vocals on one song),drum legend Mike Mangini and Dave Padden (longtim...

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GLENN HUGHES Performs At MUSICIANS INSTITUTE; Photos, Report Available

On February 15, legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) gave a clinic for a class of music students at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. Here is what MIT graduate and teacher Christopher Maloney had to say about it: "Glenn Hughes was one of the most enter...

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ANNIHILATOR: 'Metal' Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for the new ANNIHILATOR album, "Metal", is available for viewing at this location. Due in Europe on April 16 via SPV Records, the CD's ten new tracks were recorded by Jeff Waters (guitar, bass and lead vocals on one song),drum legend Mike Mangini and Dave Padden (longtime vocalist...

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ARCH ENEMY Members Comment On ANNIHILATOR Guest Appearance

ARCH ENEMY members Angela Gossow (vocals) and Michael Amott (guitar) have recorded guest appearances on the forthcoming ANNIHILATOR album, "Metal", to be released in April via SPV Records. Angela Gossow comments: "I have done quite a few guest vocal things, but this one was especially cool as it's a...

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New ANNIHILATOR CD To Feature Guest Appearances By LAMB OF GOD, IN FLAMES, ARCH ENEMY Members

Canadian thrashers ANNIHILATOR have revealed the complete track listing for their new album, "Metal", due in Europe on April 16 via SPV Records. The CD's ten new tracks were recorded by Jeff Waters (guitar, bass and lead vocals on one song),drum legend Mike Mangini and Dave Padden (long-time vocali...

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LAMB OF GOD, STATIC-X, GOD FORBID, ARCH ENEMY Interviews Available On YouTube

ESP Guitars has taken its ever-growing collection of artist endorsee video interviews and made them accessible on the popular video web site YouTube. Currently available ESP video interviews on YouTube include Will Adler (LAMB OF GOD),Wayne Static (STATIC-X),Doc and Dallas Coyle (GOD FORBID),Mich...

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ARCH ENEMY Guitarist Reports On NAMM, South American Tour

ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Myself and Daniel Erlandsson [drums] traveled to sunny California last month and spent a few days at the NAMM convention. We had a wail of time hanging out and doing the NAMM thing! "So I met a lot...