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QUEENSRŸCHE: Complete 'American Soldier' Details Revealed

QUEENSRŸCHE envisions war through the eyes of a soldier with the band's twelfth studio release, the epic concept album "American Soldier". The ambitious album encompasses a dozen songs inspired by numerous interviews with veterans conducted by Geoff Tate, the group's singer and chief songwriter, who...
January 27, 2009
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QUEENSRŸCHE: 'American Soldier' Release Date, Artwork Unveiled?

Rhino has reportedly set a March 31 release date for "American Soldier", the new album from Seattle progressive rockers QUEENSRŸCHE. A preview of what appears to be the CD's artwork can be viewed on the poster below (view tiny image in the bottom left-hand corner). As previously reported, QUEENSRŸCH...
January 21, 2009
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QUEENSRŸCHE To Perform Live On 'Rockline'

Seattle progressive rockers QUEENSRŸCHE will premiere their new album, "American Soldier", and perform live on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday, April 1 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with QUEENSRŸCHE by calling 1-800-34...
January 21, 2009
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DUFF MCKAGAN Interviewed At NAMM; Video Available

MusicRadar.com conducted an interview with Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, GUNS N' ROSES) at the 2009 winter NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18, 2009 in Anaheim, California. Watch the 11-minute chat below. DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADE...
January 18, 2009
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QUEENSRŸCHE's WILTON Says He Recorded 'All Guitars' For Upcoming Album

According to AnybodyListening.net, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton has revealed that he has recorded all the guitar parts for the band's upcoming album, "American Soldier". He said in an online posting, "I have been slammed with making the deadline for the new QUEENSRŸCHE opus. I recorded all t...
January 15, 2009
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DIO/Ex-AC/DC Drummer SIMON WRIGHT To Appear At NAMM

Veteran drummer Simon Wright (DIO, AC/DC, RHINO BUCKET, UFO) wil attend this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. He will be "hanging out [and] signing pictures" at the Vic Firth booth a...
January 14, 2009
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DUFF MCKAGAN Schedules NAMM Appearances

VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan will attend this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. He will take part in the following signing sessions: Saturday, January 17: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. -...
January 12, 2009
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DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED To Release 'Sick' In March

DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, the band formed by current VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan (on guitar and vocals) after he left GUNS N' ROSES, has set "Sick" as the title of its new full-length album, due in late March via Century Media Records. The CD was produced by Martin Feveyear (PRESIDENTS OF THE...
January 9, 2009
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DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED: U.K. Tour Webisode Available

An eight-minute U.K. tour webisode from DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED can be viewed below. The footage was filmed in September 2008 during the band's trek with THE LOYALTIES. DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED's new five-song EP, "Wasted Heart", was released on September 22 via Century Media Records. A new full-length a...
January 8, 2009
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RHINO BUCKET Needs Your Help In 'Raising Dough' To Finish Album

RHINO BUCKET — the Bon Scott-era AC/DC sound-alike band that recorded two albums for Warner Bros./EMI back in '90 and '92 and an independent album in '94 with former AC/DC drummer Simon Wright — started recording a new CD last April for what was to be a fall release. Well, fall fell and Christmas ca...
January 8, 2009
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QUEENSRŸCHE Confirmed For SOUTH TEXAS ROCK FEST

QUEENSRŸCHE has been confirmed for the South Texas Rock Fest, set to take place May 22-24 in downtown San Antonio at Hemisfair Park. QUEENSRŸCHE will perform on Saturday, May 23. A snippet of a new QUEENSRŸCHE song, "If I Were King", is featured in the new tour commerical for Snoqualmie Casino. To d...
January 6, 2009
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QUEENSRŸCHE: U.S. Tour Dates Announced

QUEENSRŸCHE has announced the following dates: Apr. 16 - Snoqualmie Casino - Seattle, WA Apr. 17 - Snoqualmie Casino - Seattle, WA Apr. 18 - Roseland Theater - Portland, OR Apr. 19 - Senator Theater - Chico, CA Apr. 22 - House of Blues - Anaheim, CA Apr. 23 - House of Blues - San ...
January 6, 2009
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QUEENSRŸCHE Members Schedule NAMM Appearances

QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Mike Stone and bassist Eddie Jackson will attend this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Their schedule is as follows (subject to change): Mike Stone — Thursday,...
January 4, 2009
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DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED Performs Surprise Acoustic Set In Seattle

DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED reportedly played a short acoustic set last night in Seattle. Jeff Rouse, LOADED's bassist, and solo band, TO THE GLORIOUS LONELY, were booked to perform at the very quaint Skylark Café, but as a surprise to the audience, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED got up and performed four of their...
January 3, 2009
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Drum Kit Once Owned By QUEENSRŸCHE's SCOTT ROCKENFIELD Available For Purchase

An old Pearl drum kit that was once purportedly owned by QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield is available for purchase on Craig's List for $1,500. The seller writes: "This is a set previously owned and played by Scott Rockenfield of QUEENSRŸCHE. If you check their early albums you'll see the same...
January 3, 2009