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NIKKI SIXX Calls STEVEN TYLER's Decision To Join 'Idol' 'A Really Forward-Thinking, Cool Thing'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has chimed in on the war of words between AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and Kid Rock regarding Tyler's decision to become a judge on the new season of "American Idol". In a recent interview, Rock called Tyler's move "the stupidest thing he's ever done in his life. He's a sa...

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Former OVERKILL Drummer To Discuss 'Welcome To The Dream' Film Project On 'Metal Meditation'

This Wednesday, November 3 at 4 p.m. (EDT),"Metal Meditation" host Hare-Krushna will interview award-winning independent filmmaker and founding drummer for the band OVERKILL, Rat Skates. Join Hare-Krushna and Rat as they discuss Rat's current film project, "Welcome To The Dream". "Welcome To The Dr...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Talks Horror With Actor BILL MOSELEY: Video Footage Posted Online

Philip Anselmo of DOWN, ARSON ANTHEM and PANTERA recently met horror actor Bill Moseley for the first time in an exclusive "Rogue on Rogue" feature moderated by ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino. You can now watch video footage of the discussion below. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. A...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Talks Horror With Actor BILL MOSELEY

Philip Anselmo of DOWN, ARSON ANTHEM and PANTERA recently met horror actor Bill Moseley for the first time in an exclusive "Rogue on Rogue" feature moderated by ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino. A couple of excerpts from the discussion follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: When did you both find music...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Performs With Wife On KQRC 98.9 THE ROCK

Pearl Aday — ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's wife and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf — took part in an interview and performed an acoustic version of the song "Mama" at the studios of the Kansas City, Missouri radio station KQRC 98.9 The Rock. Watch video footage of her appearance below. Pear...

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Ex-ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ In 'The 12' Musical; World Premiere Scheduled For Tomorrow

Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz is one of 12 Broadway and rock stars featured in the new musical "The 12", written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan, with music, lyrics and story concept by award-winning composer Neil Berg. This new musical will make its world premiere tomorro...

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MATT SORUM Comments On JIM MARSHALL's Passing: 'I Will Miss Him Dearly'

Drummer Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, THE CULT) has commented on the passing of legendary rock photographer Jim Marshall, who died on Tuesday night (March 23) in his New York City hotel room at age 74. Marshall was due to appear at a gallery opening on Wednesday night for his new book...

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PHILIP ANSELMO On DIMEBAG: 'I Know I Will Never Have Another Person Like This In My Life'

Justin M. Norton of About.com recently conducted an interview with Philip Anselmo (DOWN, PANTERA, Housecore Records). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. About.com: Housecore Records was started two years ago. What do you have planned for the label in the coming year? Anselmo: It's goin...

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FORBIDDEN, SINBREED Members Interviewed On 'Maximum Threshold'

Steve Smyth (FORBIDDEN),Pearl Aday (ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's wife and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf) and Flo Laurin (SINBREED) were interviewed on this past Saturday's (February 20) edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. The program is now available for streaming using the audio pl...

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Ex-TNT Frontman TONY HARNELL Helps Launch 'ArtistShare For Songwriters'

Former TNT frontman Tony Harnell has issued the following update: "This is one of the coolest things I have ever been involved with! "I am pleased to announce that I am one of a small group of artists involved in the launching of ArtistShare for Songwriters. This new platform will allow my fans to f...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Performs With Wife On ABC-TV's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'; Video Available

Pearl Aday — ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's wife and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf — performed the songs "Mama" and "Whore" on last night's (Wednesday, January 20) edition of ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show. The performance was the singer debut national television appearance, featuring a...

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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ In 'The 12' Musical; More Details Revealed

Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz is one of 12 Broadway and rock stars featured in the new musical "The 12", written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan, with music, lyrics and story concept by award-winning composer Neil Berg. On January 10, Adam Friedson and Left Field Productio...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist To Perform With Wife On ABC-TV's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Pearl Aday — ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's wife and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf — will perform the song "Mama" on ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Wednesday, January 20 (which will actually air the morning of Thursday, January 21). The performance will be the singer debut national televi...

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BLUE CHEER's DICKIE PETERSON Remembered

Friends, fans and heavy metal rock and rollers around the world are mourning the death of BLUE CHEER bassist and lead singer Richard Allan "Dickie" Peterson (b. September 12, 1946) after a long fight against cancer. Peterson, age 63, died in Erkelenz, Germany, where he lived, on the morning of Octob...

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TED NUGENT, JERRY CANTRELL, SCOTT IAN Featured On PEARL's 'Little Immaculate White Fox'

Pearl Aday — ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's wife and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf — will release her debut U.S. collection, "Little Immaculate White Fox", in January 2010. With a rock lineage that declares her "to the manor born," Pearl has created a collection of songs that takes you on a...