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MONSTER MAGNET Mainman: 'This Record Was Really Written To Be Played Live'

Elliot Levin of the NY Hard Rock Music Examiner recently conducted an interview with MONSTER MAGNET mainman Dave Wyndorf. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Examiner: So the new record just came out yesterday. How does it feel to have a new album out? Dave: It feels good, man. What's ....
October 29, 2010
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JASON BONHAM Talks LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE With Detroit's 94.7 WCSX Radio Station (Audio)

Ken Calvert of Detroit, Michigan's classic rock radio station 94.7 WCSX recently conducted an interview with drummer Jason Bonham about JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE — which celebrates the life and music of Jason's father, the legendary LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham. You can now listen t...
October 29, 2010
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'The Secret History Of Rock 'N' Roll' Book Available

Is rock 'n' roll a modern phenomenon or simply the most recent incarnation of an artform whose roots can be traced back to the Stone Age? Did the ancient world have its own rock stars, its own guitar heroes, even its own heavy metal headbangers? Some sociologists saw the birth of a new religion when...
October 29, 2010
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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...
October 28, 2010
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JASON BONHAM Says BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Will Begin Work On Second Album In January

On October 21, "Heard It On The X", an Internet radio program hosted by Rich Rogenmoser, owner of the Music Exchange, conducted an interview with drummer Jason Bonham about JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE — which celebrates the life and music of Jason's father, the legendary LED ZEPPELIN drum...
October 27, 2010
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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist Admits WHERE ANGELS SUFFER Debut Contains Previously Released Recordings

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Randy Piper has responded to accusations that the debut album from his new band, WHERE ANGELS SUFFER (W.A.S.),consists entirely of previously released recordings from his earlier group, RANDY PIPER'S ANIMAL. In a statement released to BLABBERMOUTH.NET earlier today by form...
October 25, 2010
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RANDY PIPER's Former Bandmate Is Confused By WHERE ANGELS SUFFER Debut

Swedish songwriter/producer/artist Chris Laney (real name: Ulf Larsson),who was previously a member of RANDY PIPER'S ANIMAL, the band led by former W.A.S.P. guitarist Randy Piper, has released the following statement: "Chris Laney has been contacted by fans that told him that his former band collea...
October 25, 2010
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MONSTER MAGNET Frontman Talks New Album With 'The Metal File'

MONSTER MAGNET mainman Dave Wyndorf was interviewed for this week's "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. You can stream the show using the audio player below. "Mastermind", the long-awaited new album from MONSTER MAGNET, is scheduled for release on October 29 via Austria's Napalm Record...
October 21, 2010
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JON LORD Joins Forces With Violinist ANNA PHOEBE In New Band

Acclaimed violinist extraordinaire Anna Phoebe (JETHRO TULL, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, PAUL RODGERS, ROXY MUSIC) has joined forces with former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord in a brand new band. Phoebe writes on her Twitter profile, "I am VERY excited! Now we need a name!" In a recent installment...
October 18, 2010
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MONSTER MAGNET: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"Mastermind", the long-awaited new album from MONSTER MAGNET, is available for streaming in its entirety at AOL Music. Due on October 29 via Austria's Napalm Records, the effort will be released as a regular CD with poster, limited digibook with two bonus tracks with poster and limited-edition box c...
October 18, 2010
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MARTY FRIEDMAN Launches Record Label

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has created and is now heading up the brand new record label, Gokukara Records. The label is a subsidiary of Japan's major label giant Avex. Friedman's solo releases will continue with Avex, and new artists that he works with will come out on Gokukara. The fi...
October 18, 2010
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JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE: Pro-Shot Footage From Calgary Available

Professionally filmed video footage of JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE — which celebrates the life and music of Jason's father, the legendary LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham — performing several ZEPPELIN classics on October 14, 2010 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada can be viewed below. JASON BONH...
October 18, 2010
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON To Appear At BASS PLAYER LIVE!

On behalf of Hartke systems, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson will appear at SIR Studios in Hollywood, California for the second day of Bass Player LIVE! on October 24. Ellefson will showcase Hartke's LH1000 bass amplifier and HyDrive 810 cabinet with an hour-long clinic beginning at 11:00 a.m. in Cl...
October 17, 2010
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KORN Drummer: 'I Never Do Anything Half-Assed With My Music'

Altsounds recently conducted an interview with KORN drummer Ray Luzier. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Altsounds: Why [call the new album] "Korn III: Remember Who You Are"? Some found it cheesy and hated it, and some went crazy for it. What's the inspiration behind the title? Luzie...
October 15, 2010
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PAUL GILBERT To Warm Up For European Tour With Show In Hollywood

Guitarist extraordinaire Paul Gilbert (MR. BIG, RACER X) will play a warm-up show for his European tour on Monday, November 1 at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California. Gilbert will debut a brand new set featuring material from his third instrumental album, "Fuzz Universe". Gilbert's "Fuzz...
October 14, 2010