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Guitarist BERNIE TORME On Replacing RANDY RHOADS: 'It Was Absolutely Awful'

In a brand new Rock N Roll Universe interview with guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE, DESPERADO) and larger-than-life bassist John McCoy (GILLAN, SAMSON) the legendary Irish axeman discusses his days in GILLAN, his stint as the original replacement for the late Randy Rhoads in BLIZZARD O...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist Schedules SAM ASH Clinics

Bass virtuoso John "J.D." DeServio of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will put on a series of bass clinics surrounding the band's upcoming "Shot to Hell" tour. The clinics, sponsored by Samson Technologies and Zoom, will be held in participating Sam Ash music stores throughout the United States. J.D. will be fe...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: JOHN 'J.D.' DESERVIO Audio Interview Posted Online

TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 121 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. In part two of their BLACK LABEL SOCIETY special coverage, hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy are joined by BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist John "J.D." DeServio. Interview topics include Zakk Wylde, Richie Kotzen, Derek Sherinia...

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Founding SAMSON Bassist Dies After Long Illness

Former SAMSON bassist and founder member Chris Aylmer passed away last week after a long illness. Chris founded the band with Paul Samson, and not only suggested the band name, but was also responsible for young drummer Clive Burr completing the trio. Chris was in SAMSON from 1977 until 1984, and al...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist: Lesson Dates Announced

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist John "J.D." DeServio is now accepting music students in the New Jersey area for January 15-17 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. DeServio will then fly to Los Angeles for the NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants) and will return on January 22, at which point he w...

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QUEENSRŸCHE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Demo Sessions At NAMM Announced

Samson Technologies has announced its first two demo session at the NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants),which is being held January 18-21, 2007 the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Guitarist Mike Stone from QUEENSRŸCHE will demoing Hartke products on Friday, January 19 from...

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ROB ZOMBIE, TWISTED SISTER, QUEENSRŸCHE: NAMM Signing Schedule Announced

Samson Technologies has officially announced its 2007 Winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) signing schedule. Samson Technologies owns Samson Audio, Samson Wireless and Hartke Amps and is the U.S. distributor of Zoom effect pedals and processors. The schedule is as follows: Friday, J...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: 'Blood Is Thicker Than Water' Video Available For Viewing

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's video for the band's new single, "Blood Is Thicker than Water", has been posted online at this location (directed by Eric Zimmerman and Nik Jamgocyan of Master Cylinder). The song comes off the group's latest album, "Shot to Hell", which has sold 93,000 copies in the United Sta...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist Accepting Music Students

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist John "J.D." DeServio is now accepting music students in the New Jersey area. DeServio, who specializes in music theory for all instruments, can be contacted via his MySpace page. As previously reported, DeServio and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Nick Catanese will attend...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's CATANESE, DESERVIO To Attend NAMM

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Nick Catanese and bass player John "JD" Deservio will attend NAMM 2007, which is scheduled to take place January 18-21 in Anaheim, California at the Anaheim Convention Center. Catanese will take part in signing sessions at the Dean Markley, EMG, Tone Pros, Coffin Cases,...

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GMT Featuring BERNIE TORME To Enter Studio In January

GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT),which features in its ranks Irish guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE),will enter the studio on January 4, 2007 to begin recording its new album, tentatively due next spring. The group's December 15, 2006 show at Bradford Gasworks was filmed for a potential DVD rele...

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ROB ZOMBIE Drummer To Appear At NAMM

ROB ZOMBIE/ex-ALICE COOPER drummer Tommy Clufetos will be at the NAMM convention in Anaheim, California January 19-20, 2007 hanging and signing at the following booths: Friday, January 19: Samson Booth – 2:00-3:30 p.m. Saturday, January 20: Sonor Drums (Hohner Inc.) Booth 2:00-3:00 p.m. (tentative)...

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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5 Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance

Guitarist John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, ex-MARILYN MANSON) will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Monday, January 29. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625...

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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5 To Release New Solo Album In April

Guitarist John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, ex-MARILYN MANSON) will release his eagerly awaited third solo album on April 3, 2007 via Shrapnel Records. Entitled "The Devil Knows My Name", the CD will feature guest appearances by Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE),Joe Satriani, Tommy Clufetos (ROB ZO...

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Guitarist BERNIE TORME Discusses GMT Project

DioMessageBoard.com recently conducted an interview with Irish guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE) about his new band GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT),also featuring his old compadre from GILLAN, bassist John McCoy — who has worked with Joey Belladonna, SAMSON, and the UK SUB, among others — and dr...