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NEW YORK DOLLS Guitarist STEVE CONTE To Release CRAZY TRUTH Debut

To rock and rollers around the globe, the legendary Steve Conte is probably best known as the lead guitarist, songwriter/and backing vocalist in the NEW YORK DOLLS. Conte is also the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist for a raft of other bands including CROWN JEWELS, THE CONTES, and his latest in...

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RUDY SARZO's Audio Video Tech Blog: The Making Of 'Vicious Circle' Clip

Legendary hard rock bassist Rudy Sarzo (BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, DIO, OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) has posted the latest installment of his "Audio Video Tech Blog". It follows in its entirety below. "In my last post I shared with you how I created 'The Making of Guilty Pleasure', a clip that was included on...

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MICHAEL MONROE Connecting With 'Cool' U.S. Musicians For Upcoming Solo Album

Former HANOI ROCKS vocalist Michael Monroe has issued the following update: "My recent trip to the States was very productive as far as my solo thing is concerned. Over there I connected with some cool musicians. This could be the start of a great new rock band. There's very good work in progress, t...

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ROUGH SILK's FERDY DOERNBERG To Release Solo Album

English/German slide guitar/keyboard player and singer/songwriter Ferdy Doernberg (ROUGH SILK) has completed work on his new solo album, "Travelling Light", for a December release via Rebellion Records. Most of the CD was recorded at Ferdy's studio (the Droehnwerk) in Bad Nenndorf, with additional r...

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INFERNAL Recruits RECOVERY INJECTION Drummer

INFERNAL, the project led by Swedish guitarist David Parland (NECROPHOBIC, DARK FUNERAL),has announced the addition of Norwegian drummer Carl (RECOVERY INJECTION, ASTAROTH) to the group's ranks. According to Parland, Carl will "do the job for the next couple of tracks. Whether this is a session job...

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MASTODON: Chicago Show To Be Recorded For Future Release

According to a posting on MASTODON's official Twitter profile, the band's October 17, 2009 concert at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois will be recorded for future release. More information will be made available soon. MASTODON recently confirmed that they are working with composer John Powel...

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SKINLAB Announces New Guitarist

San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB have announced the addition of guitarist Brian Jackson (formerly of the Las Vegas band KREEP) to the group's ranks. The band says, "Brian stepped in after only a week to learn a 14-song set and has absolutely crushed shit while on tour. He's proven to be a pe...

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MASTODON Drummer Schedules Signing Sessions

Drummer Brann Dailor of Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON has scheduled the following signing sessions during the band's tour with DETHKLOK: Oct. 10 - Rupps Drums - Denver, CO Oct. 12 - Explorers Percussion - Kansas City, MO Oct. 20 - Columbus Percussion - Columbus, OH Oct. 21 - Huber & Bre...

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ZAKK WYLDE's 'Hellfire Halloween Bash'; More Details Revealed

Gibson Guitar, Epiphone and Monster Cable have partnered to celebrate the launch of two new signature model guitars and pro headphones with a special event in New York on Halloween, October 31, 2009. Zakk Wylde, legendary guitarist for OZZY OSBOURNE and founder of the heavy metal band BLACK LABEL SO...

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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE: 'I Wanna Write Great Songs. I Wanna Make Sure There's No Filler'

Keith Carman of Canada's Exclaim! magazine recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Exclaim!: So here you are with album number 12 set to go and people chomping at the bit to hear it. How does the process of making a MEGADE...

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OPETH Frontman Checks In From PROGRESSIVE NATION Tour

Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH has issued the following update: "We're holed up in a sterile 'dressing room' somewhere in Poland. Five shows into the Progressive Nation 2009 tour with DREAM THEATER, us, BIGELF and UNEXPECT. "Things are going well; we've pl...

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MASTODON On 'Rockline'; Audio Available

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON were the featured guests this past Monday, September 21 on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn. The program is now available for streaming at RocklineRadio.com. MASTODON recently confirmed that they are working with composer Joh...

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LAZARUS A.D.: 'Revolution' Video To Debut This Morning

"Revolution", the new live video from Kenosha, Wisconsin-based thrashers LAZARUS A.D., will premiere this morning (Wednesday, September 23) at 9:00 a.m. PST at Ultimate-Guitar.tv. The clip was filmed on June 26, 2009 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin's famed Summerfest. Commented guitarist Dan Gapen: "The 'Re...

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PAUL SHORTINO Interviewed On 'Rockin' Metal Revival'

Former ROUGH CUTT/QUIET RIOT singer Paul Shortino was interviewed for the latest episode of the "Rockin' Metal Revival". The program is now available for download in three parts at this location. It can also be streamed below. Paul Shortino released "Chasing My Day", his collaboration with renowned...

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KEEL Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS

Reactivated '80s hard rockers KEEL have signed with Frontiers Records, one of the elite labels in hard rock and melodic rock, for the release of two albums in January 2010. The band announced its reunion last November, and enjoyed appearances at major summer festivals such as Rocklahoma, South Texas...