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Peel Sessions

I've said it before and I'll say it again; when power trios fire on all cylinders, there is no impact more powerful than a bass/drums/guitar mix. Obviously, it requires tight playing, but that indefinable sixth sense that turns three individual musicians into an indistinguishable grouping that moves...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Completes Work On WILSON HAWK CD

Guitarist Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON) has issued the following update: "I have been busy touring and recording in 2008 and I am happy to announce the completion of a new CD. This is NOT to be considered my next solo CD (that is currently still in the works). What this is, is a project ...

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IGGY POP And THE STOOGES Pay Tribute To RON ASHETON

The surviving members of THE STOOGES — Iggy Pop, drummer (and guitarist Ron Asheton's brother) Scott Asheton, saxophonist Steve Mackay, bassist Mike Watt — have issued the following statement regarding the death of the band's guitarist Ron Asheton who was found dead in his Ann Arbor, Michigan home e...

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SCOTT WEILAND's Musical Director: Why You Shouldn't Scream For STP Songs At WEILAND Solo Shows

Los Angeles-based producer/engineer/guitarist Doug Grean, who is a guitarist, keyboardist and musical director for STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland's live solo band, has issued the following update: "So we've finished the first set of [Scott Weiland solo] tour dates. These...

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THE STOOGES Guitarist Found Dead

MLive.com reports that THE STOOGES guitarist Ronald "Ron" Asheton was found dead in his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan this morning (January 6),police said. Asheton, 60, was an original member of THE STOOGES, a garage-rock band headlined by Iggy Pop and formed in Ann Arbor in 1967. His personal assist...

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DREAM THEATER's PORTNOY: 'Death Magnetic' Is METALLICA Album I've Been Waiting 20 Years For

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy writes: "Roadrunner asked me for my Top 10 album list back in November (with comments) for their artist/employee year-end wrap up. For whatever reason, they never posted anybody's lists this year — so I figured I'd share it here so it doesn't go to waste." Portnoy'...

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OPETH Mainman Talks About 'Burden' Track; Video Available

Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of the Swedish progressive metal band OPETH recently spoke to Holland's FaceCulture about the band's song "Burden" from OPETH's latest album, "Watershed". The clip, which can be viewed below, is part of FaceCulture's "On The Record" series, where artists talk abou...

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THE ALIEN BLAKK: New Album Artwork Revealed

THE ALIEN BLAKK, the band led by guitarist/producer Joshua Craig, is putting the finishing touches on its sophomore album for an early 2009 rrelease. The recording sessions for the CD have been going on since March and the effort is said to be almost near completion. "I will be going back into the s...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY Reveals Favorite Albums, Films, Shows Of 2008

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has revealed his favorite albums, movies and TV shows from 2008 via the band's official web site. They are as follows: Favorite Albums of 2008 (in no particular order) 01. METALLICA - Death Magnetic 02. PROTEST THE HERO - Fortress 03. THE MARS VOLTA - The Bedlam In...

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OPETH Mainman Interviewed By ONDERGROND.TV; Video Available

Holland's Ondergrond.tv conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH prior to the band's November 25, 2008 concert at the Melkweg in Amsterdam. Watch the chat below. OPETH's latest video for "Burden" received its online premiere on November 4...

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Original AC/DC Singer Spearheading Campaign To Have Sydney Recognized As Band's Birthplace

Emily Dunn of The Sydney Morning Herald reports that original AC/DC singer Dave Evans is spearheading a campaign to have Sydney recognized as the birthplace of the rock 'n' roll group. This week Evans was in Sydney, petitioning City of Sydney Council to place plaques at four AC/DC landmarks, includi...

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OPETH: Stockholm Shows Going Ahead As Scheduled

Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH is feeling better after a bout with laryngitis earlier in the week and the band's shows in Stockholm (December 17-18 at Debaser Medis) will go ahead as scheduled. OPETH's latest video for "Burden" received its online premiere...

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Longtime ROB ZOMBIE Producer Selling CHOP SHOP Studio

Ann Brenoff of the Los Angeles Times reports that the home belonging to longtime ROB ZOMBIE producer Scott Humphrey has come on the market at $2,695,000. Humphrey is selling a gated compound in the Hollywood Hills that includes the famous Chop Shop recording studio, which has been graced by the pres...

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OPETH Frontman Apologizes For Helsinki Cancellation

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH were forced to cancel tonight's (Monday, December 15) concert in Helsinki, Finland due to guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt contracting laryngitis. According to a posting on the band's web site, "The show will be rescheduled as soon as he's back on his feet. As...

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OPETH Forced To Cancel Helsinki Show

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH have been forced to cancel tonight's (Monday, December 15) concert in Helsinki, Finland due to guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt contracting laryngitis. According to a posting on the band's web site, "The show will be rescheduled as soon as he's back on his feet...