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THIN LIZZY Guitarist Says Name Change 'Takes A Little Of The Pressure Off'

RockFusion recently conducted an interview with THIN LIZZY and BLACK STAR RIDERS members Ricky Warwick (vocals) and Damon Johnson (guitar). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. RockFusion: Damon, you've worked with some huge acts in the past. How does playing with THIN LIZZY compare with...

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BLACK STAR RIDERS To Enter Studio Next Week

BLACK STAR RIDERS, the new band formed by THIN LIZZY alumni Ricky Warwick (vocals),Scott Gorham (guitar),Damon Johnson (guitar),Marco Mendoza (bass) with new addition Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH, DAVID LEE ROTH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES) on drums, will enter a Los Angeles studio next week w...

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THIN LIZZY Guitarist Interviewed In London (Video)

MetalTalk.net conducted an interview with THIN LIZZY guitarist Damon Johnson on December 17 at Shepherds Bush Empire in London, England. You can now watch the chat below. In October 2012, THIN LIZZY announced that they would not be recording new material under the THIN LIZZY monicker. The last incar...

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It's Official: THIN LIZZY Members Launch BLACK STAR RIDERS

In October 2012, THIN LIZZY announced that they would not be recording new material under the THIN LIZZY monicker. The last incarnation of the band — Scott Gorham, Brian Downey, Darren Wharton, Ricky Warwick, Damon Johnson and Marco Mendoza — would be looking to form a new project. Step forward BLAC...

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THIN LIZZY: New Band Name Revealed?

THIN LIZZY recently announced its decision not to release their upcoming studio under the THIN LIZZY name out of respect to late LIZZY frontman Phil Lynott and the legacy Phil created. The band's new name, as well as the details of the new CD, will be officially revealed over the Christmas period. A...

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LOSTPROPHETS Members Are 'In A State Of Shock' Following Singer's Arrest

LOSTPROPHETS members Lee Gaze (guitar),Mike Lewis (guitar),Stuart Richardson (bass),Jamie Oliver (keyboards) and Luke Johnson (drums) have released the following statement regarding the arrest of their singer, Ian Watkins, on charges of sexual offenses against children: "Following charges made to...

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THIN LIZZY To Reveal New Band Name, Album Details Over Christmas

THIN LIZZY recently announced its decision not to release their upcoming studio under the THIN LIZZY name out of respect to late LIZZY frontman Phil Lynott and the legacy Phil created. The band's new name, as well as the details of the new CD, will be revealed over the Christmas period. Says THIN LI...

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FALLEN MAFIA: 'How The Story Ends' Video Released

"How The Story Ends", the new video from the Tyneside, U.K.-based hard rock outfit FALLEN MAFIA, can be seen below. The song was recorded at former TYGERS OF PAN TANG guitarist Fred Purser's Trinity Heights Recording Studios in Newcastle and showcases a different side of FALLEN MAFIA's high-energy p...

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THIN LIZZY Returns 'Home' To Dublin; Quality Fan-filmed Video Footage

Quality fan-filmed video footage of THIN LIZZY's December 13 concert at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin, Ireland can be seen below. THIN LIZZY guitarist Scott Gorham recently spoke to This Is Somerset about the band's decision not to release their upcoming studio under the THIN LIZZY name out of respe...

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Tonight's GREAT WHITE Concert To Be Broadcast In Afghanistan

Honoring heroes at home and abroad, classic rockers GREAT WHITE — Mark Kendall (lead guitar),Scott Snyder (bass),Audie Desbrow (drums),Michael Lardie (guitar, keyboards) and Terry Ilous — announced today that their Sebastian, Florida concert this evening will be broadcast via Armed Forces Enterta...

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RIVAL SONS Interviewed In Vienna (Video)

Camstas conducted an interview with California blues rockers RIVAL SONS on October 24 in Vienna, Austria. You can now watch the chat below. RIVAL SONS' new album, "Head Down", was released in Europe on September 17 via Earache Records. The CD, which will be made available on physical formats in the...

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JACK RUSSELL Performs Acoustic Show In Ohio (Video)

Fan-filmed video footage of Jack Russell's (GREAT WHITE) December 7 acoustic performance at the Steel Mill Bar and Grille in Martins Ferry , Ohio can be seen below. JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE recently took part in the "America Rocks" tour alongside FASTER PUSSYCAT, BULLETBOYS, PRETTY BOY FLOYD and L...

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NEKROFEIST Performs Cover Of DAMAGEPLAN's 'Breathing New Life' (Video)

Video footage of NEKROFEIST — the Australian groove/thrash metal outfit whose frontman, Dave Tinelt, was briefly a member of thrash veterans MORTAL SIN — performing a cover version of DAMAGEPLAN's "Breathing New Life" on November 24 at "The Sydney Dime Show" in Sydney, Australia can be seen below. N...

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Second Annual 'Paul Gilbert's Great Guitar Escape' Confirmed For Next July

The second annual Paul Gilbert's Great Guitar Escape — featuring acclaimed guitarist Paul Gilbert (MR. BIG, RACER X) — will take place July 8-12, 2013 at Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, New York. Guitar players of all ages, levels and styles are invited to join Paul Gilbert and other guest guitar in...

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SCOTT GORHAM: I Can't Imagine A Time When I Could Give THIN LIZZY Up Altogether

THIN LIZZY guitarist Scott Gorham spoke to This Is Somerset about the band's decision not to release their upcoming studio under the THIN LIZZY name out of respect to late LIZZY frontman Phil Lynott and the legacy Phil created. "In recent years the top question we have been asked in interviews is wh...