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THE IRON MAIDENS With Ex-ANTHRAX Singer NEIL TURBIN Perform JUDAS PRIEST Classic (Video)
THE IRON MAIDENS, the world's only female tribute to the legendary heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN, saved the day in Redondo Beach, California last Sunday night. Original IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno and his backing band (composed of members of ICARUS WITCH) were scheduled to perform at Brixton/Di...January 7, 2011
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DEVILDRIVER Guitarists Featured In Current Episode Of 'The Mane Show' (Video)
Guitarists Mike Spreitzer and Jeff Kendrick of Santa Barbara, California metallers DEVILDRIVER are featured in current episode of "The Mane Show", which can be viewed below. The program features host Tyler Mane ("X-Men", "Halloween") continuing "his inside exploration of the worlds of horror, metal,...January 7, 2011
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PAUL DI'ANNO Interviewed By METAL ASSAULT (Video)
On January 6, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with former IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno in Santa Ana, California. You can now watch the chat below. In a recent interview with Guitar International, Di'Anno was asked if he was a candidate to replace Bruce Dickinson...January 7, 2011
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Y&T Bassist PHIL KENNEMORE Dies At 57
Guitarist/vocalist Dave Meniketti of long-running California rockers Y&T has released the following statement: "It is with profound sadness and disbelief that I tell you that my best buddy for 37 years, [Y&T bassist Phil Kennemore], passed away this morning, January 7, 2011 at 1 a.m. at Stan...January 7, 2011
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BLACK STONE CHERRY: Video Footage From The Studio
Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY have entered the studio to begin work on their third album for a 2011 release via Roadrunner Records. The first two in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the new CD can be viewed below. BLACK STONE CHERRY recently teamed...January 6, 2011
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QUIET RIOT: New Tour Dates Announced
Resurrected California rockers QUIET RIOT have scheduled the following dates: Jan. 28 - Ramona, CA - Ramona Mainstage Feb. 03 - Redondo Beach, CA - The Brixton Feb. 04 - Agoura Hills, CA - The Canyon Club Feb. 05 - Santa Ana, CA - The Galaxy Theater Mar. 04 - Tempe, AZ - Club Red ...January 6, 2011
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DEVILDRIVER Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Santa Barbara, California metallers DEVILDRIVER have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 4-6, 2011 in the small town of Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical orde...January 6, 2011
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DOKKEN Drummer, RATT Bassist To Tour With LYNCH MOB
Legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE) will reunite with original DOKKEN drummer "Wild" Mick Brown for the first time in 15 years for a full North American LYNCH MOB tour. With a career spanning more than 30 years, George Lynch has recorded over 20 albums, toured the globe...January 5, 2011
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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Encino Home Named 'Top L.A. Musician Mansion For Sale'
Ronnie James Dio's Encino, California home, which was put on the market last September, has been named LA Weekly's "Top L.A. Musician Mansion For Sale." According to Curbed Los Angeles, the house (see photos below) has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, has over 5,000 square feet of living space, and...January 5, 2011
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DESTRUCTION Announces North American Headlining Tour
German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION will embark on a North American headlining tour in April/May with support from Australia's DESTROYER 666. Commented DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer: "It feels fantastic to return to North American shores for the first time after our ret...January 4, 2011
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THE IRON MAIDENS Fill In For Snowed In PAUL DI'ANNO In Redondo Beach
THE IRON MAIDENS, the world's only female tribute to the legendary heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN, saved the day in Redondo Beach, California last night. Original IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno and his backing band (composed of members of ICARUS WITCH) were scheduled to perform at Brixton/Dive yest...January 3, 2011
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QUEENSRŸCHE, DOKKEN, TESTAMENT, HEAVEN & HELL Members Perform At PHIL KENNEMORE Benefit Concert
Veteran California rockers Y&T organized a special New Year's Eve benefit concert for the band's original bassist Phil Kennemore who was recently diagnosed with metastatic cancer. The event was held on December 31 at the Avalon in Santa, Clara, California and featured guest appearances by member...January 3, 2011
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Former DEMIRICOUS Members Launch GAUSS
GAUSS, the new project featuring two former members of the Indianapolis, Indiana death/thrash metal band DEMIRICOUS — guitarist Scott Wilson and drummer Chris Cruz — will release a 12-minute song called "Empty Frames" via the group's web site on January 11, 2011. A press release states, "If you like...January 1, 2011
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TESTAMENT Guitarist ALEX SKOLNICK: 'DELTA Comes Through'
TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolick has added a new entry to the "Skonotes" blog section of his official web site. An excerpt follows below. "It's not every day one reads a story about a positive experience dealing with an airline. However, I'm pleased to report that one does exist. Although believing...December 30, 2010
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MISFITS' JERRY ONLY: GLENN DANZIG 'Promotes Himself As The Devil'
Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with MISFITS mainman Jerry Only on November 13, 2010 at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, California. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. On the forthcoming MISFITS album, "The Devil's Rain": Jerry Only: "It is, i...December 27, 2010
