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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Says It's Been 'Harder To Sing' Following Neck Surgery

Last September, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine underwent surgery for stenosis, a neck and spine condition that he says was caused by years of headbanging. Earlier this month, Artisan News spoke to Mustaine and asked him about how he's doing eight months after the surgery. "It's good," he said. "Lead...

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Guitarist MANTAS Discusses VENOM's Legacy

Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock recently conducted an interview with former VENOM and current MPIRE OF EVIL guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. 69 Faces Of Rock: VENOM's legacy is unquestionable. Dunn: There is definitely a legacy, there is a heritage t...

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Former KORN Guitarist BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH Interviewed On 'All Knowing Force' (Audio)

Former KORN guitarist and current LOVE AND DEATH frontman Brian "Head" Welch was the featured guest on a recent edition of the "All Knowing Force" web-based interview show. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. LOVE AND DEATH's debut EP, "Chemicals", was released on A...

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TESLA To Release Live Recordings To Fans Immediately After Shows

For the first time ever, TESLA is going to give its fans the opportunity to take home the show they just heard, in the form of limited-edition, individually numbered CD sets available immediately after each show! The band has partnered with DiscLive Network, the global leader in producing instant co...

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GREAT WHITE Guitarist Interviewed On West Palm Beach's REAL RADIO 94.3 (Audio)

On May 23, Johnny C from Real Radio 94.3 in West Palm Beach, Florida conducted an interview with GREAT WHITE guitarist Michael Lardie. You can now listen to the chat below. GREAT WHITE — Mark Kendall (lead guitar),Scott Snyder (bass),Audie Desbrow (drums),Michael Lardie (guitar, keyboards) and Te...

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APOCALYPTICA Plays Special 'Mini Acoustic Set' In Vancouver; Video Available

On Monday, May 21, Finnish rock cello quartet APOCALYPTICA played a special "mini acoustic set" at Scrape Records in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, followed by a meet-and-greet. You can watch video footage of their appearance below. The setlist was as follows: 01. End Of Me (feat. singer Tipe...

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STEVE VAI To Release 'The Story Of Light' In August

Virtuoso guitarist and visionary composer Steve Vai will release "The Story Of Light", a new solo album of original material, on August 14. The title comes out on Favored Nations Entertainment, the label Vai founded in 1999. The sprawling and expressive 12-song set continues a conceptual and cosmic...

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GREAT WHITE: '(I've Got) Something For You' Video Premiere Part Of Latest 'Focus In The Mix'

The latest episode of the "Focus In The Mix With Denise Ames" TV show features an interview with GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall and singer Terry Ilous and the world premiere of the band's new video, "(I've Got) Something For You". Kendall talks about the beginnings of GREAT WHITE in Hollywood; t...

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TESLA: 'I Love You' Video Released

TESLA's video for the song "I Love You" can be seen below. The track comes off the band's latest album, "Twisted Wires And The Acoustic Sessions", which was released in July 2011 via Scarlet Records. The CD features six songs that were recorded back in 2005 at bassist Brian Wheat's J Street Recorder...

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RIVAL SONS Completes Work On New Album

Californian blues-rockers RIVAL SONS have finished recording and mixing their eagerly anticipated new album in Nashville, Tennessee. The as-yet untitled follow-up to 2011's "Pressure & Time" was recorded with Grammy-nominated producer Dave Cobb and Grammy-winning engineer Vance Powell. A late Au...

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JACK RUSSELL Interviewed On 'Pod Zeppelin' Podcast (Audio)

Matt Cooper of the "Pod Zeppelin" podcast (web site),which is also heard on Extreme Talk XM 165, recently conducted an interview with JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Interview (audio):

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THE OFFENDERS Guitarist Dies

Austin, texas-based guitarist Tony "Offender" Johnson — best known for his work with THE OFFENDERS — passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 12 at the age of 54 after a 20-month struggle with lung cancer. He is survived by daughter Natalie Johnson and son Alex Johnson. THE OFFENDERS were an influent...

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AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG Named Greatest Guitar Player In Australian History

According to The Daily Telegraph, AC/DC's Angus Young has been named the greatest guitar player in Australian history by Australian Guitar magazine. Tommy Emmanuel, COLD CHISEL's Ian Moss, Chris Cheney from THE LIVING END and Rick Brewster from THE ANGELS round out the Top Five. AC/DC guitarist Malc...

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AC/DC Guitarist Says New Album Should Be Ready In 'A Year Or Two'

AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young has confirmed to Classic Rock magazine that the band is working on the follow-up to 2008's "Black Ice". But he said fans will likely have to wait longer than expected, after singer Brian Johnson suggested there would be new material next year. "You know what Brian's lik...

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'Great Gypsy Soul' Tribute To Late DEEP PURPLE Guitarist TOMMY BOLIN: Teaser Trailer Available

In the annals of rock history, Tommy Bolin occupied a brief, but shining stint as a brilliant guitarist who wowed those in the know with his mastery of many genres —rock, fusion, funk, reggae and heavy metal among others. Along with a much-lauded solo career that, pushed the boundaries of rock/jazz...