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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Talks 'Guitar Hero'
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich recently spoke to Blender.com about "Guitar Hero: Metallica" (out March 29),which features 28 songs spanning the hard rockers' entire career, plus 21 tracks by the likes of MOTÖRHEAD, LYNYRD SKYNYRD and MASTODON. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Blender.com: How...March 21, 2009
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IN FLAMES Guitarist Discusses JESPER STRÖMBLAD's Drinking Problem, Illegal Music Downloading
A new audio interview with guitarist Björn Gelotte of Swedish metallers IN FLAMES conducted by Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock is available for download at this location (MP3, 5.5 MB). A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Tangra Mega Rock: We were a bit stressed a few weeks ...March 21, 2009
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Former HELLOWEEN Singer Says There's No Truth To Rumor He Was Asked To Join IRON MAIDEN
During a recent interview with German magazine Rock Hard, former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske was asked if there was any truth to the rumor that he was asked to join IRON MAIDEN after Bruce Dickinson left the group back in the early 1990s. "The rumor was complete false!" Kiske said. "Nobody asked...March 21, 2009
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TRICK OR TREAT's 'Tin Soldiers' Featuring MICHAEL KISKE; Japanese Release Date Set
Italian band TRICK OR TREAT's new album, "Tin Soldiers" — featuring a guest appearance on two songs ("Hello Moon" and "Tears Against Your Smile") by former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske — will be released in Japan on April 22 through King Records. Also making an appearance on the CD is Michele Lupp...March 16, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD's COLLEN, POISON's MICHAELS Sit Down For Joint Interview With CNN; Video Available
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen and POISON singer Bret Michaels recently sat down with CNN's Denise Quan to discuss the two bands' upcoming joint North American tour, also featuring special guest CHEAP TRICK. Watch the interview below. The tour, which kicks off on June 23 in Camden, N.J, promises...March 11, 2009
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OVERKILL, EXODUS, HALFORD Members Perform With SCREAMING METAL; Video Available
Former HADES members Alan Tecchio, Dan Lorenzo and Ron Lipnicki (who is now in OVERKILL) teamed up with the "Talking Metal" duo, John Ostronomy and Mark Strigl, for a SCREAMING METAL gig on February 7, 2009 at Dingbatz in Clifton, New Jersey. They performed songs by JUDAS PRIEST, KISS, METALLICA, BL...March 11, 2009
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SLASH, SERJ TANKIAN, Ex-SOUNDGARDEN Members To Jam With TOM MORELLO
Tom Morello of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and THE NIGHTWATCHMAN fame will bring his celebrated Justice Tour to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle in late March. The shows will carry a low ticket price of $15 for each show, and feature a variety of special guests, including Slash, SYSTEM OF A DOWN'...March 9, 2009
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COALESCE, SHATTERED REALM, DEATH THREAT To Play Germany's PRESSURE FESTIVAL
COALESCE, SHATTERED REALM and DEATH THREAT are among the confirmed bands for the June 2009 edition of the Pressure Festival, set to take place June 27-28 at JUZ Papestrasse in Essen, Germany. The festival billing is as follows: BETRAYED (USA) BLACK FRIDAY '29 (DE) BUN DEM OUT (UK) CHEAP THRILLS (DE)...March 7, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarists Talk POISON Tour; Video Available
Video footage of DEF LEPPARD guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell talking to RollingStone.com about the band's upcoming U.S. tour with POISON and CHEAP TRICK can be viewed at this location. "It's more value for the people," says Campbell of the trek. "We always had a problem figuring out who w...March 5, 2009
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POISON Drummer On DEF LEPPARD: 'The Fact Is, I Think There Is A Real Mutual Respect Between Us'
POISON will be heading out on the road again this summer, this time with DEF LEPPARD and CHEAP TRICK. Some people might be surprised to find POISON and DEF LEPPARD on the same bill, after LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott was perceived as having made disparaging remarks about the glam metal band last year....March 1, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD Singer: Comments About POISON Were 'Taken Totally Out Of Context'
DEF LEPPARD will be heading out on the road again this summer, this time with POISON and CHEAP TRICK. Some people might be surprised to find POISON and DEF LEPPARD on the same bill, after LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott was perceived as having made disparaging remarks about the glam metal band last year....February 28, 2009
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MÖTLEY CRÜE, TWISTED SISTER Producer Looks Back On Record Industry's 'Good Old Days'
Legendary '70s/'80s rock producer Tom Werman (MÖTLEY CRÜE, TWISTED SISTER, CHEAP TRICK, TED NUGENT) has penned a column for Popdose focusing on his career in the record business during the height of the industry. He writes, "For those of you interested in discovering why there is no more record biz...February 26, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD, POISON, CHEAP TRICK Tour Dates Announced
In what is sure to be the biggest rock event this summer, Britain's greatest arena rock band DEF LEPPARD will join forces with POISON and special guest CHEAP TRICK for a 39-city North American Tour. Tickets go on-sale to the general public beginning Friday, March 6 at www.livenation.com. Citi cardme...February 26, 2009
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THE WILDHEARTS: New Album Title Revealed
Long-running U.K. rockers THE WILDHEARTS have completed the demo/pre-production process for their new album. Vocalist/guitarist Ginger states, "we had a blast in Finland recording at Seawolf studios. We even managed to drag our new manager, Virpi, out of engineering retirement to record these songs...February 24, 2009
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DIMMU BORGIR Guitarist On SHOCKHOUND's 'Stella Can't Cook'
DIMMU BORGIR guitarist/songwriter Silenoz is featured on ShockHound's "Stella Can't Cook" show. "I come from a musical background where you don't really have much cash," states Silenoz, "so you have to spend the little you have on cheap stuff." Check out the video below of Silenoz's preparation of g...February 23, 2009
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