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EVANESCENCE To Rock 18th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert In Oslo

EVANESCENCE will perform at this year's Nobel Peace Prize concert in Oslo, Norway on December 11 at the Oslo Spektrum. The concert will be held a day after the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, whose honorees include President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and women's right activist Leymah Gbowee, bot...

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THIN LIZZY Bassist, DEATH ANGEL Guitarist Interviewed On 'Iron City Rocks' Podcast

The latest installment of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) features separate interviews with THIN LIZZY bassist Marco Mendoza and DEATH ANGEL guitarist Ted Aguilar. The podcast is now available for streaming using the audio player below. "Iron City Rocks" podcast (audio):

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Former AC/DC Bassist Says BON SCOTT Was Rock's Best Frontman

Joe Daly of The Nervous Breakdown recently conducted an interview with former AC/DC bassist Mark Evans about Mark's new book, "Dirty Deeds: My Life Inside/Outside AC/DC". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Nervous Breakdown: Your new book, "Dirty Deeds", focuses on your time with A...

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SOULLESS Joined By BEYOND FEAR Guitarist

Cleveland thrashers SOULLESS have parted ways with longtime guitarist Jim Corrick. After spending the better part of the past ten years melting faces and crushing kegs, Jim has decided to move on to greener hop fields. Jim will join his SOULLESS bandmates for their shows December 23 in Parma, Ohio a...

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THIN LIZZY Interviewed On CHOM-FM's 'The Metal File'

THIN LIZZY guitarists Scott Gorham and Damon Johnson were interviewed for the latest edition of "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. You can now stream the chat using the audio player below. Interview (audio): ...

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GIRLSCHOOL Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Veteran British female hard rockers GIRLSCHOOL have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9, 2012 in Slvesborg, Blekinge in southern Sweden. Around 70 bands will perform on the festival's five stages next summer. The festival billing is shaping...

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GIRLSCHOOL Interviewed On 'Rockulus Maximus' (Audio)

Gary Clarke, who presents the re-launched rock show "Rockulus Maximus" (described as "the most northerly rock show on the U.K. mainland") last week conducted an interview with Denise Dufort and Jackie Chambers of veteran British female hard rockers GIRLSCHOOL. You can now listen to the chat below. G...

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ZAKK WYLDE Talks Music, Life And BLACK LABEL SOCIETY

Steve Johnson of Icon Vs. Icon recently conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Icon Vs. Icon: You just released a Christmas album. Wow! That's a hell of a segue! How did the concept for this come about in the ...

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AC/DC 'Pinball Rocks' App For iPhone And iPad

For those about to rock, Sony brings you AC/DC Pinball Rocks! Take the stage and bask in the colored lights, roaring guitars, and thundering drums of AC/DC. The app is designed for both iPhone and iPad and is available from the Apple App Store for $2.99. The game includes classic AC/DC hits, origina...

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THIN LIZZY: New Video Interview With DARREN WHARTON

Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon, who currently resides in Hollywood, California, conducted an interview with THIN LIZZY keyboardist Darren Wharton when the band played at San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, Caliifornia on October 22 with JUDAS PRIEST and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY. You c...

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AC/DC Singer Raising Money For Families Affected By Pediatric Cancer

AC/DC singer Brian Johnson plans to raise $1,000,000 for for families affected by pediatric cancer. Brian's new "Highway To Help" TEXT To Give Campaign will be raising money through texting and the internet. During the 24 hours of the 50th running of the Rolex 24 Hours Of Daytona (January 28, 3:30 p...

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AC/DC Frontman To Undergo Wrist Surgery; 'Rocker & Rollers' Tour Canceled

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson will undergo wrist surgery in February 2012, leading to the cancelation of his previously announced solo tour. The trek, which was scheduled to kick off on February7 in Knoxville, Tennessee, was to feature the singer recounting stories from his recently released book, "R...

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THIN LIZZY Interviewed On 'Shockwaves' Videocast

Shockwaves videocast episodes #5 and #6 feature a discussion with the legendary rock band THIN LIZZY. The interviews were conducted by Bob Nalbandian on October 20, 2011 at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, California. Episode #5 features vocalist/guitarist Ricky Warwick and guitarist Damon Jo...

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VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show': Season Nine Detailed

Season nine of VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" kicks off on National Metal Day (11-11-11) with an exclusive interview with GUNS N' ROSES lead singer Axl Rose and lead guitarist DJ Ashba. In his first television interview in over a decade, Rose opens up about his new bandmates, touring, rumors, misco...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Feel Like A Caged Lion Right Now'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was interviewed for the December 2011 issue of Decibel magazine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On recently undergoing surgery for stenosis, a neck and spine condition that he says was caused by "years of headbanging": Mustaine: "The way [the Rockstar...