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RIOT Guitarist Discusses 'Thundersteel' Lineup Reunion, Upcoming Album

Marko Syrjälä and Jarno Huovila of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Mark Reale of the reunited "Thundersteel"-era lineup of RIOT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal-Rules.com: What were the reasons to reunite with this lineup specifically? Reale: Bec...

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SLASH At Norway's QUART Festival: More Video Footage, Photos, Review Available

More video footage of former GUNS N' ROSES/current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash's headlining appearance at this year's edition of the Quart festival on June 30, 2009 in Kristiansand, Norway can be viewed below. Slash was joined by the following "special guests" during the Quart performance: Ron W...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Performs With SLASH At Norway's QUART Festival; Video Available

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash was joined by the following "special guests" earlier tonight (Tuesday, June 30) during his headlining appearance at this year's edition of the Quart festival in Kristiansand, Norway: Ron Wood (THE ROLLING STONES) Ozzy Osbourne (BLACK S...

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KEEL Frontman Issues New Album Update

Reactivated '80s hard rockers KEEL entered a North Hollywood, California studio on June 18 to begin recording their new album, "Streets Of Rock 'N' Roll", for a tentative late 2009 release. The CD is being co-produced and mixed by ace producer/engineer Pat Regan (RITCHIE BLACKMORE, WARRANT, BILLY SH...

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LITA FORD: 'I'm Really Looking Forward To Getting Out On The Road With BUMBLEFOOT'

'80s hard rock queen Lita Ford has added another dimension to her upcoming tour by enlisting fellow guitar giant Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (GUNS N' ROSES) to duty by playing in her backing band. "I'm really looking forward to getting out on the road with Bumblefoot," says Lita, who'll break a 15-year to...

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RIOT: Audio Interview With Reunited 'Thundersteel' Lineup Posted Online

Metal Express Radio conducted an interview with the entire reunited "Thundersteel"/"The Privilege of Power"-era lineup of RIOT — Mark Reale (guitar),Tony Moore (vocals),Don Van Stavern (bass),Bobby Jarzombek (drums),and Mike Flyntz (guitars) — at the Sweden Rock festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden on...

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KEEL: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed

Vocalist Ron Keel of the reactivated '80s hard rock band KEEL has issued the following update: "We are gathered in North Hollywood to begin sessions for the new KEEL album tomorrow morning. To say the least, we're fired up and really excited about this new project. "Shortly after announcing the KEEL...

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TRIXTER Bassist Joins LITA FORD's Touring Band

'80s hard rock queen Lita Ford has recruited P.J. Farley from TRIXTER/RA as her new touring bassist. Farley joins a band that also includes GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal and BUMBLEFOOT (the band) drummer Dennis Leeflang. A photo of P.J. performing with Lita Ford on June 13, 2009, in...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT To Tour With LITA FORD

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal will be doing shows over the summer with Lita Ford, playing guitar with Lita's backing group alongside BUMBLEFOOT (the band) drummer Dennis Leeflang. Says Thal: "Lita and I have GN'R's blessings to do this together; all is cool. This won't interfere with...

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FALL OF EMPYREAN Hard At Work On New Material

Tempe, Arizona-based "melodic and emotional doom/death metal" band FALL OF EMPYREAN has issued the following update: "We are working hard at writing new material. We already have two new songs down that we are practicing, and have a few others that are being written. The two new songs are called 'No...

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SLASH At Norway's QUART Festival: More Details Revealed

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash will be joined by the following "special guests" during his headlining appearance at this year's edition of the Quart festival on June 30 in Kristiansand, Norway: Ron Wood (THE ROLLING STONES) Ozzy Osbourne (BLACK SABBATH) Fergie (a.k....

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RIOT: Writing Session Footage Posted Online

New York metal legends RIOT, featuring the reunited "Thundersteel"/"The Privilege of Power"-era lineup of Mark Reale (guitar),Tony Moore (vocals),Don Van Stavern (bass),Bobby Jarzombek (drums),and Mike Flyntz (guitars),has posted video footage (see below) of its recent San Antonio, Texas writin...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Explains Why DAVE MUSTAINE 'Had To Go'

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield was interviewed for the July 2009 issue of U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine. A few excerpts from the lengthy chat follow below. Classic Rock: Were you glad to see the back of [former METALLICA guitarist and current MEGADETH leader] Dave Mustaine? Hetfield: I don't know...

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JETBOY Debuts Three New Songs At M3 ROCK FESTIVAL; Video Available

California rockers JETBOY debuted three new songs during their performance at the at the M3 Rock Festival, which was held this past Saturday (May 30) at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. All three tracks — "Perfectly Wrong", "Dog's Gotta Roam" and "Goin' Down From Above the Cloud...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Is Hoping For A Tour

Nightwatcher's House Of Rock recently conducted an interview with GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Nightwatcher's House Of Rock: Now that "Chinese Democracy" has been released, are you relieved that at last you don't have to continually answer th...