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Video: NITA STRAUSS Performs With EVANESCENCE At EPICENTER Festival

Nita Strauss joined EVANESCENCE on stage this past Friday, May 10 at the the Epicenter festival in Rockingham, North Carolina to perform the song "Disappear". Fan-filmed video footage of her appearance can be seen below. Back in 2015, EVANESCENCE's Jen Majura revealed that Strauss was on singer Amy...

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BON JOVI Guitarist PHIL X And THE DRILLS: 'Something To Say' Music Video

Phil X, prolific studio guitarist, songwriter and renowned guitarist for Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees BON JOVI, has released the official music video for lead single "Something To Say" from the forthcoming studio album by his band THE DRILLS. The new album, featuring DRILLS bassist Daniel Sp...

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NITA STRAUSS Discusses Signature Guitar, Ibanez JIVA, With GUITAR CENTER (Video)

Guitar Center has uploaded video of Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, discussing her new signature guitar, the Ibanez JIVA. Check it out below. Nita announced the launch of Ibanez JIVA in January via her Facebook page. She wrote: "After years of dreaming,...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'Dance On Your Grave' 360-Degree Video From 80S IN THE SAND Festival

360-degree video footage of Sebastian Bach performing the song "Dance On Your Grave" at the 80s In The Sand music festival, which was held last November in the island paradise of Punta Canta, Dominican Republic, can be seen below. The clip was filmed for of AXS TV's all-new series "80s In The Sand",...

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BON JOVI Guitarist PHIL X And THE DRILLS To Release 'Stupid Good Lookings Vol. 1' EP

Phil X, prolific studio guitarist, songwriter and renowned guitarist for Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees BON JOVI, has released the lead single "Something To Say" from the forthcoming studio album by his band THE DRILLS. The new album, featuring DRILLS bassist Daniel Spree, alongside Phil X and...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Says '80s Rock Bands Had Their Own 'Identifiable Sound'

Former MTV VJ Alan Hunter conducted an interview with ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach at the 80s In The Sand music festival, which was held last November in the island paradise of Punta Canta, Dominican Republic. The chat, which will premiere this coming Sunday (April 14) as part of AXS TV's all-n...

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NITA STRAUSS: 'I Haven't Taken A Day Off Since January 3rd'

On April 8, Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, took part in an "Ask Anything Chat" where she answered a number of fan-submitted questions. Asked if she ever gets to relax at home when she is not touring, Nita said: "Not so much relaxing. Here's a little-kn...

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SEBASTIAN BACH's New Solo Album Is 'Shaping Up To Be A Kick In The Ass'

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach is about to sign a new record deal for his upcoming solo album. The disc, which is not expected to arrive before late 2019 at the earliest, will feature contributions from several well-known guitarists, including John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON),Steve Stev...

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Guitarist ORIANTHI On Her New 'Urban/Rock/Pop' Direction: 'I Just Like To Experiment'

At the 2019 NAMM Show — a convention for the musical products industry that took place in Anaheim, California from January 24-27 — guitarist Orianthi (ALICE COOPER, RSO, Michael Jackson) spoke with Australian Musician. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by...

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NITA STRAUSS Says 'It's Been Great' Touring With Her Manager/Boyfriend JOSH VILLALTA

Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, was interviewed by Thomann at last weekend's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what it has been like touring with her longtime boyfriend Josh Villalta, who also plays drums in her s...

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ORIANTHI Is Working With Pop And Urban Producers On 'Different-Sounding' New Solo Album

Australian-born guitarist Orianthi spoke to Sweetwater about the progress of the recording sessions for her new solo album, to be released later this year. "It's really different sounding," she said (see video below). "I'm going on vibes right now and just going [with] what I feel and I'm collabora...

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How Does ALICE COOPER's Christianity Affect His Band's Touring? NITA STRAUSS Weighs In

Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, was asked by "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" how the legendary rocker's Christianity has affected the group's touring. "I don't think it affects it that much, because we're all people of faith, we're all people th...

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NITA STRAUSS: 'It's Nice To Get Out There And Blow People's Minds When They Think You're Not Gonna Be Any Good'

Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio recently conducted an interview with Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked what her overall experience has been as a woman in metal music, Nita said: "Me personally, I've had really...

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NITA STRAUSS Says It Was 'An Absolute Dream' To Appear On ALICE COOPER's 'A Paranormal Evening At The Olympia Paris'

Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, was recently interviewed by "Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon". You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what she plans to do after Cooper retires from touring: Nit...

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NITA STRAUSS Says She Would Love To Play With METALLICA: 'If You Guys Are Watching, I'm Available'

In a brand new interview with "The Roman Show", Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, was asked if there is any other group that she would love to play guitar for. She responded (see video below): "Oh, so many. So many. You know, I love to play guitar; that's...