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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS: Footage Of Ridgewood Book-Signing Event
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss signed copes of his newly released memoir, "Makeup To Breakup: My Life In And Out Of Kiss", on October 24 at Bookends in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Fan-filmed video footage of the event can be seen below. An excerpt from "Makeup To Breakup: My Life In And Out Of Kiss" c...October 26, 2012
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IRON MAIDEN Bassist Discusses Solo Album In New Audio Interview
Envision Radio Networks' "Hangar 19" recently scored the rare opportunity to interview Steve Harris of IRON MAIDEN. Promoting his first-ever solo release, "British Lion", Harris took time out of his busy schedule to talk with "Hangar 19" host Cutter and parts of that interview aired this past weeken...October 24, 2012
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CRASHDÏET: Demo Version Of Another New Song Available For Streaming
A snippet of the demo version of the new track "Sin City" from Swedish glam rockers CRASHDÏET can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The clip was filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada. CRASHDÏET has completed recording its new album at Kingside Studios outside Stockholm with producer Otto Wellton. The CD,...October 24, 2012
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Original KISS Drummer Says His Feelings Were Hurt By STEVEN TYLER's 'Comic-Book' Comments
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss says that his feelings were "hurt" after AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler called his former tourmates a "comic-book rock band." In an interview earlier in the month with a Tampa radio station, Tyler stated about contemporaries KISS, "They've got a couple of hits, but...October 23, 2012
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New DIO DISCIPLES Lineup: More Video Footage Of North American Tour Kick-Off Available
DIO DISCIPLES — the project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards) — kicked off its North American tour this past Saturday night (October 20) at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, California. More fan-filmed video footage of the concert can b...October 23, 2012
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QUIET RIOT: Coconut Creek Concert Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of QUIET RIOT's October 20 performance at Nectar Lounge in Coconut Creek, Florida can be seen below. QUIET RIOT in March recruited Scott Vokoun as its new lead singer. The band played several shows in early February with ex-MONTROSE vocalist Keith St. John following the depa...October 23, 2012
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New DIO DISCIPLES Lineup Kicks Off North American Tour; Video Available
DIO DISCIPLES — the project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards) — kicked off its North American tour last night (Saturday, October 20) at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, California. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen be...October 21, 2012
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Says Band Is Contemplating Recording Album Of Covers
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy Kilmister. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Revisited: There are rumors that the next MOTÖRHEAD album will be all covers. Lemmy: We did discuss it, but we haven't come to a...October 20, 2012
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DUFF MCKAGAN: Video Footage Of Hollywood Spoken-Word Appearance
Duff McKagan (DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) celebrated the paperback release of his critically acclaimed memoir, "It's So Easy (And Other Lies)", on Monday, October 15 at the Viper Room in West Hollywood, California. Billed as "A Punk's Revue", the event featured a multi-med...October 19, 2012
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BAD COMPANY's 'Desolation Angels' Remembered In New App And eBook
A new one-dollar app and eBook tell the story of the making of BAD COMPANY's 1979 album "Desolation Angels". From loud rocker to delicate acoustic song, the quality within "Desolation Angels" was across the board. Author Martin Popoff explains: "Well, yes, snuck this one in as part of my new Ye Olde...October 19, 2012
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SLASH Glad To Be Part Of A Band Once Again
Simon Rushworth of JournalLive.co.uk recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On how he became interested in being a musician: Slash: “I took up the guitar because I liked the guitar. Plain and s...October 18, 2012
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SIMON WRIGHT Talks 'The Very Beast Of Dio', DIO DISCIPLES And AC/DC (Audio)
On September 26, Rustyn Rose of Metalholic.com conducted an interview with drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO, DIO DISCIPLES, UFO, RHINO BUCKET). You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. The second volume of DIO's best tracks, "The Very Beast Of Dio Vol. 2", sold 2,300 copies in the U...October 18, 2012
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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS To Sign Autographs At 'Mad Monster Party'
Peter Criss, legendary founding drummer of KISS, will make a rare autograph-signing appearance at Mad Monster Party in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 22-24, 2013. Mad Monster Party is a three-day monster convention with celebrity guests, horror memorabilia vendors, monster exhibits (this year fe...October 18, 2012
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Former DIO Drummer SIMON WRIGHT Says Unfinished Demo Recordings May See Light Of Day
Former DIO drummer Simon Wright (pictured below) says that "three or four" unfinished demo recordings that were made prior to singer Ronnie James Dio's death could be completed for a future release. The last song to be fully realized with Ronnie, "Electra", was featured on the ultra-rare "Tournado"...October 17, 2012
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DUFF MCKAGAN Talks LOADED, VELVET REVOLVER In New Audio Interview
Earlier today (Tuesday, October 16),Kevin Conklin (web site) of the 93.7 KCLB Rocks! radio station conducted an interview with Duff McKagan (DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES). You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud player below. DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED will perform a...October 16, 2012
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