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A Tribute to Thin Lizzy

Apparently (if you believe the press releases),Hollywood's RUDE AWAKENING has received some level of acclaim for its brand of hard rock/power metal. As of late, the band has been playing a series of THIN LIZZY revival/tribute shows, and that's a worthy endeavor. Heck, I'd attend a THIN LIZZY tribut...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Discusses State Of Music Industry; Video Available

In the latest "Headbanger's Ball" clip shot after a recent New York gig on a boat trip around the harbor on a private yacht, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine explains how artists and labels used to be part of one unified party, but that the industry has gradually changed to the point where many labels...

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MACHINE MEN Confirmed For Holland's ETERNAL ROCKFEST

MACHINE MEN and MYTHOLIC have been confirmed for the Eternal Rockfest, set to take place October 13 in Geelen, Netherlands. Also schedule to appear is SILENT FORCE. For more information, visit www.eternalrock.nl. Video footage of MACHINE MEN performing at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland on March 24, 2...

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GORGOROTH Looking For Archival Images For Upcoming Project

Norwegian black metallers GORGOROTH have issued the following update: "GORGOROTH is currently looking to collect archival images of the band to be used in an upcoming project. Fans, journalists and photographers who have rare, personal or live photographs or other images of GORGOROTH from the '90s a...

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Former DAMAGEPLAN Head Of Security To Be Honored With Charity Concert

Jeffery "Mayhem" Thompson, former head of security for DAMAGEPLAN who died December 8, 2004 at a nightclub shooting in Columbus, Ohio which also claimed the life of DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, will be honored with a special concert on Friday, July 13 at the Lakewood Theater in Dal...

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New GUNS N' ROSES Track for Guitar Hero III?

According to Product Shop NYC, Activision has announced it will release Guitar Hero III, the fifth version of the guitar jamming game, in early 2008. The soundtrack will include a wide variety of material, including tracks by QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE and (possibly) new GUNS N' ROSES. As of now though...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'VAN HALEN Always Did Everything Wrong And Backwards'

Kevin C. Johnson of STLtoday.com recently conducted an interview with Sammy Hagar. A few excerpts follow: STLtoday.com: What's it like having "Hall of Famer" in front of your name? Hagar: It's really exciting, being there and standing next to Keith Richards and people I looked up to my entire career...

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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist's New Solo Album To Feature GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist

Magna Carta Records has set a September 12 release date for the new solo album from DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess, entitled "The Road Home". Having been influenced by classic progressive acts such as GENESIS, YES and GENTLE GIANT, Rudess revisits some of the great songs from those bands wi...

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AEROSMITH Frontman: 'I Get Shagged A Lot'

Gavin Martin of Mirror.co.uk recently conducted an interview with AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler. An excerpt follows: So who is more rock 'n' roll — you, Mick Jagger or Iggy Pop? "Mick has always been my man," Steve considers. "I loved him from day one. No, let me take that back and go for ...

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JOE PERRY: 'I Love Playing Rock And Roll, But I'm Not Part Of That Celebrity Thing'

Andrew Perry of Telegraph.co.uk recently conducted an interview with AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry. "It's weird, all these years later and we're still massively at it," Tyler says. "Because we're on the road so much, there's no time to go to the dentist, the doctor, go on v...

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KORN: 'Evolution' Video To Feature SLIPKNOT Drummer; Photos Available

KORN fan site Kornspace has posted several photos from the video shoot for the group's new single, "Evolution", featuring the band's current touring drummer, Joey Jordison of SLIPKNOT. Directing the clip is Dave Meyers, who previously worked with KORN on the video for "Twisted Transistor". Check out...

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Former OVERLORDE Singer Resurfaces In JUDAS PRIEST Tribute Band

Former OVERLORDE singer Bobby Lucas has resurfaced in a JUDAS PRIEST tribute band called STEEL MESSIAH (MySpace page). Lucas is also collaborating with guitarist Dave Wooley on an original metal band and will be looking for label support once the group's demo is completed. OVERLORDE has recruited Ch...

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OVERLORDE Parts Ways With Singer

New Jersey-based metallers OVERLORDE have parted ways with vocalist Bobby Lucas. Appearing on stage with the band during its upcoming set at Brooklyn Metalfest II will be singer Chris Colfax. The group will perform on Saturday, June 23 at approximately 7:00 p.m. at the Hook in Brooklyn, New York. OV...

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KORN: 'Evolution' Video To Be Filmed This Week

KORN will film a video for the first single, "Evolution", off its upcoming untitled album, on Friday, June 15 in the Los Angeles area. Since the band will be on the road in Europe during this time, it is believed that they will not appear in the actual clip. Directing the video will be Dave ...

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PINK CREAM 69 Singer DAVID READMAN: 'Don't Let It Slip Away' Video Posted Online

PINK CREAM 69 frontman David Readman's video for the track "Don't Let It Slip Away" has been posted at YouTube. The song comes off Readman's self-titled solo album, due on August 31 via Frontiers Records. Best known as singer for PINK CREAM 69, David also appeared on album from ADAGIO and from studi...