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MIND KEY Announces New Drummer

Italian progressive metallers MIND KEY have announced the addition of drummer Mirkko De Maio to the group's ranks. The band states, "We're happy because we think that Mirkko is the right man for his musical background, his experience (although he's quite young) and mainly for his incredible energy a...

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RUDY SARZO Talks About Musical Influences, Playing With RONNIE JAMES DIO

ACtv recently conducted an interview with bass veteran Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT, DIO, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT). You can now watch the chat below. A collector's edition of Rudy's book, "Off the Rails: Aboard the Crazy Train in the Blizzard of Ozz", was released in August 2008 via To...

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JANE'S ADDICTION, RATT, DREAM THEATER Drummers Added To 'Bonzo: The Groove Remains The Same'

Stephen Perkins (JANE'S ADDICTION),Abe Laboriel (PAUL MCCARTNEY) and Bobby Blotzer (RATT) have been added to the list of performers honoring late LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham at a special concert at the Key Club in Hollywood, California. September 25, 2010, marks the 30th anniversary of the pas...

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MIND KEY Parts Ways With Drummer

Italian progressive metal band MIND KEY has parted ways with drummer Andrea Stipa. A replacement skinsman has not yet been announced. Commented the group: "It's always difficult to part from a friend, but for the band's sake maybe it's the best decision. "We wanna thank Andrea for his musical contri...

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UNRULY CHILD: New Album Samples Available

After disbanding over sixteen years ago, all the original members of the legendary melodic hard rock quintet UNRULY CHILD have reunited to produce a brand new album entitled "Worlds Collide", due for release on October 15 in Europe and October 26 in the USA via Frontiers Records. Marcie Michelle Fre...

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SCORPIONS, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, GUNS N' ROSES Drummers To Pay Tribute To JOHN BONHAM

September 25, 2010, marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham. His groove and sound is considered to be the most influential of all rock-n-roll drummers; John "Bonzo" Bonham is the undisputed king. Bonzo will once again be honored in a special concert featuring ro...

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LEMMY, GLENN HUGHES, DEE SNIDER Honored At VEGAS ROCKS! MAGAZINE AWARDS

Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD),James Kottak (SCORPIONS) and Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) are among the musicians who were honored at the first-ever Vegas Rocks! Magazine Awards, which was held this past Sunday, August 22 inside the original home of rock, The Elvis Showroom at the Las Vega...

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Former WHITESNAKE Bassist Performs With IMPELLITTERI Drummer In Japan (Video)

Video footage of bassist Uriah Duffy (WHITESNAKE, FLAMETAL),drummer Glen Sobel (IMPELLITTERI, SIXX: A.M.),and guitarist Toshi Hiketa (DAVID LEE ROTH, HIDEOUS SUN DEMONS) from their recent clinic/performance tour of Japan can be viewed below. The trio performed and conducted master class clinics in...

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TARJA: 'Until My Last Breath' Video Released

"Until My Last Breath", the new video from former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen, can be viewed below. The song comes off the singer's sophomore solo album, "What Lies Beneath", which will be released in North America on September 14 (postponed from the previously announced August 31) via The En...

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PRIMAL FEAR, Ex-BLACK SABBATH, RIOT Members Featured On New PHENOMENA Album

Escape Music has set a September 24 release date for the much-anticipated new album from Tom Galley, the creator of PHENOMENA, titled "Blind Faith". The effort features guest contributions from countless renowned musicians such as: * Mike DeMeo (RIOT, MASTERPLAN) * Rob Moratti and Ian Crichton (SAGA...

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SLASH Jamming HENDRIX With ULI JON ROTH At G-TARANAKI Festival (Video)

Video footage of legendary guitarists Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES),Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS),bassist Tony Franklin (ex-THE FIRM, BLUE MURDER, WHITESNAKE) and drummer Brent Fitz (ex-ALICE COOPER, VINCE NEIL) performing the JIMI HENDRIX classic "Little Wing" at this year's G-TARanaki Int...

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WHITESNAKE Announces New Bassist

Legendary rock band WHITESNAKE has announced the addition of bassist Michael Devin (pictured below) to the group's ranks. Devin, 35, most recently played in LYNCH MOB alongside new WHITESNAKE drummer Brian Tichy (FOREIGNER, BILLY IDOL, OZZY OSBOURNE, VELVET REVOLVER). Commented Michael: "It's an hon...

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HAIL! Joined By ULI JON ROTH, VINNIE MOORE, SLASH For G-TARANAKI Performances

HAIL! — a global touring machine composed of a tight-knit brotherhood of music's most highly respected and talented artists — performed a very special one-off concert on August 14, 2010 at the G-Taranaki festival in Taranaki/New Plymouth, New Zealand with a lineup featuring vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owe...

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SLIPKNOT's JORDISON: RHYTHM Magazine Honor 'Is Bigger Than A GRAMMY To Me'

Joey Jordison of SLIPKNOT has commented on being named the greatest drummer of the last quarter of a century by the readers of U.K.'s Rhythm magazine. Jordison received 37 percent of the votes, with more than 38,000 people selecting him as their favorite drummer of the last 25 years. Joey said, "I'm...

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JAKE E. LEE Performs With 3 DAY CRUSH In Las Vegas; Video Available

Stripped Down TV recently conducted an interview with 3 DAY CRUSH, a Las Vegas-based rock band featuring former OZZY OSBOURNE/BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, Sydney Levine on drums and vocals, and Johnny Rocker from THE BUDDY MILES BAND on bass. The three-and-half-minute report, which includes perfo...