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IRON MAIDEN's JANICK GERS: 'I Think Whatever We Do Sounds Like Us'
Joe Bosso of Premier Guitar recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN guitarists Adrian Smith, Dave Murray and Janick Gers. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Premier Guitar: Do you ever come up with guitar parts you think are great, but they're not quite "IRON MAIDEN" and don't...October 21, 2015
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THE WINERY DOGS Had No 'Sophomore Jitters' Prior To Making Of 'Hot Streak'
In a recent interview with Artisan News, the members of THE WINERY DOGS were asked if there were any "sophomore jitters" prior to the making of the band's second album, "Hot Streak". Bassist Billy Sheehan responded (see video below): "I don't think so. We were pretty comfortable. We've all done this...October 21, 2015
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SAMMY HAGAR To Perform During Halftime At San Francisco 49ers Vs. Seattle Seahawks
Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar will perform at halftime during CBS's "Thursday Night Football" between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks on October 22 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Hagar recently confirmed to Ultimate Classic Rock that he has recorded one new song with his C...October 21, 2015
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THE WINERY DOGS At New York City's Q104.3: Video Interview, Acoustic Performance
THE WINERY DOGS recently took part in an interview and an acoustic performance of their song "Fire" at the studios of the New York City radio station Q104.3. Check out video footage below. THE WINERY DOGS is the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE...October 17, 2015
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DEVIL YOU KNOW: Making Of 'They Bleed Red' Part One (Video)
The first in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "They Bleed Red", the sophomore album from DEVIL YOU KNOW — the creative union of Howard Jones (ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE),Francesco Artusato (ALL SHALL PERISH) and John Sankey (DEVOLVED) — can be seen below. The...October 16, 2015
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AVATARIUM Feat. CANDLEMASS, TIAMAT Members: Lyric Video For New Song 'Hypnotized'
AVATARIUM, the Swedish metal project whose recording lineup includes Leif Edling, founding bassist and main songwriter of Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS, will release its new album, "The Girl With The Raven Mask", on October 23 via Nuclear Blast. The CD will be released in North America on Oc...October 14, 2015
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Video: THE WINERY DOGS Perform Acoustically At New Jersey's WDHA Radio Station
Video footage of THE WINERY DOGS performing an acoustic version of their song "Fire" at the studios of WDHA-FM 105.5 FM, the rock music station licensed to Dover and Morristown, New Jersey, can be seen below. THE WINERY DOGS is the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SE...October 13, 2015
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JOURNEY Drummer DEEN CASTRONOVO Pleads Guilty To Domestic Abuse
According to the Statesman Journal, JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo has been sentenced to four years probation after pleading guilty to domestic abuse. The 51-year-old musician, who replaced Steve Smith as JOURNEY's drummer in 1998, was arrested last June after an altercation at his Salem, Oregon, h...October 13, 2015
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Video: BRITNY FOX Performs ANGEL Classic With FRANK DIMINO
Former ANGEL singer Frank DiMino joined BRITNY FOX on stage on October 8 at Count's Vamp'd Rock Bar & Grill to perform the ANGEL classic "Waited A Long Time". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. BRITNY FOX's current lineup features bassist Billy Childs, vocalist/rhythm...October 13, 2015
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THE WINERY DOGS' 'Hot Streak' Cracks U.S. Top 30
"Hot Streak", the sophomore album from THE WINERY DOGS, the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH) and guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON),debuted at No. 30 on The...October 12, 2015
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Video: Reactivated ACID REIGN Performs In Manchester
Multi-camera video footage of reactivated U.K. thrashers ACID REIGN performing on October 3 in Manchester can be seen below. ACID REIGN's first new song in 25 years, "Plan Of The Damned", was released in July. The single features the image "Delusion Dwellers" by acclaimed artist Laurie Lipton. ACID...October 11, 2015
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Former CALIFORNIA BREED Guitarist ANDREW WATT Releases 'Ghost In My Head' EP
Former CALIFORNIA BREED guitarist Andrew Watt has just released his debut solo EP, "Ghost In My Head", via John Varvatos Records/Republic Records. The digital EP includes the first single from Watt, the title track, "Ghost In My Head". "Ghost In My Head" paves the way for Watt's blues-infused, guita...October 9, 2015
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RUSH: Complete 'R40 Live' DVD, Blu-Ray, CD Details Revealed
All roads have led to this. Forty-one years in the making, RUSH's "R40 Live" tour took a very real journey back through time. Beginning with the grand design: a state-of-the-art stage set that pivots, rolls and dives, and brings "Clockwork Angels" in to bombastic, colorful life before marching strid...October 8, 2015
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IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH On Songwriting Process: 'I Think It's Got A Little More Democratic'
In a brand new interview with U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was asked if the fact that there are five songwriters in the band means that the art of compromise is a constant challenge for MAIDEN. He responded: "I think it's got a little more democratic. Having said...October 8, 2015
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RICHIE KOTZEN On What Makes THE WINERY DOGS Stand Out In Current Rock Scene (Video)
A three-minute video clip in which THE WINERY DOGS frontman Richie Kotzen talks about the current state of music and where THE WINERY DOGS fit in can be seen below. Said Kotzen: "I guess the fact that we're a rock band is kind of different, because, obviously, rock is not… There's still rock out the...October 8, 2015
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