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KIP WINGER Says LARS ULRICH Is 'Not Really That Talented'

WINGER frontman Kip Winger was recently interviewed by rock and roll comic C.C. Banana. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. C.C. Banana: In 2005 you were a featured artist on the VH1 Metal Mania Stripped Across America Tour, along with DON DOKKEN, STEPHEN PEARCY and FIREHOUSE. Jani Lane was a...

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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE Says New Album Will Make A Lot Of Detractors 'Sit Up And Take Notice'

MEGADETH is in the final stages of the songwriting process for the band's new album, which is tentatively expected sometime next year via Roadrunner Records. The CD is once again being helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations"...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: Video Interview Posted Online

Midwest Nights conducted an interview with Sebastian Bach this past summer when the former SKID ROW singer was on tour with POISON and DOKKEN. Watch the 19-minute chat below. Bach is currently working on material for a full-length country album with the writing team of Jeffrey Steele and Vicky McGeh...

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PRIMORDIAL Frontman Issues Year-End Update

Vocalist Alan "Nemtheanga" Averill of the of the Irish dark metal masters PRIMORDIAL has issued the following update: "Another year nearly over and the vultures are circling. "The rain is still teeming down from the grey skies outside. The weather seems to match perfectly the recession we have plung...

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BRET MICHAELS Schedules TV Appearances

POISON singer Bret Michaels has scheduled the following television appearances as part of a promotional campaign for the next installment of his VH1 series, "Rock of Love Bus with Bret Michaels" (check local listings for broadcast times): Dec. 24 - E! News Dec. 25 - "Chelsea Lately" Dec. 29 - TV Gui...

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Former VOIVOD Frontman ERIC FORREST Paying Tribute To Late Guitarist PIGGY

Brutalism.com recently conducted an interview with former VOIVOD and current E-FORCE frontman Eric Forrest. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Brutalism.com: How is your health these days? I'm sure all the fans are happy to see you back rocking again. [Forrest was seriously injured in...

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HOSTILE CELL Parts Ways With Bassist, Seeks Replacement

HOSTILE CELL, the new Gothenburg, Sweden-based metal/rock band featuring members of ROACH and VEGAS V.I.P, has parted ways with bassist Per Romvall "for personal reasons." The group is now looking for a permanent replacement. If you are interested and you live in the Gothenburg area, contact the ban...

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Late DEEP PURPLE Guitarist TOMMY BOLIN: 'Touched By Magic' Book Available

To many, Tommy Bolin was the legitimate heir to Jimi Hendrix's rock guitar throne. Stints with the JAMES GANG and DEEP PURPLE — as well as solo albums and a groundbreaking release with jazz-rocker Billy Cobham — certainly proved that the adulation was rightly deserved. And with a techno-color fashio...

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BRET MICHAELS: 'I'm Not A Sleazy Bachelor'

POISON frontman Bret Michaels recently spoke to the Sacramento Bee about the next installment of his VH1 series, "Rock of Love Bus with Bret Michaels", premiering Jan. 4, which takes the show on the road. "All of the other times on television, like on 'Don't Forget the Lyrics' and 'Nashville Star',...

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GEORGE LYNCH: New Audio Interview Available

Legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE) was interviewed earlier this week by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia). Listen to the interview in streaming audio at the Triple J web site: Windows Media, Real Media (NOTE: The George Lynch interview...

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POISON's C.C. DEVILLE Tops GUITAR WORLD's List Of '100 Worst Guitar Solos'

Guitar World magazine has just published its picks for the "100 Worst Guitar Solos" on its web site, GuitarWorld.com. The list includes tracks by Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, C.C. DeVille, Eric Clapton, George Harrison and more. Below is an excerpt of that post: "After two decades of kissing ass, Guita...

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SEBASTIAN BACH's Son's Band THE INFINITE STAIRCASE To Open For BLACK LABEL SOCIETY

THE INFINITE STAIRCASE, the Staten Island, New York-based rock/metal band featuring Sebastian Bach's son Paris Bierk on drums, has been added to the "The Black Label Bash" tour featuring headliners BLACK LABEL SOCIETY alongside SEVENDUST and DOPE. The trek will kick off on March 22 in St. Paul, Minn...

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VH1's '100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs' Gives Inside Look At Most Legendary Songs

This month VH1 is paying tribute to the ultimate rock gods by counting down the "100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs". The five-part compilation, hosted by POISON singer Bret Michaels, will feature the most awesome guitar-driven, head-banging jams in rock history — from AC/DC to LED ZEPPELIN and everything...

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BRET MICHAELS: Get A Glimpse Of 'Rock Of Love Bus' Ladies

POISON frontman Bret Michaels is taking his hit show on the road in "Rock Of Love Bus with Bret Michaels", premiering Sunday, January 4 at 9 p.m. Get a glimpse at the latest batch of ladies after Bret's heart at Blog.VH1.com. Today the VH1 Blog will have exclusive pictures of the cast of "Rock Of .....

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman Focus Of Special YOUNG GUITAR Issue

According to a posting on the CHILDREN OF BODOM fan site Scythes Of Bodom, Japan's Young Guitar magazine has released a special issue dubbed "100% Alexi Laiho" featuring detailed articles of the band's history, the complete discography, a list of equipment and gear, and all 13 interviews the publica...