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ROCK HALL CEO Accuses PAUL STANLEY Of Being 'Almost Borderline Racist'
Joel Peresman (pictured),the CEO and President of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Foundation, says that KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley has been "almost borderline racist" by allegedly stating in interviews that rap artists shouldn't be inducted into the Rock Hall because they don't play instru...May 31, 2014
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'My Book Is Basically A Love Letter To America'
John Parks of Legendary Rock Interviews recently conducted an interview with legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Legendary Rock Interviews: I wanted to start by asking you about your autobiography which was released last year, "Relentless"....May 30, 2014
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OLE Announces Worldwide Music Publishing Deal For RUSH Catalog
ole has purchased Core Music, the 40-year home of RUSH's music publishing, and will manage the music publishing affairs of the band for the foreseeable future. Says ole chairman and CEO Robert Ott: "ole is very honored to have been chosen by RUSH to manage their incredible living legacy and to be a...May 28, 2014
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JIMMY PAGE Talks Performing, Influences And Honorary Doctorate From Berklee College Of Music (Video)
Legendary LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page spoke to Berklee College Of Music about performing with the band, how he learned music, influences on his sound and music, and being chosen for an honorary doctorate from Berklee College Of Music. The four-and-a-half-minute clip — which was filed by 21summ...May 25, 2014
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Video: GUNS N' ROSES Kicks Off Second Las Vegas Residency 'No Trickery! An Evening Of Destruction'
GUNS N' ROSES kicked off its second Las Vegas residency, "No Trickery! An Evening Of Destruction", on Wednesday, May 21 at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below. There are seven shows remaining in the residency: May 25, 28, 30 and 31...May 25, 2014
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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY: 'I Don't Even Know If Making New Albums Makes Sense Anymore'
AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry has told RollingStone.com that fans should not expect a new studio album from the band anytime soon. "Our contract to Sony is fulfilled and we're free agents right now," Perry. "We're trying to figure out what that means. I don't even know if making new albums makes sen...May 23, 2014
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JOE PERRY Explains Why Last AEROSMITH Album Fell Short Of Expectations
According to The Pulse Of Radio, both AEROSMITH and its fans were never happy with the way the band's last album, "Music From Another Dimension!", performed — with the group and its hardcore fan community hoping for a return to form blockbuster next time out. "Music From Another Dimension!" was rele...May 20, 2014
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FLYLEAF Signs With LOUD & PROUD RECORDS; Fourth Album Due In September
FLYLEAF, the five-piece alternative band from Texas, has signed with Loud & Proud Records. Currently in the studio in Los Angeles with producer Don Gilmore (PEARL JAM, LINKIN PARK, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, AVRIL LAVIGNE),the group — Kristen May (vocals),Sameer Bhatacharya (guitars),Jared Hart...May 19, 2014
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Country Music Tribute To MÖTLEY CRÜE: More 'Nashville Outlaws' Details Revealed
Big Machine Records, Mötley Records and Eleven Seven Music announced today that the country tribute album "Nashville Outlaws: A Tribute To Mötley Crüe" will be released on July 8. The project will feature fresh takes on 15 of MÖTLEY CRÜE's biggest hits covered by some of country music's biggest name...May 19, 2014
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AS I LAY DYING's TIM LAMBESIS Explains How He Started Entertaining The Idea Of Having His Wife Killed
AS I LAY DYING frontman Tim Lambesis — who will spend six years in prison after being sentenced earlier today (Friday, May 16) for hiring a hit man to kill his estranged wife, Meggan — spoke to AltPress.com about the case, his troubled marriage and his future in music. Asked how things get ...May 16, 2014
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DAVE GROHL To Host HBO Documentary Series
FOO FIGHTERS have confirmed that the making of their upcoming eighth album — due out this fall on Roswell/RCA — will be accompanied by an as yet untitled HBO series documenting the eight-city odyssey during which the record was created. In the series, directed by FOO FIGHTERS founder Dave Grohl, the...May 15, 2014
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JIMMY PAGE: Video Footage Of Berklee College Of Music Commencement Address
Nearly 900 graduates from 66 countries received degrees this past Saturday, May 10 at Berklee's 2014 commencement. Berklee president Roger H. Brown presented honorary doctor of music degrees to music legends Jimmy Page, Valerie Simpson, Geri Allen and Thara Memory — representatives of rock, R&B,...May 14, 2014
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SLASH Executive Producing Western Thriller 'Cut Throats Nine'
Rue Morgue Cinema and Raven Banner Entertainment have welcomed guitar legend and film producer Slash (GUNS N' ROSES, "Nothing Left To Fear") as executive producer for the western thriller "Cut Throats Nine". Attached to the project are stars Mads Mikkelsen ("The Hunt", "Hannibal"),Harvey Keitel ("R...May 11, 2014
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JIMMY PAGE Delivers Berklee College Of Music Commencement Address
Nearly 900 graduates from 66 countries received degrees today at Berklee's 2014 commencement. Berklee president Roger H. Brown presented honorary doctor of music degrees to music legends Jimmy Page, Valerie Simpson, Geri Allen and Thara Memory — representatives of rock, R&B, jazz, and music educ...May 10, 2014
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH And VOLBEAT To Join Forces For U.S. Tour
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and VOLBEAT will join forces to bring fans one of the biggest rock tours of the year produced by Frank Productions/NS2. Special guests on the trek will be HELLYEAH and NOTHING MORE. Fred Frank, president of Frank Productions, said: "We are excited to put two of the globally m...May 6, 2014
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