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GENITORTURERS Frontwoman To Co-Host DEAN GUITARS' NAMM Webcast

GENITORTURERS frontwoman Gen will co-host this year's live webcast for Dean Guitars at the NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show along with Lacey Conner (villainess co-star of VH1's hit TV show "Rock of Love" featuring POISON's Bret Michaels) and Metal Sanaz. Dean will be webcasting li...

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GEORGE LYNCH, RICHIE KOTZEN, PAUL GILBERT: First 'The Guitar Generation' Dates Revealed

George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON) and Paul Gilbert (MR. BIG, RACER X) will join forces for a tour dubbed "The Guitar Generation". The two-month trek is expected to launch February 25 in San Diego. So far the following dates have been confirmed: Feb. 25 - House of Blue...

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MEGADETH, ARCH ENEMY, UFO, TESTAMENT Members To Promote DEAN GUITARS At NAMM

Dean Guitars will unveil its 2009 collection at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Musicians that are scheduled to appear include MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine, MOUNTAIN's Leslie West,...

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RUNNING WILD Mainman's TOXIC TASTE: Debut Album Now Available

TOXIC TASTE, the "space-punk-glam-rock" side project of RUNNING WILD mainman Rolf "Rock'n'Rolf" Kasparek (who goes by the name T.T. Poison in the new group),has made its debut album, "Toxification", available for purchase exclusively via the band's MySpace page. The CD can be ordered for 13.95 euro...

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POISON Frontman BRET MICHAELS: 'Nobody Wants To See Me In Spandex Right Now'

POISON singer Bret Michaels recently spoke to Cristina Kinon of New York's Daily News about his VH1 "Rock of Love" dating reality franchise. The latest installment of the show, "Rock of Love Bus", takes place entirely on the road, with 20 female contestants vying to stay on board and in Michaels' he...

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ROB ZOMBIE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, QUEENSRŸCHE Members To Take Part In SAMSON's NAMM Program

Samson Technologies has a robust and growing artist relations program and will once again showcase this program at NAMM with a range of talented newcomers and seasoned veterans. This year, Samson's all-star schedule will feature over 20 artists from varying genres signing autographs and demonstratin...

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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',...