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ZAKK WYLDE Says LADY GAGA Is 'Amazing'

Scott Mervis of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently conducted an interview with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman Zakk Wylde. A couple of exceprts from the chat follow below. On Lady Gaga: "Lady Gaga, she kicks [butt]. My daughter's 18, loves Lady Gaga. I think she's amazing, too, because you could put h...

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OZZY OSBOURNE/FIREWIND Guitarist GUS G.: Video Lesson From Upcoming DVD Posted Online

OZZY OSBOURNE/FIREWIND guitarist Gus G.'s new instructional DVD for Rock House, "Lead & Rhythm Techniques", will be released on October 17. In this program, Gus reveals the secrets that have propelled him into the guitar stratosphere and shows you how to incorporate them into your playing. Learn...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Launches 'Rockin' Sports Eatery' In Akron

Powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens' (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has joined forces with restaurateur Randy Arehart to re-launch the current Tap House on Waterloo Road in Akron, Ohio on Saturday, October 16 to become a "rockin' sports eatery" named Ripper...

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New RANDY RHOADS, MOTÖRHEAD Biographies To Arrive In The Spring

Joel McIver, the author of 16 books on rock and metal including the bestselling "Justice For All: The Truth About Metallica", announced the release of two new books at his web site today. Both are set for publication in spring 2011. McIver writes: "'Crazy Train: The High Life And Tragic Death Of Ran...

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PHILIP ANSELMO: PANTERA 'Helped Change The Production Of Heavy Metal Records'

U.K.'s The Skinny recently conducted an interview with DOWN/ex-PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Skinny: Is [PANTERA's] "Cowboys From Hell" an album you can listen back to and appreciate as a listener today? Anselmo: To be honest with you, when we we...

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JIMMY PAGE And EDDIE VAN HALEN Top 'Greatest Guitar Solo' List

According to The Pulse of Radio, Jimmy Page's 1971 solo to LED ZEPPELIN's "Stairway To Heaven" topped the Gibson.com list of the "Top 50 Guitar Solos Of All Time." Coming in at No. 2 is Eddie Van Halen's 1978 groundbreaking instrumental "Eruption" from VAN HALEN's self-titled debut, with Jimi Hendri...

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STEVEN TYLER Talks To RYAN SEACREST About 'American Idol' (Video)

Following the big reveal of "American Idol"'s season 10 judging panel, Ryan Seacrest was first to interview the new trio comprised of AEROSMITH legend Steven Tyler, singer/actress Jennifer Lopez and returning judge Randy Jackson. They were also joined by new "Idol" mentor and music producer and exec...

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STEVEN TYLER: AEROSMITH Bandmates Were 'Jealous' When They Found Out About 'Idol'

The announcement that AEROSMITH lead singer Steven Tyler was joining the judging lineup for "American Idol" season 10 was was made before the Los Angeles round of auditions at the Forum Wednesday morning. According to Billboard.com, each of the three judges — Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson...

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OZZY OSBOURNE/FIREWIND Guitarist GUS G.: New Instructional DVD Trailer Released

OZZY OSBOURNE/FIREWIND guitarist Gus G.'s new instructional DVD for Rock House, "Lead & Rhythm Techniques", will be released on October 17. In this program, Gus reveals the secrets that have propelled him into the guitar stratosphere and shows you how to incorporate them into your playing. Learn...

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It's Official: STEVEN TYLER Named 'American Idol' Judge

AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has officially joined "American Idol" as one of the judges for the upcoming season. Tyler and singer/actress Jennifer Lopez will join original "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson on the panel following the departures of Ellen DeGeneres, Kara DioGuardi and Simon Cowell...

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GIBSON, EPIPHONE Unveil New SLASH, ZAKK WYLDE, RANDY RHOADS Guitars For Christmas

According to MusicGearReview.com, Epiphone offers two new outfits designed by two of the greatest guitarists of all time, Slash and Zakk Wylde. The Epiphone Slash Appetite Les Paul outfit was inspired by the axe that the legendary GUNS N' ROSES guitarist played on the multi-platinum-selling "Appetit...

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OZZY OSBOURNE/FIREWIND Guitarist GUS G. Interviewed By MUSICIAN'S FRIEND (Video)

Musician's Friend recently conducted an interview with OZZY OSBOURNE/FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. about his influences, schooling, landing the Ozzy gig, and his affinity for Blackstar amps. Watch the chat below. Gus G.'s new instructional DVD for Rock House, "Lead & Rhythm Techniques", will be rele...

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'I Am Ozzy' To Launch Bregman Book Disscussions At SUNY Potsdam

According to The Racquette, the September 21, 2010 installment of the Bregman Book Discussion Series — which takes place at the Crumb Library on The State University of New York at Potsdam's campus in Potsdam, New York — will hold a symposium of Ozzy Osbourne's memoir, "I Am Ozzy". Two volunteer hon...

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OZZY OSBOURNE/FIREWIND Guitarist GUS G.: Instructional DVD Details Revealed

OZZY OSBOURNE/FIREWIND guitarist Gus G.'s new instructional DVD for Rock House, "Lead & Rhythm Techniques", will be released on October 17. In this program, Gus reveals the secrets that have propelled him into the guitar stratosphere and shows you how to incorporate them into your playing. Learn...

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Former AEROSMITH A&R Guru Says 'Jealousy' Is Behind Band's 'American Idol' Squabbles

Former Geffen Records executive John Kalodner, who oversaw AEROSMITH's late Eighties comeback and some of their biggest albums, such as "Permanent Vacation" and "Pump", told the New York Post that the band's guitarist, Joe Perry, was "completely wrong" when he stated in a recent interview that singe...