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DEEP PURPLE Drummer Launches New Signature Pearl Kit (Video)

DrumWright and Pearl Drums unveiled twelve limited-edition Ian Paice (DEEP PURPLE) signature kits at DrumWright in Berkshire, England on April 23. Ian personally demonstrated the kit at the launch, which was timed to coincide with the 40th anniversary of DEEP PURPLE's iconic "Machine Head" album. Ea...

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SLIPKNOT's CLOWN: How I Got METALLICA's LARS ULRICH To Write Foreword To My Book (Video)

Video footage of SLIPKNOT mastermind/percussionist M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan talking to the Artisan News about how he got METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich to write the foreword to his photo book "Apocalyptic Nightmare Journey" can be seen below. "Apocalyptic Nightmare Journey", which will be published by...

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Former Members Of GUNS N' ROSES, BLACK SABBATH, AC/DC To Pay Tribute To JOHN BONHAM

After three groundbreaking tribute shows entitled "Bonzo: The Groove Remains The Same", as well as popular demand and a collective passion and respect amongst all the participating drummers, past and present to John Bonham, the greatest rock drummer ever, Brian Tichy and Joe Sutton have decided to g...

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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS's Autobiography: Cover Unveiled

According to Amazon.com, original KISS drummer Peter Criss will publish his memoir, "Makeup To Breakup: My Life In And Out Of Kiss", on October 23 via the Simon & Schuster imprint Scribner. A press release promises, "From sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll to multiple brushes with death, 'Makeup To Br...

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DIO's Final Studio Album, 'Master Of The Moon', To Get Picture-Disc Makeover

Ronnie James Dio's stellar musical career was matched by very few, and what turned out to be the last-ever studio album released by his solo band, DIO, will be issued as a picture disc on June 5. "Master Of The Moon" will be released via the Niji Entertainment Group, and is the first time the ...

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DYING FETUS: New Audio Interview Posted Online

Lisa Kart of the Tampa Metal Music Examiner conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist John Gallagher of Maryland extreme metallers DYING FETUS before the band's March 17 concert at State Theater in St. Petersburg, Florida as part of the Metal Alliance Tour with DEVILDRIVER, THE FACELESS, JOB FO...

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Former BLACK SABBATH And DIO Members To Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO With THE SOUTHERN CROSS

Before legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio died in May 2010, his former guitarist Rowan Robertson got in touch with a Norwegian drummer, Rick Hagan, and started talking about doing a few shows featuring the material from Rowsn's period in DIO, which Ronnie had not played for 20 years. With...

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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist's RED LAMB Raises Autism Awareness With 'Puzzle Box' Video

RED LAMB, the new band featuring former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz, has released the video for the song "Puzzle Box" in an effort to raise awareness for autism. According to a press release, "Puzzle Box" is a walk through the daily life of a family with identical mirror image twins who are both aut...

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DYING FETUS: 'Reign Supreme' Preview

A five-minute YouTube clip containing audio samples of the songs that will appear on "Reign Supreme", the new album from Maryland extreme metallers DYING FETUS, can be found below. Due on June 17 via Relapse Records, the CD, which was recorded at Wrightway Studios in Baltimore with longtime producer...

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MARILYN MANSON Starring In Short Film At Cannes

According to The Pulse Of Radio, Marilyn Manson has the lead role in a short film called "Wrong Cops", which will premiere as part of the festivities at the Cannes Film Festival in France next month. The movie was directed by Quentin Dupieux, whose full-length 2011 feature "Rubber" was a surreal tal...

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SKELETONWITCH: New Video Interview Posted Online

Metal Mark of SkullsNBones.com conducted an interview with guitarists Nate Garnette and Scott Hedrick of Ohio's SKELETONWITCH before the band's April 13 concert in Atlanta, Georgia. You can now watch the chat below. "Tragedy Of Days", a rare track from SKELETONWITCH, can be streamed below. Never for...

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SLIPKNOT's CLOWN Talks 'Apocalyptic Nightmare Journey' Photo Book (Video)

Video footage of SLIPKNOT mastermind/percussionist M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan talking to the Artisan News about his photo book "Apocalyptic Nightmare Journey" can be seen below. "Apocalyptic Nightmare Journey", which will be published by MTV Books in June, is a collection of explorations in darkness an...

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LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY: New Drummer Announced

In August 2011, RHAPSODY OF FIRE guitarist Luca Turilli and keyboardist Alex Staropoli announced their decision to go their separate ways. Due to legal reasons, Staropoli will continue under the RHAPSODY OF FIRE name. Turilli, on the other hand, will make his future efforts available under the RHAPS...

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GREAT WHITE Guitarist Doesn't Envision Reunion With JACK RUSSELL Anytime Soon

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Revisited: Before we talk about the elephant in the room, named Jack Russell, let's talk about getting Terry Ilous [XYZ] in the...

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DYING FETUS: First 'Reign Supreme' Studio Webisode Released

The first in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Reign Supreme", the new album from Maryland extreme metallers DYING FETUS, can be seen below. Due on June 17 via Relapse Records, the CD, which was recorded at Wrightway Studios in Baltimore with longtime prod...