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Was GUNS N' ROSES' 'Sweet Child O' Mine' Inspired By Early '80s Song From Australian Band?
Australian blog MAX TV has pointed out similarities between the GUNS N' ROSES classic song "Sweet Child O' Mine" and "Unpublished Critics", a song by the Australian band AUSTRALIAN CRAWL. "Unpublished Critics", which was released in 1981 — six years before "Sweet Child O' Mine" — contains "the same...May 11, 2015
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Video: AC/DC Performs In Nürnberg, Germany
Fan-filmed video footage of AC/DC's May 8 performance at Zeppelinfeld in Nürnberg, Germany can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Rock Or Bust 02. Shoot To Thrill 03. Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be 04. Back In Black 05. Play Ball 06. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap 07. Thunderstruck 08....May 9, 2015
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FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G. Reveals New Solo Album Title
Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, has finished recording his second solo album, "Brand New Revolution", for a summer release via Century Media in Europe, Australia and South America, Di...May 8, 2015
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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH: Rock Is 'An Aging Genre' That Is Not 'Replenishing Its Stock'
In a brand new interview with "The Jim Chinnici Radio Show" on iRadioUSA.com, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French was asked if he thinks any of the newer hard rock artists have a shot at becoming arena-sized acts once the current crop of dinosaur bands are no longer around. He responded (hear au...May 7, 2015
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AC/DC Kicks Off 'Rock Or Bust' World Tour In Arnhem; Video Footage, Photos Available
Legendary hard rockers AC/DC kicked off their "Rock Or Bust" word tour last night (Tuesday, May 5) at Gelredome in Arnhem, The Netherlands . The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Rock Or Bust 02. Shoot To Thrill 03. Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be 04. Back In Black 05. Play Ball 06. Dirty ...May 6, 2015
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AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Breaks His Silence: 'I've Seen The Errors Of My Ways'
Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has broken his silence over his latest exit from the group, saying he is "very disappointed" over the breakdown of his relationship with his bandmates. Rudd last month pleaded guilty to a charge of threatening to kill a former employee after his first solo effort, "Hea...May 5, 2015
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NIKKI SIXX: 'The Day MÖTLEY CRÜE Plays Its Last Show, I Will Never Play Another MÖTLEY CRÜE Song Again'
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx says that his other band, SIXX: A.M., is its own entity and not an attempt to recycle elements of the CRÜE in order to appeal to an already established fan base. "I think they're totally separate — I really compartmentalize the two," Sixx tells RiffYou.com. "What's imp...May 4, 2015
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ExtermiNation
41 years, sheesh, it's hard to believe where the time goes. RAVEN often gets left off the radar, especially when discussing both the NWOBHM and thrash, but here's a trio equally deserving of the celebratory comeuppance ANVIL enjoyed a few years ago following their film documentary. While RAVEN's "Ro...May 4, 2015
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Ten Years of Pussy
Though they've been around longer than a decade, grit rockers NASHVILLE PUSSY get the royal rub from their current label, SPV/Steamhammer with a two-disc mini-retrospective, "Ten Years of Pussy". This anthology contains sixteen tunes on the main program and a six track bonus disc from a live perform...May 4, 2015
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Rock Author MICK WALL Issues Challenge To AXL ROSE
Renowned biographer Mick Wall, journalist for many music publications since the 1980s and the author of acclaimed biographies of LED ZEPPELIN, BLACK SABBATH, METALLICA, AC/DC and THE DOORS, among other bands, has issued an open invitation to GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose to a sit-down to address the...May 2, 2015
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EVANESCENCE's 'My Immortal' Covered By HARP TWINS (Video)
Identical twins Camille and Kennerly Kitt have released a new album, "Harp Attack 2", featuring 14 harp duet covers of rock and metal songs from the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, and 2000s, plus a 15th bonus track featuring special guest musicians. "Harp Attack 2" track listing: 01. Dance Of Death (IRON M...May 2, 2015
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BEHEMOTH To Release Its Own Brand Of Beer, Sacrum
Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH have collaborated with Polish brewery Perun on the band's own brand of beer, dubbed Sacrum. With 6.2 percent alcohol by volume, this Belgian IPA-style ale will be available on May 11. A video clip promoting the Sacrum release can be seen below. A number of other ban...April 30, 2015
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Officially Licensed AC/DC, GUNS N' ROSES Guitar Bags Available
Canadian family-owned leather company Perri's Leathers Limited has announced the launch of new officially licensed guitar bags featuring AC/DC, GUNS N' ROSES and PINK FLOYD. The AC/DC licensed bag is based on the album that was the band's major career breakthrough, "Highway To Hell". Like this album...April 30, 2015
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TRIXTER: 'Human Era' EPK
Frontiers Music Srl will release of the new studio album from good-time rock 'n' rollers TRIXTER, titled "Human Era", on June 5 in Europe and June 9 in North America. An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for the album is available below. Following on the heels of the successful comeback album "New Audio Ma...April 29, 2015
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Video: METALLICA's 'Seek & Destroy' Gets 'Hillbillified' By STEVE'N'SEAGULLS
Finnish band STEVE 'N' SEAGULLS, which made headlines in 2014 by releasing its dueling banjo-standup-bass-washboard-and-more take on the IRON MAIDEN classic "The Trooper", has released a video for its cover version of METALLICA's "Seek & Destroy". Check it out below. What became a genuine intern...April 27, 2015
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