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MPIRE OF EVIL Recording New Album
MPIRE OF EVIL (formerly PRIMEVIL) — the band formed in 2010 by ex-VENOM members Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and Tony "The Demolition Man" Dolan (bass, vocals) — finished laying down the drums for its forthcoming second album, tentatively due in November. After completing a successful U.S. tour with...August 10, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN: 'There's An Integrity We've Got That A Lot Of Other Bands Haven't'
In a recent interview with The Patriot-News, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen was asked if the band was working on new material. "Yeah, some really cool, hard-rock stuff," he replied. "I don't know when that will be out. It's a matter of fitting in when we can record. I don't think we'll go ...August 9, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD Singer Discusses Band's Decision To Re-Record Its Biggest Hits
DEF LEPPARD recently joined the long list of rockers who have re-recorded their biggest hits in note-perfect renditions. Frontman Joe Elliott shed some light on the new "2012" versions of "Pour Some Sugar On Me" and "Rock Of Ages" now available at various digital retailers. Elliott told The Hollywoo...August 2, 2012
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: I Feel It's Time To Revisit The DIO Songs I Wrote
Peter Hodgson of SeymourDuncan.com recently conducted an interview with former DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. SeymourDuncan.com: So DEF LEPPARD is re-recording more old material. Why? Vivian: It's a long and complicated story a...August 1, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD Drummer Talks About 'Shape Shifter' Art Piece (Video)
A short video clip of DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen talking about his art piece entitled "Shape Shifter", from his Electric Hand: Rhythm + Change collection, can be seen below. "Shape Shifter" is an original work from Allen created entirely from rhythm. The performance documented in this work is th...July 27, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD Drummer Interviewed On Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM (Audio)
Meltdown of Detroit, Michigan's WRIF 101.1 FM radio station recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. DEF LEPPARD recently joined the long list of rockers who have re-recorded their biggest hits in note-perfect r...July 27, 2012
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WHITESNAKE Guitarist DOUG ALDRICH To Guest On New LADY GAGA Album?
According to Lady Gaga fan site PropaGaga, WHITESNAKE/ex-DIO guitarist Doug Aldrich hit the studio with the pop superstar on Tuesday, July 24. The rumored musical collaboration, which is expected to appear on Lady Gaga's next album, is said to have taken place in Los Angeles. "Whitesnake guitarist,...July 27, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD Drummer Interviewed On 93.3 WMMR (Audio)
DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen recently spoke with the 93.3 WMMR radio station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about the vibe of touring with Lita Ford and POISON, the friendship amongst the band, a possible memoir, and how his accident has actually become a "huge blessing." You can now listen to the...July 18, 2012
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'Power Chord: One Man's Ear-Splitting Quest To Find His Guitar Heroes' Book Due This Month
"Power Chord: One Man's Ear-Splitting Quest To Find His Guitar Heroes" by super metal fan Thomas Scott McKenzie will be released on July 31 via HarperCollins. According to a press release, "Power Chord" is "the story of one man's epic pilgrimage to gain rock enlightenment from the gods and guitar he...July 17, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD Singer: Why We Are Re-Recording Our Biggest Hits
NPR's (National Public Radio) Guy Raz recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. NPR: Why can't I download your original songs off iTunes? Joe Elliott: When we signed our record contracts, Noah was still sailing the arc off i...July 16, 2012
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer Joins SLAUGHTER On Stage In Nevada (Video)
MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil joined SLAUGHTER on stage in July 6 at the Sunset Station Amphitheater in Henderson, Nevada to perform the CRÜE classic "Home Sweet Home". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. SLAUGHTER bassist Dana Strum and guitarist Jeff "Blando" Bland are bo...July 15, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD's ELLIOTT, COLLEN Recall Some Of Their Craziest Tour Stories (Video)
DEF LEPPARD vocalist Joe Elliott and guitarist Phil Collen recently spoke to Fuse about some of their craziest tour stories, including an encounter with a Polish witch and performing in a Moroccan cave; their history with the musical "Rock Of Ages", including visiting Tom Cruise on the film set; and...July 14, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD: New Audio Interview With PHIL COLLEN
Lisa Berigan of 100.3, Washington D.C.'s home for bigger and better classic rock, recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. You can now listen to the chat below. In a recent interview with MusicRadar.com, Collen spoke about recording "Hysteria", the multi-platinum album...July 13, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD To Celebrate 25th Anniversary Of 'Hysteria' On 'In The Studio'
North American syndicated rock radio show "In The Studio: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands" celebrates the 25th anniversary of DEF LEPPARD's twenty million-seller "Hysteria" album with lead singer Joe Elliott and bassist Rick Savage. Attempting to follow-up the seven-times-platinum "...July 11, 2012
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VINNY APPICE Explains VIVIAN CAMPBELL's Hostility Toward RONNIE JAMES DIO
Jeff Cramer of the Stone Cold Crazy blog recently conducted an interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, KILL DEVIL HILL). An excerpt from the chat follows below. Stone Cold Crazy: Out of all the people who played with [Ronnie James] Dio, the one who seems...July 4, 2012
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