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EXCITER Bassist To Guest On 'Heavy Metal Mayhem'

Bassist Rob "Clammy" Cohen of the Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER will be interviewed on the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" show on Blogtalkradio.com on Sunday, November 30 at 6:00 p.m. EST. For more information and to listen to the program live via the Internet, go to this location. The 1988 criticall...

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VINNIE PAUL, Father Sign Copies Of DIMEBAG Book In Dallas; Photos Available

Former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott and his father, Jerry Abbott took part in a signing session for "He Came To Rock" — the new paperback photo book/DVD on Vinnie's late brother, PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott — on Thursday (November 20) at Best Buy in Dallas,...

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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Says CHUCK BERRY Was 'The Biggest Piece Of S**t I've Ever Met In My Life'

HoundsTV.com has posted a short video clip (see below) of AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson being asked by a fan recently if he's ever approached anyone for an autograph. "Yes, I did ask Chuck Berry once — in 1975," Brian replied. "He was the biggest piece of shit I've ever met in my life ...

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Former DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist To Guest With TRIO VALORE

According to a posting on the Deep Purple Appreciation Society web site, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord is listed as a "special guest" at a show by TRIO VALORE at the Jazz Café in London, England on Sunday, November 30. TRIO VALORE consists of Steve White on drums, Damon Minchella on bass ....

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EXCITER: 1988 Self-Titled Album To Be Reissued With New Artwork

The 1988 critically maligned self-titled album from Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER will be reissued with new artwork on January 20, 2009 via Magnetic Air/MVD. "Exciter" saw the group's drummer/singer Dan Beehler relinquishing his vocal duties to singer Rob Malnati. But the strategy backfired...

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VINNIE PAUL And His Father To Discuss DIMEBAG On One-Hour 'Liquid Metal' Special

Former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott and his father, Jerry Abbott (see photo below),will join Sirius XM host Jose Mangin tonight (Friday, November 21) at 6:00 p.m. EST for an hour-long special dedicated to the life and music of "Dimebag" Darrell Lance Abbott. Having just r...

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VINNIE PAUL: Video Footage From Los Angeles DIMEBAG Book Signing Available

Former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott took part in a signing session for "He Came To Rock" — the new paperback photo book/DVD on his late brother, PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott — on Wednesday (November 19) at Best Buy in Los Angeles, California. Check out video...

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VINNIE PAUL Responds To Accusations That He Is 'Cashing In' On DIMEBAG's Legacy

During an appearance on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" this past Monday night (November 17),former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott was asked about the criticism he has received via various Internet message boards for the fact that the proceeds from his Dimeb...

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VINNIE PAUL Signs Copies Of DIMEBAG Book In Las Vegas; Photos Available

Former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott took part in a signing session for "He Came To Rock" — the new paperback photo book/DVD on his late brother, PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott — yesterday (Tuesday, November 18) at the Hard Rock Café in Las Vegas, Nevada. Severa...

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VINNIE PAUL Signing DIMEBAG Book: Locations And Times Announced

Former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott will publish a paperback photo book/DVD on his late brother, PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, on November 18 via Vinnie's Big Vin label. Entitled "He Came To Rock", the book will contain over 400 pictures of Dimebag along with...

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BUCKHERRY Frontman Talks AC/DC, Politics

Hard Rock Hideout recently conducted an interview with BUCKHERRY frontman Josh Todd. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Hard Rock Hideout: What are the plans going into the New Year for the band? Josh Todd: Well, we have this new album "Black Butterfly" and it has a lot of great ...

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VINNIE PAUL ABBOTT Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance

Former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, November 17 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with Vinnie Paul by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For more informati...

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STEVE GRIMMETT's GRIMMSTINE: Video Footage From Fargo Debut Posted Online

Former GRIM REAPER singer Steve Grimmett played the first show with his new band GRIMMSTINE on Friday, October 10 at Rick's Bar in Fargo, North Dakota. The group reportedly played three GRIM REAPER songs along with most of GRIMMSTINE's self-titled debut, which came out earlier in the year. Watch fan...

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VINNIE PAUL To Sign Copies Of DIMEBAG's 'He Came To Rock' Photo Book

Former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott will publish a paperback photo book/DVD on his late brother, PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, on November 18 via Vinnie's Big Vin label. Entitled "He Came To Rock", the book will contain over 400 pictures of Dimebag along with...

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ARGUS Signs With SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS

ARGUS, the Pennsylvania-based metal band featuring former PENANCE vocalist Brian "Butch" Balich, will release its self-titled debut CD through Shadow Kingdom Records. The group says, "We're wrapping up the recording of the album, which will feature nine songs. We've got Professor John Gallo (ORODRUI...