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ALICE COOPER: 'We Will Take On Any Band Of 20-Year-Olds And Blow Them Off The Stage'
Johnson Cummins of the Montreal Mirror recently conducted an interview with legendary rocker Alice Cooper. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Montreal Mirror: What were those early days in Detroit in the late '60s like, playing with the MC5, STOOGES, MITCH RYDER and so on? Alice: Detro...October 10, 2008
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AC/DC Members Discuss The Making Of 'Black Ice'
AC/DC members Angus Young (guitar) and Brian Johnson (vocals) recently spoke to UK's The Sun about the band's forthcoming album, "Black Ice", due out October 20. "It had to be representative of how we are," Angus says of the new CD. "We had other songs but they weren't right. Every one of the ...October 9, 2008
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DIMEBAG: 'He Came To Rock' Photo Book Details Revealed
Former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul 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 a biog...October 7, 2008
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AEROSMITH, PEARL JAM Members Sign On For EXPERIENCE HENDRIX Tour
The Experience Hendrix tour, a five-week long cross-country tour featuring an all-star line up of music greats paying homage to the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix, launches this month. As the 19-date tour that kicks off in New Hampshire on October 14 barnstorms the continent, it will be joined by...October 7, 2008
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DARKEST GRACE Hard At Work On Debut Album
Seattle, Washington-based metal band DARKEST GRACE, which features in its ranks former members DAMNAGED, is currently at Red Room Studio in Seattle with producer Ben Schigel (CHIMAIRA, RINGWORM, DROWNING POOL) working on its debut album for Straight Razor Entertainment (formerly LaMafia Records),th...October 5, 2008
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APOCALYPTICA Performs On Orlando's WJRR; Video Available
Finnish cello quartet APOCALYPTICA stopped by the studios of the WJRR radio station in Orlando, Florida on Thursday (October 2) prior to the band's concert at the House of Blues for a private performance with some contest winners. Video footage of the performance — which included the group's current...October 4, 2008
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DIMEBAG Photo Book Due In November
Former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul is tentatively slated to publish a large-sized photo book on his late brother, PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, on November 18. The book was compiled by Vinnie and his father Jerry Abbott and has been in the works for more than a yea...October 3, 2008
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AC/DC: New Video, Audio Interviews With ANGUS YOUNG, BRIAN JOHNSON Available
Melbourne, Australia's Triple M Music recently spoke to guitarist Angus Young and vocalist Brian Johnson of AC/DC about their new album, "Black Ice". Watch video footage below listen to more of the interviews at this location. A new AC/DC track entitled "War Machine" is available for streaming on th...October 3, 2008
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METALLICA: TV Appearances Announced
METALLICA's web site has been updated with the following mesage: "Two shows for you to check out depending on where you live. For our friends in the States, check out the the Independent Film Channel (IFC) on Tuesday, October 7 at 9:45 p.m. EST for our appearance on 'Automat'. The music portion of t...October 3, 2008
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New Track Featuring SLASH Part Of 'Gibson Presents: Hot Tones In High-Definition'
Gibson Guitar, the musical instrument manufacturer, has partnered with HDtracks to offer free, downloadable, high-definition music — a first of its kind collaboration for an instrument manufacturer. The exclusive offering to fans of Gibson Guitar, titled "Gibson Presents: Hot Tones in High-Definitio...October 2, 2008
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APOCALYPTICA To Perform At Finland's GREEN FINGERPRINT FESTIVAL
Finnish cello quartet APOCALYPTICA will perform at the Green Fingerprint Festival on October 11 at Jäähalli (Icehall) in Helsinki, Finland. Also scheduled to appear are THE SOUNDS and DON JOHNSON BIG BAND. The festival is part of a nationwide Green Fingerprint campaign to raise awareness of conservi...October 2, 2008
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GIRLSCHOOL: 'Legacy' Gydget Available
A gydget for "Legacy", the 30th-anniversary album from the veteran British all-female hard rock band GIRLSCHOOL, can be found below. "Legacy" will be released on October 24 in Germany, October 27 in Europe and November 4 in the USA via Wacken Records/SPV. The CD will feature a plethora of special gu...October 1, 2008
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UK's Q Magazine Examines AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG
Kicking off this month, Britain's Q magazine has been completely revamped with a stylish new design and gracing the striking new cover for this overhaul is the duck-walking, school uniform-wearing, flat capped rock giant of AC/DC. Join Angus Young — the tiny, teetotal AC/DC riffmeister-in-chief who...October 1, 2008
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STEPHEN PEARCY To Hit The Road With BRITNY FOX
RATT singer Stephen Pearcy will embark on the "Metal In America XXX-Mas" tour later this fall. Along with his longtime backing band the RAT BASTARDS, Pearcy's high-energy set will cover all periods of his illustrious career — from solo material to ARCADE, and. of course, plenty of RATT classics such...October 1, 2008
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ROBERT PLANT Says LED ZEPPELIN Reunion Tour Rumors Are 'Bogus'
Singer Robert Plant has ruled out reports that he will embark on a LED ZEPPELIN reunion tour next year. A statement posted on his web site says: "Contrary to a spate of recent reports, Robert Plant will not be touring or recording with LED ZEPPELIN. Anyone buying tickets online to any such event wil...September 29, 2008
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