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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist Admits WHERE ANGELS SUFFER Debut Contains Previously Released Recordings

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Randy Piper has responded to accusations that the debut album from his new band, WHERE ANGELS SUFFER (W.A.S.),consists entirely of previously released recordings from his earlier group, RANDY PIPER'S ANIMAL. In a statement released to BLABBERMOUTH.NET earlier today by form...

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WHERE ANGELS SUFFER (W.A.S.) Schedules Hollywood CD-Release Party

A CD-release party for "Purgatory", the debut album from WHERE ANGELS SUFFER (W.A.S.) — the new band featuring Chris Holmes (guitar; ex-W.A.S.P.),Randy Piper (guitar; ANIMAL, ex-W.A.S.P.),Steve Unger (bass; ex-METAL CHURCH),Rich Lewis (vocals; ANIMAL) and Stet Howland (drums; ex-W.A.S.P.) — will...

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RANDY PIPER's Former Bandmate Is Confused By WHERE ANGELS SUFFER Debut

Swedish songwriter/producer/artist Chris Laney (real name: Ulf Larsson),who was previously a member of RANDY PIPER'S ANIMAL, the band led by former W.A.S.P. guitarist Randy Piper, has released the following statement: "Chris Laney has been contacted by fans that told him that his former band collea...

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RUDY SARZO Talks 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp' On 'Stefanie's Rock Show' (Audio)

On October 20, Stefanie Heminger of "Stefanie's Rock Show" conducted an interview with bass veteran Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT, DIO, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT). You can now listen to the chat below. Sarzo is ...

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Former W.A.S.P. Members Join Forces In W.A.S.; Audio Samples Available

Chris Holmes (guitar; ex-W.A.S.P.),Randy Piper (guitar; ANIMAL, ex-W.A.S.P.),Steve Unger (bass; ex-METAL CHURCH),Rich Lewis (vocals; ANIMAL) and Stet Howland (drums; ex-W.A.S.P.) have joined forces in a brand new band called WHERE ANGELS SUFFER (W.A.S.). The group's debut album, "Purgatory", is s...

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ZAKK WYLDE Says LADY GAGA Is 'Amazing'

Scott Mervis of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently conducted an interview with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman Zakk Wylde. A couple of exceprts from the chat follow below. On Lady Gaga: "Lady Gaga, she kicks [butt]. My daughter's 18, loves Lady Gaga. I think she's amazing, too, because you could put h...

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OZZY OSBOURNE/FIREWIND Guitarist GUS G.: Video Lesson From Upcoming DVD Posted Online

OZZY OSBOURNE/FIREWIND guitarist Gus G.'s new instructional DVD for Rock House, "Lead & Rhythm Techniques", will be released on October 17. In this program, Gus reveals the secrets that have propelled him into the guitar stratosphere and shows you how to incorporate them into your playing. Learn...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Launches 'Rockin' Sports Eatery' In Akron

Powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens' (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has joined forces with restaurateur Randy Arehart to re-launch the current Tap House on Waterloo Road in Akron, Ohio on Saturday, October 16 to become a "rockin' sports eatery" named Ripper...

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CLASSIC ROCK SOCIETY OF AMERICA To Debut

Rock producer and historian Denny Somach today announced the establishment of the Classic Rock Society of America. The organization will be devoted to the preservation, promotion and celebration of classic rock music by the artists, musicians, producers and fans of the most popular musical category...

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New RANDY RHOADS, MOTÖRHEAD Biographies To Arrive In The Spring

Joel McIver, the author of 16 books on rock and metal including the bestselling "Justice For All: The Truth About Metallica", announced the release of two new books at his web site today. Both are set for publication in spring 2011. McIver writes: "'Crazy Train: The High Life And Tragic Death Of Ran...

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PHILIP ANSELMO: PANTERA 'Helped Change The Production Of Heavy Metal Records'

U.K.'s The Skinny recently conducted an interview with DOWN/ex-PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Skinny: Is [PANTERA's] "Cowboys From Hell" an album you can listen back to and appreciate as a listener today? Anselmo: To be honest with you, when we we...

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JIMMY PAGE And EDDIE VAN HALEN Top 'Greatest Guitar Solo' List

According to The Pulse of Radio, Jimmy Page's 1971 solo to LED ZEPPELIN's "Stairway To Heaven" topped the Gibson.com list of the "Top 50 Guitar Solos Of All Time." Coming in at No. 2 is Eddie Van Halen's 1978 groundbreaking instrumental "Eruption" from VAN HALEN's self-titled debut, with Jimi Hendri...

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BELIEVER: New Album Update

Reactivated late '80s/early '90s technical-thrash metallers BELIEVER recently entered the studio to begin recording their new album for a tentative early 2011 release. Guitarist/vocalist Kurt Bachman writes in an online posting, "The recording is going well for and the guitars, bass, drums are compl...

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STEVEN TYLER Talks To RYAN SEACREST About 'American Idol' (Video)

Following the big reveal of "American Idol"'s season 10 judging panel, Ryan Seacrest was first to interview the new trio comprised of AEROSMITH legend Steven Tyler, singer/actress Jennifer Lopez and returning judge Randy Jackson. They were also joined by new "Idol" mentor and music producer and exec...

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STEVEN TYLER: AEROSMITH Bandmates Were 'Jealous' When They Found Out About 'Idol'

The announcement that AEROSMITH lead singer Steven Tyler was joining the judging lineup for "American Idol" season 10 was was made before the Los Angeles round of auditions at the Forum Wednesday morning. According to Billboard.com, each of the three judges — Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson...