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Former JANE'S ADDICTION Frontman: 'I'm Sick Of The People That Are Sober'

According to Softpedia, former JANE'S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell is convinced he is still looking young at 46 thanks to 15 years of drug taking. He said: "I feel that I lost 15 years worth of intensive efforts, but I look great. That's one thing that surprises me. I guess every generation goes...

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MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO's 'Double Guitar' On Display At Blue Rock Guitars in Iowa

World-renowned progressive rock guitarist Michael Angelo Batio's famed Dean Mach 7 Jet Double guitar (photo) will be on display at Blue Rock Guitars in Perry, Iowa on a promotional tour to celebrate the release of Batio's "Hand without Shadows" CD. The display also coincides with the Dean Owners of...

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JANE'S ADDICTION: 'Best Of' Album To Surface In January?

Even though alternative rock pioneers JANE'S ADDICTION called it quits last year, it has been reported that a brand new "hits" compilation, tentatively titled "Best of Jane's Addiction", will hit shelves next year. The album, which will be the group's first official hits compilation, is scheduled to...

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ROTTING CORPSE Named Artist Of The Month

Reunited '80s thrash band ROTTING CORPSE, whose original lineup included current SOLITUDE AETURNUS mainman John Perez and former DEATH touring guitarist/roadie Walter Trachsler, have been named Artist of the Month for October 2005 by Stream of Consciousness. The Artist of the Month package features...

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AEROSMITH Might Play Full Albums On Tour

Launch Radio Networks reports: AEROSMITH is asking fans to help with something special on their upcoming tour. The band is thinking about doing two of their albums live at the shows, and they want to know which ones you'd prefer. Go to the fan club web site Aeroforceone.com and vote for your favorit...

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AEROSMITH: Audio Interview With Guitarist JOE PERRY Posted Online

An audio interview with AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry, conducted last Thursday (Sept. 29) by Chuck Nowlin of the Massachusetts radio station WZLX, has been made available for download at this location. As previously reported, AEROSMITH have tapped LENNY KRAVITZ as the opening act for a fall North Am...

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TED NUGENT Thinking About Run For Michigan Governor

Launch Radio Networks reports: Is Ted Nugent planning to hang up his guitar and get into politics? It looks like that's a good possibility, according to the New York Times. Nugent told the paper that he was "99 percent ready" to run for governor of his home state of Michigan next year, but he's deci...

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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Talks About Jamming With AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY

KISS' official web site has posted the following brief question-and-answer session with current KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer: Q: What was the toughest KISS song for you to master on guitar? Tommy: "Most KISS songs come fairly easy because believe it or not I've been playing them in one form or anothe...

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Instrument Retailer To Give Away Front-Row Tickets To AEROSMITH

Combining the best in music and cars, Guitar Center has created a September "Rock N' Ride" promotion in which one lucky winner will receive a new 2006 Ford Mustang as well as four front row tickets to an AEROSMITH concert. With September signifying the end of summer, Guitar Center has banded togethe...

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AEROSMITH Comment On 'Rockin' The Joint' DualDisc Release

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry and singer Steven Tyler have commented on the upcoming release of their new live DualDisc effort, "Rockin' the Joint (Live at the Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas)". Recorded in January 2002 during an intimate club date at The Joint in the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel, "Rockin' t...

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AEROSMITH: 'Rockin' The Joint' DVD Portion To Feature Four Tracks

According to the SonyMusicStore, AEROSMITH's upcoming live album, "Rockin' the Joint", will be released in two versions: a single-disc version containing just the CD, and the DualDisc version featuring the CD plus the DVD portion. Recorded live at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas in Jan...

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ALTARIA Bassist To Appear On DAVID LEE ROTH Tribute Album, Release Solo CD

ALTARIA bassist Marko Pukkila has launched his web site last week at www.markopukkila.com. Pukkila will be featured on two songs on the upcoming David Lee Roth tribute album being released in November through Versailles Records. "And The Cradle Will Rock" will include additional appearances by Vinny...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Rates Rehab Centers

Gossip columnist Jeannette Walls of MSNBC is reporting that that Playboy magazine recently asked Ozzy Osbourne — a veritable connoisseur of rehab centers — which ones he liked and didn't. "Betty Ford is a good one. And a place called Promises, in Malibu, which is like a [bleeping] Hollywood camp res...

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ROTTING CORPSE Announce New Tour Dates, Plan DVD Release

Reunited '80s thrash band ROTTING CORPSE — whose original lineup included current SOLITUDE AETURNUS mainman John Perez and former DEATH touring guitarist/roadie Walter Trachsler — have confirmed six dates for September and October. Three of the dates in October have ROTTING CORPSE opening for the re...

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AEROSMITH: More 'Rockin' The Joint' Details Revealed

According to MelodicRock.com, AEROSMITH have finalized the track listing for their upcoming live album, "Rockin' the Joint", due on October 25 via Columbia Records. Recorded on January 11, 2002, the CD/DualDisc will include a DVD portion featuring live performances with behind-the-scenes footage. "R...