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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Solo Backing Band Confirmed

Powerhouse vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has confirmed the musicians that will be backing him on his upcoming European tour. They are as follows: * Andy Boss (PAUL DI'ANNO, ABSOLUTE STEEL) - Guitar * Jon Vegard (PAUL DI'ANNO) - Guitar * Are...

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3 INCHES OF BLOOD: 'Silent Killer' Video Released

"Silent Killer", the new video from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based traditional metallers 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Rick Podd ("The Watcher", "Hellraiser"),who previously worked with the band on the "Battles and Brotherhood" video. Check out photos f...

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THE CULT: More 'Capsule' Details Revealed

Following THE CULT's recent successful European tour, which included sharing the stage with IGGY POP & THE STOOGES at Sonisphere (United Kingdom) and Pinkpop (Holland) festivals, the band will release the first of its recent recordings on September 14 on the newly formatted "capsule" collection...

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'Remember The Coop! A Tribute To Alice Cooper's Killer Classics' Due In October

Main Man Records has set an October 26 release date for "Remember The Coop! A Tribute To Alice Cooper's Killer Classics". A press release from the label states: "Before anyone knew who Vincent Furnier was, he fronted a band called ALICE COOPER. Their third album, 'Killer', is considered by most to b...

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DISTURBED Bassist: 'Asylum' Is 'Our Most Epic Record To Date'

ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with DISTURBED bassist John Moyer. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: Did you have a complete vision for [the new DISTURBED album] "Asylum" from the get-go? Moyer: There's never a master plan that al...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Performs Acoustic Cover Of 'Wild Horses'; Pro-Shot Footage Available

Outlaw Digital Media has uploaded video footage of Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED) performing an acoustic cover version of THE ROLLING STONES classic "Wild Horses" on Thursday, September 2 at The Moore Theatre in Seattle, Washington as part of the Hootenanny For...

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ADLER'S APPETITE Forced To Cancel Iowa Concert

ADLER'S APPETITE — the band led by former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler — was forced to cancel its performance last night (Sunday, September 5) at the Iron Horse Bike and Music Festival in Sabula, Iowa after "an over-excited fan jumped on [Adle following] the show [at The Canyon club in Agoura...

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VINCE NEIL: 'Everything That I've Done, There's Always Been Some Good Coming Out Of It'

Sonic Shocks conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil when the band played the U.K. edition of the Sonisphere festival, which was held July 30 - August 1, 2010 at Knebworth Park. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sonic Shocks: Both your new album and book are entitl...

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MCKAGAN, MCCREADY Perform GUNS N' ROSES' 'Patience' On 'The BJ Shea Morning Experience' (Video)

Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES),Mike McCready (PEARL JAM),Star Anna and Jeff Rouse took part in an interview and acoustic performance this past Wednesday morning (September 1) on "The BJ Shea Morning Experience" show on the Seattle radio station KISW 99.9 FM. The appearance can now b...

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STONE SOUR Guitarist Talks About Making Of 'Audio Secrecy'

Peter Hodgson of IHeartGuitarBlog.com recently conducted an interview with STONE SOUR/SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. IHeartGuitarBlog.com: I understand you and Josh Rand recorded most of your guitar parts at the same time? Root: Yeah, about 90% of the s...

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KUNVUK Completes Work On Debut Album

Sydney, Australia-based metallers KUNVUK have finished mixing and mastering their debut album, "Immute:Jackals", for a late September release via the band's own label, The Light of Damnation Records. The CD was recorded, engineered, mixed and produced by the band's lead guitarist/vocalist David Hart...

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LINKIN PARK's MIKE SHINODA Talks New Album With U.K.'s ABSOLUTE RADIO

Ben Jones of U.K.'s Absolute Radio recently conducted an interview with LINKIN PARK rapper, songwriter, keyboardist, vocalist and rhythm guitarist Mike Shinoda. You can now watch the chat below. LINKIN PARK's video for the song "The Catalyst" premiered on MTV on August 26 and can now be viewed below...

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GODSMACK Frontman Discusses Solo Album In New Interview

ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna about Sully's forthcoming solo debut, "Avalon". An excerpt from the chat follows below. ARTISTdirect.com: Is there one common thread or theme to "Avalon"? Erna: What ties the record together so wel...

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LEMMY, GLENN HUGHES, DEE SNIDER Honored At VEGAS ROCKS! MAGAZINE AWARDS

Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD),James Kottak (SCORPIONS) and Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) are among the musicians who were honored at the first-ever Vegas Rocks! Magazine Awards, which was held this past Sunday, August 22 inside the original home of rock, The Elvis Showroom at the Las Vega...

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SANDALINAS: New Album To Feature Another Guest Appearance By KING DIAMOND Guitarist

SANDALINAS, the Swedish/Spanish band featuring Mats Rendlert (bass; DREAMLAND),Alvaro Svanerö (drums; LOCH VOSTOK),Jordi Sandalinas (guitar) and Rick Altzi (vocals; AT VANCE),is putting the finishing touches on its third full-length album, "Circles", at Andy La Rocque's (KING DIAMOND) Sonic Train...