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DUFF MCKAGAN: Autobiography Book-Signing Events Announced
Duff McKagan's (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED) much-anticipated autobiography, "It's So Easy (And Other Lies)", is scheduled to arrive on October 4 via Touchstone Books (formerly Touchstone Fireside),a division of Simon & Schuster. Check out the book cover below. Duff ha...August 25, 2011
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MICHAEL SCHENKER: New Song Available For Streaming
"Miss Claustrophobia", a brand new song from legendary guitarist Michael Schenker, is available for streaming in the YouTube clip below. The track comes off Schenker's new album, "Temple Of Rock", which will be released on September 7 in Japan. The CD will arrive in the U.K. on September 26. "Temple...August 24, 2011
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QUIET RIOT Movie: New Trailer Released
A new three-minute teaser for "Well Now You're Here There's No Way Back - The Quiet Riot Story" can be seen below. The synopsis for the film, which will be released through the festival circuit in 2012: "Our story follows Frankie Banali, a world-renowned drummer you probably remember from the '80s b...August 18, 2011
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TONY IOMMI Planning U.K., New York Book-Signing Events
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi will undertake a select number of signings in the U.K. and New York to promote his upcoming memoir, "Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven And Hell With Black Sabbath". The book will be released in the United States on November 1 in hardback by Perseus Books/DeCapo P...August 18, 2011
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Drummer SIMON WRIGHT On AC/DC, RONNIE JAMES DIO And DIO DISCIPLES
BlastzoneOnline.tk recently conducted an interview with drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO, DIO DISCIPLES, UFO, RHINO BUCKET). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. BlastzoneOnline.tk: Why did you leave AC/DC? Simon Wright: Well, I had been in the band for about eight years and I began to g...August 17, 2011
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'Metal Bible' Finally Available In English
After years of hard work, the Metal Bible has finally been released in both English and German. The Metal Bible was made available in time for the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany, where more than 12,000 copies were distributed. Over 60,000 copies of the Metal Bible's Swedish version have been ma...August 17, 2011
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DEE SNIDER Says He Is Working On Book, 'Broadway' Album
Pat Prince of Goldmine magazine recently conducted an interview with TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Goldmine: "Under the Blade" (1982) was a great album. It has been said that the production wasn't very good but I love the raw sound. Snider: You'...August 13, 2011
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DYING FETUS In Denver: Interview, Performance Footage Available
"Superskum" (web site) conducted an interview with drummer Trey Williams of Maryland-based extreme metallers DYING FETUS on August 2 at the Denver, Colorado stop of the Summer Slaughter Tour. You can now watch the chat below. Also available is performance footage from the Denver concert. DYING FETUS...August 9, 2011
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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'With My Return Back, It Really Looks And Sounds Like MEGADETH Again'
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Revisited: The last time we talked you were just rejoining MEGADETH. Things have been over the top with MEGADETH since you've been...August 9, 2011
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Talks MANRAZE In New Video Interview
Artisan News recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist and MANRAZE frontman Phil Collen. You can now watch the chat below. Like a mixture of dangerous chemicals, equal parts guitarist extraordinaire, rudeboy rock drummer, and the righteous rhythms of a badass bass player and all tog...August 5, 2011
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SLAYER's DAVE LOMBARDO: Pro-Shot Footage Of GUITAR CENTER's 'Drum Off' Performance
Guitar Center TV has uploaded professionally filmed video footage of SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo's January 8, 2010 performance at Guitar Center's Drum Off finals at The Music Box, Henry Fonda Theater in Hollywood, California. You can see it in three parts below. SLAYER guitarist Kerry King joined P...August 5, 2011
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DIO DISCIPLES: First U.S. Dates Announced
DIO DISCIPLES the new project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar),Scott Warren (keyboards) and Rudy Sarzo alongside singers Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and Toby Jepson (LITTLE ANGELS, GUN) will embark on a U.S. hea...August 3, 2011
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DORO PESCH: Performing With DIO DISCIPLES Was 'One Of The Happiest Times Of My Life'
Jay Nanda of the San Antonio Metal Music Examiner recently conducted an interview with German metal queen Doro Pesch. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. San Antonio Metal Music Examiner: You just played three DIO DISCIPLES shows filling in for Tim "Ripper" Owens. How was that experienc...August 3, 2011
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DIO DISCIPLES: Pro-Shot Footage Of Entire GRASPOP METAL MEETING Concert
Professionally filmed video footage of DIO DISCIPLES the new project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards) alongside bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, WHITE LION) and singers Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYO...August 3, 2011
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TONY IOMMI: More Autobiography Details Revealed
According to the unofficial BLACK SABBATH web site Black-Sabbath.com, SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's memoir, "Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven And Hell With Black Sabbath" will be released in the United States on November 1 in hardback by Perseus Books/DeCapo Press and in Europe on October 13 thr...August 2, 2011
