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The Serpent

The fact that much of what is heard on "The Serpent" by Grand Rapids' STILL REMAINS is not my cup of tea does not mean that it will not appeal to those with a hankerin' for modern and melodic, mostly-metalcore. In fact, some of the tunes come with significant hooks. It is also a very ...

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Former VENOM Frontman To Perform At PHIL LYNOTT Charity Tribute Gig

The Boys Are Back In Bolton is a charity event which celebrates the life and music of rock legend Philip Lynott and THIN LIZZY. The event has the blessing of Philip's mother, Philomena Lynott, who will be opening the night's festivities with a specially recorded video message. All profits from the g...

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DEF LEPPARD, ANTHRAX Guitarists Jam With CAMP FREDDY In Hollywood

CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — played for over an...

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PHIL LYNOTT's Guitar Missing After Raid On Wax Figures In Ireland

According to The Associated Press, a guitar adorning the figure of THIN LIZZY frontman Phil Lynott is among the items that are missing after a raid on wax figures owned by Ireland's National Wax Museum. At least 50 figures were stolen or wrecked several weeks ago, the museum reported yesterday. The...

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RAMONES Book Excerpts Available

Excerpts from an extensive history of the RAMONES' "Brain Drain" album, written by music journalist Joel Gausten, are now available online at this location. The complete chapter on the album will appear in Gausten's upcoming book, titled "Albums that (Should’ve) Changed the World". The complete RAMO...

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Fire Up the Blades

You can gripe about their trueness or falseness all day, like they're an eighth-grade pop quiz instead of a band. You can bitch about what label they're on, shake your fist at them for not being dour and high-topped enough for you, or rip on them for having a screechy vocalist who's ridiculous to th...

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Hardworlder

After stumbling drunkenly into a club one evening and experiencing the vintage heavy metal bombast (with stunning and tight dual-guitar fireworks) of SLOUGH FEG I decided it was high time to check out a band that I've heard a slew of critics and fans raving about. And boy, were those fans and critic...

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THIN LIZZY Will Not Play Any U.S. Dates With DEEP PURPLE

Contrary to previously published reports, THIN LIZZY will not be perform on any dates on the upcoming DEEP PURPLE U.S. tour. "[THIN LIZZY] apologizes for any inconvenience this causes," the group writes in a statement. "The band is making plans to tour the U.S. and hopes to have an announcement with...

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ACCOMPLICE To Open For DEEP PURPLE In California

ACCOMPLICE, the band featuring vocalist Terry Ilous (XYZ),guitarist Sean Clegg (featured in Guitar World magazine's April 2007 issue) and keyboardist Michael T. Ross (HARDLINE, ANGEL),will open for DEEP PURPLE on August 13, 2007 at the Majestic Ventura Theater in Claifornia. ACCOMPLICE is promotin...

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DIO, GREAT WHITE Members Expected At Benefit Concert For Former KNAC DJ

Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO),Terry Ilous (XYZ),Chris Slade (AC/DC, THE FIRM),Tony Montana (GREAT WHITE),Perry McCarty (WARRIOR, ATOMIC PLAYBOYS),Tommy Asakawa (WARRIOR) and Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE) are among the expected (but not confirmed) performers at a benefit concert (to be held...

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SKID ROW Guitarist: 'You Gotta Have Fun Doing This, Otherwise It Will Kill You'

Marko Syrjälä of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with SKID ROW guitarist Scotti Hill. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: After the first album you went into much heavier direction with "Slave to the Grind"... Scotti: Well, it was natural, man. We were on that first...

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SEVEN WITCHES Guitarist Issues Update

SEVEN WITCHES guitarist Jack Frost has posted a lengthy update on his current activities with SEVEN WITCHES, LIZZY BORDEN, BRONX CASKET CO. and SMELL THE GLOVE. Read it at this location. SEVEN WITCHES released its first-ever DVD, "Years of the Witch", last September via Screaming Ferret Wreckords. ....

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THIN LIZZY Tribute Night Planned In August

According to Kilkenny Advertiser, a night in honor of one of Ireland's best loved rock stars, Phil Lynott, is being organised by Hype Entertainment in Kilkenny. The night will be held on August 19 in Paris Texas, High Street, the weekend of the second anniversary of the unveiling of the Phil Lynott...

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CAMP FREDDY To Perform At X-Games/ESPN Party In Hollywood

CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — will playing at th...

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VAINS OF JENNA: Audio Interview With LIZZY DEVINE Posted Online

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features an interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Lizzy DeVine of VAINS OF JENNA. Topics include Gilby Clarke, Stevie Rachelle, RATT, POISON, and Jenna Jameson. Additional podcast topics include EMIGRATE, OVERLOADED, Spin magazine, and Be...