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BODY COUNT's ICE-T Talks To SOUNDCRAVE MAGAZINE (Video)
Kristyn Clarke of Soundcrave Magazine conducted an interview with hip-hop legend, actor, director and BODY COUNT frontman Ice-T on August 1 at the Camden, New Jersey stop of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. You can now watch the chat below. BODY COUNT's new album, "Manslaughter", sold arou...August 4, 2014
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'Celebrating Jon Lord - At The Royal Albert Hall' DVD Trailer
"Celebrating Jon Lord - At The Royal Albert Hall" will be released on DVD, Blu-ray and CD on September 26 via earMUSIC. The official four-minute trailer for the set is available below. It was in 2006 when, once a year, a group of stellar musicians and stars of rock started meeting up in London for ....July 31, 2014
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BABYMETAL Plays First-Ever U.S. Show At Sold-Out Fonda Theatre In Los Angeles; Video, Photos Available
BABYMETAL — the offshoot of the Japanese pop idol group SAKURA GAKUIN that performs a distinctly Japanese mix of schoolgirl J-pop and heavy metal — played its first-ever U.S. show last night (Sunday, July 27) at the sold-out Fonda Theatre (capacity: 1,200) in Los Angeles, California. Fan-filmed vide...July 28, 2014
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TOM KEIFER On JOHNNY WINTER: 'I Didn't Even Realize How Big He Was In My Life' Until After His Death
During a brand new interview with Lithium Magazine, CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer spoke about what a significant influence late blues guitar legend Johnny Winter was on his musical development. "I didn't even realize how big he was in my life until the news [of Winter's recent passing] hit me," he...July 26, 2014
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TOM KEIFER Says GENE SIMMONS, Not JON BON JOVI, 'Discovered' CINDERELLA
BigMusicGeek.com recently conducted an interview with CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer. A couple of excerpts from the chat are below: BigMusicGeek.com: Looking back, how would you describe the group's "Still Climbing" (1994) era? Considering the successes of "Night Songs" (1986) and "Long Cold Winter"...July 22, 2014
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PAUL STANLEY, SLASH, ZAKK WYLDE, NIKKI SIXX, MICHAEL ANTHONY React To Passing Of JOHNNY WINTER
Paul Stanley (KISS),Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE),Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE) and Michael Anthony (VAN HALEN, CHICKENFOOT) are among the musicians who reacted on Twitter and Facebook to the passing of blues legend Johnny Winter, who died Wednesday (July 16) at...July 18, 2014
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Blues Legend JOHNNY WINTER Dead At 70
Blues legend Johnny Winter died yesterday (Wednesday, July 16) at his hotel room in Zurich, Switzerland at the age of 70. His wife, family and bandmates are all saddened by the loss of their loved one and one of the world's finest guitarists. According to the Chicago Tribune, there was no indication...July 17, 2014
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ENGLISH DOGS: 'Turn Away From The Light' Video Released
"Turn Away From The Light", the new video from thrash/punk crossover icons ENGLISH DOGS, can be seen below. The clip was helmed by Wes Orshoski, co-director/co-producer of "Lemmy", the acclaimed documentary examining the life and career of MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister. "Turn Away From The Ligh...July 15, 2014
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BABYMETAL 'Did Not Know What Metal Was' When Band First Started
Colin McQuistan of The Huffington Post conducted an interview with BABYMETAL — the offshoot of the Japanese pop idol group SAKURA GAKUIN that performs a distinctly Japanese mix of schoolgirl J-pop and heavy metal — before the band's sold-out July 7 concert at the Forum in London, England. BABYMETAL...July 14, 2014
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Video Recap Of 'Inside Metal: The Pioneers Of Los Angeles Rock And Metal' Private Screening
A 30-minute video recap of the June 1 private screening of the "Inside Metal: The Pioneers Of Los Angeles Rock And Metal (1975-1981)" documentary on MetalRock Films can be seen below. Featured in the video are interviews with several rock/metal artists that attended the screening, as well as photos...July 14, 2014
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SUM 41 Frontman DERYCK WHIBLEY Says DUFF McKAGAN, TOMMY LEE Are Helping Him Stay Sober
According to The Pulse Of Radio, SUM 41 frontman Deryck Whibley revealed in a recent interview with England's Kerrang! magazine that musicians and fellow recovering addicts and alcoholics like Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum from GUNS N' ROSES, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee and rock legend Iggy Pop have...July 11, 2014
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LITA FORD's 'Living Like A Runaway: A Memoir' Due In November
It Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, has set a November 11 release date for "Lita Ford - Living Like A Runaway: A Memoir". In this 320-page hardcover book, the former lead guitarist of THE RUNAWAYS opens up about the '70s and '80s music scene, and her extraordinary life and career. Lita...July 10, 2014
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Former DIO Guitarist CRAIG GOLDY Taps Bassist DARIO SEIXAS For New Project
Ex-DIO guitarist Craig Goldy and former QUIET RIOT frontman Mark Huff have recruited bassist Dario Seixas (FIREHOUSE, STEPHEN PEARCY, CROWN OF THORNS, JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE) for their new project. Goldy says: "[Dario is] a very experienced and knowledgeable musician and quite multi-faceted, if...July 10, 2014
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SLASH To Receive 'Guitar Legend Award' At GIBSON BRANDS AP MUSIC AWARDS
The Gibson Brands AP Music Awards, fueled by Monster Energy Drink, has announced a renowned addition to this year's list of stellar award recipients. Iconic Grammy-winning guitarist Slash will be honored as the first recipient of the Guitar Legend Award presented by the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. A...July 9, 2014
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BABYMETAL Performs Sold-Out London Show In Front Of 2,300 Fans
U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine spoke to BABYMETAL fans who attended the band's sold-out July 7 concert at the Forum in London. Check out the footage below. BABYMETAL is the offshoot of the Japanese pop idol group SAKURA GAKUIN that performs a distinctly Japanese mix of schoolgirl J-pop and heavy metal...July 8, 2014
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