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JIMMY BAIN: Firing VIVIAN CAMPBELL Was The Biggest Mistake Of RONNIE JAMES DIO's Career

Former DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell revealed last week that he is planning to join forces with three other original DIO members to play "some gigs" that will see the musicians performing material from the early DIO records that Campbell appeared on. Campbell, Vinny Appice (d...

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SLASH To Let 20 Unsigned Bands Open For Him

According to The Pulse Of Radio, Slash has teamed up with Guitar Center to give 20 unsigned bands the chance to open for the legendary guitarist on an upcoming tour. As part of Guitar Center's "On Stage" program, each of the groups will be personally selected by Slash to perform at a stop on the ...

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SLASH Kicks Off U.S. Tour In Baltimore; Video Footage, Photos Available

Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) and his solo band kicked off their U.S. tour last night (Thursday, May 3) at Rams Head Live! In Baltimore, Maryland. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Mean Bone 02. Dirty Little Thing 03. Ghost 04. Nightrain 05. Rocket Queen 06. Bac...

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SLASH: 'Guitar Center Sessions' Preview Available

On Saturday, May 19, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and THE CONSPIRATORS — Myles Kennedy (vocals),Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass) — will appear on DIRECTV's The Audience Network for the season premiere of "Guitar Center Sessions" airing at 8:00 p.m. ET. For the first time ever, Slash and th...

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Former DIO Members CAMPBELL, APPICE, BAIN, SCHNELL Reunite, Plan Live Shows

Former DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell has revealed via Facebook that he is planning to join forces with three other original DIO members to play "some gigs" that will see the musicians performing material from the early DIO records that Campbell appeared on. "I met up with the...

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PSYCHOTIC WALTZ Members Discuss Reunion, Future Plans

Sakis Fragos, publisher and chief editor of Greece's Rock Hard magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist Dan Rock and vocalist Devon Graves (a.k.a. Buddy Lackey) of reunited San Diego, California-based progressive metallers PSYCHOTIC WALTZ. The question-and-answer session follows below...

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SLASH Says There Is No Room For Drama In His Solo Band

Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) recently spoke to the Orlando Sentinel about his upcoming second solo album, "Apocalyptic Love", which will be released on May 22 via his own label Dik Hayd International distributed through EMI. For the new album, Slash — along with and...

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MYLES KENNEDY Talks Working With SLASH, Upcoming Solo Album

Niclas Müller-Hansen of Sweden's Metalshrine recently conducted an interview with Myles Kennedy of ALTER BRIDGE and Slash's (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) solo band. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metalshrine: Tell me about the new Slash album ["Apocalyptic Love"]? How many songs...

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SLASH Talks About Recording Process For 'Apocalyptic Love' (Video)

Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) invited MusiciansFriend.com to Barefoot recording studios in Hollywood, California, where he was finishing his upcoming album, "Apocalyptic Love", and gave the site a little insight into his gear and recording process. Check out the foota...

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Skull 13

The metal world has benefitted from a slew of reunions these past few years. While just as many have made us regret the decision to reform, several others have proven to us that some bands do in fact get better with age or at least reinforce why we loved those early releases in the first ...

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HBO's '2012 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony' Special: Trailer, More Details

GUNS N' ROSES, BEASTIE BOYS, Donovan, Freddie King, Laura Nyro, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and SMALL FACES/FACES are among the inductees on the exclusive HBO special "2012 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony", debuting saturday, may 5 (9:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT). The 27th annual induction ceremony...

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FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS To Release 'Wasted Youth' In July

Lansing, Michigan's FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS will release its new album, "Wasted Youth", on July 17 via Artery Recordings/Razor & Tie. The CD was produced by Tom Denney (formerly of A DAY TO REMEMBER) in his Florida studio during the winter of 2012. FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS have taken to Facebook and...

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LACONIC Signs With SWIMMING WITH SHARKS RECORDS

Phoenix, Arizona's LACONIC has inked a deal with Swimming With Sharks Records. The band's new album, "For The Life Of One", was recorded by notable producer Ben Schigel (CHIMAIRA, DROWNING POOL, BREAKING BENJAMIN). Fans of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, AS I LAY DYING, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and ALL THAT REMAI...

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ALTER BRIDGE Guitarist MARK TREMONTI: Solo Album Track Listing Finalized

ALTER BRIDGE and CREED axesmith/songwriter Mark Tremonti is gearing up for his first-ever solo project this summer. "All I Was" is scheduled for release on July 10 via Fret 12 Records, a company Mark started with his brother, Daniel Tremonti, and Tom Stanley. Mark's solo effort, being released under...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Says That He 'Had A Really Great Time' At ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction

Former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan says that he had a really great time at the band's recent induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame despite the fact that the group's lead singer, Axl Rose, refused to attend the ceremony and be inducted with his former bandmates. In addition to Rose, wh...