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PHILIP ANSELMO To Perform At Tomorrow's 'Dimebash 2010' Event?

Artisan News Service spoke with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King last week about his appearance at Dimebash 2010 — in honor of the late, great "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) — on October 29 at the world-famous Key Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. Watch the chat belo...

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SEVENDUST Interviewed By ZOIKS! ONLINE

Zoiks! Online recently conducted an interview with vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and drummer Morgan Rose of SEVENDUST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Zoiks! Online: Who was your first concert? Can you even remember what your first concert was? Morgan: The first one that I went to on m...

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'Dimebash 2010' Event To Be Filmed For Future DVD Release

In the serving spirit of the late, great "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, Dimebash 2010 — taking place October 29 at the world-famous Key Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California — will be giving back to not only the rock community, but to the global fight against cancer, as all proceeds from...

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IRON MAIDEN Singer Featured On Charity Single's Silent Tribute To Veterans

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was recently invited to take part in a unique project instigated by the Royal British Legion for its official charity single "2 Minutes Silence". The single features noiseless contributions from representatives of our society, including some very famous faces, harn...

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JIMMY PAGE: Public Exhibit Of Pictorial Autobiography To Be Held In London

On November 5 and November 6, Genesis Publications will host an exhibit of images from the "Jimmy Page By Jimmy Page" book and selections from their archive at Elms Lester Painting Rooms, London, England. "Jimmy Page By Jimmy Page" has become the fastest-selling book in the history of Genesis Public...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO To Release 'Live At Firefest 2008' Double Live Album

Frontiers Records has set a December 3 release date for JEFF SCOTT SOTO's double live album, "Live at Firefest 2008". Firefest has become a pivotal event in the melodic rock season in Europe. Born from the ashes of the Gods of AOR festival, Firefest started in 2004 and not only did it continue the t...

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SONIC SYNDICATE Vocalist RICHARD SJUNNESSON To Sit Out European Tour

Co-vocalist Richard Sjunnesson will sit out SONIC SYNDICATE's upcoming European tour "for family and personal reasons" and will be temporarily replaced by longtime friend Christoffer Andersson. The group states, "[Christoffer is] well rehearsed, more than qualified and ready to kick ass with us ever...

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JIMMY PAGE Discusses Pictorial Autobiography With LID Magazine

In the latest issue of the bi-annual arts magazine Lid, Jimmy Page talks about his new limited-edition book, "Jimmy Page by Jimmy Page". With a portfolio of photographs from the book and contributions from photographers Michael Zagaris and Kate Simon — author of the acclaimed Genesis limited edition...

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AC/DC: 'The Ultimate Illustrated History' Book Author Interviewed

Voyageur Press has has just released "AC/DC High-Voltage Rock 'N' Roll - The Ultimate Illustrated History", which follows the band from its roots in Sydney, Australia, to its most recent releases and sold-out world tours. No stone is left unturned, from the band's formation and early gigs on the clu...

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SACRIFICE: 'Apocalypse Inside' Reissued On Limited-Edition Gatefold Vinyl

Night Of The Vinyl Dead has reissued "Apocalypse Inside", the classic 1993 album from Canadian thrashers SACRIFICE, on limited-edition gatefold vinyl. The 250 hand-numbered copies feature the following track listing: Side A 01. My Eyes See Red 02. Apocalypse Inside 03. Flesh 04. Salvation 05. Beneat...

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HELIX: More 'Smash Hits Unplugged' Details Revealed

More video footage from the recording sessions for "Smash Hits Unplugged", the forthcoming acoustic album from Canadian hard rock veterans HELIX, can be viewed below. Tentatively due in early November, the CD was recorded at A Studios in London, Ontario with co-producer Aaron Murray and is comprised...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Statue Unveiling In Kavarna: Video Footage, Photos Available

The official unveiling of the monument dedicated to legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio in the Bulgarian Black-sea coastal town of Kavarna took place yesterday (Saturday, October 23). Dio's road manager Steve Mignardi and DIO drummer Simon Wright (who also previously played with AC/DC) a...

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F.K.Ü.: 'Twitch Of The Thrash Nerve' Video Released

"Twitch Of The Thrash Nerve", the new video from Swedish horror thrash metal moshers F.K.Ü., can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Simon Wettervik of Sidevision Productions. Check out photos from the video shoot at this location. "The Pit And The Poser" comes off F.K.Ü.'s third album, "Where...

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'Dimebash 2010': More Details Revealed

How do you continue to celebrate the life of one of heavy metal’s true legends? You call on those who had the most admiration and respect to gather in one place and do what they do best to pay homage — which includes fellow musicians and fans alike. On October 29 at the Key Club ...

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Former HEATHEN Guitarist To Guest On AC/DZ Album

Former HEATHEN guitarist Doug Piercy has been added to the list of guitarists who will lay down guest solos on the forthcoming debut album from AC/DZ, the San Francisco Bay Area-based AC/DC tribute band formed by legendary thrash singer Steve "Zetro" Souza (TENET, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL, EXODUS, LEGACY...