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Ex-QUIET RIOT Drummer Comments On Passing Of MUNETAKA HIGUCHI

QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali has issued the following statement regarding the passing of LOUDNESS drummer Munetaka Higuchi: "My condolences to the family of Munetaka Higuchi and the members of LOUDNESS on the passing of Munetaka Higuchi-san. I had the opportunity of being interviewed by him whi...

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THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER, BISON B.C., NECRONOMICON Interviewed On 'The Governor's Ball'

Toronto's THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER (a.k.a. PILEDRIVER),vocalist/guitarist James Farwell of Vancouver's BISON B.C. and vocalist/guitarist Rob "The Witch" Tremblay of Montreal's NECRONOMICON were interviewed for this week's edition of the "The Governor's Ball". You can download the program at this loca...

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Ex-QUIET RIOT Drummer's '24/7/365' Clinic; Video Available

Video footage of former QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali's "24/7/365" drum clinic, which was held on October 4, 2008 as part of the 11th annual Hollywood Vintage and Custom Drum Show in Hollywood, California, can be viewed in three parts below. Frankie Banali last year created a labor of love with...

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ADLER'S APPETITE Schedules Hollywood Show

According to the web site of the Key Club in Hollywood, California, ADLER'S APPETITE — the band led by former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler — will perform at the venue on January 17, 2009. Guitarist Alex Grossi (QUIET RIOT, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, HOOKERS 'N' BLOW) announced last weekend that has...

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RUDY SARZO and Kompoz.com Announce 'Off The Rails' Songwriting Competition

To celebrate his new book, "Off the Rails: Aboard the Crazy Train in the Blizzard of Ozz" — a first hand account of his friendship on and off the road with Randy Rhoads and Ozzy Osbourne — legendary rock bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT, DIO, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT) is launching s...

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FRANKIE BANALI Remembers QUIET RIOT Singer KEVIN DUBROW

Exactly one year has passed since QUIET RIOT singer Kevin DuBrow died of an accidental cocaine overdose. He was 52 years old. QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali has issued the following update: "Yesterday I visited Kevin's final resting place and was able to spend time there with him to reflect on ou...

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JUNGLE ROT, YAKUZA, LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR Confirmed For KUMA'S FEST

JUNGLE ROT, YAKUZA and LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR are among the confirmed bands for the inaugural Kuma's Fest, set to take place December 20-21 at Double Door in Chicago, Illinois. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Saturday, December 20: KONGH SAMOTHRACE INDIAN OL' SCRATCH MINSK BENEATH OBLIV...

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'Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year': TV Commercial Available

On October 14, Armoury Records, distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment, released one mighty molten metal blast of good CD cheer: "We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year". A 30-second TV commercial for the collection can be viewed below. Check out an e-card at this location. It's an all...

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Late QUIET RIOT Singer KEVIN DUBROW: Tribute Site Launched

A tribute web site to late QUIET RIOT singer Kevin DuBrow has been launched at this location. You can post your memorable experiences of meeting and seeing DuBrow and QUIET RIOT perform in concert. You can also create "groups" and interact in the chatroom with other QUIET RIOT and Kevin DuBrow fans....

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DUFF MCKAGAN On 'Chinese Democracy', VELVET REVOLVER's Singer Search

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan was interviewed on Eddie Trunk's "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM this past Friday, November 21. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On whether he's heard GUNS N' ROSES' long-awaited new album,...

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MANITOU To Reactivate For Christmas Concert

Finnish traditional heavy metal band MANITOU, which features in its ranks members of OMNIUM GATHERUM, MALPRACTICE and KAIHORO, has issued the following update: "MANITOU will reactivate and do a one-off 'comeback' X-mas gig next month in Kotka, Kairo venue at Kesto-Klubi event on December 20. So be s...

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Former QUIET RIOT Guitarist Joins ADLER'S APPETITE

Guitarist Alex Grossi (QUIET RIOT, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, HOOKERS 'N' BLOW) has joined the revamped ADLER'S APPETITE, the band led by former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler. "The new lineup is a kick-ass one and I can't wait to get out there and play with these guys," Grossi says. "Tour dates and d...

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JUNGLE ROT: More New Album Details Revealed

Wisconsin death metallers JUNGLE ROT have inked a deal with Austria's Napalm Records. The band will enter Studio One in Racine, Wisconsin with longtime engineer Chris Djuricic on December 26, 2008 to record its new album, titled "What Horrors Await". The CD is scheduled for a spring 2009 release, wi...

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RUDY SARZO, TONY MONTANA To Guest On KNAC.com's 'WildSide' Today

Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO) and Tony Montana (GREAT WHITE) will guest on Diana DeVille's KNAC.COM '80s hair metal specialty program "WildSide" today (Saturday, November 22) at 4:00 p.m. PST to discuss their involvement in the musical project known as Monster Circus, among...

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DEE SNIDER, BRUCE KULICK, RUDY SARZO, JOHN CORABI To Take Part In 'Monster Circus' Concert

Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER),Bruce Kulick (KISS) and Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO) are among the musicians who will take part in the first Monster Circus performance in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Masquerade Showroom at the Rio Suite Hotel Casino on December 9. The band will p...