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SCORPIONS Perform On German TV (Video)
German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS performed on the January 30 edition of "TV Total", a German late-night television comedy talk show. The played two songs: the classic SCORPIONS track "Rock You Like A Hurricane" and a cover of the GLORIA JONES song "Tainted Love". Video footage of their appearance...February 2, 2012
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TWISTED SISTER Frontman Shooting Norwegian Commercial
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider is in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida filming a Norwegian commercial "in full TWISTED SISTER regalia." Snider says, "Today [Thursday, February 2] I reenact the famous 'We're Not Gonna Take It' spin where the kid turned into me." Snider also posted a photo from the commerci...February 2, 2012
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SCORPIONS: 'Comeblack' First-Week Sales Revealed
SCORPIONS' "Comeblack", a new album of classic rock covers and fresh performances of signature repertoire recorded last year, sold around 5,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 90 on The Billboard 200 chart. SCORPIONS' last collection of all-original...February 1, 2012
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JOHN SYKES Says His Collaborative Project With MIKE PORTNOY 'Didn't Work Out'
Guitarist/vocalist John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY) has commented on the dissolution of his much-hyped collaborative project with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB). Portnoy and Sykes announced they were working together during a July 2011 taping...January 30, 2012
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Will Singer JESSE LEACH Rejoin KILLSWITCH ENGAGE?
Vocalist Jesse Leach, who left Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE in 2002, was asked by Australia's Loud magazine if he has been approached to rejoin the band following the recent exit of his replacement, Howard Jones. "I'm not going to comment," he responded. "Everyone wants to know… I'd rat...January 30, 2012
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LILLIAN AXE Mainman Interviewed On KASC THE BLAZE 1330 AM
KASC The Blaze 1330 AM (web site) recently conducted an interview with guitarist/songwriter Steve Blaze of Louisiana rockers LILLIAN AXE. The chat is now available for streaming using the SoundCloud player below. A six-minute trailer for "XI: The Days Before Tomorrow", the new album from LILLIAN AXE...January 30, 2012
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says DEF LEPPARD Will Tour America This Summer
Frankie DiVita, radio personality for 96.7 KCAL Rocks, conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD/ex-DIO guitarist Vivian Campbell at the 2012 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention which took place January 19-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anah...January 29, 2012
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STAIND Frontman Nominated For Two 'Academy Of Country Music' Awards
Aaron Lewis has received two Academy Of Country Music nominations for his debut country single, "Country Boy", continuing his breakthrough year as a solo artist. The singer, songwriter and guitarist was nominated in the "Vocal Event of the Year" category for the song — which features George Jones an...January 28, 2012
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FLYING COLORS: Debut Album Track Listing Revealed
Mascot Label Group has announced the release of the eponymous debut album from FLYING COLORS — the spectacular new virtuoso prog/pop/metal rock band formed by drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER) and guitarist Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE). The CD will be made available via Music Theories Recordings...January 28, 2012
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ALICE IN CHAINS Guitarist Reminds You Not To Smoke At Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell is among the Northwest artists who have recorded overhead safety and informational announcements that will be heard at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as part of The Sea-Tac Airport Music Initiative, Experience The City Of Music — a cooperative effort by...January 28, 2012
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'Lemmy' Documentary Nominated For Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Award
The documentary on MOTÖRHEAD singer and bassist Lemmy Kilmister, "Lemmy: 49% Motherf**ker, 51% Son Of A Bitch", has been nominated for a Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Award in the "Best Sound Editing In A Documentary Feature Film" category. Greg Olliver, the film's co-director and also ed...January 27, 2012
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LILLIAN AXE: Six-Minute Trailer For New Album Posted Online
A six-minute trailer for "XI: The Days Before Tomorrow", the new album from LILLIAN AXE, can be seen below. The CD will be released in Europe on January 27 through Germany's AFM Records and in North America on February 14 via CME Records. "XI: The Days Before Tomorrow" was recorded at Sound Landing...January 25, 2012
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RICHIE KOTZEN Comments On Rumored PORTNOY/SHEEHAN Collaboration
Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON) has commented on the rumors that he has been tapped by Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) and Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG) to be the guitarist/vocalist of their new project following the recent departure of John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER,...January 25, 2012
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RICHIE KOTZEN To Join PORTNOY/SHEEHAN Project?
According to Melodic Rock, Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) and Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG) have tapped Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON) to be the guitarist/vocalist of their new project following the recent departure of John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY). Alt...January 24, 2012
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JOHN SYKES/MIKE PORTNOY Project Is No More
The much-anticipated new band featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) and guitarist/vocalist John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY) is no more. Portnoy and Sykes announced their collaboration during a July 2011 taping of season eight of VH1 Classic...January 24, 2012
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