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ÅKERFELDT/WILSON Collaboration Features 'Hardly Any Drums And No Distorted Guitars'

During a recent online question-and-answer session with fans, PORCUPINE TREE's Steven Wilson was asked to clarify his previous statement that the musical output of STORM CORROSION, his much-anticipated collaboration project with OPETH's Mikael Åkerfeldt will be "the opposite of metal." "It's very ha...

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RUSH, AEROSMITH Classics Performed On 'American Idol'

For the first time in its 11-year run, the Fox singing competition "American Idol" had a RUSH "sighting" — fittingly enough on "Rush Day", 2/1/12 (Wednesday, February 1). 22-year-old Idaho fast-food worker/comedian David Weed tried singing a high-pitched version of the band’s classic "Tom Sawyer" th...

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WRETCHED Begins Recording New Album

Charlotte, North Carolina-based metallers WRETCHED have entered the studio to begin recording their third full-length album, "Son Of Perdition", for a March 27 release via Victory Records. The CD is being produced by Jamie King (BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, HE IS LEGEND, FOR TODAY) at The Basement Stu...

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MATT SORUM Selling Personalized Autographed VELVET REVOLVER Drum Sticks

Rock drummer Matt Sorum (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER, THE CULT) is selling personalized VELVET REVOLVER drum sticks for $75 via his official web site. Zildjian Matt Sorum Velvet Revolver Drumsticks are the preferred sticks of the volcanic VELVET REVOLVER drummer. Each stick features oversized pro...

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AEROSMITH Guitarist On New Album: 'It Definitely Has A Feel Like Some Of The Early Stuff'

In a brand new interview with the QMI Agency, AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited new album, which is tentatively due later this year. When asked about the sound of AEROSMITH's new material, Perry said, "It definitely has a fee...

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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...

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AEROSMITH Frontman Interviewed On 'Access Hollywood' (Video)

AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler was interviewed on a recent episode of "Access Hollywood". You can now watch his appearance below. AEROSMITH began work on its first all-new album since 2001 last year, with the rest of the band working on music while Tyler made his "American Idol" debut. The band has...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION: 'The New Guys' Speak (Video)

In the five-minute clip below, Mike Coolen (drums) and Stefan Helleblad (rhythm guitar),the "new guys" from the Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band WITHIN TEMPTATION, talk about what it's like to be on the road and perform all around the world during the "Unforgiving" tour. "Fire And Ice", th...

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JOE PERRY Defends STEVEN TYLER's National Anthem Performance: 'That Song Is A Bitch'

AEROSMITH lead singer Steven Tyler's rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Sunday's (January 22) AFC title game between the New England Patriots and the Baltimore Ravens was blasted online, with one fan writing on Twitter, "Steven Tyler's national anthem before the Patriots/Ravens game couldn't...

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AEROSMITH's TYLER, PERRY Perform On 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' (Video)

AEROSMITH's Joe Perry and Steven Tyler were joined by Tyler's "American Idol" co-judge Randy Jackson for a performance of the AEROSMITH classic "Chip Away The Stone" on the January 20 episode of NBC-TV's "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno". You can now watch video footage of their appearance below. As...

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STEVEN TYLER Gets Slammed For National Anthem Performance

AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler sang the national anthem before today's (Sunday, January 22) Baltimore Ravens vs. New England Patriots AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Video footage of his performance can be seen below. Early reviews of Tyler's rendition of "Th...

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Heavy Metal Musicians 'Review' JULIET's 'My First Hardcore Song' Video

Juliet, an eight-year-old Brisbane, Australia girl, has become an Internet sensation after releasing a "brutal" video for "My First Hardcore Song", a track about her pet fishes and dog. According to Ninemsn, Juliet's mother Kristina Childs uploaded the video, which was put together by Queensland pro...

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STEVEN TYLER To Take Part In 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp'

AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler will take part in the Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp May 2-6 at the world-famous Playboy Mansion in Holmby Hills, California. Fresh from AEROSMITH's world tour and the judging table at "American Idol", he's ready to rock with you at Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp. Jam with Tyle...

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SLASH-Co-Produced 'Nothing To Fear' Movie Picked Up By ANCHOR BAY

According to Deadline.com, Anchor Bay has picked up rights to "Nothing To Fear", the horror movie co-produced by Slash through the former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist's horror film production company Slasher Films. Anthony Leonardi III, a creature artist and storyboard artist...

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AEROSMITH Singer Buys $4.8 Million Home In Maui

According to The Wall Street Journal, AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has purchased a home on Hawaii's Maui for $4.8 million. It was listed for $6.5 million. The 3,000-square-foot home, which rests on a quarter acre of land, has two bedrooms and 3½ bathrooms. Located on the water in a nature preserv...