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ANNIHILATOR Leader Recalls Hanging With Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Bassist DUFF MCKAGAN
ANNIHILATOR mainman/guitarist Jeff Waters has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "A cool story. In the summer of 2002, I was asked by Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE guitarist) if I would join up with him and SAVATAGE for a short summer festival run in Europe. Of course this was a...November 12, 2005
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Guitarist GARY HOEY Talks About Playing With OZZY: 'He Wasn't As Fried Out As He Is Now'
In a brand new exclusive interview conducted by Rock N Roll Universe, guitarist Gary Hoey discusses his new album "Monster Surf", the days on the Sunset Strip in L.A., auditioning for OZZY OSBOURNE in the wake of Randy Rhoads' untimely death, the state of modern guitar playing and much, much more. D...November 9, 2005
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ZAKK WYLDE: 'DIMEBAG Was Proof That God Exists'
Aaron Beck of The Columbus Dispatch recently conducted an interview with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman Zakk Wylde. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On his children: "My daughter, Ray Ray (Hayle Ray),is 13. (My) drinkin' problem is definitely escalating. "There's Jesse. Ozzy's the godfather of him...November 5, 2005
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VICIOUS RUMORS: Singer JAMES RIVERA, Guitarist BRAD GILLIS Officially Join The Fold
As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on September 12, veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have now confirmed that vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES, KILLING MACHINE) has officially joined the band. The group have also announced the addition of guitarist Brad Gillis (NIG...November 4, 2005
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MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO's 'Double Guitar' On Display At Blue Rock Guitars in Iowa
World-renowned progressive rock guitarist Michael Angelo Batio's famed Dean Mach 7 Jet Double guitar (photo) will be on display at Blue Rock Guitars in Perry, Iowa on a promotional tour to celebrate the release of Batio's "Hand without Shadows" CD. The display also coincides with the Dean Owners of...November 3, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER Talks About UFO, 'Heavy Hitters' Album
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS). A few excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: The Dio Message Board: In 1982 I heard that you were [being considered as a possible] replacement [for] Randy Rhoads in O...November 1, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE's 'Crazy Train' Keeps Rollin'
23 years after erupting around the world, OZZY OSBOURNE's signature song "Crazy Train" has entered the digital age with a bang by being certified as a gold digital single. The legendary track — featuring Ozzy's inimitable vocals and Randy Rhoads' blistering guitar leads — has now been certified gold...November 1, 2005
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Guitar Shredder MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO Covers METALLICA, DEEP PURPLE, AEROSMITH On New CD
Legendary heavy metal bassist Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, DIO) and Doug Marks (man behind the Metal Method series of instructional videos for guitar) are among the guest musicians appearing on the new CD from world-renowned progressive rock guitarist Michael Angelo Batio...October 29, 2005
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RANDY RHOADS Fans Join Forces To Raise Funds For 'Priceless' Memorabilia
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received the following news submission from the fans and supporters of late OZZY OSBOURNE/QUIET RIOT guitarist Randy Rhoads: "I am a member of a chat board www.randyrhoads.tk. We are a web board dedicated to the preservation, dedication, and memory of Randy Rhoads. We are the on...October 19, 2005
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SLIPKNOT Guitarist Breaks Wrist, Is Forced To Sit Out U.S. Tour
SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root has reportedly been forced to sit out the early part of the band's current "Subliminal Verses Tour: The Final Volume" after breaking his wrist a couple of days prior to the tour's kick-off on Friday, October 14 in Cincinnati, Ohio. At last night's (Oct. 15) show in Grand...October 16, 2005
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SLIPKNOT, LAMB OF GOD And EVERY TIME I DIE's 'Scream' Teacher Speaks Out
John Carucci of The Associated Press recently conducted an interview with Melissa Cross, the self-proclaimed "Queen of Scream" who has developed a training program that teaches proper technique to a new breed of unrestrained rock singers. Cross has a new DVD titled "The Zen of Screaming" and a clien...October 12, 2005
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Capture the Magic
I had heard so much hype over the "Roses on White Lace" debut EP from ICARUS WITCH that I couldn't wait to check out "Capture the Magic", the band's first full-length. Needless to say, my expectations were high, based on so many press outlets worshipping the band as the savior of traditional (read:...October 12, 2005
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Former ANNIHILATOR Bassist Joins DUSKMACHINE
Former ANNIHILATOR bassist Russell Bergquist has joined the German thrash metallers DUSKMACHINE. Bergquist replaces the group's previous bassist, Peter Habura, who "has decided he cannot continue to playing with us due to his increasing workload at his current job," the band write in a statement. "S...October 11, 2005
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BOB DAISLEY Talks About OZZY, BLACK SABBATH And Possibility Of RAINBOW Reunion
Australia's Inside_Out666 recently conducted an in-depth interview with legendary bassist Bob Daisley (RAINBOW, OZZY OSBOURNE, MOTHER'S ARMY, URIAH HEEP, KAHVAS JUTE, LIVING LOUD). Several excerpts from the chat follow: Inside_Out666: You mentioned to me at The Basement that you were going to be wor...October 10, 2005
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'Waking Up Dead' Soundtrack Available For Purchase
The soundtrack from Fabio Jafet's new movie, "Waking Up Dead", the new documentary starring former SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW drummer Phil Varone, is now available for purchase and download from www.albumunderground.com. The soundtrack features tracks from TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY — the new band featuring form...October 9, 2005