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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer Says Band Would Have Sounded 'More Like AC/DC' Had He Not Left
In a recent interview with the Bradenton Classic Rock Music Examiner, original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins was asked if he ever regretted leaving the band, which he fronted from its inception in 1969 until 1973. "I was the only one in the band that was married with a kid to feed and ...February 11, 2012
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RUSH: Novelization Of 'Clockwork Angels' In The Works
According to the RUSH fan site RushIsABand.com, Colorado-based sci-fi author Kevin J. Anderson has announced via his Facebook page that he will be writing a novelization of RUSH's upcoming album, "Clockwork Angels". Anderson writes: "After dropping hints for a while, finally the big announcement, a...February 10, 2012
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NILE's GEORGE KOLLIAS Demonstrates Pearl Reference Pure Kit (Video)
Video footage of NILE drummer George Kollias demonstrating the new Pearl Reference Pure kits can be seen below. George Kollias is writing and recording a solo album in between drum clinics and touring cycles. Due later this year, the CD, which is primarily set to show off some of George's craziest m...February 8, 2012
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's Las Vegas Residency: Two-Minute Behind-The-Scenes Video Look
Rolling into today's Super Bowl festivities where they were featured in the KIA Optima commercial airing during the third quarter, the world's most notorious band took the world's most notorious city by storm. MÖTLEY CRÜE — vocalist Vince Neil, guitarist Mick Mars, bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tom...February 7, 2012
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Guitarist On VINCE NEIL's Retirement Talk: 'Fat Chance!'
Matthew Wilkening of Ultimate Classic Rock recently conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate Classic Rock: How is your solo record progressing? Mick: I'm writing; I've got about a good four or five songs that have potentia...February 6, 2012
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Launches Las Vegas Residency With Two Spectacular Sold-Out Shows
Rolling into today's Super Bowl festivities where they'll be featured in the KIA Optima commercial airing during the third quarter, the world's most notorious band has taken the world's most notorious city by storm. MÖTLEY CRÜE — vocalist Vince Neil, guitarist Mick Mars, bassist Nikki Sixx and drumm...February 5, 2012
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Kicks Off Las Vegas Residency; Video Available
MÖTLEY CRÜE recently became the first hard rock band to sign a short-term residency at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The CRÜE kicked off a three-week series of four-night concerts a week at the off-Strip casino last night (Friday, February 3),with dates scheduled to ru...February 4, 2012
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QUEENSRŸCHE Members Perform With WINDOWPANE In Seattle; Video Available
QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton and bassist Eddie Jackson, along with female vocalist Pamela Moore (best known for her performance as Sister Mary on QUEENSRŸCHE's 1988 epic release "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II"),joined WINDOWPANE on stage this past Friday (...February 2, 2012
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Las Vegas Mayor Proclaims Friday 'Mötley Crüe Day'
Three decades after beginning its iconic journey of debauchery and decadence, MÖTLEY CRÜE has announced plans to invade Las Vegas with the city's first-ever hard rock residency: "Mötley Crüe In Sin City". The world's most notorious band will he heading to the world's most notorious city where they w...February 2, 2012
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SEBASTIAN BACH, STEVE STEVENS Perform AC/DC, AEROSMITH, QUEEN Covers In NYC (Video)
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach played three "special concerts" in New York City with BILLY IDOL guitarist Steve Stevens. The shows took place on January 27, January 28 and January 29 at The Iridium and featured Bach and Stevens "doing two sets a night," including "some special unexpected song...February 1, 2012
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VINCE NEIL Hits Denver With Solo Band; Video Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil's solo performance from Friday, January 27 at Grizzly Rose in Denver, Colorado can be seen below. Neil said in arecent interview with the Las Vegas Sun that is considering splitting from MÖTLEY CRÜE after the band's first-ever rock band resid...February 1, 2012
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VINCE NEIL Says MÖTLEY CRÜE's Las Vegas Shows Will Include 'Acoustic Set'
MÖTLEY CRÜE recently became the first hard rock band to sign a short-term residency at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The CRÜE will play a three-week series of four-night concerts a week at the off-Strip casino starting on February 3 and running through February 19. Spea...February 1, 2012
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COREY TAYLOR Reveals More Details About His Collaboration With DAVE GROHL
SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR singer Corey Taylor spoke to Artisan News about his collaboration with Dave Grohl on the FOO FIGHTERS frontman and ex-NIRVANA drummer's upcoming documentary about the studio where NIRVANA recorded its landmark album "Nevermind". Before Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, Californ...February 1, 2012
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bringing 'Piece Of Your Action' Back For Las Vegas Shows
MÖTLEY CRÜE recently became the first hard rock band to sign a short-term residency at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The CRÜE will play a three-week series of four-night concerts a week at the off-Strip casino starting on February 3 and running through February 19. Spea...January 31, 2012
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RUSH Drummer Remembers Photographer ANDREW MACNAUGHTAN
Longtime RUSH friend and photographer Andrew MacNaughtan died of a heart attack on January 25 while on assignment with the band in Los Angeles. RUSH drummer Neil Peart has posted a lengthy tribute to MacNaughtan at the musician's official web site. An excerpt follows below. "Andrew's photographs fir...January 30, 2012
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