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FREAKSHOW: Another Song Posted Online

FREAKSHOW, the new project featuring former QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali, guitarist/vocalist Markus Allen Christopher (M!SS CRAZY) and guitarist Jeff LaBar (CINDERELLA),has posted another song, "Ripper", on the band's MySpace page. Banali recently stated about FREAKSHOW: "It was announced that...

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RIOT Guitarist Issues Update On Singer MIKE TIRELLI's Battle With Stomach Cancer

Mike Tirelli has been an integral part of the music scene for over 20 years both as a singer and songwriter. His talent and perseverance brought him worldwide recognition performing with such bands as BURNING STARR, RIOT, MESSIAH'S KISS, HOLY MOTHER, LASTLIX and ZILLION, to name just a few. In the f...

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SCORPIONS, QUIET RIOT, ACCEPT, CINDERELLA Featured On 'The Wrestler' Soundtrack

Koch Records has announced the release of the soundtrack to one of 2009's most acclaimed films, "The Wrestler", now in theaters. The motion picture soundtrack is available now on iTunes. The CD release will follow on February 24, 2009. Back in the late '80s, Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke)...

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VOIVOD, JON OLIVA'S PAIN, KAMELOT, DEMON Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

VOIVOD, JON OLIVA'S PAIN, KAMELOT, DEMON and IMPELLITTERI are among the newly confirmed bands for this year's Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 3-6, 2009 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AMBERIAN DAWN (FIN) AMON AMARTH (S) AXIDENT AVENUE (N) BLACK TOOT...

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RANDY RHOADS Documentary Still In Production

Director Peter M. Margolis of Dakota Pictures is continuing work on the long-awaited documentary film on the life of celebrated rock guitarist Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT). He says, "We began filming this documentary March 19, 2007 and I am hoping by the same time this year that we will...

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KREATOR Kicks Off European Tour; Photos Available, Setlist Revealed

German thrash metal veterans KREATOR kicked off their European tour in support of their new album, "Hordes Of Chaos", last night (Friday, January 23) at 013 in Tilburg, Holland. Support on the trek is coming from CALIBAN, ELUVEITIE and EMERGENCY GATE. A number of high-quality photos from the Tilburg...

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RIOT: Rare Demo Tracks Posted Online

RIOT mainman/guitarist Mark Reale has issued the following update: "As you may have heard by now, RIOT is gearing up for the '20th Anniversary Thundersteel Reunion'. It's been almost two decades since I last played with Tony Moore, Don Van Stavern, Bobby Jarzombek, and Mike Flyntz and we are really...

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NAMM 2009: Video Footage, Photos Posted Online

SatomiMusicumentary has posted an eight-minute report on this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The clip includes footage of more than 50 artists, including the following: Gene Simmons (KI...

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ADLER'S APPETITE: Key Club Video Footage Posted Online

ADLER'S APPETITE, the band led by former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler, played a one-off show at the Key Club in Hollywood, California on Saturday (January 17). Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be viewed below (clips uploaded by "rockiss"). ADLER'S APPETITE will embark on a full U.S....

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MASTER: More U.S. Dates Announced

Legendary death metal band MASTER will return to the U.S. in July 2009 for a headlining tour that will also include PATHOLOGY (the California-based band featuring featuring ex-members of DISGORGE and CATTLE DECAPITATION) and DREAMING DEAD. Commented MASTER mainman Paul Speckmann: "After the overwhel...

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ADLER'S APPETITE: Photos Of Key Club Concert Available

ADLER'S APPETITE, the band led by former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler, played a one-off show at the Key Club in Hollywood, California on Saturday (January 17). Check out photos of the concert at this location (free MySpace registration may be required to view pictures). ADLER'S APPETITE will e...

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RUDY SARZO Signature Model CIRRUS Bass Announced

Peavey is celebrating the Cirrus bass guitar's tenth anniversary with a Rudy Sarzo signature model. With the Cirrus Rudy Sarzo Signature Model, Peavey celebrates another milestone. The bassist behind many of rock's marquee bands, with 30 million records sold, has played Peavey gear for 25 years soli...

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BEYOND FEAR: Two Rare Shows Announced

BEYOND FEAR, the band fronted by Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH),has scheduled the following shows: Feb. 19 - El Paso, Texas - Club 101 Feb. 21 - Chihuahua, Mexico - Arena Chihuahua Owens, guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER,...

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ADLER'S APPETITE: New Rehearsal Footage Available

Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler's MySpace page has been updated with the first video blog from Steven's ADLER'S APPETITE band. The two-and-a-half-minute clip, which features footage from the group's January 14, 2009 rehearsal, can be viewed below. ADLER'S APPETITE will embark on a full U.S...

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Former QUIET RIOT Drummer Attending NAMM

Former QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali will attend this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants),which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Commented Banali: "Little did I know in 1983 as the drummer for QUIET RIOT and being fortunate e...