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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer STEVEN ADLER To Guest On Tonight's 'Loveline'
Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler will be the featured guest on tonight's (Thursday, January 15) edition of the nationally syndicated "Loveline" radio show with hosts Stryker and Dr. Drew Pinsky. For more information, visit LovelineShow.com. Steven Adler's band ADLER'S APPETITE will embark o...January 15, 2009
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MESSIAH'S KISS/RIOT Singer MIKE TIRELLI Battling 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...January 15, 2009
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RATT Singer: 'The New Music Will Surely Kick You In The Ass!'
Reunited '80s hard rockers RATT will enter the studio soon to begin recording their first studio album since 1999's self-titled effort. Singer Stephen Pearcy says, "The new music will surely kick you in the ass! We plan on pulling out all the stops on this one; a lot of motion in this ocean." Fan-fi...January 13, 2009
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MASTERPLAN Guitarist: We Are Not Searching For A New Singer
MASTERPLAN guitarist Roland Grapow has commented on the band's split with vocalist Mike DiMeo (RIOT, THE LIZARDS). DiMeo joined MASTERPLAN in 2006 for the recording of the "MK II" album and the subsequent tour. Grapow, who was member of HELLOWEEN between 1989 and 2001, stated: "Mike is still our fri...January 12, 2009
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Vocalist MIKE DIMEO Confirms Split With MASTERPLAN
Vocalist Mike DiMeo (RIOT, THE LIZARDS) has confirmed that he has parted ways with MASTERPLAN, the melodic metal band led by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow. Mike writes on his MySpace page, "I have nothing but profound respect for them and continue to wish them nothing but success in the f...January 11, 2009
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ADLER'S APPETITE To Embark On First Full U.S. Tour
ADLER'S APPETITE, the band led by Steven Adler, legendary drummer of GUNS N ROSES and star of the hit VH1 series "Celebrity Rehab", will embark on a full U.S. tour first time ever this spring. The group will perform the iconic GN'R album "Appetite For Destruction" in its entirety along with other cl...January 9, 2009
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PAINDIVISION Announces Lineup Changes
Australian metallers PAINDIVISION have issued the following update: "The last six months have been some of the busiest and toughest times for the band with recording and releasing 'One Path'. These stresses have ended in some members departing the group to pursue other interests and have also introd...January 9, 2009
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ALEX GROSSI Schedules NAMM Appearances
Guitarist Alex Grossi (ADLER'S APPETITE, QUIET RIOT, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, HOOKERS 'N' BLOW) will be appearing at the following vendor booths at at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Californi...January 8, 2009
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FALLOUT MOON Featuring Ex-ALTARIA Bassist: In Writing Mode
FALLOUT MOON, the new band led by former ALTARIA mastermind Marko Pukkila, is writing material for its debut album which is tentatively due to be recorded later this year. The group, which also includes Antti Railio (CELESTY) on vocals and Simo Pirttimaa on guitar, is still looking for the right dru...January 8, 2009
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GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC, LED ZEPPELIN, BLACK SABBATH Classics Among 'Greatest Hard Rock Songs'
This past week, VH1 paid tribute to the ultimate rock gods by counting down the "100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs". The five-part compilation, hosted by POISON singer Bret Michaels, featured the most awesome guitar-driven, head-banging jams in rock history — from AC/DC to LED ZEPPELIN and everything in...January 3, 2009
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RATT: Hollywood And San Diego Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of RATT's December 26, 2008 and December 27, 2008 concerts at the House Of Blues in Hollywood and San Diego, California, respectively, can be viewed below (clips uploaded by "elpaxus"). RATT returned to celebrate the holidays with a very special "Invasion Of Your Holiday" ru...January 2, 2009
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RIOT's 'Thundersteel' Lineup To Tour Europe In June
The 1988 "Thundersteel" lineup of RIOT has reformed and is planning on hitting the road in Europe in June 2009. A new studio album featuring the same musicians is also in the works. As previously reported, RIOT has been confirmed for next year's Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 3-6, 2009...December 28, 2008
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Guitarist ALEX GROSSI To Tour With BANG TANGO
Guitarist Alex Grossi (ADLER'S APPETITE, QUIET RIOT, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, HOOKERS 'N' BLOW) has signed on to cover guitar duties with BANG TANGO on their upcoming European tour supporting FASTER PUSSYCAT, as well as additional U.S. dates for 2009. For a list of Grossi's upcoming shows, go to this lo...December 27, 2008
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New URN Album To Feature Guest Appearance By ELECTRIC HELLFIRE CLUB's REV. THOMAS THORN
Rev. Thomas Thorn of ELECTRIC HELLFIRE CLUB will make a guest appearance on the new album from the Chicago-based gothic metal band URN entitled "Scribings of a Forgotten Soul". URN frontman Dominic St. Charles played guitar and did backing vocals with the ELECTRIC HELLFIRE CLUB back in late 1999 to...December 23, 2008
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Sings IRON MAIDEN Classic In Brazil; Video Available
Powerhouse heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) was the special guest at the 14th-anniversary celebration of the Manifesto Rock Bar in São Paulo, Brazil on December 20, 2008. Fan-filmed video footage of Owens performing the IRON MAIDEN classic "Flig...December 23, 2008
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