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ACE FREHLEY: 'Writing Comes To Me Real Easy These Days'
Magnet magazine recently conducted an interview with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Magnet: Your last solo record, "Trouble Walking", came out 20 years ago. Why so long between albums? Frehley: A lot has happened! [Laughs] The main reason was I ended...August 4, 2009
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BUCKCHERRY: German Dates Canceled
Californian rockers BUCKCHERRY have been forced to cancel their previously announced German dates due to "a severe respiratory tract infection and laryngitis" suffered by the band's singer, Josh Todd. The following shows will be affected: Aug. 04 - Cologne, Germany - Underground Aug. 05- Berlin, Ger...August 4, 2009
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JAMES HETFIELD Gets Covered In Pies For 46th Birthday
Video footage of METALLICA frontman James Hetfield getting covered in cream pies for his birthday at the conclusion of the band's performance at the Sonisphere festival on Sunday, August 2 at the legendary Knebworth Park, United Kingdom can be viewed below. Hetfield turned 46 on Monday (August 3). O...August 3, 2009
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DOWN Bassist REX BROWN To Sit Out North American Tour
DOWN/ex-PANTERA bassist Rex Brown has released the following statement: "It is with my deepest apologies to let you know that I will not be joining [DOWN] on the first leg of the forthcoming U.S./Canada tour. It has been mutually agreed upon between myself and the guys that I take this time to addre...August 3, 2009
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SLAYER's DAVE LOMBARDO: 'Even At 43, I'm Still A Primed, Well-Oiled Machine'
Scott Mervis of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently conducted an interview with SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On new metal bands: "I've been listening ... I've been trying to listen to these new and upcoming bands. I don't want to pass judgment on any one...July 30, 2009
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METALLICA Frontman: 'There's Always Gonna Be Darkness'
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield says in a new video interview posted at DazedDigital.com that the darkness in most of his lyrics over the years comes out of "a combination of things," adding, "A lot of it stems from the traumatic things that happened to me in my childhood, some alienating factors,...July 28, 2009
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TONY LAUREANO Forced To Miss INSIDIOUS DISEASE Live Debut; DIMMU BORGIR's DARAY Steps In
Due to Tony Laureano's (ex-DIMMU BORGIR, NILE, ANGELCORPSE) touring commitments with ALL THAT REMAINS, he is unable to join INSIDIOUS DISEASE (formerly INSIDIOUS) for their two German shows this week. His replacement for these performances will be DIMMU BORGIR/ex-VADER drummer Dariusz "Daray" Brzozo...July 28, 2009
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THE 69 EYES: Fourth 'Back In Blood' Promo Video Available
Finnish goth metallers THE 69 EYES will release their new album, "Back In Blood", in Europe (excluding Finland) on August 28 via Nuclear Blast Records (September 15 in the U.S. through The End Records). The CD, which was tracked with the Grammy-winning producer Matt Hyde (SLAYER, MONSTER MAGNET, FU...July 27, 2009
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METALLICA Frontman Talks About Dark Childhood, '80s Excesses; Video Available
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield recently talked to Tim Noakes of Dazed & Confused about his life — from his dark childhood and '80s excesses to his worst fashion crimes and ongoing musical competition with drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist Kirk Hammett. Watch the five-minute chat at this locat...July 26, 2009
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Report: Heavy Metal And SHAKESPEARE Together At Last
David Ng of the Los Angeles Times's Culture Monster blog reports: What do William Shakespeare and heavy-metal rock have in common? Why, a lot more than you might think, according to Jason Simms, a musician with the Portland, Ore.-based band called the METAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY. "There's sort of an e...July 25, 2009
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ACE FREHLEY, STEVEN ADLER, MIKE STARR To Appear At Benefit Concert
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will headline a special charity event to benefit Paul Green's School Of Rock this Saturday night, July 25. The show will take place at The Music Box at the Henry Fonda Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California and will begin at 8:00 p.m. Admission is...July 24, 2009
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OTEP: New Song Posted Online
A brand new OTEP track, "Rise, Rebel, Resist", is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The song comes off the Los Angeles-based group's fourth full-length studio album, "Smash the Control Machine", which is scheduled for release on August 18 via Victory Records. "Smash the Control Mac...July 23, 2009
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VINCE NEIL's 'Feelgood's Rock Bar And Grill' To Open In August; Photos Available
April Corbin of the Las Vegas Weekly reports that MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil's latest Vegas foray, Feelgood's Rock Bar and Grill, will finally have its grand opening celebration on August 2. Feelgood's was originally scheduled to open on April 1. However, months of issues with city officials pu...July 22, 2009
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ACE FREHLEY's 'Longtime Close Friend' EDDIE TRUNK Reports On 'Anomaly'
Eddie Trunk, co-host of the VH1 Classic television program "That Metal Show" who has a long-running radio show, "Friday Night Rocks", on New York's Q104.3 FM, has posted the following commentary on his official blog: "Met up with Ace Frehley last night [Tuesday, July 21] in New Jersey to hear his fi...July 22, 2009
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'Crüe Fest 2' Kicks Off In Camden: Video Footage Available
The sequel to last summer's biggest touring rock festival premiered on Sunday night with the kick-off of Crüe Fest 2 at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, New Jersey. Crüe Fest 2 stars MÖTLEY CRÜE with GODSMACK, THEORY OF A DEADMAN, DROWNING POOL and CHARM CITY DEVILS. Celebrating the 20th anniv...July 21, 2009
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