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STEVE VAI, GEORGE LYNCH, JOE SATRIANI Among Judges For 'Guitar Superstar' Competition

Guitar Player, the world’s preeminent guitar magazine for guitarists who yearn to sound better and play better, has announced its fourth annual Guitar Superstar competition at San Francisco's legendary Great American Music Hall on September 13 at 8:00 p.m. Across the globe, hundreds of string-burner...

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RUSH: Take Guitar Lessons From ALEX LIFESON

According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, iVideosongs.com is a new service which allows users to download teaching videos of famous guitarists, including RUSH's Alex Lifeson. Each video is $9.99, and the guitarists spend time demonstrating how to play all the different parts of some...

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RUSH Spokeperson Denies Band Is Leaving ATLANTIC RECORDS

A spokesperson for RUSH has denied Internet reports that the band is leaving Atlantic Records for the independent Canadian company Rounder. In fact, "RUSH are still contracted to Atlantic for one more album," the spokeperson told Classic Rock magazine. Rounder — whose roster includes GEORGE THOROGOO...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION: 'Forgiven' Video Posted Online

"Forgiven", the new video from the Dutch female-fronted goth rock band WITHIN TEMPTATION, can be viewed below. WITHIN TEMPTATION has just released the "Forgiven" single. The track listing is as follows: 01. Forgiven (Single version) 02. Forgiven (Album version) 03. The Howling (Live in Eindhoven Nov...

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JOHN MCCAIN Chooses… VAN HALEN?!

TMZ.com reports that John McCain used a VAN HALEN song during his big speech earlier today and the band wants to make to make one thing clear — they're not running with McCain. VAN HALEN management told TMZ.com that the band had no idea McCain was planning on using "Right Now" during his ...

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WAYSTED: More Tour Dates Announced

WAYSTED, the reunited mid-'80s British heavy metal outfit led by UFO bassist Pete Way (hence the spelling of the group's name),has scheduled the following dates: Sep. 06 - Rock of Ages Festival - Asylum - Birmingham, UK Oct. 31 - The Rigger Bar - Stoke, UK Nov. 01 - The Marlborough Club - Ilfracomb...

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EPHEL DUATH Completes Work On New Album

Italian avant-garde metal band EPHEL DUATH has completed work on its new studio album, "Through My Dog's Eyes". The recording took place at Rome's Outer Sound Studio with producer Giuseppe Orlando (NOVEMBRE, KLIMT 1918). The guitars were laid down by Davide Tiso, the voice by Luciano Lorusso George...

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LEMMY, DIO, IOMMI, ALICE COOPER, GEOFF TATE Featured On 'Metal Christmas' Album

Santa Claus is barreling on into town... like a freekin' runaway freight train! Bob Kulick and Brett Chassen have just finished the mastering of one of the most amazing Christmas albums! Christmas, you say? These days you gotta start early to get the word out! Recorded in the 101-degree Van Nuys, Ca...

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WAYSTED To Appear On 'The Mazzanti Effect'

WAYSTED members Pete Way (bass),Fin (vocals),Paul "RD" Haslin (drums) and Nacho Jase (rhythm guitar) will appear on "The Mazzanti Effect", the rock interview program hosted by Fritz Mazzanti. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 24 at The Hollybush Freehouse, Newtown Lane, Cradley Hea...

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Is GENE SIMMONS 'Smarter Than A 5th Grader?'

According to the Orlando Sentinel, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is among the celebrity players that will take part in the new season of Fox's "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" Model Kathy Ireland will kick off the game show's third season at 8 p.m. Friday, September 5. Also playing this sea...

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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Guitarist Previews Convention Shows

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE recently announced plans to perform during both the Democratic and Republican Conventions. The group will first play a free show August 27 at the Denver Coliseum in conjunction with the Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) and Tent State University. Guitarist Tom Morello tol...

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GEORGE LYNCH Performs With Chicago Rock Band MOMENTS OF SANITY; Video Available

Legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) made a guest appearance with the Illinois-based hard rock band MOMENTS OF SANITY on July 20, 2008 at a concert in Chicago. Video footage of the performance can be viewed below. Photos of the gig are available at this location. According to a revie...

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GEORGE LYNCH Interviewed By DAVE NAVARRO; Video Available

Guitarist Dave Navarro (JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, THE PANIC CHANNEL),who hosts his own online TV show called "Spread TV" on ManiaTV.com, recently sat down with legendary axeman George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) for an interview and a lesson in tapping. The program, which originally ai...

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ENSLAVED's 'Vertebrae' To Receive North American Release In October

"Vertebrae", the new album from the Norwegian masters of progressive/experimental metal ENSLAVED, will be released in North America on October 28 via Nuclear Blast Records (through a licensing arrangement with Indie Recordings in Norway). ENSLAVED founding member/guitarist Ivar Bjørnson shares his t...

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MY RUIN Announces 'ReligiosiTour'

Los Angeles rockers MY RUIN will embark on the "ReligiosiTour" in October 2008 in support of the band's new live album, "Alive On The Other Side". The 17-date trek will cover the UK and Ireland and will include special guests SPEEDTHEORY, ILLUMINATUS and SANCTORUM. The dates are as follows: Oct. 15...