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L.A. GUNS Featuring TRACII GUNS Signs With STEVE VAI's FAVORED NATIONS

The Tracii Guns-led version of L.A. GUNS has inked a deal with Steve Vai's Favored Nations label for the release of the band's as-yet-untitled new album. The CD is tentatively due in late April. L.A. GUNS has recently been touring in two competing lineups: one featuring Tracii Guns, and another led...
February 2, 2010
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SEBASTIAN BACH In 'Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp': Premiere Episode To Air Next Week

As America embarks on a New Year full of resolutions to lose weight and make tough life changes, VH1 celebrates the new decade with a fresh season of "Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp". This season boasts a cast full of pop culture personalities ready to bare their bodies and souls as they dig in for ....
February 2, 2010
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SACRED REICH Drummer Interviewed On METAL RULES! RADIO

Drummer Greg Hall of reactivated Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH, J.J. Hrubovcak (HATE ETERNAL, VILE, DIVINE RAPTURE, I.C.E., RANDALL FLAGG, MOURNING, AZURE EMOTE, DEEVE) and RUMPELSTILTSKIN GRINDER frontman Shawn Riley were interviewed on the latest edition of Metal Rules! Radio. You can now listen...
January 3, 2010
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VILE, MONSTROSITY, RUMPELSTILTSKIN GRINDER Members Interviewed On METAL RULES! RADIO

Mike Hrubovcak (MONSTROSITY, AZURE EMOTE, ABRAXAS, VILE, DIVINE RAPTURE, I.C.E., VisualDarkness.com) , J.J. Hrubovcak (HATE ETERNAL, VILE, DIVINE RAPTURE, I.C.E., RANDALL FLAGG, MOURNING, AZURE EMOTE, DEEVE) and RUMPELSTILTSKIN GRINDER frontman Shawn Riley were interviewed on the latest edition of M...
December 27, 2009
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ACHERON: 'I Am Heathen' Video Released

"I Am Heathen", the new video from cult black/death metal act ACHERON, can be viewed below. This is the first professionally filmed music video the band has done in its 20-plus years of existence. Commented frontman Vincent Crowley: "The video is about embracing the life of being a heathen. Many peo...
November 21, 2009
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ACHERON: 'I Am Heathen' Video To Make Its Online Debut This Weekend

"I Am Heathen", the new video from cult black/death metal act ACHERON, will make its online debut via YouTube this Saturday, November 21. This is the first professionally filmed music video the band has done in its 20-plus years of existence. Commented frontman Vincent Crowley: "The video is about e...
November 17, 2009
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Former QUIET RIOT Drummer To Guest On KNAC.COM

Former QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali will guest on KNAC.COM on Monday, September 21 at 4:00 p.m. PST. Banali will present L.A. GUNS and the BULLETBOYS, along with a special performance by FRANKIE BANALI & FRIENDS, "The Led Zep Set," paying tribute to legendary LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonha...
September 17, 2009
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Former QUIET RIOT Drummer To Pay Tribute To LED ZEPPELIN's JOHN BONHAM

Former QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali presents L.A. GUNS and the BULLETBOYS along with a special performance by FRANKIE BANALI & FRIENDS, "The Led Zep Set," paying tribute to legendary LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California on September 25. Commented B...
September 10, 2009
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Original ANGEL Bassist MICKIE JONES Loses Battle With Cancer

Mickie Jones, original bassist and founding member of the '70s rock band ANGEL, passed away yesterday (Saturday, September 5) in San Dimas, California after a long battle with liver cancer. His family said he died "peacefully and beautifully." Mickie performed on four ANGEL albums — "Angel" (1975),...
September 6, 2009
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KURT COBAIN Raps, Sings BON JOVI Song In 'Guitar Hero 5'

The Pulse of Radio reports: Not only has late NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain made it into Guitar Hero 5 as a playable character, as previously reported, but apparently you can make his avatar play guitar right-handed and sing BON JOVI's "You Give Love A Bad Name", along with songs from MEGADETH, PUBLI...
September 3, 2009
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KURT COBAIN Avatar Joins 'Guitar Hero 5'

The Pulse of Radio reports: A Kurt Cobain playable character is making its way into Guitar Hero 5, due out September 1. Along with the avatar, for the first time, NIRVANA's songs will appear in the game. Fans will be able to rock out to "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and a live version of "Lithium", ...
August 31, 2009
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ROSE TATTOO Guitarist ROBIN RILEY Not Diagnosed With Cancer

Contrary to a posting on the web site of the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, California (see below),ROSE TATTOO guitarist Robin Riley has not been diagnosed with cancer. Singer Angry Anderson says, "Rockin' Rob is doing fine, but needs surgery this October." As a result, the band's previously announ...
August 21, 2009
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NEIL PEART, LARS ULRICH, MIKE PORTNOY Honored At This Year's 'Drummies'

RUSH drummer Neil Peart has garnered his third consecutive victory as "Drummer Of The Year" in this year's Drummies. He was also named "Best Progressive Drummer." Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum magazines worldwide, conducts the Drummies every year, with voting open to anyone from Fe...
July 12, 2009
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L.A. GUNS Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement

The Phil Lewis-fronted version of L.A. GUNS has parted ways with bassist Scotty Griffin and has replaced him with Kenny Kweens (BEAUTIFUL CREATURES). Commented Lewis: "One of [Scotty's] side projects has hit the jackpot. THE KING MIXERS have been offered a residency at the Sunset Station Casino in V...
July 5, 2009
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STREET SWEEPER SOCIAL CLUB: New Video Interview Posted Online

PureGrainAudio.com conducted an interview with STREET SWEEPER SOCIAL CLUB — the Los Angeles-based rap-rock supergroup featuring guitarist Tom Morello of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and vocalist/emcee Boots Riley of THE COUP — on June 2, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Watch the chat at this location....
June 26, 2009