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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS's Autobiography: Cover Unveiled

According to Amazon.com, original KISS drummer Peter Criss will publish his memoir, "Makeup To Breakup: My Life In And Out Of Kiss", on October 23 via the Simon & Schuster imprint Scribner. A press release promises, "From sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll to multiple brushes with death, 'Makeup To Br...

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DEE SNIDER: Three Songs From 'Broadway' Album Now Available For Streaming

Dee Snider, the unmistakable front-man of the rock band TWISTED SISTER, will release a new studio album, "Dee Does Broadway", on May 8 via Razor & Tie. The CD features Dee's powerful voice and theatrical persona as he exudes his rock ' n' roll take on several Broadway classics. The new album wil...

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ZAKK WYLDE Wants You To Stay In Tune With KORG's Pitchclip (Video)

A one-minute video clip in which guitar legend Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) talks about all the crazy ways he's been using Pitchclip, Korg's discreet, clip-on tuner, can be seen below. Whether tuning an engine or fine tuning a guitar — Pitchclip has you covered. Zakk's handbook to...

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Metal Superstars To Pay Tribute To JIM MARSHALL

Rock and roll's biggest stars are to join forces to celebrate the life and work of revolutionary amp pioneer Jim Marshall OBE. Following the sad news of Jim's death earlier this month, the event, which was already planned to commemorate Marshall's 50th anniversary, will now be held in honour of the...

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Ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer MARK BOALS To Guest On New ADRIAN GALYSH Album

Guitarist Adrian Galysh, whose previous releases have been mainly instrumental fare, has enlisted former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ROYAL HUNT and ULI JON ROTH singer Mark Boals to contribute vocals to Adrian's new album. While the CD is currently in pre-production, listeners can still expect Galysh's tastef...

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY: 'I Treat People As I Expect To Be Treated'

PunkNews.org recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD mainman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. PunkNews.org: MOTÖRHEAD has a very unique, identifiable sound. They've never released, say, a rock opera or techno album. Why? Lemmy: Well, 'cause if you have a...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummer Featured In 'Show Your Soft Side' Campaign

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee is featured in "Show Your Soft Side", a campaign developed to combat the alarming incidence of animal abuse in Baltimore, Maryland. Many of the more horrific cases have been perpetrated by teens, thus leading the Mayor’s Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission to look for...

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New ZAKK WYLDE Signature Guitar Launched

Gibson has introduced the Zakk Wylde Vertigo Les Paul which exhibits a playful new twist on Zakk's trademark "bullseye" graphics, with a vertigo-inducing "twisted bullseye" that creates an optical illusion that's nearly as powerful as the music that you'll make with it. The Zakk Wylde Vertigo Les Pa...

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Guitarist DOUG PIERCY Rejoins ANVIL CHORUS

Former HEATHEN guitarist Doug Piercy has rejoined the influential '80s progressive NWOSFHM (New Wave of San Francisco Heavy Metal) band ANVIL CHORUS. The guitar team of Thaen Rasmussen and Piercy was one of the greatest under the radar metal duos of the '80s. The first explosive performance of this...

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GENE HOGLAN Fills In For ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE In Mexico; Video Available

Extreme-metal drumming legend Gene "The Atomic Clock" Hoglan (DETHKLOK, FEAR FACTORY, TESTAMENT, DEATH, DARK ANGEL, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) filled in for Charlie Benante at ANTHRAX's two shows in Mexico earlier this week — Tuesday, April 17 at Auditorio Banamex in Monterrey and Wednesday, April 18 at J...

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KORN, EVANESCENCE, MOTÖRHEAD, MACHINE HEAD Members Interviewed At 'Revolver Golden Gods'

HardRockChick conducted interviews with various hard rock and heavy metal musicians on the "black carpet" at the fourth annual Revolver Golden Gods awards, which was held on April 11 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles, California. Featured artists include members of MACHINE HEAD, QUIET RIOT, TWIS...

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KISS, DISTURBED, STRYPER Members Pay Tribute To DICK CLARK

Several hard rock musicians have commented on the passing of broadcast legend Dick Clark, the creator and longtime host of the "American Bandstand" show. Clark became a national icon in the late 1950s, having hosted "American Bandstand" for more than 30 years. KISS frontman Paul Stanley stated about...

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DEE SNIDER Interviewed By ZAKK WYLDE (Video)

Revolver TV's Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) conducted an interview with TWISTED SISTER vocalist Dee Snider backstage at the fourth annual Revolver Golden Gods awards, which was held on April 11 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles, California. You can now watch the chat below. Sni...

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TWISTED SISTER's 'Live At Hammersmith' And 'Club Daze 2: Live In The Bars' To Be Re-Released

Eagle Rock Entertainment/Armoury Records will get heavy on May 29 when it re-releases the double-disc TWISTED SISTER "Live At Hammersmith" as well as "Club Daze 2: Live In The Bars". The two CD packages, sold separately, are an important part of this great band's legacy as it shows just how TWISTED...

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SLASH Presenting Major Series On BBC Radio 2: First Episode Available Online

This spring, the U.K.'s biggest radio network, BBC Radio 2, is going rock for six weeks with one of the most iconic guitarists of all time, Slash. From April 12, rock music legend, solo artist, and former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash presents six episodes of the music that changed his life and insp...