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JIMMY PAGE Stars In John Varvatos Spring 2013 Campaign
The latest campaign for the John Varvatos brand features music legend Jimmy Page, the guitarist of "the greatest rock and roll band of all time" LED ZEPPELIN, paired with the 28-year-old emerging American music talent Gary Clark Jr. The images and short film were shot in London by Danny Clinch, agai...January 22, 2013
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SCHECTER GUITAR RESEARCH Unveils Three New Artist Signings From Metal's Darker Recesses
Schecter Guitar Research has announced three pivotal players in the metal arena with new Schecter Signature Series guitars to be released: Kenny Hickey (TYPE O NEGATIVE, DANZIG, SEVENTH VOID),Tommy Victor (PRONG, MINISTRY, DANZIG) and Marco "Maus" Biazzi (LACUNA COIL): three distinct players with d...January 20, 2013
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'Bon Scott - The Legend of AC/DC' In Pre-Production
Rock and roll "history" was made on January 14 as filmmaker J.R. Getches shot the first- ever dramatic portrayal footage of late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott, starring U.S. actor/singer Rob Liotti, in Charleston, South Carolina. This initial scene will serve as a teaser film and prelude to the upcoming...January 19, 2013
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MARTY FRIEDMAN Interviewed On 'ThatReporterKid Speaks' Podcast (Audio)
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman joined Cassius Morris for episode #34 of "ThatReporterKid Speaks". The interview starts with discussion about the hottest band in the world... KISS. Marty also shares some of his experiences with Japanese culture along with an inside look at being in MEGADETH...January 18, 2013
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JOURNEY's 'Eclipse' To Be Released On Vinyl
Frontiers Records will release a special gatefold double-vinyl edition of iconic rock group JOURNEY's latest studio album, "Eclipse"; the vinyl album will be available for purchase at all physical and online outlets in North America beginning January 22. Produced by acclaimed producer and longtime J...January 18, 2013
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GUNS N' ROSES, ZZ TOP, ROSE TATTOO: Australian Tour Officially Confirmed
McManus Entertainment has announced the return to Australia of one of the world's greatest rock bands, GUNS N' ROSES, in March. Joining GUNS N' ROSES will be special guests ZZ TOP and Aussie rockers ROSE TATTOO. Promoter Andrew McManus says: "I can't wait for these shows next March. Axl Rose is a le...January 16, 2013
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U.D.O. Announces New Guitarist
U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — has announced the addition of guitarist Andrey Smirnov (pictured below) to the group's ranks. He replaces Stefan Kaufmann, who left the group late last year for health reasons. Commented U.D.O.: "It was a long search an...January 15, 2013
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URIAH HEEP Bassist To Undergo Surgery; Temporary Replacement Announced
British hard rock legends URIAH HEEP have released the following statement: "Trevor Bolder (bass) is going into hospital for an operation which will require several months' recuperation. Everyone connected with URIAH HEEP wishes Trevor a speedy operation and recovery, and Trevor's wishes are that th...January 14, 2013
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'Bonded By Baloff: A Decade Of Remembrance': New 15-Minute Video Report Posted Online
Reality Check TV has uploaded a 15-minute video report on "Bonded By Baloff: A Decade Of Remembrance", a special concert which marked the 10-year anniversary of former EXODUS singer Paul Baloff's passing. The event took place February 4, 2012 at the Oakland Metro Operahouse in Oakland, California an...January 11, 2013
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'Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be - The Story Of Bon Scott' To Make Its Non-Theater Debut
The first ever non-theater performance of "Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be - The Story Of Bon Scott" — starring Nick Barker on vocals, along with Tommy Boyce and Justin Garner on guitar, Alex Raunjak on bass and Steve Brown on drums — will take place on February 19 at The Corner Hotel in ...January 9, 2013
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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Rubs Elbows With Bay Area 'Social Elite', Performs At ARF Fundraiser
Guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn of San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Life has a funny way of playing out, how seemingly innocuous encounters can take you to places you never thought you'd go. "Flash back to about a year and...January 8, 2013
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WARBEAST To Record Song For Late MINISTRY/RIGOR MORTIS Guitarist
Texas thrashers WARBEAST will dedicate their West Coast tour with DOWN to late MINISTRY and RIGOR MORTIS guitarist Mike Scaccia. WARBEAST vocalist Bruce Corbitt, who is also a member of RIGOR MORTIS, last week shared his condolences and thoughts with the community. "Mike Scaccia left this Earth doin...January 3, 2013
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DAVE GROHL To Be Joined By 'Special Guests' For SOUND CITY PLAYERS Performance At SUNDANCE
Former NIRVANA drummer and current FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl will perform with a band called the SOUND CITY PLAYERS at the Sundance film festival in Park City, Utah to promote his directorial debut, "Sound City". According to The Salt Lake Tribune, "core musicians and special guests" featured...January 3, 2013
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Rumored To Have Married Japanese Cellist
According to Yahoo! Japan, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman is rumored to have married Hiyori Okuda, the 41-year-old Japanese cellist who performed on the song "Aitakatta" from his 2011 album "Tokyo Jukebox 2". The guitarist, who has been living in Japan for the past decade, reportedly start...January 3, 2013
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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Talks STONE SOUR, HE IS LEGEND And MITCH LUCKER Memorial Concert
Guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn of San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD has posted the following update on the band's official web site: "Over the last two years, I have spoken with many people who have asked why I don't write my diaries as regularly as I used to. Truth be told, between touri...January 3, 2013
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