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ZAKK WYLDE: RANDY RHOADS 'Was Way Ahead Of What Everybody Else Was Doing'

As the 30th anniversary of guitarist Randy Rhoads' death approaches, MusicRadar.com spoke with Zakk Wylde to talk about the impact the late guitarist had on him — and how it felt to step into his hero's spotlight. An excerpt from the interview follows below. MusicRadar.com: Is it hard to believe tha...

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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS's Autobiography Due In October

According to Amazon.com, original KISS drummer Peter Criss will publish his memoir, "Makeup To Breakup", 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 Breakup' will be Peter Criss'...

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'Great Gypsy Soul' Tribute To Late DEEP PURPLE Guitarist TOMMY BOLIN: Audio Samples Available

In the annals of rock history, Tommy Bolin occupied a brief, but shining stint as a brilliant guitarist who wowed those in the know with his mastery of many genres —rock, fusion, funk, reggae and heavy metal among others. Along with a much-lauded solo career that, pushed the boundaries of rock/jazz...

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Australia's NEKROFEIST Working On Debut Album

NEKROFEIST, the controversial and outspoken Australian groove/thrash metal outfit whose frontman, Dave Tinelt, was recently recruited by thrash veterans MORTAL SIN, is working on its debut album, "Without Reserve Or Regret", with producer Darren "jENK" Jenkins. NEKROFEIST is funding the recording se...

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KYUSS LIVES! Is 'Shocked And Saddened' By JOSH HOMME Lawsuit

Ex-KYUSS members John Garcia (vocals) and Brant Bjork (drums) have issued a statement in response to the lawsuit filed by their former KYUSS bandmates Josh Homme and Scott Reeder over the use of the KYUSS name. Garcia, Bjork and ex-KYUSS bassist Nick Oliveri reunited for shows last year under the KY...

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WRETCHED: 'Dilated Disappointment' Video Teaser

A teaser for "Dilated Disappointment", the new video from Charlotte, North Carolina-based metallers WRETCHED, can be seen below. The song, which is now available on iTunes and AmazonMP3, comes off the band's third full-length album, "Son Of Perdition", which is scheduled for a March 27 release via V...

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DEE SNIDER Interviewed On 'Ethan & Lou' Radio Show (Audio)

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider was interviewed on the February 21, 2012 edition of the "Ethan & Lou" morning show on i95.1 FM, a mainstream rock radio station broadcasting from Brookfield, Connecticut. You can now listen to the nine-minute chat below. Dee Snider will release his new studio a...

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DEE SNIDER To Release 'Broadway' Album, Autobiography In May

Dee Snider, the unmistakable front-man of the rock band TWISTED SISTER, will release his 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 w...

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SCOTT REEDER Says He And JOSH HOMME Were 'Forced' To File Lawsuit Against Ex-KYUSS Bandmates

Former KYUSS bassist Scott Reeder has commented on the reaction to the news that he and fellow ex-KYUSS member Josh Homme (guitar) have filed a federal lawsuit against other former KYUSS members John Garcia (vocals) and Brant Bjork (drums) alleging "trademark infringement and consumer fraud" over th...

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Former KYUSS Members File Suit Against KYUSS! LIVES Over Band Name

Former KYUSS guitarist Josh Homme and bassist Scott Reeder have filed a federal lawsuit against fellow ex-KYUSS members John Garcia (vocals) and Brant Bjork (drums) alleging "trademark infringement and consumer fraud" over the use of the KYUSS name. Garcia, Bjork and ex-KYUSS bassist Nick Oliveri re...

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MANOWAR's New Album Will Contain 'Face-Melting Hymns Of Unity'

The members of MANOWAR are currently in the studio working on their new album for a tentative summer release. The band took some time during a brief recording break to answer some frequently asked fan questions. Q: How are MANOWAR doing? Donnie Hamzik (drums): We're doing great! We are having a blas...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist 'Challenges' HULK HOGAN (Video)

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal appeared on the latest webisode of "Challenge Hulk Hogan", challenging the 58-year-old wrestling legend to make up a song on the spot. You can now check out the results below. A couple of years ago, Hulk Hogan told Chicago Trubune's "About Last Night" co...

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JAMES DURBIN: 'Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster' Track-By-Track Commentary

"American Idol" finalist James Durbin's two-part commentary on the individual songs that make up his debut solo album, "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster", can be seen below. "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster" sold around 28,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at posi...

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PORTNOY, SHEEHAN, MACALPINE, SHERINIAN At 'Drum Off Grand Finals'; Pro-Shot Footage Available

Drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),bassist Billy Sheehan (STEVE VAI, DAVID LEE ROTH),guitarist Tony MacAlpine (neo classical-metal style, STEVE VAI) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, PLANET X, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) performed on January 14, 2012 at the twenty-t...

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DUFF MCKAGAN's 'It's So Easy' Book To Be Released In Paperback

Duff McKagan's (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED) has announced via Twitter that his book, "It's So Easy (And Other Lies)", will be released in paperback on March 20. "It's So Easy (And Other Lies)" landed at position No. 17 on the New York Times "Hardcover Nonfiction" best sell...