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SLASH, ALTER BRIDGE, MEGADETH, TESTAMENT Members React To RONNIE MONTROSE's Passing
Several rock and metal musicians have reponded to the news that legendary guitarist Ronnie Montrose died after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. Montrose passed away yesterday (Saturday, March 3) at the age of 64. Myles Kennedy (ALTER BRIDGE, SLASH): "Sad to hear Ronnie Montrose passed away....March 4, 2012
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Former SAXON Guitarist GRAHAM OLIVER Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO
Mohsen Fayyazi of Metal Shock Finland recently conducted an interview with British guitarist Graham Oliver (OLIVER DAWSON SAXON, SAXON). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Shock Finland: You're one of those musicians who has had an important role in the NWOBHM movement. How do yo...March 4, 2012
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Reunited REFUSED: More 'Secret' Show Performance Footage Available
Reunited seminal Swedish hardcore band REFUSED played an unannounced show — its first in 14 years — this past Wednesday night (February 29) at the tiny club The Scharinska House in their hometown of Umeå. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below. Also available is a Swedish-lang...March 3, 2012
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SAMMY HAGAR: MUHAMMAD ALI 'Can Be Celebrated Every Single Day Of The Week For What He's Done'
Slash — the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter — joined Stevie Wonder, Sean Combs, Chris Cornell, Lenny Kravitz, LL Cool J, Common, Snoop Dogg, former President Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, actors Anthony Hopkins, James Gandolfini and more this on February 18 at the MGM Grand Garde...March 1, 2012
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ZAKK WYLDE: 'Bringing Metal To The Children' Book Excerpt Available
The handbook to all things heavy metal — "Bringing Metal To The Children" by Zakk Wylde, guitar legend and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman — will finally be released on April 10 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Wylde invites all who dare onto the tour bus for tales of glory,...March 1, 2012
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Reunited REFUSED Plays Unannounced Show In Sweden; Video Available
Reunited seminal Swedish hardcore band REFUSED played an unannounced show — its first in 14 years — earlier tonight (Wednesday, February 29) at the tiny club The Scharinska House in their hometown of Umeå. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below. A Swedish-language video report...February 29, 2012
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'Revolver Golden Gods' 2012: TV Commercial Posted Online
America's only hard-rock and heavy-metal award show is back for 2012! The fourth annual Revolver Golden Gods award show presented by Epiphone will take place Wednesday, April 11 at Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles. For the first time ever, the event will be broadcast live in its entirety on Xbox L...February 27, 2012
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ALICE COOPER, KISS Members Perform At Dollar Loan Center CEO's Company Holiday Party
Dollar Loan Center CEO Chuck Brennan pulled out all the stops at his annual company holiday party recently. Bringing in his famous friends from around the country, the business owner and philanthropist helped raise nearly $300,000 for charity while giving 500 employees and guests a night to remember...February 25, 2012
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ZAKK WYLDE's 'Bringing Metal To The Children' Book To Finally Arrive In April
The handbook to all things heavy metal — "Bringing Metal To The Children" by Zakk Wylde, guitar legend and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman — will finally be released on April 10 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Wylde invites all who dare onto the tour bus for tales of glory,...February 25, 2012
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'Revolver Golden Gods' 2012: Press Conference Highlights, Interviews Available
America's only hard-rock and heavy-metal award show is back for 2012! The fourth annual Revolver Golden Gods award show presented by Epiphone will take place Wednesday, April 11 at Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles. For the first time ever, the event will be broadcast live in its entirety on Xbox L...February 24, 2012
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ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist Talks Next Album, Offers Hair Tips In Video Interview
MzHollyw00d conducted an interview with ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Inez at the 2012 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention which took place January 19-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. ALI...February 23, 2012
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LARS ULRICH: People Will Eventually Be Able To Talk About 'Lulu' 'Without Hiding Behind Masks'
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to Roche of the Washington D.C. radio station DC101 earlier this week about the band's next major project, which is its Orion Music + More festival, a band-curated two-day event which will take place in late June in Atlantic City and feature over 20 artists as wel...February 22, 2012
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PHENOMENA's 'Awakening' Due In March
Escape Music has set a March 23 release date for PHENOMENA's "Awakening". People should learn to expect a little awe and mystery. PHENOMENA take us upon a journey where there is nothing pretty about the protagonists of the story that we shall meet along the way. The subject is good against evil. The...February 22, 2012
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DECEPTION OF A GHOST To Enter Studio Next Week
Charlotte, North Carolina's DECEPTION OF A GHOST will enter Basement Studios next week with producer Jamie King (BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, HE IS LEGEND, FOR TODAY, ALESANA) to begin recording the band's new album, to be released later in the year via Bullet Tooth. Fans can expect a devastatingly he...February 21, 2012
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SLASH Performs At 'Power Of Love Gala' Tribute To MUHAMMAD ALI (Video)
Slash — the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter — joined Stevie Wonder, Sean Combs, Chris Cornell, Lenny Kravitz, LL Cool J, Common, Snoop Dogg, former President Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, actors Anthony Hopkins, James Gandolfini and more this past Saturday, February 18 at the MGM...February 20, 2012
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