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Origin of the Species

You surely know that the roots of LED ZEPPELIN's trailblazing music descended directly from America blues. But how much do you really know about the inspirations and influences of guitarist Jimmy Page, vocalist Robert Plant, bassist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham, specifically the years be...

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RUSH's NEIL PEART: 'There Are Few Feelings In Life That Equal Being Appreciated'

According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, the October issue of Modern Drummer magazine includes a letter of thanks by RUSH drummer Neil Peart. It reads as follows: "When I first heard that the Modern Drummer Readers' Poll had awarded me with triple honors for rock drummer, recorded...

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RESISTANCE Begins Recording New Album

Los Angeles power/thrash metallers RESISTANCE have entered Desert Moon Recording Studios in Anaheim, California to begin recording their new album, "Patents of Control". The follow-up to 2005's "Lies In Black" (Lion Music) is being produced by RESISTANCE and Patrick Miller, with the final mix set to...

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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'We're Very, Very Good At What We Do'

Brandon Griggs of The Salt Lake Tribune recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. An excerpt from the chat follows: The Salt Lake Tribune: There's been so much drama and tragedy in the band's history. Does that ever overshadow the music and become a distraction? Cam...

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RUSH: 30th Anniversary Drum Kit And Drum Sticks To Be Produced

According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, DW Drums is producing thirty limited-edition RUSH "R30" tour kits — replicas of the kit Neil Peart used during the band's "R30" tour, complete with gold plated hardware and custom album logos. Although the kit will feature all three snares,...

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3 INCHES OF BLOOD To Embark On Canadian Tour

Vancouver, British Columbia-based metallers 3 INCHES OF BLOOD will kick off a Canadian tour around September 7 on the West Coast and make their way east and then finish up back on the West Coast in mid-October. A JAVELIN REIGN will provide support on the trek. Exact cities and dates will be announce...

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VICTORY RECORDS Announces New Signings: A DAY TO REMEMBER And BENEATH THE SKY

Victory Records has announced the signing of A DAY TO REMEMBER and BENEATH THE SKY, two bands that promise to challenge the conventions of rock and expand the barriers of the cutting edge. With an average age of 18.2, Florida's A DAY TO REMEMBER will enter Boston's Zing Studios (UNDEROATH, KILLSWITC...

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Judge Tosses RUSH's Claims Over Guitarist's 2003 Scuffle

John Henderson of Naples Daily News has issued the following report: Two members of the internationally known rock band RUSH and their production companies won't win damages from deputies in a lawsuit tied to a New Year's Eve brawl at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. A federal judge has ruled that band mem...

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KISS Reaps Plenty Of Online Support In ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Bid

The Plain Dealer reports that KISS fans pounded the computer keyboards and the pavement this weekend to make the argument that their favorite band belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. While the KISS Army rallied Saturday outside the Rock Hall, KISS got the most votes in an online poll at ...

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Good Times…Bad Blood

Troy, New York's LAST CALL formed a decade ago and until receiving the new full-length, "Good Times…Bad Blood", I'd never read or heard a single thing about the band. Though I can't say that missing out on the group's development these past 10 years has scarred me deeply, I can comfortably recommend...

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SCORPIONS Perform 'Lovedrive' In Czech Republic: Video Available

Veteran German hard rockers SCORPIONS were videotaped performing "Lovedrive" live in Malá Skála, Czech Republic on Friday (July 28) for the Benátská Noc 2006 Festival. Watch the performance at YouTube.com. As previously reported, SCORPIONS will have their Wacken Open Air performance broadcast live o...

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USURPER Parts Ways With Vocalist DAN TYRANTOR

Due to ongoing circumstances and issues in vocalist Dan Tyrantor's personal life, he has resigned from Chicago's USURPER. The remaining four members will indefinately continue as a four-piece, with guitarist Rick Scythe and bassist Jon Necromancer taking over the vocal duties. USURPER is still confi...

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CRISS ANGEL Video Featuring GODSMACK, MÖTLEY CRÜE, Ex-EXTREME Members Posted Online

GODSMACK members Sully Erna and Shannon Larkin, along with former EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt and MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil, are featured in the new video from illusionist/escapologist/stunt performer Criss Angel, entitled "MF2". The clip for the song — which is said to be a collaborative...

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SCORPIONS To Release New Album Next May

Veteran German hard rockers SCORPIONS have posted the following message on their official web site: "We are looking forward to the Wacken [Open Air] show where we are going to play with our old friends, Michael [Schenker], Uli [Jon Roth] and Hermann [Rarebell]. This is going to be a very special eve...

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BRAND NEW SIN: Acoustic Version Of 'Crank It Up' Available On WWE.com

Yesterday, WWE.com — the official website of World Wrestling Entertainment, and one of the Internet's most popular destinations for young males — posted its first-ever exclusive live music stream, an acoustic performance by the New York-based rock band BRAND NEW SIN. The group recently joined WWE mu...