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AEROSMITH Guitarist Talks Upcoming Autobiography, STEVEN TYLER's 'American Idol' Exit

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry recently signed a deal to write his autobiography — likely to be released in fall 2013 — and told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution he plans to be candid about the band's history. "I expect there will be a fair amount about me and Steven [Tyler, vocals], considering I've...

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SLASH Joined By LEMMY On Stage In Boston (Video)

Slash was joined on stage by Lemmy from MOTÖRHEAD for a rendition of "Doctor Alibi" during the former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist's concert on August 2 at House Of Blues in Boston, Massachusetts. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below. "Doctor Alibi" comes off Slash's self-title...

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STEEL PANTHER: Video Interview, Pro-Shot Performance Footage From France's HELLFEST

A five-and-a-half-minute minute video clip featuring STEEL PANTHER interview and professionally filmed performance footage from this year's edition of the Hellfest festival, which was held June 15-17 in Clisson, France, can be seen below. STEEL PANTHER is the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band former...

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JACK RUSSELL To JANI LANE: 'If It Was Not For Your Passing, I Would Not Be Here'

JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE frontman Jack Russell has posted the following letter to late WARRANT singer Jani Lane, who passed away exactly a year ago today (August 11): "Dear Jani, "I cannot believe it has been a year since you left us. I have been sitting here thinking about that day, that horrible...

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HADES Singer Joined By OVERKILL, SEVEN WITCHES Members At HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR (Video)

HADES singer Alan Tecchio was joined by members of OVERKILL and SEVEN WITCHES for an appearance at this edition of the Headbangers Open Air festival, which took place July 26-28 in Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Germany. Their set was billed as "A Night Of Hades Music With Alan Tecchio & Friends" and the...

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Reunited LIEGE LORD To Headline Next Year's KEEP IT TRUE XVI Festival

Reunited '80s U.S. metallers LIEGE LORD will be one of the headliners of the Keep It True XVI festival, set to take place April 19-20, 2013 at Tauberfrankenhalle in Lauda-Koenigshofen, Germany. According to festival organizers, LIEGE LORD members Joe Comeau (vocals),Tony Truglio (guitars) and Matt...

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RIVAL SONS Film 'Keep On Swinging' Video

California blues rockers RIVAL SONS have finished filmed a brand new music video in Los Angeles. The clip for the track "Keep On Swinging" — which is the first single from the band's highly anticipated new album, "Head Down" — was shot with director Greg Ephraim (THE SMASHING PUMPKINS),who also hel...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Interviews JACK WHITE

According to The Pulse Of Radio, former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan interviewed ex-WHITE STRIPES frontman Jack White for McKagan's regular column this week in Seattle Weekly. McKagan got White to open up about a number of things during their talk, despite McKagan noting in his introduction th...

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Former GUNS N' ROSES Drummer MATT SORUM Defends His 'November Rain' Performance

Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum has defended his performance in the classic GN'R track "November Rain", insisting that "drumming isn't all about fancy drum fills and splash cymbals." Ex-DREAM THEATER and current ADRENALINE MOB drummer Mike Portnoy, who normally doesn't shy away from his two...

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STEEL PANTHER: Trailer For 'The British Invasion' DVD

The official trailer for "The British Invasion", the forthcoming DVD from Los Angeles glam-metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER, can be seen below. STEEL PANTHER is the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band formerly known as METAL SKOOL. The group's lineup includes guitarist "Satchel" (real name Russ Parrish;...

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JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE To Be Joined By Original GREAT WHITE Drummer At Whisky Show

JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE will perform at the world-famous Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California on August 16 as part of the Sunset Strip Music Festival. This will mark Russell's first appearance at the legendary venue in over 30 years, and to celebrate the homecoming, the show will be recor...

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JOE PERRY Says AEROSMITH's Record Company Doesn't Know For Sure How To Market New Album

Steven Tyler admits he's still amazed how AEROSMITH has managed to keep it together over the past 40 years. The singer, whose decision to take the job as a judge on Fox's "American Idol" caused a major rift between him and AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry, explained to LA Weekly in a new interview ...

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METALLICA Drummer: 'We Definitely Had The Days Of Hiding Behind The Big Walls'

The Owl Mag recently conducted an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Owl Mag: You know, Orion was your festival. You guys played some four albums and it was really centered around you guys, and people that were friends of yours within r...

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RIVAL SONS Announce European Tour

Californian blues rockers RIVAL SONS have confirmed dates for a European headlining tour in support of their forthcoming album, "Head Down", which is due to be released on September 17 via Earache Records. The trek kicks off on September 21 with nine shows in the U.K. before moving on to continental...

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THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE To Release 'Dead Years' In September

Lancaster, Pennsylvania quintet THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE will release its third album, "Dead Years", in Europe on September 24 via Lifeforce Records. The CD will be made available in North America through eOne Music. According to a press release, "troubled, heavy and emotive songs in between metal and...