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TED NUGENT Fires Back At 'Media Punks'
The Associated Press reports: Rocker Ted Nugent is denying that he said anything about non-English speakers while performing at Gov. Rick Perry's inaugural ball last week. In a guest column in Thursday's Waco Tribune-Herald, Nugent said allegations that he shouted the offensive remarks — reports mad...January 26, 2007
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VELVET REVOLVER To Play Italy's HEINEKEN JAMMIN' FESTIVAL In June?
According to Last.fm, VELVET REVOLVER will join PEARL JAM and the RACONTEURS at this summer's Heineken Jammin' Festival in Mestre, Italy. The festival will be held at the Parco San Giuliano on June 23-24. It should be noted that this tour date has not been officially confirmed by the band or its man...January 25, 2007
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MEYVN Vocalist: 'We're Prog With A Kick'
In a brand new podcast interview posted by The Metal Observer, vocalist Rick Clark of the Austin, Texas-based heavy prog/power act MEYVN discusses the band upcoming performance at this year's ProgPower Europe festival. "We are not your Dad's prog," Clark explains. "We like to come out and kick peopl...January 24, 2007
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VELVET REVOLVER's 'Libertad' To Arrive In May
According to a posting on the Sony BMG Norway web site, the anticipated European release date of VELVET REVOLVER's new album, "Libertad", is May 14 (one day later in the U.S.). A two-minute video clip of VELVET REVOLVER laying down tracks on their first day in the recording studio for "Libertad" has...January 24, 2007
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MATT SORUM Says It Would Be 'Strange' Seeing New GUNS N' ROSES Band Perform; Video Available
Henry Trappler of Celebrities.com caught up with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum, who talked about his current and upcoming activities. Sorum said the new VELVET REVOLVER album should be completed by the end of February. The band will then go on a South American tour with AEROSMI...January 23, 2007
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VELVET REVOLVER 'Uninspired' Working With RICK RUBIN
Launch Radio Networks reports: VELVET REVOLVER initially began working on its second album last year with Rick Rubin, the superstar producer who's currently overseeing METALLICA and LINKIN PARK, and who has produced AUDIOSLAVE, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, JOHNNY CASH, the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and many others...January 22, 2007
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VELVET REVOLVER: Video Footage From Recording Studio Posted Online
A two-minute video clip of VELVET REVOLVER laying down tracks on their first day in the recording studio for their upcoming second album, tentatively titled "Libertad", has been posted online at YouTube.com. VELVET REVOLVER lead singer Scott Weiland recently told Launch Radio Networks the group has...January 20, 2007
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Report: TED NUGENT Fires Up GOP Crowd, And Not In A Good Way
The Associated Press reports: Hours after Gov. Rick Perry kicked off his second full term in office, Ted Nugent helped him celebrate at a black-tie gala, but not all attendees were pleased by the rocker's performance. Using machine guns as props, Nugent, 58, appeared onstage as the final act of the...January 18, 2007
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KERRY KING Is Surprised RICK RUBIN Is Working With 'Sinking Ship' METALLICA
AZNightBuzz.com has published a few assorted quotes from SLAYER guitarist Kerry King ahead of the band's appearance next Wednesday (Jan. 24) at the Tucson Arena: On President Bush: Kerry King: "Everyone in the world's laughing at him. I don't really pay too much attention to politics, but I do know...January 17, 2007
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH On New Songs: 'We're Trying To Be As Self-Critical As Possible'
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich recently spoke to Revolver magazine (web site) about the writing process for the group's new album, tentatively due before the end of the year via Warner Bros. Records. "It's nice not to walk into the studio and all of sudden there's three cameras in your face and you h...January 17, 2007
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SHADOWS FALL, EXODUS, ARCH ENEMY Featured On 'Metal's Dark Side Volume 2' DVD
SHADOWS FALL, EXODUS, ARCH ENEMY and SUFFOCATION are among the artists featured on the "Metal's Dark Side Volume 2 - The Deeply Disturbed" DVD, due on January 30. On this the second volume of "Metal's Dark Side", sexy host Jasmin St. Claire guides you through even more uncensored videos, intense int...January 16, 2007
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Former WARRANT Singer, JAMES BROWN's Longtime Companion Jam With KOTTAK In Hollywood
Sunday night (January 14) at the Cat Club in Hollywood, California, KOTTAK — the band featuring James Kottak (SCORPIONS),Rev Jones (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) and Athena (Tommy Lee's siter) — invited several friends up on stage to jam while celebrating Rev's birthday. First up was former WARRANT singe...January 16, 2007
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DEF LEPPARD Bassist Adds Signature To Special Guitar
According to Sheffield Today, DEF LEPPARD bassist Rick Savage will add his signature to a custom-designed guitar to be auctioned off at Christie's in London later this month for the Sheffield Children's Hospital Appeal. The guitar is one of 19 designed by Sheffield craftsman Tony Tomlinson, who is a...January 14, 2007
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MSG Bassist: MICHAEL SCHENKER 'Cares About No One, Not Even Himself'
Pivotal Rage recently conducted an interview with MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP/KOTTAK bassist Rev Jones. An excerpt from the chat follows: Pivotal Rage: You guys [MSG] had scheduled a North America tour for the fall of 2006. I was very disappointed that the tour didn't happen. What really went down? I kno...January 12, 2007
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SCOTT WEILAND Says VELVET REVOLVER Is 'Pretty Far' Into New Album
Launch Radio Networks reports: VELVET REVOLVER took the better part of a year to start working on its sophomore album, but now that recording is finally underway, things are really beginning to roll. Launch checked in with lead singer Scott Weiland this week and asked him how far the group has gotte...January 11, 2007