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KISS Drummer's 'All Access' DVD Now Available In Wide Release

Music Star Productions will release KISS drummer Eric Singer's "All Access To Drumming" DVD on November 21. The disc, which contains bonus rare footage, features easy-to-follow instructions helpful tips on warming up, utilizing triplets, gaining independence, playing double bass and enhancing your p...

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EXODUS Frontman: What I Did On My Summer Vacation

After EXODUS toured Europe and returned home this summer, drummer Paul Bostaph hit the road with TESTAMENT, and singer Rob Dukes simply hit the road. Here's an update from the newly crowned Road King: "After our last tour, which was fucking insane but the stories are great - everything from cops rai...

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SINNER: Studio Update

SINNER — the German band featuring PRIMAL FEAR bassist Mat Sinner, his FEAR bandmate Tom Naumann (guitars),Frank Rössler (keyboards),METALIUM's Matte Lange (guitars) and former PRIMAL FEAR drummer Klaus Sperling — is currently at Leon studio near Stuttgart with the engineering team of Achim Köhler...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS: Video Interview Posted Online

A nine-minute video interview with original JUDAS PRIEST frontman Al Atkins has been posted online at Guitarist TV (click on "G-TV Interviews"). As previously reported, Atkins recently released a new promotional DVD. Produced by Mpeguk Ltd, the set (released on DVD-R) includes music videos of three...

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In Triumph

Though the term "stoner rock" has pretty much been a non-starter as far as anyone actually, like, selling records, it remains the most convenient catch-all for those trying to market heavy rock bands of any stripe these days. Thus, Sweden's THE QUILL are stoner rock, despite the fact that to anyone...

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RACER X Vocalist Injured In Accident

RACER X vocalist Jeff Martin (ex-BADLANDS drummer) severed his tendon on his left hand in an accident last week. On Thursday (May 11),Jeff had the tendon reattached by a hand specialist. Check out a picture of Martin, taken before his surgery, at this location. RACER X — which also features in its...

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WHITESNAKE Tribute Album To Feature Ex-Members Of BLUE MURDER, DIO, KISS

Versailles Records has announced plans to issue a WHITESNAKE tribute album, "Slip of the Tounge: A Millennium Tribute to Whitesnake", featuring current/former members of BLUE MURDER, DIO, WHITESNAKE, KISS, BADLANDS, ALICE COOPER BAND, KING KOBRA, LILLIAN AXE, DAVID COVERDALE BAND, QUIET RIOT, HOUSE...

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ROYAL HUNT Singer JOHN WEST To Release New Solo Album In June

Frontiers Records has announced the signing of singer John West for the release of his fourth solo album, entitled "Long Time… No Sing", on June 9. John West is one of the most talented vocalists of the whole international hard rock scene. Best known as lead singer in such bands as ROYAL HUNT, ARTEN...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Frontman To be Joined By Guitarist MIKE DE JAGER On Upcoming Tour

Original JUDAS PRIEST frontman Al Atkins has announced that he will be joined by South African guitarist Mike De Jager (DANTE FOX) on his upcoming tour. Mike is a "very old friend" of Al's who will appear alongside Chris Johnson (guitar) and Pete "MZ" Emms (bass). Check out a band photo at this ...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Frontman AL ATKINS Attends NAMM: Photos Available

Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins and Pete MZ Emms, session bassist for Atkins and a member of U.K. rock band THE VASELINE RATS, attended the 2006 Winter NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants) this past weekend in Anaheim, California. Check out pictures at this location. As previou...

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AL ATKINS Session Bassist To Conduct Clinic At NAMM Convention

Pete MZ Emms, session bassist for Al Atkins (original JUDAS PRIEST singer) and a member of U.K. rock band THE VASELINE RATS, will be conducting a bass session at the NAMM convention (Spector Bass Guitars Booth: 5264; Location: Hall B) on January 19-20 at the Anaheim Convention Center. MZ is endorsed...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Frontman 'Apologizes' To BLABBERMOUTH.NET Detractors

Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins' official web site has been updated with the following message: "Al says thanx for all the comments on Blabbermouth. He expected a lot worse than that because he knows critics hate being criticized themselves. He also says he's sorry for what he said and would...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer Says BLABBERMOUTH.NET Detractors Are 'Sad Bastards'

Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins' official web site has been updated with the following message: "Al wishes all his friends and fans a merry Xmas and a great New Year, even to those sad bastards who comment on Blabbermouth. [*Edit by [Atkins'] webmaster… Al? Surely you didnt mean that? Oh man,...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer ATKINS Releases Promotional DVD: Samples Available

Original JUDAS PRIEST frontman Al Atkins has just released a new promotional DVD. Produced by Mpeguk Ltd, the DVD (released on DVD-R) includes music videos of three selected tracks off his new CD, "Demon Deceiver - The Sin Sessions": the title track, "Demon Deceiver", "Cradle to the Grave" and the J...

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JAKE E. LEE: RAY GILLEN Was 'The Best Singer I've Ever Had The Pleasure Of Working With'

Janne Stark of Sweden's Fuzz magazine recently conducted an exclusive interview with legendary guitarist Jake E. Lee (OZZY OSBOURNE, BADLANDS). A few excerpts from the chat follow: On BADLANDS' posthumous third album "Dusk", released long after singer Ray Gillen had passed away: "We set up all the g...