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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says DIO DISCIPLES 'Are A Tribute Band,' Unlike LAST IN LINE

Vivian Campbell has once again dismissed comparisons between LAST IN LINE and DIO DISCIPLES, saying that "no one" in the latter band was part of the original DIO lineup. The current DEF LEPPARD guitarist, along with drummer Vinny Appice and bassist Jimmy Bain, was part of DIO's first incarnation, wh...

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MEGADETH, ZAKK WYLDE, LACUNA COIL To Perform At 'Revolver Music Awards' In New York City

A riff-roaring, loud, and unholy metallic takeover of New York City is on the horizon, as NewBay's Revolver magazine and Epiphone are pleased to announce the return of their jointly presented, annual hard rock awards show. The event boasts a variety of thrilling changes that are sure to slay headban...

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JASON BECKER Is Working On New Album; Here's How You Can Help

Jason Becker, the guitarist/composer who has had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, aka Lou Gehrig's Disease) for over 27 years, has written a full album of amazing music to be performed and recorded by many of his peers. The effort will comprise of a few compositions that have been waiting for thi...

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ZAKK WYLDE Would Be 'Honored' To Take Part In DIMEBAG 'Celebration' With PANTERA Members

During a brand new interview with HardDrive Radio, Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) was once again asked about the possibility of a hypothetical PANTERA reunion with him filling in for the late "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott on guitar. "I'm truly honored that the fellows would want me to ho...

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Can ZAKK WYLDE Fill DIMEBAG's Shoes In PANTERA? PHILIP ANSELMO Responds

Philip Anselmo has once again commented on the possibility of a hypothetical PANTERA reunion with Zakk Wylde filling in for the late "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott on guitar. During a question-and-answer session on June 26 at the Diamond Pub Concert Hall in Louisville, Kentucky, the former PANTERA and cur...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Members In 'Axe-Throwing Battle' (Video)

PureGrainAudio has uploaded the latest episode of the "Axe-Throwing Battle" mini-series featuring vocalist Jesse Leach and guitarist Joel Stroetzel of Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. Watch as Jesse and Joel toss axes at massive wooden targets at BATL in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. KILLSWITC...

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ZAKK WYLDE: Rig Rundown With PREMIER GUITAR (Video)

Premier Guitar's John Bohlinger hung with Zakk Wylde before soundcheck during the Nashville stop of the "Generation Axe" tour. Wylde, an intimidating muscle-bound shred monster, turned out to be perhaps the nicest guy on the planet as he humbly took Premier Guitar through his rig full of newly launc...

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Video: ZAKK WYLDE Performs In Paris, France

Fan-filmed video footage of Zakk Wylde's (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) May 26 performance at Le Cabaret Sauvage in Paris, France can be seen below. Wylde recently announced new U.S. and Canadian tour dates in continued support of his new LP, "Book Of Shadows II". Wylde will hit over 40 cities...

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EDGE OF FOREVER Signs With FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of EDGE OF FOREVER to a multi-album deal. Originally formed in 2002, EDGE OF FOREVER released its first album, "Feeding The Fire", in 2004 which was produced by the late Marcel Jacob (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN). Just a few months later, the band was...

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ZAKK WYLDE Announces 'Book Of Shadows II' North American Tour Dates

Guitar icon Zakk Wylde today has announced new U.S. and Canadian tour dates in continued support of his new LP, "Book Of Shadows II". Wylde will hit over 40 cities spread out across the U.S. and Canada this summer including a performance at Heavy Montreal festival in Montreal on August 7, a first fo...

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Watch EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT Pay Tribute To PRINCE With 'Purple Rain' Performance

Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME) paid tribute to Prince by performing a snippet of the iconic artist's classic song "Purple Rain" this past Thursday, April 21 at Hard Rock Live in Orlando, Florida during the "Generation Axe" tour. After the concert, Nuno posted a message expressing his grief over Prince's...

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Book of Shadows II

Twenty years ago, Zakk Wylde showed the music world he wasn't just a he-man axe slinger wielding a bullseye-quivered Gibson Les Paul thunder stick. Wylde already proved himself a veritable songwriter fundamental to the success of Ozzy Osbourne's "No Rest for the Wicked", "No More Tears", "Ozzmosis"...

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Video: YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Performs In Vancouver During 'Generation Axe' Tour

Video footage of Yngwie Malmsteen's April 6 performance at Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada during the "Generation Axe" tour can be seen below. "Generation Axe" is hitting the road for 26 performances in North America. Joining Malmsteen during the trek are Steve Vai, Za...

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Video: YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Joined By STEVE VAI For 'Black Star' Performance At 'Generation Axe' Kick-Off

Legendary guitarists Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai performed Yngwie's classic song "Black Star" at the opening show of the "Generation Axe" tour, which kicked off last night (Tuesday, April 5) in Seattle. Fan-filmed video footage of their jam can be seen below. "Generation Axe" is hitting the road...

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Video: ZAKK WYLDE Talks 'Book Of Shadows II' Creative Process And Influences

Horns Up Rocks recently conducted an interview with guitar icon Zakk Wylde. You can now watch the chat below. Wylde has debuted the official video for his new single titled "Sleeping Dogs" from his forthcoming solo LP. "Sleeping Dogs" will also be available as an iTunes instant gratification track,...