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BUCKHERRY Frontman Talks AC/DC, Politics

Hard Rock Hideout recently conducted an interview with BUCKHERRY frontman Josh Todd. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Hard Rock Hideout: What are the plans going into the New Year for the band? Josh Todd: Well, we have this new album "Black Butterfly" and it has a lot of great ...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'Cosmic Universal Fashion' Audio Samples Available

Multi-platinum Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar will release a new album on Loud & Proud Records on November 18. "Cosmic Universal Fashion" marks the first official release for Loud & Proud, a Roadrunner Records imprint focusing on established artists. The title track and first single...

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TOM MORELLO Calls OBAMA Victory 'Huge Step Towards Civilization'

According to The Pulse of Radio, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist and political activist Tom Morello commented on last week's historic election of Barack Obama as President of the United States in an interview with Spinner.com. Morello said, "I honestly thought I'd never live to see this day. Obam...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: 'A Change Is Gonna Come'

Legendary vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has issued the following statement: "As I sit here listening to the amazing song and lyrics originally sung by by the late, great Sam Cooke, how much more reflecting is this song towards the victory of our new leader, Barack Ob...

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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Donates Amp Royalties To Children's Hospital Los Angeles

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer has donated his royalties from the sale of the "Tommy Thayer Signature Duotone Head" from the guitar amp company Hughes & Kettner to Children's Hospital Los Angeles. "Caring for children and their medical needs is so important to me. Children's Hospital Los Angeles is...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Says Rest Of World Is Breathing Sigh Of Relief Following OBAMA Election

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has penned the latest installment of his weeky column, which appears every Thursday on Reverb at SeattleWeekly.com. An excerpt follows below. "I want to now say congratulations to us all. We have collectively taken part in pushing for something d...

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VINCE NEIL: Bushkill Concert Postponed

According to the Poconorecord.com, MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil's previously announced show at the Mountain Laurel Center in Bushkill, Pennsylvania has been postponed, the company in charge of booking said Wednesday morning. Neil and fellow '80s glam band SLAUGHTER were set to take the stage in B...

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SACRED REICH Frontman: 'The American People Have Spoken Loud And Clear'

Bassist/vocalist Phil Rind of the reactivated Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH has released the following message: "It's over. The election has been decided. The American people have spoken loud and clear, and Barack Obama will be our next president. Many have waited eight long years for this day. We...

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LED ZEPPELIN Gives ALFRED Exclusive Rights For Songs

LED ZEPPELIN has named Alfred Publishing exclusive licensing agent for both its physical and digital print rights for their legendary catalog of songs. The territory defined in the deal is worldwide, excluding Europe. Ron Manus, Alfred's Executive Vice President, commented, "The single most exciting...

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SOCIAL DISTORTION, MOTÖRHEAD: More 'Musink Tattoo And Music Festival' Details Revealed

The first annual nationwide Kat Von D And Samsung Mobile Musink Tattoo And Music Festival will launch January 30, 2009 and traverse 25 major cities in the United States for six weeks. Musink was conceived by Kat Von D — one of the most popular tattoo artists in the world and the star of the ...

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JOEY RAMONE's Brother Says Late Singer Would Have Been Glad To See Republican Administation Go

Mickey Leigh, the brother of the late RAMONES frontman Joey Ramone, has slammed Linda Cummings, widow of Johnny Ramone, the guitarist and co-founder of the RAMONES, for using the Ramones name to endorse the Republican Party's campaign for the U.S. presidency. According to NME.com, Cummings had voice...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS: 'God Help Us… God Bless America'

W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless has released the following message via the band's official web site, W.A.S.P. Nation: "'We the people of the United States.' These are the first seven words of the constitution of the United States of America. As I stood in the reception area of the Pentagon in Washi...

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SAMMY HAGAR's 3D Video Produced By Lucid Dreams/PassmoreLab

For a guy who once vowed, "I Can't Drive 55," Hall of Fame rock musician Sammy Hagar has done the best job possible to keep jammin' the pedal to the medal for over 30 years. From his dues days with early '70s radio staple MONTROSE to a successful, hit-filled solo career to a star turn ...

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SCOTT WEILAND Asks Everyone To Vote On Tuesday

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland in two short "Rock The Vote" clips in which he encourages people to go out nad vote on November 4. Watch the videos below. Weiland recently issued a lengthy statement announcing his support for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama...

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FORBIDDEN Guitarist On Upcoming Presidential Election: 'Use Your Illusion Of Freedom Wisely'

Guitarist Craig Locicero of reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN has released the following message: "I've been meaning to share my feelings about the upcoming election for weeks now, but articulating them is very difficult for me. And if you live somewhere other then the USA, plea...