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THERAPY? Pays Tribute To GARY MOORE
Michael McKeegan of Irish rockers THERAPY? has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary guitarist Gary Moore: "Just heard the very sad news that Gary Moore has passed away. The Belfast-born guitar legend was a big inspiration for myself growing up in Northern Ireland, both...February 7, 2011
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NIKKI SIXX To Discuss 'This Is Gonna Hurt' Book, Album At 'Canadian Music Week'
Rock legend. Best-selling author. Photographer. Host of the syndicated radio shows "Sixx Sense" and "The Side Show Countdown". Get a backstage look into the world and mind of a rock star on Thursday, March 10 at Canadian Music Week (Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada),where versati...February 7, 2011
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LEMMY: 'People Can't Believe I'm Still Alive'
Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD frontman and rock icon Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the "Lemmy" documentary, in which every major metal rocker pays homage to Lemmy, often eulogizing the MOTÖRHE...February 7, 2011
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EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT 'Deeply Saddened' By GARY MOORE's Passing
Eagle Rock Entertainment has been deeply saddened by the news of the death of Gary Moore, the consummate musician acknowledged as one of the finest guitarists that the British Isles has ever produced. In a career that dates back to the 1960s, there are few musical genres that he has not turned his a...February 7, 2011
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Complete THIN LIZZY Sydney '78 Film Featuring GARY MOORE Unearthed
THIN LIZZY's legendary 1978 performance at Sydney Opera House featuring Gary Moore was recently unearthed. The person holding the footage is willing to make this available for commercial release and discussions were due to take place with interested parties in early February. The unreleased footage...February 7, 2011
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EDEN'S CURSE Frontman On GARY MOORE: 'He Might Be Gone But His Music Will Forever Speak To Us'
Frontman Michael Eden of the multinational melodic metal band EDEN'S CURSE has released the following statement regarding to the passing of legendary guitarist Gary Moore: "Man, I can't believe it was 24 years ago I saw Gary Moore for the first time. "One word says it all today... shocked!! "Gary Mo...February 7, 2011
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CARMINE APPICE Digital-Downloads Web Site Launched; New KING KOBRA Track Available
Rock legend Carmine Appice (OZZY OSBOURNE, VANILLA FUDGE, BLUE MURDER) is now offering rare tracks and impossible-to-find, out-of-production albums available as digital downloads directly from Carmine's personal web site. Some of Carmine's best performances new and old are available, along with a br...February 7, 2011
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TANK Members Pay Tribute To GARY MOORE
TANK members Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans have paid their respects to guitar legend Gary Moore who died yesterday at the age of 58. Commented Mick: "I am totally shocked at this news. It's a great loss. He was one of the best guitar players on the planet and will be missed by the whole ...February 7, 2011
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ANGER AS ART Frontman On GARY MOORE's Death: 'This Hits Me As Hard As RONNIE DIO's Passing'
ANGER AS ART/ABATTOIR frontman Steve Gaines has issued the following statement regarding the death of legendary guitarist Gary Moore: "Super Bowl Sunday, and I find this news.... simply terrible. This hits me as hard as Ronnie Dio's passing. "About ten years ago, I was starting to make the jump from...February 6, 2011
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SCOTT 'WINO' WEINRICH: New Solo Track Available For Free Download
We don't need to rave about the well-known legacy of the man who is Scott Weinrich, better known as Wino. With dozens of albums released throughout his time spent in THE OBSESSED, SAINT VITUS, SHINE, SPIRIT CARAVAN, THE HIDDEN HAND, SHRINEBUILDER, Dave Grohl's PROBOT project and much more since the...February 5, 2011
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AXL ROSE Shoots Down Rumors Of GUNS N' ROSES Tour, Album Relaunch
GUNS N' ROSES mainman Axl Rose has released a brand new statement on Twitlonger.com, a related Twitter site where one can post messages longer than 140 characters, in response to recent rumors of a tour and "Chinese Democracy" album relaunch that that were apparently started by former independent wr...February 4, 2011
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN On 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon'; Video Available
Swedish guitar legend and classical metal master Yngwie Malmsteen sat in with the amazing house band THE ROOTS on last night's (Thursday, February 3) edition of NBC-TV's "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon". You can watch a mind-blowing display of virtuosity from Malmsteen below as he jammed with THE ROOT...February 4, 2011
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CONQUEST OF STEEL: 'Victorious In Defeat' Single Details Revealed
U.K. heavy metallers CONQUEST OF STEEL will release their "Victorious In Defeat" seven-inch single on March 7. A press release states: "Having ridden high above the new wave of thrash, narrowly avoided being tagged as part of the "New Wave Of Heavy Metal," CONQUEST OF STEEL has once more bypassed th...February 3, 2011
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HATEBREED, BIOHAZARD, JOB FOR A COWBOY Confirmed For NEW ENGLAND METAL AND HARDCORE FESTIVAL
The New England Metal And Hardcore Festival will enter its teenage years this April with an eclectic mixture of bands from the metal and hardcore genres. Returning to the Palladium in Worcester, Massachussets, the event will take place on Thursday April 14, Friday April 15 and Saturday April 16. As...February 1, 2011
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ZAKK WYLDE Recording With WILLIAM SHATNER; Video Footage, More Photos Available
Last week veteran actor William Shatner teamed up with guitar legend Zakk Wylde at Wylde's studio, The Black Label Bunker, to lay down tracks for a cover of BLACK SABBATH's classic "Iron Man". The song will appear on Shatner's upcoming album, "Seeking Major Tom", which features a collection of sci-f...January 31, 2011
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