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Calling All Air Guitarists: VH1.com Launches 'Air to the Throne' Air Guitar Competition

Beginning today (April 12),VH1.com launches its online search for the top air guitarists in the country, challenging all wanna-be rock icons to its "Air to the Throne" air guitar competition. The champion will win a trip to the "VH1 Rock Honors" event in Las Vegas where he or she will perform on th...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Checks In From London

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "I'm just waking up from last night's insanity in London. The show was the best yet. Best Astoria show ever and dare I say the best show of the tour so far. "You always hear how cities like London, New ...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'My Life Is An Open Book'

Rod Harmon of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons. The question-and-answer session follows: Q: Why are you coming to [the Sarasota Film Festival], and what are you going to be doing once you get here? Gene: Well, first of all, "Funny Mo...

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7000 DYING RATS Sign With HEWHOCORRUPTS INC

Hewhocorrupts Inc has announced the signing of 7000 DYING RATS to its roster. 7000 DYING RATS will release its first full-length in over five years, entitled "Season In Hell", on November 6, 2006. 7000 DYING RATS' brand of comedic grindcore can be summed up with many key marketable terms: diversifie...

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LIVING COLOUR Guitarist To Release New Solo Album

On April 16, LIVING COLOUR guitarist Vernon Reid will release his third solo album and second featuring the backing of virtuosos called MASQUE. On "Other True Self", Vernon Reid exposes a vivid personal landscape. Each track illuminates one or another side of Vernon Reid: his African lineage in "Pro...

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The Trident

Relapse has a nose for sniffing out those special kinds of acts that usually bridge gaps, push boundaries, or possess that something extra to help set them apart from the rest of the herd. NYC's UNEARTHLY TRANCE is not quite as "out there" as vocalist/guitarist/noise-maker Ryan Lipynksy's black meta...

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POISON Frontman Fears Hitman

The following item was published in today's (April 2) edition of the New York Post's "Page Six" column: "Is someone out to get POISON frontman Bret Michaels? On Thursday morning (March 30),the randy rocker was arriving at the Adam Corolla radio show in L.A. for a guest appearance when, as he was pu...

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SAXON: 'The Eagle Has Landed Pt. III' Details Revealed

Every truly great act in the history of rock music has had two distinctive traits: a sure hand for hit-worthy compositions, but also the skill and that inner fire to translate these compositions just as hauntingly in their shows. SAXON certainly have both characteristics: having composed countless m...

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ZAKK WYLDE: Official Leather Vests Now Available

For over 10 years, Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) has with worked exclusively with Los Angeles-based leather company Red Monkey to create custom leather guitar straps, wrist cuffs, and the distinctive laced leather vests worn by members of the band and crew. Until now, the official...

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KYLESA Writing New Material; Band Prepare To Head Back On The Road

Savannah sludge rockers KYLESA will be back on the road on the East Coast this spring to continue supporting 2005's critically-acclaimed "To Walk A Middle Course". Landing on a handful of year-end lists, the band will take that buzz on the road alongside a variety of other acts, including MUNICIPAL...

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MEGADETH Mainman On Dubai Trip: 'What A Blast! What A Surprise!'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "I just returned from [playing the Desert Rock festival in] Dubai and am in between stints of sleep amidst serious jet lag. But I can't wait to tell you how it was, so cut me some...

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SCAR SYMMETRY To Release Sophomore Album In May

SCAR SYMMETRY, the Swedish melodic death metal band featuring members of THEORY IN PRACTICE, INCAPACITY, and CENTINEX, will release their second album, "Pitch Black Progress", in North America on May 2 via Nuclear Blast Records. The final track listing is as follows: 01. The Illusionist 02. Slaves t...

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AEROSMITH: Wilkes-Barre Concert Cancelled

The AEROSMITH/CHEAP TRICK performance scheduled for March 15 the Wachovia Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA has been cancelled. There is no plan to reschedule the date. Refunds will be made available at the point of purchase. According to published reports, AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has come down wit...

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AEROSMITH: Hershey Concert Cancelled

The AEROSMITH/CHEAP TRICK performance scheduled for March 12 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA has been cancelled. There is no plan to reschedule the date. Refunds will be made available at the point of purchase. According to published reports, AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has come down with an...

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Another AEROSMITH Concert Cancelled Due To Singer's Illness

Walter Tunis of the Lexington Herald-Leader is reporting that AEROSMITH cancelled their performance Tuesday night (March 7) at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky with just over two hours to go before showtime, leaving some 9,000 ticket holders with an unexpectedly free evening. The reason: illness on...