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RUSH Guitarist: 'We Feel A Very Relaxed Confidence About Our Music And Our Songwriting'

Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with guitarist Alex Lifeson of Canadian rock legends RUSH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On "Clockwork Angels" marking RUSH's return to a concept album: Lifeson: "We did a number of strictly concept pieces, but a long time ago...

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RUSH Guitarist Talks About Bringing String Ensemble On Tour

RUSH plans to bring a string ensemble out on tour with the band for the first time ever in its career, according to The Pulse Of Radio. Orchestrations provided by well-known arranger David Campbell are used on several tracks from the band's new album, "Clockwork Angels", and guitarist Alex Lifeson t...

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METALLICA's 'Orion Music + More' To Include Q&A With 'Murder In The Front Row' Co-Author

This coming weekend (June 23-24),METALLICA's heralded Orion Music + More festival will present ARCTIC MONKEYS, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, MODEST MOUSE, ROKY ERICKSON, and dozens of emerging metal and rock bands, plus a full metal expo, including an hourlong question-and-answer session with "Murder In The F...

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RUSH Guitarist: 'We Really, Really Don't Care' About Being Inducted Into ROCK HALL

In a brand new interview with RollingStone.com, guitarist Alex Lifeson of Canadian rock legends RUSH was asked how he feels about having yet to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. "Honestly, we really, really don't care about it," he replied. "It's someone's thing, and they can do whate...

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MALIGNANCY Recruits PYRRHON Drummer For European Tour

Yonkers, New York-based technical death metallers MALIGNANCY will embark on a European tour this July in support of their upcoming full-length release, "Eugenics". The band's drummer, Mike Heller, will not be able to join his bandmates on the upcoming trek due to the fact that he is currently sittin...

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Future Of History-Making PYRAMID SOUND STUDIOS Remains Uncertain

The fate of Pyramid Sound Studios, a recording studio renowned for spawning the onslaught of American heavy metal in the 1980s and beyond, has captured the attention of longtime Ithaca, New York residents, recording artists, and friends of business owner Alex Perialas. At Wednesday's Planning and Ec...

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Three MARTY FRIEDMAN Albums To Receive Overdue North American Release

Three recent albums by pioneering guitarist Marty Friedman — whose groundbreaking work with MEGADETH and CACOPHONY continues to receive international acclaim to this day — will be released in North America by Prosthetic Records on August 14. Two of the titles — 2010's "Bad D.N.A." and 2008's "Future...

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HOTEL DIABLO: Entire Debut Album Available For Streaming

"The Return To Psycho, California", the full-length debut from HOTEL DIABLO — the new band featuring vocalist Rick Stitch (LADYJACK, ex-ADLER'S APPETITE),guitarist Alex Grossi (QUIET RIOT),bassist Mike Duda and drummer Mike Dupke (both of W.A.S.P.) — is available for streaming in its entirety usin...

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STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA's HATRIOT: 'Blood Stained Wings' Video Released

"Blood Stained Wings", the new video from HATRIOT, the new San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal band fronted by Steve "Zetro" Souza (EXODUS, TENET, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL, LEGACY),can be seen below. HATRIOT recently parted ways with drummer Alex Bent and is currently seeking a replacement. Commented th...

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OBEY THE BRAVE Signs With EPITAPH RECORDS

OBEY THE BRAVE, the new Canadian metal/hardcore band featuring former members of DESPISED ICON and BLIND WITNESS, has inked a deal with Epitaph Records. The group's debut album, "Young Blood", will be released on August 28. A for the first track, "Get Real", can be seen below. "I remember listening...

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LIV KRISTINE: 'Libertine' Cover Artwork, Track Listing, Release Date Revealed

Norwegian singer Liv Kristine (LEAVES' EYES, ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY) will release her fourth solo album, entitled "Libertine", on September 7. The CD was recorded at Mastersound Studio in Steinheim, Germany — the facility owned by her husband, Alexander Krull (ATROCITY, LEAVES' EYES) — and marks Liv'...

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BILLY CORGAN Interviews RUSH For 'Inside Rush: Clockwork Angels' Special (Audio)

With more than 40 million records sold worldwide and countless sold-out tours, RUSH — Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart — is not only one of the most inventive and compelling groups in rock history, but remains one of the most popular. RUSH will unleash its first new collection of original mat...

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LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY: 'Ascending To Infinity' Trailer Available

A six-minute trailer for "Ascending To Infinity", the new album from the Italian "cinematic" metal band LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY, is available below. LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY has made its new single, "Dark Fate Of Atlantis", available for free download in its original album version of six minutes and...

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ADLER'S APPETITE: 'Alive' EP Available

Down Boys Records, the record label that was created in 2001 by WARRANT members Erik Turner (guitar) and Jerry Dixon (bass),has officially released the ADLER'S APPETITE "Alive" EP. There is a digital as well as a limited-edition physical release. "Alive" EP track listing: 01. Alive 02. Stardog 03....

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SAMMY HAGAR: As Far As I'm Concerned, EDDIE VAN HALEN Owes Me An Apology

On June 2, legendary rocker Sammy Hagar (VAN HALEN, CHICKENFOOT) was interviewed by the "publishing queen of rock and roll" Sally Steele, Vegas Rocks! Magazine's founder/CEO, in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can now watch the chat below. On his relationship with the members of VAN HALEN: Sammy: "I could ge...