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BRET MICHAELS: Why SLASH Wasn't The Right Guitarist For POISON
In a recent interview with the Austin American-Statesman, POISON singer Bret Michaels was asked why Slash wasn't chosen to be the guitarist in POISON when he auditioned for the band prior to forming GUNS N' ROSES in 1985. "Slash is one of my all-time favorite guitar players and I believe he would ha...September 5, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN To Auction Custom Guitar For Charity
Phil Collen, lead guitarist for the iconic rock band DEF LEPPARD, has announced plans for a charitable auction of "Wings", a custom Jackson PC1 guitar that Collen has played throughout this summer's "Rock Of Ages" tour. The auction, taking place exclusively on eBay, will begin on September 5 and end...September 5, 2012
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's 'Eye For An Eye' To Be Reissued In November
Candlelight Records has set a November 6 North American release date for CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's "Eye For An Eye". This special reissue has been remastered/packaged and includes the EP "Six Songs With Mike Singing". Both titles have been out of print for years. It follows the successful release of...September 5, 2012
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GLENN HUGHES Says 'Afterglow' May Be BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION's Final Album
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the Anglo-American rock group comprising vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, TRAPEZE),drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN, FOREIGNER),Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, ALICE COOPER, BILLY IDOL) and blues-rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, will release its third al...September 4, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD, POISON, WHITESNAKE, TWISTED SISTER To Be Featured On 'Rock Of Ages' Blu-Ray
The film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical "Rock Of Ages" — with an all-star cast including Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin and Russell Brand — will be released on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download on October 9. The main extra with the Blu-ray set is the extended cut of the film, which will feature a...September 3, 2012
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ENEMYNSIDE: 'Withering' Video Released
"Withering", the new video from Italian thrashers ENEMYNSIDE, can be seen below. The clip was filmed last November inside an old building that used to house a psychiatric hospital. "Withering" comes off ENEMYNSIDE's new album, "Whatever Comes", which will be released on September 10 via Mighty Music...September 3, 2012
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DEVIN TOWNSEND Interviewed On 'The House Of Zazz'
On August 24, Sam Hatch of WWUH Radio's metal show "The House Of Zazz" spoke with Devin Townsend, Canadian multi-instrumentalist and ex-STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mastermind, about his upcoming DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT release "Epicloud". Devin explains the concept (or anti-concept) behind the new disc, and...September 1, 2012
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'I Regret A Lot Of The Things I Said About' RONNIE JAMES DIO
On August 30, David Kelso, a DJ for 107.7 FM, KRXO, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, conducted an interview with former DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Asked what it has been like for him to revisit the DIO material with...August 31, 2012
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BRET MICHAELS: Snippet Of New Song Available With Official Mobile App
Download the official Bret Michaels mobile app at this location for an exclusive listen to the POISON singer's new solo song "They Don't Make An App For That (The App Song)". This is the only place you'll be able to hear the track. LYNYRD SKYNYRD's Rickey Medlocke and Peter Keys and .38 SPECIAL's .....August 30, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD Drummer Interviewed On Iowa's LAZER 103.3 (Audio)
DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen recently spoke to the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3 about the key to the band's resiliency throughout the years, touring and staying healthy on the road, and post-touring plans for himself and this bandmates. You can now listen to the chat at this location...August 29, 2012
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LETHAL Guitarist ERIC COOK Loses Battle With Cancer
Eric Cook, guitarist for the legendary power/progressive metal band LETHAL, has lost his battle with cancer. The Kentucky-based LETHAL was founded by Tom Mallicoat and the Cook brothers, Eric and Glen. In 1990, after the arrival of drummer Jerry Hartmann, Metal Blade Records released their debut alb...August 25, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman Explains Abbreviated Saratoga Springs Performance
DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "OK, just to nip in the bud any Twitter/Facebook rumours you may have read regarding our recent performance at Saratoga Springs where the band didn't do an encore, here's the deal... "After the Boston...August 23, 2012
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HIM: 'XX - Two Decades Of Love Metal' Cover Artwork Unveiled
Finnish love metallers HIM will release a greatest-hits album, "XX - Two Decades Of Love Metal", on October 29 via Sony Music in Finland. The set will include the band's new cover version of the song "Strange World", originally recorded in the 1990s by Kevin Grivois (a.k.a. Ké). The "Strange World"...August 23, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman Interviewed On 'The Jim Rome Show' (Audio)
DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott was interviewed on this past Friday's (August 17) edition of "The Jim Rome Show", a syndicated sports radio talk program hosted by Jim Rome. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud player below. DEF LEPPARD recently joined the long list of rockers who have...August 20, 2012
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HIM To Release 'XX - Two Decades Of Love Metal' Greatest-Hits Collection
Finnish love metallers HIM will release a greatest-hits album, "XX - Two Decades Of Love Metal", on October 29 via Sony Music in Finland. The set will include the band's new cover version of the song "Strange World", originally recorded in the 1990s by Kevin Grivois a.k.a. Ké. The "Strange World" vi...August 17, 2012
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