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SCORPIONS Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Returns To U.S. After Dubai Jail Stint

German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS have confirmed that their American drummer, James Kottak, arrived in the U.S. last night after spending a month in a Dubai, United Arab Emirates jail for insulting Islam. The band added in a statement posted on Facebook: "[James] will have to find the time to sort...

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FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G.: Me And My Guitar (Video)

In the four-and-a-half-minute clip below, guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in the metal and rock universe for his work as leader of his own group FIREWIND and also as member of Ozzy Osbourne's band, gives U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine the lowdown on his ESP Eclipse EC Rock Art guitar. Download Tota...

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GUS G., ULI JON ROTH Discuss 'Unity' Tour (Video)

Guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in the metal and rock universe for his work as leader of his own group FIREWIND and also as member of Ozzy Osbourne's band, kicked off his current touring campaign in support of his debut solo album, "I Am The Fire", with some shows in March in his native ...

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Video: MARTY FRIEDMAN, GUS G. Cover BLACK SABBATH's 'Symptom Of The Universe' In Finland

Fan-filmed video footage of Marty Friedman (ex-MEGADETH) and Gus G. (FIREWIND, OZZY OSBOURNE) performing a cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Symptom Of The Universe" on May 1 at Klubi in Tampere, Finland during their "Guitar Universe 2014" European tour can be seen below. Friedman's new so...

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SCORPIONS Release Statement Regarding Drummer JAMES KOTTAK's Arrest And Conviction In Dubai

German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS have released the following statement regarding the reports that their American drummer, James Kottak, will spend a month in a Dubai, United Arab Emirates jail after he was convicted on Tuesday morning of insulting Islam. "Dear fans, when James Kottak arrived in D...

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SCORPIONS Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Jailed For Insulting Islam In Dubai Airport

According to The National, SCORPIONS drummer James Kottak will spend a month in a Dubai, United Arab Emirates jail after he was convicted on Tuesday morning of insulting Islam. The 51-year-old American musician had reportedly consumed five glasses of wine on an April 3 flight from Moscow to Dubai wh...

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FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G.: 'Eyes Wide Open' Video Released

"Eyes Wide Open", the new video from Gus G. — well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND — can be seen below. The clip was once again produced by Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company, who has previously worked with ...

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FIREWIND's GUS G. Interviewed On France's 'Une Dose 2 Metal' (Video)

Gus G. — well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND — was interviewed on a recent episode of the French show "Une Dose 2 Metal" on L'Enôrme TV. You can now watch the entire chat below. Gus G.'s debut solo ...

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MEGADETH, ANTHRAX Bassists Discuss ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE Project (Video)

ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello and MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson recently spoke to Loudwire about their ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE project. In the clip below, Bello and Ellefson talk about how ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE began, the heartfelt meaning being the track "Booze & Cigarettes", how Bello hand...

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GUS G. Interviewed On 'Do You Know Jack?' Radio Show (Audio)

Jack Antonio conducted an interview with Gus G. — well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND — on the March 3 episode of "Do You Know Jack?" radio show on CJIM Montreal. You can now listen to the chat using ...

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JAMES KOTTAK Sits Out SCORPIONS Show In Bahrain; Ex-HELLOWEEN Drummer MARK CROSS Fills In

German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS performed last night (Saturday, April 5) at the 2014 Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. The concert was one of several events which are highlighting the spectacular off-track celebrations that mark Bahrain International Circuit's (BIC) 10th anniversary. Long...

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SPIRITUAL BEGGARS Interviewed By Greece's ROCKPAGES TV (Video)

Rockpages TV conducted an interview with SPIRITUAL BEGGARS members Michael Amott (guitar; also of ARCH ENEMY) and Apollo Papathanasio (vocals; ex-FIREWIND) before the band's October 11, 2013 concert at Kyttaro in Athens, Greece. You can now watch the chat below. SPIRITUAL BEGGARS' eighth studio albu...

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OUTLOUD Featuring FIREWIND Keyboardist, NILE Drummer: 'Let's Get Serious' Album Due In May

OUTLOUD, the Greece-based melodic hard rock band featuring Bob Katsionis (FIREWIND) and American singer Chandler Mogel, will release of its long-awaited third album, "Let's Get Serious", on May 23 via AOR Heaven. Once again mixed and mastered by Tommy Hansen, the CD contains 11 brand new songs plus...

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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE Talks To ARTISAN NEWS About 'I Will Not Break' Digital EP (Video)

Following up on the success of his latest studio album, "Impermanent Resonance", singer James LaBrie of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER released a new digital EP, "I Will Not Break", on January 6 in Europe and January 14 in North America via InsideOut Music. "I Will Not Break" track listing:...

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GUS G. Talks To TV ROCK LIVE About 'I Am The Fire' Album (Video)

TV Rock Live recently conducted an interview with Gus G. — well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND — in Paris, France. You can now watch the chat below. Gus G.'s debut solo album, "I Am The Fire", was released ...