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Ex-QUIET RIOT Drummer To Perform With LED ZEPPELIN Tribute Band

Former QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali will perform a LED ZEPPELIN classic with the ZEPPELIN tribute band LED ZEP AGAIN on Friday, January 22 at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California. He says, "Not only will this be a pleasure for me, but it will also include 'Mr. Jimmy' Sakurai-San fro...

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JACKSON Representative Talks To PREMIER GUITAR About RANDY RHOADS Tribute Axe

Premier Guitar's Rebecca Dirks stopped by the Jackson Guitars booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show to speak with Jackson's Nick Bowcott (ex-GRIM REAPER guitarist) about the Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) "tribute guitar" (see video below). In collaborati...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Guitarist: 'I Did My Fair Share Of Drinking And Drugging'

Mike Devlin of the Canwest News Service recently conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below: On MÖTLEY CRÜE's stories of debauchery, excess and ego: Mars: "I did my fair share of drinking and drugging, but, to me, it was, and still is...

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FOZZY's RICH WARD And CHRIS JERICHO At NAMM: Video Available

Video footage of FOZZY members Rich Ward (guitar) and Chris Jericho (vocals) making the rounds at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, can be viewed below. "Martyr No More", the fi...

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STEVEN ADLER's Drum Solo At NAMM; Video Available

Video footage of former GUNS N' ROSES and current ADLER'S APPETITE drummer Steven Adler playing a three-minute drum solo at the Rockett Drum Works (owned by POISON drummer Rikki Rockett) booth at this past weekend's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show can be viewed below. In other ne...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY Performs JIMI HENDRIX Classic With RATT; Video Available

Former VAN HALEN and current CHICKENFOOT bassist Michael Anthony joined RATT on stage this past Saturday night (January 16) at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, California to perform a cover version of the JIMI HENDRIX classic "Fire". RATT also debuted two brand new songs from the band's forthcoming al...

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SLASH Unveils New MARSHALL AFD100 Amplifier At NAMM

According to MusicRadar.com, Slash appeared at the Marshall booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show to unveil AFD100, a brand new amplifier which recreates the fabled 100-watt JCM2203 the VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist used to record GN'R's seminal 1987 d...

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RATT: 'Infestation' Release Date Confirmed

Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records has set an April 20 release date for "Infestation", the new album from Californian rockers RATT. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Look Out Below", "A Little Too Much", "Garden Of Eden" and the album's first single, "Best Of Me". The band's first studio...

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PARADOX Rejoined By Drummer ROLAND JAHODA

Long-running German metal band PARADOX has been rejoined by drummer Roland Jahoda. The group's current lineup is as follows: Charly Stenhauer (vocals, guitar) Gus Drax (guitar) Olly Keller (bass) Roland Jahoda (drums) PARADOX's new lineup will make its live debut on March 26 at Turock in Essen, Germ...

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LORD Seeking Temporary Guitarist

Due to a medical condition that is currently restricting his playing, Lord Tim of long-running Australian metallers LORD has been forced to forego guitar-playing duties with his band for up to a year. The group is currently seeking a stand-in. "We're after a guitarist to fill in temporarily for me w...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Unveils RANDY RHOADS Tribute Guitar; Video Available

Jackson delivered colossal news at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show (which is being held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California) with the announcement of the Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) "tribute guitar." In collaboratio...

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BITCH Frontwoman Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Mayhem'; Audio Available

Vocalist Betsy Bitch of Southern California metallers BITCH was interviewed on the January 10 edition of the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show with Mike "The Big Cheese". The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. (Note: The interview begins around the 65-minute mark.) Freel...

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EXODUS: Video Highlights From 'Shovel Headed Tour Machine' DVD Screening Available

On Friday, January 8 at the Steve Allen Theater in Los Angeles, thrash metal fans had the unique opportunity to attend an exclusive, advanced screening of footage from EXODUS' new DVD, "Shovel Headed Tour Machine: Live At Wacken & Other Assorted Atrocities". Special guests for the evening were t...

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VH1 CLASSIC And MARK BURNETT Team Up For 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp'

Put away your sleeping bags and flashlights and pack up your guitar and drumsticks, as it's going to be blood, sweat, and tears when VH1 Classic takes you on the adventure of a lifetime with the new original series "Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp". Production is set to begin on the series in February 20...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Undergoes Third Chemo Treatment

Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) was diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer and is currently receiving treatment at the Mayo Clinic. His wife/manager Wendy Dio has issued the following update on Ronnie's condition: "After a few...