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SKINLAB To Rock For DIMEBAG At Columbus' Alrosa Villa

SKINLAB bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel has issued the following update: "Tonight we're playing Alrosa Villa [where PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott was murdered on December 8, 2004] in Columbus [Ohio]. "Lots of mixed emotions on the bus right now. [This being] the first time we...

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HELLYEAH Guitarist: 'The Success Of This Record Is Going To Determine How Long We Stay Out'

Darrin Buchanan of Blistering.com recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Blistering.com: Jerry Montano left the band a couple of weeks ago. How's Bob Zilla [ex-DAMAGEPLAN] fitting in? Maxwell: Well, there's been no replacement...

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VOLBEAT Frontman Hired To Write For Danish FHM Magazine

VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen has been hired as a writer for the Danish edition of the FHM magazine. Poulsen will write for the publication every third month about rock 'n' roll in general. The new issue of FHM (No. 44) came out on May 10 and features Michael's memories of the time he spent on .....

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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Checks In From HEAVEN AND HELL Tour

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn has issued the following update: "I write to you from the beautiful city of Cleveland, Ohio in the United States of muthafuckin' America. We have been out with the HEAVEN AND HELL and MEGADETH guys now for almost three weeks, and man, what can I say... it's pretty...

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'Six-String Masterpieces' Benefit Auction Now Live on eBay's Live Auction Site

Six-String Masterpieces, a charitable art exhibit that pays tribute to heavy-metal's most influential guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, and supports music education in public schools, is now live and open for bidding on eBay's live auction site. The exhibit features over 60 electric guitars; hand-...

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Publisher Attempts To Clear Up Confusion Regarding DIMEBAG Estate and MJS MUSIC PUBLICATIONS

MJS Music Publications has issued the following press release: Earlier in 2007 the Abbott estate made a global announcement stating "The family of the late 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott has not authorized anyone in the past or present to author a book on his life." Since the announcement, many websites,...

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VINNIE PAUL: 'Being Able To Perform In Front Of People Is The Ultimate High'

Rick Florino of Maximum Ink music magazine recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Maximum Ink: Was it hard to step back behind the kit? Vinnie: After the events of December 8, 2004, I didn't...

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HELLYEAH Guitarist Says This Is Not A One-Time Project

FMQB recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH/NOTHINGFACE guitarist Tom Maxwell. A few excerpts from the chat follow: FMQB: The news recently broke that Jerry Montano [bass] left [HELLYEAH]. What happened? Tom: All I can say about it is that it's a real personal matter and we just had to move o...

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HELLYEAH: Acoustic Version Of 'Alcohaulin' Ass' Posted Online

HELLYEAH's acoustic/demo version of the song "Alcohaulin' Ass", which was previously only available as the exclusive Best Buy bonus track, has been posted on the band's MySpace page. On April 10, Weblo.com was the exclusive host for HELLYEAH's CD-release party, which took place at The Clubhouse in D...

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ZAKK WYLDE To Perform At DIMEBAG Hollywood's RockWalk Induction

May 17, 2007 marks the day of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's induction into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock 'n' roll. A bronze bust of Abbott will be unveil...

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STEVE VAI: 'Sound Theories Vol 1 & 2' Double-Live CD Due In June

Epic Records has announced a June 26 release for "Sound Theories Vol 1 & 2", a double-live CD capturing legendary guitarist Steve Vai's electrifying collaboration with the Netherlands Metropole Orchestra. The two-disc set spotlights rare material culled from five European performances, a studio...

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PETER CRISS' 'Kiss Meets The Phantom Of The Park' Vest, Robe Being Auctioned

An original vest and robe worn by KISS drummer Peter Criss during the making of the 1978 "Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park" movie are being auctioned via eBay. This Peter Criss "Phantom" vest (auction page) originally came from the Vinnie Gonzales collection in the early '90s. Gonzales reportedly...

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SKINLAB: Tour Changes Announced

Bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel of reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB has issued the following update: "Hey guys, few things changing here on the tour front. "We've been left with no choice but to carry on the tour without our buds WILL HAVEN. Sorry to all the WILL HAVEN fans that...

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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Roars Back To Life This Weekend

Launch Radio Networks reports: RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE will perform together for the first time in seven years this Sunday night (April 29) as the political rock group headlines and closes the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California. Guitarist Tom Morello, who's also perform...

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DIMEBAG Custom WASHBURN Guitar Being Auctioned For $34,000!

A "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott custom Washburn guitar autographed by Dimebag and his brother Vinnie at a DAMAGEPLAN CD signing early 2004 is being auctioned via eBay for a whopping $34,000 (!). The guitar, which is said to be one of only six in existence, "is in brand new condition, no nicks, scratches...