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AEROSMITH Frontman Talks About Being A Grandad At 57
Tony Hicks of the Contra Costa Times recently conducted an interview with AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: So you're a grandpa now. How's that feel? Steven: "Can you believe that? It's amazing. I'm 57 years old and in two years I'll be able to say I'm ...February 1, 2006
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AEROSMITH Guitarist Set For LES PAUL Salute Next Week
Launch Radio Networks reports: Guitarists Joe Perry from AEROSMITH and Neal Schon from JOURNEY are among those taking part in a tribute concert to music industry legend Les Paul next week. The Les Paul & Friends: 90th Birthday Salute takes place at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Cali...February 1, 2006
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METALLICA: New Album To Be Produced By RICK RUBIN?
Rumors continue to circulate that METALLICA have finally ended their working relationship with producer Bob Rock and are in talks with Rick Rubin (SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLIPKNOT, SLAYER, AUDIOSLAVE, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) about producing the group's next effort, the follow-up to the much-maligned "St. A...January 27, 2006
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GAMMACIDE Guitarist Doesn't Rule Out New Studio Album
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with guitarist Rick Perry of the reunited Texas thrashers GAMMACIDE. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: At this point, do you have plans to record any new material? Rick: "We didn't really reunite as a full-time band. A few years ag...January 24, 2006
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STATUS QUO: Birmingham Show To Be Recorded For Live DVD
Clear Channel Entertainment is have announced that STATUS QUO will perform an exclusive one-off date at the Birmingham NEC on Sunday, May 21. The show represents guitarist Rick Parfitt's return to the U.K. stage after his illness scare and the cancellation of the end of the 2005 winter tour. This mo...January 20, 2006
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SLAYER's KERRY KING: 'We're Not Close To Hanging It Up'
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King recently spoke to Decibel magazine (web site) about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's much-anticipated follow-up to 2001's "God Hates Us All", tentatively due late summer/early fall via American Recordings. According to King, the upcoming CD doesn't...January 15, 2006
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WET ANIMAL Featuring TROUBLE Members To Play Chicago Next Weekend
WET ANIMAL, the Illinois-based quartet featuring TROUBLE members Rick Wartell (guitar) and Jeff "Oly" Olson (drums),will be performing at the Metro in Chicago, Illinois on Saturday, Janaury 21. Also appearing on the bill will be MARAZENE, THE INFAMOUS, SMOKE, SOUND MOB and NDX. WET ANIMAL's self-ti...January 14, 2006
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ANNIHILATOR Frontman: I Am Not Leaving The Band
ANNIHILATOR frontman Dave Padden has rejected speculation that he may be leaving the band as a result of his involvement with SILENT STRAIN, a side-project he recently formed with MNEMIC guitarist Mircea Eftemie Gabriel. Padden posted the following message earlier today on ANNIHILATOR's official for...January 9, 2006
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'Get Thrashed' Documentary Nearing Completion
The makers of "Get Thrashed", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have issued the following update regarding the project's current status: "In the year since the last news update, we have made giant strides toward...January 9, 2006
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ANNIHILATOR, MNEMIC Members Join Forces In SILENT STRAIN
Hailing from Canada, Denmark and Russia, Dave Padden (lead singer of ANNIHILATOR) and Mircea Eftemie Gabriel (guitarist of MNEMIC) have united with Cory McBain (guitarist),Igor Chiefot (drummer) and Rick Struve (bassist) to create SILENT STRAIN. The idea is simple: a furious metal outfit combining...January 9, 2006
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'BOB ROCK Will Always Be Our Producer'
Despite rumors of a possible collaboration with Rick Rubin (SLAYER, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLIPKNOT),METALLICA have no plans of working with anyone else but their longtime producer Bob Rock on their upcoming studio album, the group's drummer Lars Ulrich revealed in a September 2005 interview published i...January 6, 2006
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Film Still On Track
Launch Radio Networks reports: MÖTLEY CRÜE is back on the road and planning to record a new studio album this year. But the CRÜE's other major project, a film adaptation of its 2002 autobiography, "The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band", is still in the works. Bassist Nikki S...January 4, 2006
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AL JOURGENSEN: New MINISTRY Album Is 'Fastest, Hardest, Most Maniacal Record I've Ever Done'
REVOLTING COCKS, the side project of MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen, have pushed back the release date of their new album, "Cocked and Loaded", to March 7, 2006 from the previously announced February 14. Produced by Al Jourgensen, the CD features the contributions of guest artists Jello Biafra (DEAD...December 23, 2005
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STATUS QUO Guitarist Is Cancer-Free
BBC News is reporting that STATUS QUO's Rick Parfitt does not have cancer, doctors have confirmed after testing growths found on his larynx. Parfitt, 57, described the news as "the best Christmas present that I could possibly have". The band was forced to cancel its U.K. tour earlier this month when...December 20, 2005
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Former CELTIC FROST Guitarist Begins Writing Material For New SUBSONIC Release
Former CELTIC FROST/current SUBSONIC guitarist Ron Marks has issued the following update: "Industry legend Rick Wells of Minarik Guitars has kindly invited me to winter NAMM in Anaheim, CA. I'd met Rick last summer and he's a devoted proponent of SUBSONIC. Both Dan Laudo [SUBSONIC/ex-PRONG drummer]...December 18, 2005
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