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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'Play My Game' Artwork, Details Revealed
Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will release his first solo album, "Play My Game", in May via SPV/Steamhammer. The offering consists of around a dozen brand-new tracks that Owens composed himself or together wit...March 16, 2009
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MÖTLEY CRÜE To Guest On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
MÖTLEY CRÜE's March 13, 2009 concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut was reportedly filmed for broadcast via the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show on ABC-TV. The band performed its new single, "White Trash Circus", twice back to back "with tons of pyro," along with the tracks "Same Ol' S...March 15, 2009
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CARRIE UNDERWOOD Covers MÖTLEY CRÜE For 'American Idol' Farewell Theme
According to MTV.com, "American Idol" star Carrie Underwood tapped into her rock side to record the show's new farewell theme. In keeping with the recent "home" theme of the tunes played as contestants are eliminated from "Idol", Underwood recently tracked a countrified cover of MÖTLEY CRÜE's bitter...March 10, 2009
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Former WHITESNAKE Guitarist To Team Up With Ex-MAMA'S BOY Axeman For Irish Dates
Former WHITESNAKE guitarist Bernie Marsden, who — along with David Coverdale — wrote such classics as "Here I Go Again", "Fool For Your Loving" and "Love Hunter", is teaming up with ex-MAMA'S BOYS guitarist Pat McManus for a five-date tour of Ireland. The details are as follows: March 13 - Electric...March 10, 2009
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HOLY RAGE Featuring AL ATKINS: New Song Posted Online
HOLY RAGE (pictured below),the new band fronted by original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins, has posted a new track entitled "Give Them Hell" on the group's MySpace page. The track has already been aired in New York and the U.K. and has received "fantastic reviews and feedback," according to a postin...March 8, 2009
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'MÖTLEY CRÜE Day' In Erie, Pennsylvania
According to Glam-Metal.com, Erie, Pennsylvania mayor Joseph Sinnott declared March 7, 2009 "MÖTLEY CRÜE day" onstage last night during the band's performance at the Erie Civic Center. Sinnott said that he is a big MÖTLEY CRÜE fan, explaining that his first concert was MÖTLEY CRÜE back in 2006 at th...March 8, 2009
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VINCE NEIL Schedules Meet-And-Greet In Daytona Beach Tomorrow
MÖTLEY CRÜE lead singer Vince Neil will be the master of ceremonies and will take part in a meet-and-greet tomorrow (Sunday, March 1) at Wise Guys Watering Hole at 415 Main Street in Daytona Beach, Florida as part of a WHOG radio event. (Note: Contrary to published reports, Neil will **not** perform...February 28, 2009
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CAULDRON: Video Interview Posted Online
A five-minute video "introduction" to Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based metallers CAULDRON can be viewed below. CAULDRON recently finished recording and mixing the band's full-length debut, "Chained To The Nite", for an April 6 release in Europe and May 5 in the rest of the world via Earache Records. T...February 28, 2009
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Former W.A.S.P., MSG, RATT Members To Play Hollywood Tonight
THE BIG BALL STARS — featuring Robin McAuley (MSG, SURVIVOR),Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.),Brian Tichy (BILLY IDOL, OZZY OSBOURNE),Brent Woods (VINCE NEIL),Robbie Crane (RATT) and Keri Kelli (ALICE COOPER) — will perform tonight (Saturday, February 28) at The Knitting Factory in Hollywood, California....February 28, 2009
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BLEEDING THROUGH: Video Interview Available
Ryan Wombacher and Brandan Schieppatti of Orange County, California's BLEEDING THROUGH were recently interviewed by ShockHound. They talk about the band's latest album, "Declaration", the genius of PANTERA and NEIL DIAMOND, and the number of bands out there that totally suck. Watch the four-minute c...February 27, 2009
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VAN HALEN, KISS, RUSH, VELVET REVOLVER Members Helping Raise Funds For Stricken Deputy
Susan Abram of LA Daily News reports that some of rock music's biggest names — including members of VAN HALEN, RUSH, KISS and VELVET REVOLVER — have donated autographed guitars and percussion equipment to help a Southland sheriff's deputy who is fighting acute myeloid leukemia. Money raised from the...February 27, 2009
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Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN To Guest On New BLACK WIDOW Album?
Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin has reportedly expressed interest in guesting on the new album from classic U.K. progressive rockers BLACK WIDOW. The LP's working title is "Sleeping With Demons", but it is not sure if this will be the title of the final product. The voice that breathed new l...February 26, 2009
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TROUBLE Guitarist To Guest On ROBOT LORDS OF TOKYO CD
Columbus, Ohio's ROBOT LORDS OF TOKYO have announced that Rick Wartell, who makes up one half of the legendary guitar duo in U.S. doom masters TROUBLE, will make a special guest appearance on their next album. The ROBOT LORDS is a songwriting duo consisting of Rick Ritzler (drums, guitar) and Paul J...February 25, 2009
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer Says 'Dawn Of The Metal Gods' Book Is 'A Real Labor Of Love'
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins recently spoke to Express & Star about his forthcoming autobiography, titled "Dawn of the Metal Gods: My Life in Judas Priest and Heavy Metal". The book, which was was written with Neil Daniels — a freelance rock writer and heavy metal fan who befriended At...February 25, 2009
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RUSH's NEIL PEART: 'A Winter’s Tale Of Summers Past'
RUSH drummer Neil Peart has posted a lengthy "News, Weather And Sports" update on his web site. An excerpt from his posting follows below. "This story began as a brief introduction to a book review. At the outset, my modest goal was to relate how the reading of a book sometimes has its own story ...February 23, 2009
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