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'Why AC/DC Matters' Book Sneak Peek

A sneak peek of "Why AC/DC Matters", the new book that is scheduled for release on October 13 via William Morrow (an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers),is available at this location. AC/DC is the second-best-selling popular music act of all time, bested only by THE BEATLES. They've sold 200 milli...

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SLASH And Friends In Las Vegas; Video Footage Posted Online

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash was joined by all-star lineup of musicians — including VELVET REVOLVER bandmates Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, plus Joe Perry (AEROSMITH),Rick Nielsen (CHEAP TRICK),Courtney Love (HOLE),and Franky Perez (SCARS ON BROADWAY) — for a special performanc...

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Norway's QUART Festival Files Bankruptcy For Second Time In Two Years

According to The Canadian Press, the organizers of Norway's biggest summer music festival have declared bankruptcy for the second time in two years. District Court records show Quart festival organizers filed for bankruptcy Monday in the southern coastal town of Kristiansand where the festival is he...

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ANVIL: North American Tour Dates Announced

Canadian metal legends ANVIL have scheduled the following North American tour dates: Jan. 07 - House Of Blues - Cleveland, Ohio Jan. 08 - Phoenix Concert Theatre - Toronto, Ontario Jan. 09 - The Crofoot - Pontiac, Michigan Jan. 10 - House Of Blues - Chicago, Illinois Jan. 12 - Town Ballroom - Buffal...

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SLASH And Friends Perform In Las Vegas; Review, Photos Available

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash was joined by all-star lineup of musicians — including VELVET REVOLVER bandmates Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, plus Joe Perry (AEROSMITH),Rick Nielsen (CHEAP TRICK),Courtney Love (HOLE),and Franky Perez (SCARS ON BROADWAY) — for a special performanc...

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DUFF MCKAGAN On AXL ROSE: 'He's Just A Guy Caught Up In Events'

Paul Whitington of Independent.ie recently conducted an interview with Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, GUNS N' ROSES). A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Independent.ie: Axl Rose — rock's answer to Howard Hughes or misunderstood genius? Duff: I think when you don't talk...

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SLASH, STEVE VAI, RICK NIELSEN Interviewed For 'Rock Prophecies' Film

Slash, Rick Nielsen of CHEAP TRICK and Steve Vai are among the musicians who were interviewed for "Rock Prophecies", a feature-length chronicle of conflicted photographer Robert M. Knight, on a quest to find both himself and the world's next great guitar player. The film will have a FREE screening a...

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ANVIL Interviewed On Australia's 'Video Hits'

Fuzzy of Australia's "Video Hits" conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Steve "Lips" Kudlow and drummer Robb Reiner of Canadian metal legends ANVIL on the band's first visit to Australia. Watch the three-minute chat below. ANVIL's re-release of the group's latest album, "This is Thirteen",...

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ANVIL: Video Footage Of VINTAGE VINYL Performance Available

Canadian metal legends ANVIL took part in an in-store performance and signing session this past Sunday (September 27) at Vintage Vinyl in Fords, New Jersey. Fan-filmed video footage of the band's appearance can be viewed below (courtesy of "loopyvids"). ANVIL's re-release of the group's latest album...

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'Why AC/DC Matters' Book Due In October

AC/DC is the second-best-selling popular music act of all time, bested only by THE BEATLES. They've sold 200 million albums worldwide. "Back in Black" is the second best-selling album in the world behind MICHAEL JACKSON's "Thriller" at 49 million copies sold. In 2008, thirty-five years after AC/DC f...

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MATT SORUM On Second VELVET REVOLVER CD: We Fell Prey To More Of What WEILAND Wanted

Blistering.com's Greg Dixon conducted an interview with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum on September 16, 2009 when Sorum played the House of Blues in Orlando, Florida as the temporary replacement for MOTÖRHEAD's Mikkey Dee. A few snippets from the chat follow below. Blistering.co...

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New ALICE IN CHAINS Singer: 'At The End Of The Day, All I Can Do Is Just Be Me'

Steven Rosen of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with new ALICE IN CHAINS singer William DuVall. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: "Black Gives Way to Blue" is the first ALICE IN CHAINS album in 14 years. Was there some unspoken burden placed upon you...

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SLASH Confirms Lineup For Mirage Concert

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash has revealed the lineup of musicians who will join him for his all-star concert in Las Vegas on October 2. The concert, billed "Slash & Friends", celebrates the 20th anniversary of Las Vegas hotel, casino and white tiger playground the Mirage. Acc...

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ANVIL: Video Footage Of Toronto In-Store Performance Posted Online

Canadian metal legends ANVIL took part in a signing session and in-store performance on Thursday, September 24 at Sunrise Records in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Video footage of the band's mini-concert can be viewed below. ANVIL's re-release of the group's latest album, "This is Thirteen", sold around...

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DUFF MCKAGAN, SULLY ERNA, BILLY DUFFY, EVAN SEINFELD To Appear At 'Biggest Tattoo Show On Earth

Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES),Evan Seinfeld (BIOHAZARD),Sully Erna (GODSMACK),Billy Duffy (THE CULT) and Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS) are among the musicians who are scheduled to appear at Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth, a convention that will bring a potent mixture of rock, art...