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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer MATT SORUM To Guest On SAMMY HAGAR's New Album
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum will record a song in San Francisco with Sammy Hagar, original VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and guitarist Billy Duffy of THE CULT for Sammy's upcoming solo album, marking a reunion in the studio for Sorum — who was THE CULT's drummer — and Duf...July 15, 2008
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BRET MICHAELS Vs. JOE ELLIOTT
POISON singer Bret Michaels has responded to DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott's assertion that bands like POISON and MÖTLEY CRÜE paid more attention to their image than their songwriting during the '80s as a way to cover up the fact that there was "no substance in their music." During the June 6 pre...July 14, 2008
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CRASHDIET Parts Ways With Singer
Martin Sweet (guitar),Peter London (bass) and Eric Young (drums) of the Swedish glam-rock band CRASHDIET have released the following statement: "We have decided, in a mutual decision, to go separate ways with Olli [Finland-based vocalist H. Olliver Twisted]. We need a singer who can commit 100%, wh...July 13, 2008
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LUPARA Unveils New Lineup
LUPARA, the Illinois-based band led by ex-BROKEN HOPE guitarist Jeremy Wagner, has issued the following update: "LUPARA has spent the first half of 2008 writing their second album and completing their new lineup. LUPARA plans to record 12 songs of pre-production at Mercenary Digital Studios this sum...July 12, 2008
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BENEDICTION To Release Split 7" Single With WOLFBRIGADE
Long-running UK extreme metallers BENEDICTION have issued the following update: "We will be teaming up with our mates WOLFBRIGADE to release a limited 7" EP in August/September. We will have two tracks each on it and they are all unreleased songs. This will be limited to 2,000 pieces worldwide. Also...July 10, 2008
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MORTIFICATION Announces New Drummer
Steve Rowe of the Australian Christian metallers MORTIFICATION has issued the following update: "The 'Live Humanitarian' DVD is now finally finished in edit. It sounds and looks massive! The official release date for the DVD is September 26th through Nuclear Blast Records, Germany. Yes, you read it...July 9, 2008
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MOTÖRHEAD Earns German Gold For '25 & Alive - Boneshaker' DVD
The legendary rock and roll band MOTÖRHEAD was presented with a golden disc award by its label Steamhammer/SPV for German sales in excess of 25,000 copies of the band's 2001 DVD, "25 & Alive - Boneshaker". The award presentation took place on July 4 in Berlin at the Zitadelle, where MOTÖRHEAD pe...July 9, 2008
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MÖTLEY CRÜE: Audio Interview With MICK MARS Available
A 22-minute audio interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars conducted last month by "Mike in the Morning" on Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). MÖTLEY CRÜE's new album, "Saints of Los Angeles", sold 99,000 copies in the United States during its firs...July 9, 2008
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VOODOO SIX: Video Interview Posted Online
Metal Mick from Metal Gods TV conducted an interview with VOODOO SIX, the UK band formed by ex-DIRTY DEEDS bassist Tony Newton, at this year's Download festival, which was held June 13-15 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, UK. Watch the six-minute chat below. VOODOO SIX's video for the song "Faith"...July 8, 2008
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Guitarist Says He Lost 6 Inches Through Arthritis
According to Contact Music, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars is a prisoner of his own home when he's not on the road with his band — because a debilitating form of arthritis has left him unable to drive anywhere. Mars was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) when he was 19 and reveals the ...July 8, 2008
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JOB FOR A COWBOY: Video Interview Available
Metal Mick from Metal Gods TV conducted an interview with Arizona-based extreme metallers JOB FOR A COWBOY at this year's Download festival, which was held June 13-15 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, UK. Watch the five-minute chat below. JOB FOR A COWBOY played at the Tuska festival in Helsinki, F...July 8, 2008
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AMON AMARTH: Video Interview Posted Online
Metal Mick from Metal Gods TV conducted an interview with the Swedish metal band AMON AMARTH at this year's Download festival, which was held June 13-15 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, UK. Watch the six-minute chat below. AMON AMARTH has set "Twilight of the Thunder God" as the title of its seven...July 7, 2008
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MOTÖRHEAD: Video Interview With LEMMY Posted Online
Paul Marshall of Marshall Amplification conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister at this year's Download festival, which was held June 13-15 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, UK. Watch the 10-minute chat below. MOTÖRHEAD will be IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's gue...July 7, 2008
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FIREWIND: Video Interview With GUS G. Available
Metal Mick from Metal Gods TV conducted an interview with guitarist Gus G. of the Greek metal band FIREWIND at this year's Download festival, which was held June 13-15 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, UK. Watch the six-minute chat below. FIREWIND had its latest album, "The Premonition", released i...July 4, 2008
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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER: Video Interview Available
Metal Mick from Metal Gods TV conducted an interview with bassist Ryan "Bart" Williams and drummer Shannon Lucas of Detroit, Michigan's THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER at this year's Download festival, which was held June 13-15 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, UK. Watch the eight-minute chat below. THE BL...July 3, 2008
