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DIO Guitarist Joins HYDROGYN

DIO guitarist Craig Goldy has joined West Virginia melodic hard rockers HYDROGYN. Comments Goldy: "While Ronnie is touring and recording with HEAVEN AND HELL, I am proud to announce my journey with HYDROGYN. I am looking forward to writing, recording and touring with them during the all too often we...

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NIKKI SIXX: 'I Don't Consider Anything You Truly Love To Ever Be Work'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx will release a new album, "The Heroin Diaries", on August 21, as a precursor to his autobiography of the same name, which arrives September 25. The album's 12 tracks each match up with one chapter in the book; first single "Life Is Beautiful" can be downloaded from the...

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LAMB OF GOD Guitarist Talks GRAMMYS, Touring And Upcoming Album

Simon Milburn of The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On how the last few months have been for the band since the release of "Sacrament": "It's really been amazing. The album's been so well received, which really...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS Robbed

According to MTV.com, Joshua Kuhl of Madison, Wisconsin, and Simon Brown of Rockford, Illinois, allegedly broke into a Chicago rehearsal space being used by the SMASHING PUMPKINS on Friday night and made off with three guitar picks and 39 photographs that police suspect the men may have tried to sel...

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NIKKI SIXX's 'The Heroin Diaries': Book, Album Release Dates Announced

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx will release a new album, "The Heroin Diaries", on August 21, as a precursor to his autobiography of the same name, which arrives September 25. The album's 12 tracks each match up with one chapter in the book; first single "Life Is Beautiful" can be downloaded from the...

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GRAHAM BONNET, JOE LYNN TURNER: Finnish Dates Announced

Legendary vocalists Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI) and Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) will team up for a tour of Finland in August. The dates are as follows: Aug. 08 - Tampere, Finland @ Klubi Aug. 09 - Helsinki, Finland @ Virgin 0il & Co Aug. 10...

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GRAHAM BONNET To Tour Australia This Summer

Legendary has rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI) will sing in seven special shows called "The Countdown Spectacular 2" in August and September in Australia. The dates are as follows: Aug. 18 - Newcastle Entertainment Centre - Newcastle, Australia A...

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MEMORY GARDEN Issues Post-DOOM SHALL RISE Update

MEMORY GARDEN, the Sweden-based band featuring former ABSKTRAKT ALGEBRA guitarist Simon Johansson, has issued the following update: "So, tonight it is one week since our show at the Doom Shall Rise festival and we felt that we should share some of our thoughts about this happening. We all had a very...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX: 'Life Is Beatuful' Single Available Online

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx is currently streaming "Life Is Beautiful", the first single from "The Heroin Diaries" soundtrack at MySpace.com/HeroinDiaries and MySpace.com/NikkiSixx. "The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star" is the upcoming book by Nikki Sixx, the co-founde...

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FEAR FACTORY: New Video Interview With RAYMOND HERRERA Available

A 10-minute video interview with FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera, conducted by Tina Wood, has been posted online at this location. FEAR FACTORY recently announced plans to release another remix album, tentatively due later in the year. A first taste of the upcoming CD — a remixed version of the...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS Launches THE HOLY RAGE

Original JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Al Atkins has set THE HOLY RAGE as the name of his band. The group's lineup consists of the following musicians: Al Atkins - Vocals Mike De Jager - Guitar Chris Johnson - Guitar Alex Reynolds - Drums Scott Dallow - Bass A MySpace page has been launched, featuring ...

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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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Reformed ALCATRAZZ Announces California Date, Plans To Release New Album

The reformed ALCATRAZZ, led by legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, IMPELLITTERI),has announced a headlining concert at Paladino's in Tarzana, California on Friday, May 25 at 11:00 p.m. Bonnet is joined in the new group by guitarist Howie Simon, drummer Glen Sobel and...

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HEAVEN AND HELL, MEGADETH Perform In Los Angeles; Photos Available

HEAVEN AND HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler, singer Ronnie James Dio, and drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO) — and MEGADETH performed at the the Los Angeles Forum Wednesday night (April 25). According to Dio manager Wendy Dio, the soundboa...

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PAIN OF SALVATION Drummer Quits To Focus On Family Life

Sweden's PAIN OF SALVATION has issued the following update: "We are sad to announce that Johan Langell [drums] has decided to leave the band, to focus on family. This is not a sudden decision, but something that has been pending for several years. As the band now rapidly continues to grow for each y...