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METALLICA Guitarist: 'DEEP PURPLE Definitely Belongs In The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME'
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett, who was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame with his bandmates in 2009, told Artisan News that he was a bit turned off given that the Hall has overlooked so many other great rock bands, including DEEP PURPLE, who is among 15 finalists for induction into the...October 17, 2012
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ANTHRAX Continuing Work On Cover Songs For 'Worship Music' Re-Release
ANTHRAX recently spent time in the studio recording several cover versions of some of their favorite rock classics, to be included with the upcoming re-release of the band's latest album, "Worship Music". In addition to RUSH ("Anthem") and BOSTON ("Smokin'") covers, ANTHRAX is also recording its ver...October 16, 2012
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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist And Wife Featured In 'Autism Speaks' Video
Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz and his wife, Candi, are featured in a new video clip about Autism Speaks, the organization dedicated to spreading awareness, and the founders of Autism Speaks. Dan and Candi speak about their own personal experience with raising two identical mirror image twin boy...October 11, 2012
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Former DEEP PURPLE Guitarist RITCHIE BLACKMORE 'Couldn't Care Less' About ROCK HALL Induction
DEEP PURPLE is among 15 finalists for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2013. "Personally, I couldn't care less," former PURPLE guitarist Ritchie Blackmore tells Billboard.com. "I would never go. I'm not really a fan of that stuff. Considering some of the people that are in th...October 11, 2012
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TANK: 'War Nation' Video Released
British power metal mercenaries TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar alongside ex-RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White and ex-BRUCE DICKINSON bassist Chris Dale and former HELLOWEEN drummer Mark Cross — will release a new DVD, "War Machine Live", on November 12 in Europe...October 11, 2012
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CONVERGE Frontman Interviewed On KISW 99.9 FM's 'Metal Shop' (Audio)
This past weekend, Kevin and Ian of the "Metal Shop" radio show, which airs airs every Saturday night from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. on the Seattle station KISW 99.9 FM, conducted an interview with CONVERGE frontman Jacob Bannon. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Interview (audio)...October 9, 2012
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CHIMAIRA Announces 13th Annual 'Chimaira Christmas'
CHIMAIRA will return to the stage for its first and only remaining U.S. appearance of 2012 on December 29. The 13th annual Chimaira Christmas will take place at Cleveland, Ohio's House Of Blues. Commented CHIMAIRA frontman Mark Hunter: "Cleveland's had CHIMAIRA's back since the beginning — they've w...October 8, 2012
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ANTHRAX Guitarist's 'Blood & Guts': Premier Episode Available
"Blood & Guts", the Nerdist YouTube channel web series hosted by ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, premiered on October 3. In the series' premiere episode (see below),join Ian as he spends a day with legendary FX artist Greg Nicotero in his KNB EFX studio. See Nicotero's vast prop collection from th...October 7, 2012
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MATT SORUM Discusses 'Re-Machined: A Tribute To Deep Purple's Machine Head' Album
Patrick Prince of Powerline recently conducted an interview with drummer Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, THE CULT, CAMP FREDDY) about the DEEP PURPLE tribute album "Re-Machined: A Tribute To Deep Purple's Machine Head", which features a contribution from Sorum's new project, KINGS OF CHA...October 5, 2012
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WHITESNAKE's 'Ready An' Willing' Remembered In New App And eBook
A new one-dollar app and eBook tell the story of the making of WHITESNAKE's 1980 album "Ready An' Willing". Featuring three ex-DEEP PURPLE members in David Coverdale, Ian Paice and Jon Lord (who sadly passed away recently),"Ready An' Willing" sounded like old news in the rapidly ramping metal envir...October 4, 2012
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RUSH And DEEP PURPLE Nominated For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction
RUSH and DEEP PURPLE are among 15 finalists for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2013. For the first time, the public gets to vote alongside the artists, historians and music industry insiders of the Rock Hall voting body. From now until December 5, fans can vote onOctober 4, 2012
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TED NUGENT Offers Inside Look At American Gun Culture In 'Gun Country'
With more than 40 million albums sold, Ted Nugent is a rock and roll legend — but music is just one of his passions. He's also a strong and vocal advocate for guns, hunting and all things America. In Discovery Channel's all-new one-hour special "Ted Nugent's Gun Country", premiering October 10 at 10...October 3, 2012
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Re-Machined: A Tribute To Deep Purple
Many, many summers ago, I used to mow my folks' lawn with a Walkman cassette player strapped around my head. Three tapes kept my mid-teen limbs moving briskly through what felt like absolute drudgery back then: the self-titled MONTROSE album, VAN HALEN's "5150" and DEEP PURPLE's "Machine Head". In r...October 3, 2012
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN And SLAYER's KERRY KING Share DIMEBAG Drinking Stories (Video)
Three of the leading gear/technology companies for both musicians and consumers alike returned on September 7 with their successful "Metal Masters" clinic series. "Metal Masters 4" brought back some of the classic "masters" while adding a few new members to the list. The night's main band comprised...October 1, 2012
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YAKUZA Frontman's LED ZEPPELIN Tribute Band Sued By Former Singer
According to the Courthouse News Service, LED ZEPPELIN 2: THE LIVE EXPERIENCE, the LED ZEPPELIN tribute act featuring Bruce Lamont (frontman for Chicago-based avantgarde metallers YAKUZA) and members of BUSKER SOUNDCHECK, is being sued by its former led singer for allegedly hiding at least $70,000 i...September 28, 2012
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