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Bassist JEFF PILSON On FOREIGNER, LED ZEPPELIN And GEORGE LYNCH

Bassist Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, WAR & PEACE, ex-DOKKEN) has issued the following: "2007 turned out to be an exhausting touring year for FOREIGNER. Our original intention of starting a new record was sidelined when it became apparent the touring schedule simply wouldn't allow the time needed to d...

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DEFTONES, LAMB OF GOD, QUEENSRŸCHE, CHILDREN OF BODOM: ESP GUITARS Clinics, Signings Announced

ESP Guitars will be hosting its largest NAMM show ever, both in terms of artist appearances, new guitars and basses, and a whole new upstairs demo room (Room 213D) that will allow for live performances and clinics in addition to the standard artist signature sessions. All events listed below with th...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER To Guest On Rock 247 Online Tomorrow

Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker will interviewed by UK's Rock 247 Online Internet radio tomorrow (Sunday, January 6) between 12 noon and 3:00 p.m. UK time. For more information, visit www.rock247online.co.uk. As previously reported, Schenker will embark on a UK tour this month under the...

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ATROCITY Covers SIMPLE MINDS' 'Don't You (Forget About Me)'; Audio Available

Long-running German metallers ATROCITY have posted an audio sample of their cover version of the SIMPLE MINDS classic "Don't You (Forget About Me)" at this location. The track comes off ATROCITY's long-awaited new album, "Werk 80 II", which is scheduled for release in Europe on February 29, 2008 (Ma...

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DIO Guitarist Wants To Share His 'Incredible Knowledge' Of Record Industry With You

Craig Goldy has long been looked upon in the hard rock and heavy metal world as one of the most well-respected guitarists ever to grace the stage. Probably best known for being the lead guitarist in the multi-platinum-selling group DIO, Goldy has put in well over 20 years in the recording and music...

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BENEDICTUM: Another New Song Posted Online

San Diego, California-based, female-fronted metallers BENEDICTUM have posted another new song, "Steel Rain", taken from the group's sophomore album, "Seasons of Tragedy", on the band's MySpace page. A video trailer for "Seasons of Tragedy" can be viewed below. Due in Europe on January 25 via Locomot...

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ROCKET SCIENTISTS Song Included in Japan Opera Company Production

The acclaimed all-female Japanese theater company Takarazuka has used the ROCKET SCIENTISTS song "Revolution Road" in its fall production of "Adieu Marceille/Love Symphony" which ran in Tokyo from September 21 to October 29, 2007. "Revolution Road" was used in the production alongside compositions b...

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DOKKEN/TED NUGENT Bassist Named Tucson's 'Citizen Of The Month'

The City of Tucson, Arizona has named DOKKEN/TED NUGENT bassist Barry Sparks its "Citizen of the Month" for January 2008. According to a posting on the official Tucson MySpace page, "Barry Sparks offers a unique brand of guitar driven, electric and acoustic style rock 'n' roll played with an unbelie...

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LAMB OF GOD, BLACK SABBATH, ANTHRAX Members Signing And Performing For SAMSON At NAMM

Samson Technologies has a robust and growing artists relations program and will once again showcase the program at NAMM with a range of talented newcomers and seasoned veterans. Samson has an all-star schedule of over 25 artists signing autographs and demonstrating products this year. With artists f...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: Classic Flying V Available For Purchase

According to a posting on the Michael Schenker News and Tour Information web site, the 1974 Gibson Flying V which legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker used during the years 1975-1978 is listed on Siggi Schwarz' online music store at this location. The guitar's neck was apparently broken but r...

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GEORGE LYNCH: Holiday Video Message Available

A holiday video message from legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) can be viewed at this location. As previously reported, George Lynch has teamed up with former BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION frontman London LeGrand in a brand new band called SOULS OF WE. The group has spent the last three ye...

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DEATH: 1988 Rehearsal Recordings Posted Online

MetalKult.com has just posted six MP3 audio files from a 1988 DEATH rehearsal. In January 1988, the members of DEATH convened in Orlando, Florida, to rehearse six of the songs that would eventually wind up on the band’s second and highly influential album, "Leprosy". The tracks captured during that...

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BENEDICTUM: New Song Posted Online

San Diego, California-based, female-fronted metallers BENEDICTUM have posted a new song, "Beast in the Field", taken from the group's sophomore album, "Seasons of Tragedy", on their MySpace page. Also available at the same location is an audio interview with producer Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN, FOREIGNER)....

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LAMB OF GOD Frontman: 'We Just Don't Want To Write The Same Album Again And Again'

Mark Hensch of Trashpit.com recently conducted an interview with LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Thrashpit: You guys just released "Sacrament: Deluxe Producer Edition". What made your guys decide to let your fans mess with the "Sacrament" audio tracks in...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: More UK Tour Dates Announced

Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker has scheduled the following UK dates under the MICHAEL SCHENKER & FRIENDS banner: Jan. 10 - 12 Bar - Swindon, UK Jan. 11 - Limelight - Crewe, UK Jan. 12 - Riffs - Blackpool, UK Jan. 16 - Riga - Southend, UK Jan. 17 - Boom Boom Club - Sutton, ...