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SLIPKNOT Drummer On His Battle With Drugs: 'I Was Basically Dying'

In tomorrow's Kerrang! magazine, SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison speaks frankly about his long-running, and very private, battle with drug addiction for the first time. "I realized I had a problem with narcotics when I realized that I wasn't just hurting myself, I was hurting the people around me," J...

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WARRIOR SOUL: Support Act Announced

SHRAM — the Michigan-based band led by Brian Schram, who has previously performed with UNCLE KRACKER — has been confirmed to support WARRIOR SOUL on the first half of its upcoming "comeback" tour — from October 16 in Chicago to October 27 in Boston. For a list of upcoming WARRIOR SOUL dates, click

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DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER: 'Licht' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed

"Licht", the new album from Germany's DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, has registered the following first-week chart positions: Germany: #29 Austria: #49 Switzerland: #88 Released on August 29 via Nuclear Blast Records, "Licht" is the group's first to feature new guitar player Lady Cat-Man, who replaced...

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The consistency with which MOTÖRHEAD releases quality albums is largely undisputed. Though folks may debate the relative merits of each release, some of which might include a few duds, most would agree that bassist/vocalist Lemmy Kilmister, drummer Mikkey Dee, and guitarist Phil Campbell — a long-ru...

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TWISTED SISTER Alter Ego BENT BROTHER Cancels Tonight's Appearance At Benefit Concert

BENT BROTHER — affectionately known as "TWISTED SISTER's evil twin" (essentially a makeup-less version of the real thing) — has cancelled its appearance at tonight's (Saturday, September 6) benefit concert for the band's "dear friend and former head of security," Sal Valvo, at L'Amour in Staten Isla...

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TWISTED SISTER Members To Host 'Rock & Roll Ball' In Levittown

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda and bassist Mark Mendoza will host the "Rock & Roll Ball" tonight (Friday, September 5) at the Munchaba Lounge, located at 58 Gardiners Avenue in Levittown, New York. Scheduled performers for the event include STRIP CLUB DEVILS, STRIKE TWICE and Ray West (SPR...

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WARRIOR SOUL's 'Chinese Democracy' Due In October

WARRIOR SOUL, the band fronted by legendary singer Kory Clarke, is the latest act to announce (jokingly or not) that it has selected "Chinese Democracy" — the name of the perennially delayed new GUNS N' ROSES LP — as the title of its new album. The CD will be available exclusively at shows on WARRIO...

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TWISTED SISTER: Footage From ROCK THE BAYOU Festival Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of TWISTED SISTER's September 1, 2008 performance at the Rock The Bayou festival in Houston, Texas can be viewed below (clips uploaded by YouTube user "TxAngel618"). TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider recently confirmed rumors that the band's "A Twisted Christmas" concept will...

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SAXON Films 'Live To Rock' Video

Aestheticom's Bill Schacht, who has previously directed music videos for DIO, KING DIAMOND, AMON AMARTH, FATAL SMILE, LIBERTY X/REV RUN, ZAKK WYLDE and SISTER SIN, among others, has just completed filming footage for the upcoming SAXON clip for the soon-to-be classic rock anthem "Live To Rock". Acco...

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JOHN MACALUSO Talks About His Background, Drum Techniques; Video Available

Video footage of Vic Firth endorser John Macaluso (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TNT, ARK) talking about his background, drum techniques, and upcoming projects can be viewed below. "Repercussions", the drum book by John Macaluso, is available on John's web site. According to a press release, "this book is craft...

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MIDNATTSOL Announces New Guitarist

MIDNATTSOL — the German-Norwegian band featuring vocalist Carmen Elise Espenaes (the younger sister of LEAVES' EYES singer Liv Kristine) — has issued the following update: "It is a great pleasure for us to announce that we have finally found a new guitarist for MIDNATTSOL. We have been having a good...

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GIRLSCHOOL: 'Legacy' Details Revealed

Veteran British all-female hard rock band GIRLSCHOOL will release its 30th-anniversary album, "Legacy", on October 24 in Germany, October 27 in Europe and November 4 in the USA via Wacken Records/SPV. The CD will feature a plethora of special guests, including Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH),Ronnie Jame...

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DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"Licht", the new album from Germany's DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, is available for streaming in its entirety on the band's MySpace page (stream available until Friday, August 29 only). Due on August 29 via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD is the group's first to feature new guitar player Lady Cat-Man,...

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TWISTED SISTER Added To 'Jack's Third Show' In Irvine

TWISTED SISTER has been added to Jack's Third Show, set to take place Saturday, September 27 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, California. The concert, which will benefit autism research, will feature performances from the following artists: DEVO BILLY IDOL REO SPEEDWAGON BLONDIE PSYCH...

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DEE SNIDER, LITA FORD To Guest On Today's 'Eddie Trunk Live'

Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER) and Lita Ford will guest on today's (Monday, August 25) edition of the "Eddie Trunk Live" show heard nationally on XM 41 The Boneyard. The program airs Monday nights from 6:00 p.m. EST to 10:00 p.m. EST. They will be on the program at the following times: Dee Snider at 7:...