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SAMMY HAGAR: 'I Love Playing Music And I Love VAN HALEN'

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with Sammy Hagar. An excerpt from the chat follows: Classic Rock Revisited: Tell me how it was touring with Michael Anthony? Sammy: It was awesome but it wore me out. If you listen to my voice then you can tell that I have ...

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GUNS N' ROSES Singer Visits Cancer Charity

NME.com reports that GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose made a surprise visit to the Teenage Cancer Trust Ward at the University College Hospital in London (photo). The singer had just completed GUNS N' ROSES' controversial European tour, culminating with a final date at Wembley Arena on July 30. Simon D...

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CARMINE APPICE: JIMI HENDRIX Didn't Like LED ZEPPELIN Because They Stole From Everybody

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisted recently conducted an interview with legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice (VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS, BECK, BOGERT & APPICE, ROD STEWART, KING KOBRA, OZZY OSBOURNE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisted: You have me curious with the ne...

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KISS Reaps Plenty Of Online Support In ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Bid

The Plain Dealer reports that KISS fans pounded the computer keyboards and the pavement this weekend to make the argument that their favorite band belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. While the KISS Army rallied Saturday outside the Rock Hall, KISS got the most votes in an online poll at ...

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LED ZEPPELIN, AC/DC And METALLICA Are Among Top-Selling Artists Of All Time

LED ZEPPELIN, AC/DC, GUNS N' ROSES and METALLICA have released some of the top-selling albums in the United States of all time, according to the figures released by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Here is a list of the all-time top selling albums (number in perenthesis indicate...

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Blood of the Snake

You don't get to be a respected journeyman like DEREK SHERINIAN without making a few friends along the way — or without having the chops to execute stop-on-a-dime stylistic changes and make yourself sound convincing. "Blood of the Snake" goes all over the place, with a little something for everyone,...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist: New Material Is 'More Rock Than It Has Been In A Few Years'

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisted recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisted: DEF LEPPARD is well known for their live shows. You have a sustained energy on stage. How do you all keep from falling into th...

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CRADLE TO GRAVE Announces Lineup Changes

CRADLE TO GRAVE, the Vancouver-based band featuring ex-AGGRESSION guitarist Denis "Sasquatch" Barthe, has parted ways with drummer Ryan Mackie and bassist Eric Green due to musical differences. Replacing them are Simon Adam (ex-EMPYRIA) and Glenn Chisholm (ex-A MURDER OF CROWS),respectively. CRADLE...

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CHRIS CORNELL: More Details Revealed About 'Casino Royale' Song

It was announced today by producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. and Sony Pictures Entertainment, that Chris Cornell, the singer/songwriter behind SOUNDGARDEN, AUDIOSLAVE and TEMPLE OF THE DOG, has written, in collaboration with Bond composer David Arnold, and wil...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Guitarist Checks In From OZZFEST

STRAPPING YOUNG LAD's new album, "The New Black", had a phenomenal first week at retail debuting at No. 200 on The Billboard 200 chart. The group has been annihilating the masses on Ozzfest, and due to the sheer abrasiveness and intensity of their live performances, they quickly became one of the mo...

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Ex-ATOMKRAFT Guitarist Quits AGANKAST

Former ATOMKRAFT guitarist Rob Matthew has released the following update on his AGANKAST project: "I have decided to step down as guitarist in AGANKAST and concentrate now on the band's management side of things until such a time as a name management and/or a major label deal is secured. The decisio...

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Lost JIMI HENDRIX Song to Be Sold at Ocean Tomo's Live Intellectual Property Auction

Ocean Tomo, LLC announced today the inclusion of a rare and unique find in The Ocean Tomo Fall 2006 Live Intellectual Property Auction to be held on October 26, 2006 at Capitale in New York City. The copyright and original reel-to-reel recording of the 40-year old, never-before-released JIMI HENDRIX...

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NEW YORK DOLLS: New Audio Interview With SYLVAIN SYLVAIN Posted Online

NEW YORK DOLLS guitarist Sylvain Sylvain was interviewed by Simon Mayo of BBC Radio 2 Monday night (July 17). Audio of the program is available at this location. As previously reported, a brand new NEW YORK DOLLS track, entitled "Dance Like a Monkey", has been made available for download in MP3 form...

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JAGUAR Announces New Bassist

NWOBHM veterans JAGUAR have announced the addition of bass player Simon Patel to the group's ranks. Simon made his live debut with the band at the recent Thrash Till Death Festival in Germany. JAGUAR are currently writing material for a new studio album, which they plan on recording later in the yea...

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DEF LEPPARD/JOURNEY Tour To Play Host To One-Day Rock Fantasy Camp

Launch Radio Networks reports: When the DEF LEPPARD/JOURNEY tour rolls into Columbus, Ohio, on September 10, there will be a special opening act — and no one knows who it is yet. A special one-day Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp will be held at the Germain Amphitheater, and the campers will have a "battl...