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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: In Writing Mode

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN has posted an update on the progress of the songwriting sessions for its new studio album at its MySpace page. A couple of excerpts follow: "We are far into the writing of our new CD. Everyone is living and breathing this record 24/7 and we're all excited. We spend ...

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SLASH Performs VELVET REVOLVER's 'Slither' With Hollywood Kids: Video Available

This past June 11 at The Knitting Factory in Hollywood, California, VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash and his wife Perla, along with their two kids (four-year-old London and two-year-old Cash),accepted the Hollywood Rock Academy Rock Angel award in recognition of Slash's family's gen...

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SLASH, RICK NIELSEN Perform With CAMP FREDDY On 'Leno': Photo Available

VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash and CHEAP TRICK's Rick Nielsen joined CAMP FREDDY to perform their version of CHEAP TRICK's "Surrender" on NBC-TV's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" last night (Thursday, October 5). This was CAMP FREDDY's first television appearance since "The Showbiz Show with David...

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SLASH Rocks For VOLKSWAGEN

MJI Interactive reports that VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) is among the musicians appearing in TV ads for a new campaign partnering First Act guitars and Volkswagen cars. Custom First Act axes will be given away to purchasers of new VW automobiles, and feature a built-in pre-amp...

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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer: New 'Stuff Is Coming Along'

VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum has posted the following message on his official blog: "Crazy busy now with the band. Rehearsing five days a week. Writing, writing, writing. Also doing 'Jay Leno' this Thursday, the 5th of October, with CAMP FREDDY. Have special guests Rick Nielsen from CHEAP TRIC...

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SLASH, RICK NIELSEN To Perform With CAMP FREDDY On 'Tonight Show With Jay Leno'

VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash and CHEAP TRICK's Rick Nielsen will join CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER m...

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Uncompromised

"If you want ultimate heaviness, go buy a HOSTILITY CD!" It is the quote from famed producer Colin Richardson on the promotional copy of HOSTILITY's debut, "Uncompromised", an album to which he lends his incredible mixing skills. Who out there really believes that of all the bands purporting to be t...

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ATHEIST Frontman Talks About His VELVET REVOLVER Audition

Blastwave webzine recently conducted an interview with the seminal technical metal pioneers ATHEIST. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Blastwave: You've recently had Relapse reissue your back catalogue. A lot of people would probably not have heard this music without those reissues. A lot of peop...

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VENGEANCE: More Tour Dates Announced

Dutch metal outfit VENGEANCE has lined up the following dates during the coming weeks: Sep. 15 - Zoetermeer, Netherlands at Boerderij (with ELEKTRO VAN KLOOSTER) Sep. 16 - Baarlo, Netherlands at Shiwa (with STORMRIDER) Sep. 19 - Paris, France at La Locomotive * Sep. 20 - Pratteln, Switzerland at Z7...

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ALLHELLUJA: 'Pain Is The Game' To Receive Japanese Release In October

ALLHELLUJA, the Danish/Italian project featuring HATESPHERE frontman Jacob Bredahl and Stefano Longhi from Scarlet Records, will release its sophomore album, "Pain is the Game", in Japan on October 25 via Soundholic. As previously reported, ALLHELLUJA has posted a song from "Pain is the Game", entit...

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GILBY CLARKE: I Have No Problem Playing With Any Of The GUNS N' ROSES Guys Again

Members of the HereTodayGoneToHell.com and GunsNRoses.gr forums recently conducted an interview with former GUNS N' ROSES and current SUPERNOVA guitarist Gilby Clarke. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: In 1993, did you expect to be making a new GUNS N' ROSES record with the band as it was at t...

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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer: 'I Want To Get This Album Done And Get Back On Tour'

VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) has posted the following message on his official blog: "Had a small break from writing the [new VELVET REVOLVER] album last week. Slash [VR guitarist] took his son Cash to Disney World for his B-Day. So I took a trip to Lake Tahoe in the mountain...

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Former SLASH'S SNAKEPIT Singer Returns With 3 OF A DIFFERENT KIND

Former SLASH'S SNAKEPIT vocalist Rod Jackson has released a CD with his new band, 3 OF A DIFFERENT KIND, entitled "There's a Rhythm to These Streets". The trio, which is rounded out by David "Razz" Rasmussen (guitars, bass, back-up vocals) and Stefan "Big Swede" Svensson (drums, percussion, programm...

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GUNS N' ROSES' 'Sweet Child' Confirmed For GUITAR HERO II

Virgin.net reports that GUNS N' ROSES' classic rock anthem "Sweet Child O' Mine" is the latest song to be confirmed for the "Guitar Hero" sequel. Gamers will be able to play along with Slash's famous guitar line using a customized guitar-shaped controller when the game is released for the PlayStatio...

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GUNS N' ROSES To Play Las Vegas In September

According to the web site of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, GUNS N' ROSES are scheduled to play at The Joint on September 16 and September 17. Tickets go on sale on August 19. As previously reported, GUNS N' ROSES will headline KROQ's Inland Invasion 2006 on September 23 ...