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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says Solo Album Was 'Management And Label's Decision'
D.X. Ferris of the Cleveland Free Times recently spoke to vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) about Tim's forthcoming solo debut, which he has been recording in Los Angeles. Tentatively due in early 2009, the album will include guest appearances b...October 15, 2008
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TÝR, ALESTORM, SUIDAKRA To Team Up For 'Pagan Knights' Tour
Napalm Records has announced the first batch of confirmed dates/venues for the forthcoming Pagan Knights tour, featuring Faroese Viking metallers TÝR and Scottish pirate metallers ALESTORM. Since the 2006 Napalm re-release of the band's "Eric the Red" album, TÝR has continued to amaze an ever-growin...October 14, 2008
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ARMORED SAINT Guitarist To Guest On DIZZY REED Solo Album
DC4 vocalist/guitarist Jeff Duncan recently cut guitar tracks for the new solo album from GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist/HOOKERS N' BLOW mainman Dizzy Reed. Jeff performs on the track "Mother Theresa". Other musicians seet to appear on the CD include former QUIET RIOT and current HOOKERS N' BLOW guitaris...October 14, 2008
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RATT: California, Nevada Dates Announced
Reactivated '80s rockers RATT have added several dates in California and Nevada in December. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Oct. 25 - Riverwind Casino - Norman, OK Oct. 28 - Teatro Caupolican - Santiago, Chile Oct. 29 - Voce - Lima, Peru Oct. 30 - Downtown Majestic - Bogota, Colo...October 14, 2008
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MÖTLEY CRÜE, TWISTED SISTER, GUNS N' ROSES, SKID ROW Covers Featured On 'Hair Apparent' Tribute
New Jersey-based Main Man Records continues its string of unique tribute albums with "Hair Apparent - The Main Man Records Tribute To Hair Bands", which is now available. "Nearly a quarter of a century after they dominated the charts, bands like MÖTLEY CRÜE, TWISTED SISTER and WHITESNAKE still have...October 13, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist's Tortured Past Revealed In New Memoir
World Entertainment News Network reports that late DEF LEPPARD guitarist Steve Clark's alleged manic-depressive episodes led to his drug overdose at the age of 30, according to a new tell-all book written by his former girlfriend. Clark was found dead at his home in 1991, with autopsy reports indica...October 13, 2008
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PAUL SHORTINO Solo Project To Be Produced By MICHAEL VOSS
Michael Voss has signed on with AOR Heaven to produce the forthcoming album by veteran rocker Paul Shortino. Shortino's musical career includes stints with ROUGH CUTT, QUIET RIOT, THE CUTT as well as a portrayal of "Duke Fame" in the infamous cult classic movie hit "This Is Spinal Tap". Paul has tou...October 13, 2008
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HOOKERS N' BLOW: First South American/Mexican Tour Dates Announced
HOOKERS N' BLOW, the band featuring Dizzy Reed (GUNS N' ROSES),Alex Grossi (ex-QUIET RIOT, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES) and Mike Duda (W.A.S.P.),will embark on a tour of South America and Mexico this November. Inital dates are as follows: Nov. 13 - Voce - Lima, Peru Nov. 14 - Discoteca Mecano - Trujillo,...October 10, 2008
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Drummer JOHN MACALUSO Schedules East Coast Clinics
Drummer John Macaluso (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JAMES LABRIE, TNT, ARK, RIOT, UNION RADIO) is currently booking a drum clinic tour of the U.S. East Coast. Macaluso intends to promote his recently released solo album, "The Radio Waves Goodbye", as well as his drum instructional book "Repercussions". The tou...October 8, 2008
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SEEMLESS Frontman, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Guitarist Join Forces In TIMES OF GRACE
Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE/current SEEMLESS frontman Jesse Leach has joined forced with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz in a new project called TIMES OF GRACE. The group is currently in the studio working on its debut album for a 2009 release. Leach wrote in an online posting, "We have two...October 8, 2008
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THIN LIZZY Guitarist Checks In From Milan
Guitarist Scott Gorham of the legendary rock band THIN LIZZY has posted the following tour report on the Thin Lizzy Live MySpace page: "Milan [Italy] is a city you always look forward coming to. It's beautiful. The architecture is incredible, the food to die for, the people are always friendly and a...October 7, 2008
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Celebrates 'Red Hot' Birthday In Guadalajara
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has posted the following message on his official web site (message was left unedited): "Wow!! 1st day back on Crue tour after a nice 30 day break from Cruefest!! We started up in Guadalajara on my Bday Oct.3rd!! ....hahaha what a night ....Mariachi players, Mermaid piña...October 6, 2008
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MACHINE MEN: In Writing Mode
Guitarist J-V Hintikka of the Finnish melodic metallers MACHINE MEN has issued the following update: "It's been a long time since the last happening from us. Now it's time for few updates. "As some of you might have noticed, we haven't been really busy this year, or so it may seem. Of course, a few...October 5, 2008
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Former ANTHRAX Singer NEIL TURBIN Is 'Metal Thrashing Mad'
All Access magazine recently conducte an interview with former ANTHRAX and current DEATHRIDERS vocalist Neil Turbin. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. All Access: As a thrash vocalist, you know that songs typically use fast, percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shre...October 3, 2008
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CROOKED X's Real-Life Cinderella Story
What takes most artists years to accomplish, CROOKED X is doing in a matter of months. Opening for KISS in Europe, touring with TED NUGENT, filming an MTV special, promoting its October 7 EP release and readying a 10-song debut for EMI/Capitol, helmed by super-producers Spencer Proffer (QUIET RIOT,...October 2, 2008
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