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BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST, SOUNDGARDEN Featured In 'No Schlock…Just Rock!' Book

In addition to being the author of three well-received books (2008's "A Devil on One Shoulder and an Angel on the Other: The Story of Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon" and "Touched By Magic: The Tommy Bolin Story", plus 2009's "Grunge is Dead: The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music"),writer Greg Prato...

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2009 Joey Ramone Birthday Bash Details Unveiled

Celebrating what would have been the 58th birthday of punk icon Joey Ramone, the annual Joey Ramone Birthday Bash will take place Tuesday, May 19 at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza. Mickey Leigh, event organizer and brother of Joey Ramone, has announced that, as part of the ninth annual Bash,...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman Comments On Broken Shoulder: 'I'm Jinxed!'

Alexi Laiho, front man for the Finnish metal band CHILDREN OF BODOM, sustained a serious injury while on the road as part of the "No Fear Energy Tour" alongside with LAMB OF GOD, AS I LAY DYING, GOD FORBID and MUNICIPAL WASTE. Laiho, who was recently named the world's "Best Metal Guitarist" in the 1...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman Breaks F**king Shoulder, Vows To Continue F**king Touring

CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho broke his shoulder earlier this week after falling from his tour bus bunk while travelling with the rest of the band during the No Fear Energy Tour with LAMB OF GOD, AS I LAY DYING, GOD FORBID and MUNICIPAL WASTE. Addressing the audience prior to laun...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Drummer Interviewed In Oslo; Video Available

Imhotep's Paul Kearns conducted an interview with drummer Jaska Raatikainen of Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM in Oslo, Norway in February 2009. Watch the chat in two parts below. CHILDREN OF BODOM will release a new album, titled "Skeletons In The Closet", in September through Spinefarm Records...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM To Release 'Skeletons In The Closet' Collection Of Covers

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM will release a new album, titled "Skeletons In The Closet", in September through Spinefarm Records. The follow-up to last year's "Blooddrunk" is a selection of cover versions, some of them existing recordings, others specially laid down for this release. CHILDREN...

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DEF LEPPARD Frontman Performs With RICKY WARWICK In Dublin; Video Available

Irish songwriter and THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick was joined on stage at his April 5, 2009 show at Whelans in Dublin by Joe Elliott of DEF LEPPARD. They jammed on "Three Sides To Every Story" from Ricky's Joe Elliott-produced "Tattoos & Alibis" 2003 solo debut. Watch fan-filmed video foot...

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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer MATT SORUM Debuts New SORUM NOCE Collection In Hollywood

The new Sorum Noce collection of elegant, innovative rock-inspired couture was introduced last night at a packed reception at the Melrose Ave. boutique in West Hollywood, California. The event was hosted by Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, THE CULT) and new partner, designer Tony Sartino,...

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DEREK SHERINIAN: I 'Reinforced' PAUL STANLEY On KISS' 'Alive III'

On the March 14 edition of "The Classic Metal Show", keyboardist Derek Sherinian talked about his latest solo release, "Molecular Heinosity", and his involvement with KISS on the band's "Alive III" tour. An excerpt from the interview follows below. The Classic Metal Show: From looking over your cata...

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MARKY RAMONE: Mexico City Concert Cancelled Due To Safety Concerns

Things got way out of control for RAMONES legend Marky Ramone and his band after last Saturday night's (March 7) show in Mexico. The van shuttling the group back to the hotel was besieged by fans. While attempting to protect Marky and the rest of the guys, a member of the touring party was injured....

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BEHEMOTH: Footage From The Studio Posted Online

On Monday, February 16, Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH entered Radio Gdansk studio in Poland to begin work on the follow-up to their highly acclaimed 2007 album, "The Apostasy". Daniel Bergstrand from Sweden's Dugout Productions (MESHUGGAH, IN FLAMES, DARK FUNERAL) has joined the band in the stud...

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NEBULA: 'The Dagger' Live Video Posted Online

Video footage of Los Angeles rockers NEBULA performing the song "The Dagger" in November 2008 in Europe can be viewed below. "Heavy Psych", the latest EP from NEBULA, was expanded to include six tracks and was released initially in the U.S. through the band's own Salt Of The Earth Music. The track l...

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THE WILDHEARTS: New Album Title Revealed

Long-running U.K. rockers THE WILDHEARTS have completed the demo/pre-production process for their new album. Vocalist/guitarist Ginger states, "we had a blast in Finland recording at Seawolf studios. We even managed to drag our new manager, Virpi, out of engineering retirement to record these songs...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM To Release Collection Of Covers

Bassist Henkka Seppälä (a.k.a. Henkka T. Blacksmith) of Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM has told FemaleFirst that the band is planning on releasing a collection of covers sometime in the fall. The set is expected to feature most of the group's previously released cover versions, including the fo...

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BEHEMOTH Begins Recording New Album; Photos Available

On Monday, February 16, Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH entered Radio Gdansk studio in Poland to begin work on the follow-up to their highly acclaimed 2007 album, "The Apostasy". Daniel Bergstrand from Sweden's Dugout Productions (MESHUGGAH, IN FLAMES, DARK FUNERAL) has joined the band in the stud...