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THIN LIZZY Not Feeling The 'Vibe?'

For 24 years the annual "Vibe for Philo" event has celebrated the life, work, and musical legacy of Philip Lynott in his native city, Dublin. Originating in a personal request by Lynott in 1981 to his old friend Smiley Bolger to "do a vibe for me sometime," it has become something of a mecca for ...
June 8, 2010
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RUDY SARZO, TRACY G, ERIC MARTIN, PAUL SHORTINO Remember RONNIE JAMES DIO

TheRightToRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #101),featuring interviews with a number of musicians — including Tracy "G" Grijalva (DIO),Eric Martin (MR. BIG),Paul Shortino (ROUGH CUTT, QUIET RIOT),Donnie Vie (ENUFF Z'NUFF),Richard Christy (CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED, DEATH, ICED E...
June 6, 2010
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ALTER BRIDGE's MYLES KENNEDY Talks About Collaboration With SLASH

Toazted.com has posted a short interview with ALTER BRIDGE's Myles Kennedy about his collaboration with legendary guitarist Slash. Watch the clip below. Slash is incorporating songs from his entire career into his solo tour, including material from GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT an...
June 5, 2010
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HEAVEN SHALL BURN's New Album Cracks German Top 10

"Invictus", the new album from German death metal and hardcore fusionists HEAVEN SHALL BURN, landed on the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 9. This marks HEAVEN SHALL BURN's and Century Media Records' first-ever Top 10 release in Germany. Commented Maik Weichert (guitar): "T...
June 4, 2010
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LILLIAN AXE Completes Work On New Album

Louisiana-based rockers LILLIAN AXE have completed work on their tenth album, "Deep Red Shadows", at Sound Landing Studios in Covington, Louisiana for a July 20 release via Love & War Records. The CD was produced by guitarist Steve Blaze, mixed by Rob Hovey and mastered by Ty Tabor of KING'S X....
June 2, 2010
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ABSCESS Calls It Quits; AUTOPSY Fully Reactivated

ABSCESS, the California-based band consisting of Chris Reifert (drums/vocals; ex-DEATH/AUTOPSY),Clint Bower (guitar/vocals; ex-HEXX),Danny Coralles (guitar; ex-AUTOPSY),and Joe Allen (bass; ex-VON),has officially split up. Commented Reifert: "The reason for [the breakup] is that Clint Bower has...
June 2, 2010
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New E-FORCE Lineup To Enter Studio In August

Former VOIVOD bassist/vocalist Eric Forrest has rejoined forces with Krof (drums) and Jerome Point (lead guitar) in the latest incarnation of his France-based E-FORCE project. According to Forrest, the group — which last played together as part of the 2005 "Art Of Provocation" European tour — has sc...
June 2, 2010
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SLASH: Pro-Shot Footage Of PINKPOP Performance Available

Professionally filmed video footage of Slash's May 30, 2010 performance at the Pinkpop festival in Landgraaf, Netherlands can be viewed below. Also available is an interview with Slash conducted at the festival by the Dutch radio station 3FM. Slash's setlist for the Pinkpop performance was as follow...
June 1, 2010
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PROJECT: FAILING FLESH Completes Mixing New Album

PROJECT: FAILING FLESH, the group featuring former VOIVOD/current E-FORCE bassist/vocalist Eric Forrest, Kevin 131 (GARDEN OF SHADOWS, TWISTED TOWER DIRE, BRAVE, WHILE HEAVEN WEPT) and Tim Gutierrez (instruments),has completed mixing its third LP, titled "Count Back From Ten". Commented the band, "...
June 1, 2010
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Former MANOWAR Drummer SCOTT COLUMBUS Discusses His Departure

U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine recently conducted an interview with former MANOWAR drummer Scott Columbus. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock: You've recently issued a press release announcing you are playing some dates with former MANOWAR guitarist Ross The Boss. Scott Colu...
June 1, 2010
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SLASH Talks To CNN; Video Available

Guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) recently talked to CNN's Shanon Cook about going solo for his new record, family and his guitar obsession. Watch the chat below. Slash plans to incorporate songs from his entire career into his upcoming solo tour, including material from GUNS N' ROSES...
May 30, 2010
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SLASH Interviewed On 'Metalheadz'

Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) was recently interviewed by Peter Bailey of the Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom-based "Metalheadz" radio show. You can now listen to the chat below. Slash plans to incorporate songs from his entire career into his upcoming solo tour, includin...
May 28, 2010
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO On South American Tour

Video footage of legendary hard rock singer Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) performing a cover version of the DIO classic "Holy Diver" as a tribute to Ronnie James Dio during Soto's recent South American tour with Eric Martin (MR. BIG) can be viewed below. Frontiers Records rel...
May 27, 2010
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SLASH: New 24-Minute Video Interview Posted Online

A new 24-minute interview with legendary guitarist Slash conducted by the Associated Press can be viewed below. Slash plans to incorporate songs from his entire career into his upcoming solo tour, including material from GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT and his new solo album. The gu...
May 25, 2010
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SLASH Plans To Cover Entire Career In Live Show

Slash plans to incorporate songs from his entire career into his upcoming solo tour, including material from GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT and his new solo album. The guitarist told The Pulse of Radio he can do that thanks to the man who's handling lead vocals on the trek, ALTER B...
May 24, 2010