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METALLICA Fan Interviews LARS ULRICH On Milwaukee's 102.9 THE HOG; Video Available
A METALLICA fan by the name of Bob Johnson won the chance to go backstage and interview drummer Lars Ulrich before the band's January 12, 2009 concert at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The six-minute interview, which aired on Milwaukee's 102.9 The Hog radio station, can be viewed below....January 15, 2009
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LOUDNESS: Tribute Concert In Memory Of MUNETAKA HIGUCHI To Be Held In February
A tribute concert in memory of late LOUDNESS drummer Munetaka Higuchi will be held on February 14 at C.C. Lemon Hall in Tokyo, Japan. More information (in Japanese) is available from the band's official web site. Higuchi passed away on November 30, 2008 following a seven-month battle with liver canc...January 15, 2009
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IRON MAIDEN's MCBRAIN Inducted Into 'Drum-Legends' Hall Of Fame; Video Available
IRON MAIDEN's Nicko McBrain was inducted into Guitar Center's "Drum-Legends" Hall of Fame on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Guitar Center's Drum-Off grand finals in Los Angeles. McBrain also performed the MAIDEN classics "The Trooper" and "Hallowed Be Thy Name" at the event, which was held at the his...January 15, 2009
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Fans Remember PHIL LYNOTT, Raise Cash For MS
Peter McDermott of the Irish Echo reports that around 300 people — some who came from as far as Maine — gathered at the Heritage Bar and Restaurant in Yonkers, New York to celebrate the life and work of Irish rock legend Phil Lynott on January 3, the eve of 24th anniversary of ...January 14, 2009
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BRUCE KULICK's New Album To Feature TOTO's STEVE LUKATHER
TOTO's Steve Lukather is scheduled to make a guest appearance on the new solo album from former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick, tentatively titled "BK3". In a posting on his official web site, Kulick writes, "What an amazing day in the studio! I asked Steve Lukather from...January 14, 2009
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SAMMY HAGAR: For SLASH To Try And Play EDDIE VAN HALEN's Stuff Was Wrong
Imhotep's Thiago Sarkis conducted an interview with former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Imhotep: Do you understand Dave's [Lee Roth] decision to not attend the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony because VELVET REVOLVER was playing instead of VAN HALEN? Sammy...January 14, 2009
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MASTODON, DISTURBED Featured On 'Covered, A Revolution In Sound'
According to Billboard.com, Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have teamed up with ZZ TOP legend Billy Gibbons on the Texas trio's classic "Just Got Paid" and DISTURBED has covered the FAITH NO MORE hit "Midlife Crisis" for the new Warner Music Group release "Covered, A Revolution In Sound: Warn...January 13, 2009
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MINISTRY's AL JOURGENSEN To Guest-Host REVAMP Show
Al Jourgensen of MINISTRY/REVOLTING COCKS will appear at the January 22 Denver, Colorado stop of the ReVamp tour, featuring Sin Quirin (MINISTRY, REVOLTING COCKS) and internationally renowned DJ Hardware. The Denver show, which will take place at The Church nightclub, will be filmed for an upcoming...January 12, 2009
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GENE SIMMONS To Attend SIA.09 SnowSports Trade Show In Las Vegas
Dussault Apparel, Inc. has announced that the company founder Jason Dussault will be attending the SIA.09 SnowSports Trade Show 2009 SIA Ski and Snowboard convention in Las Vegas with rock legend Gene Simmons. Dussault and Simmons will be showing their latest collaborations of hats and beanies to be...January 12, 2009
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Former WHITESNAKE Guitarist Opens WORLD GUITARS
Rob Hughes of Musical Instrument Professional reports that former WHITESNAKE guitarist Bernie Marsden recently hosted the opening ceremony of World Guitars' Gloucestershire, U.K. showroom. Housed in a converted Victorian courthouse in Stonehouse, World Guitars' emphasis is on high-end brands and exe...January 12, 2009
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DE PROFUNDIS To Open For IRON MAIDEN In India
London, U.K.-based progressive doom metal band DE PROFUNDIS has been confirmed for the Rock In India festival, set to take place Saturday, February 15 at the Palace Grounds in Bangalore, India. The festival billing is as follows: IRON MAIDEN DE PROFUNDIS LAUREN HARRIS CYANIDE SERENITY BRANDON ASHLEY...January 11, 2009
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AC/DC Fans Rally In Bid To Bring Band To Peoria; Video Available
Stephanie Gomes of the Journal Star reports that more than a hundred Peoria, Illinois residents rallied Saturday (January 10) afternoon outside the Civic Center theater to get AC/DC to play in their hometown. Peoria radio station WIXO-FM organized the rally in hopes of catching the attention of the...January 11, 2009
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VINNIE PAUL Auctioning His First-Ever Cell Phone
HELLYEAH/ex-PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott is auctioning his first cell phone from the early '90s — a birthday gift from his brother, late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag — via eBay. The auction, which ends on January 19, was started off at $1 with no reserve but at press time, it has gener...January 10, 2009
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POWER QUEST Parts Ways With Bassist, Seeks Replacement
U.K. melodic power metal band POWER QUEST has issued the following update: "Unfortunately, we have to begin 2009 with some sad news. Bassist Steve Scott has decided to make his move to New Zealand a permanent one and as a result has decided it is time for him to leave POWER QUEST. We are all ...January 8, 2009
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THIN LIZZY's SCOTT GORHAM Remembers PHIL LYNOTT
THIN LIZZY guitarist Scott Gorham has posted a message on the Thin Lizzy Live MySpace page in remembrance of THIN LIZZY legend Phil Lynott, who died a victim of drug abuse on January 4, 1986 (23 years ago) at the age of 36. He writes, "We're at that time of year again aren't ...January 5, 2009
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