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VELVET REVOLVER Frontman: 'Libertad' Goes Places The First Album Didn't Go

"The feel, the energy of 'Libertad' is about the eternal struggle for freedom — personal and social freedoms." So says VELVET REVOLVER's frontman Scott Weiland in describing the band's forthcoming album "Libertad", scheduled for release July 3 on RCA Records. It will be preceded by the track "She Bu...

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ALLHELLUJA To Release Limited-Edition Collector's Box

ALLHELLUJA, the Danish/Italian project featuring HATESPHERE frontman Jacob Bredahl and Stefano Longhi from Scarlet Records, will release a limited-edition collector's box containing the group's two critically acclaimed albums, "Inferno Museum" (2005) and "Pain Is The Game" (2006). Also included will...

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Ixaxaar

Boasting former members of CENTURIAN and current members of SEVERE TORTURE in its ranks, The Netherlands' NOX comes with a teeth rattling debut alum called "Ixaxaar". Steeped in the occult and powered by a blackened death metal engine, "Ixaxaar" is not for the weak-willed or the physically meek. It...

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ALICE IN CHAINS, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE To Perform 'Tribute' Sets At 'VH1 Rock Honors'

ALICE IN CHAINS and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have been added to the list of artists who will take the stage for tribute performances at the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors". This year's celebration will honor the music and influence of OZZY OSBOURNE, GENESIS, HEART and ZZ TOP. These honorees will perf...

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VELVET REVOLVER: Live Performance Video Of New Song 'Let It Roll' Posted Online

A video clip of VELVET REVOLVER performing the new song "Let It Roll" this past Sunday night (April 15) at the Estadio Pepsi Music in Buenos Aires, Argentina has been posted at YouTube. VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash recently stated that he wants VR to stop playing songs by GUNS N' ROSES and STONE...

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SLASH: Reunion Of Original GUNS N' ROSES For A Couple Of Shows Is A 'Good Idea'

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash was recently asked by Brazilian MTV about a possible reunion of the original GN'R lineup. "It's been 12 years now… 11 years… and it just doesn't seem like one of those things that any of us are really thinking about doing," Slash said....

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VELVET REVOLVER To Abandon GUNS N' ROSES, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Covers

VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash spoke to Chile's Rock & Pop about selecting songs for the band's current South American tour. He reportedly said that they chose to keep songs from the previous setlist around because the band has never played South America before, and that they added four new son...

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DUBLIN DEATH PATROL Featuring TESTAMENT, Ex-EXODUS Members: Debut CD Available

DUBLIN DEATH PATROL (DDP),the new band featuring TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy and former EXODUS vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza, is making its long-awaited debut CD available via its official web site. Billy originally teamed up with fellow Dublin, California ragers Willy Lange (RAMPAGE, LAAZ ROCKIT),...

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LAMB OF GOD, IRON MAIDEN, SLAYER, MACHINE HEAD Among 'Golden Gods' Nominees

According to The Sun Online, LAMB OF GOD is the favorite to walk off with the silverware at this year's Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards. The Virginia-based group is up for an impressive five gongs, including "Best Album", "Best Live Band" and "Best International Band". And the fifth annual Metal Ham...

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VELVET REVOLVER Added To U.S. VIRGIN FESTIVAL

VELVET REVOLVER has been confirmed for the U.S. Virgin Festival, scheduled for August 4-5 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Also slated to appear are THE POLICE, SMASHING PUMPKINS and the BEASTIE BOYS. More lineup announcements and information about ticket sales are expected over the coming weeks...

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BAM MARGERA To Host 'VH1 Rock Honors'

Bam Margera ("Jackass", "Viva La Bam") has been tapped to host "VH1 Rock Honors". The second annual show, which pays homage to the legends who influenced the sound of rock, will honor OZZY OSBOURNE, GENESIS, HEART, and ZZ TOP. These honorees will perform live, along with tribute bands NICKELBACK, GR...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Guitarist MICK MARS Signs Publishing Deal With CHERRY LANE MUSIC

Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc., whose roster includes songwriters such as QUINCY JONES, JOHN LEGEND, WOLFMOTHER, and WILL.I.AM, has announced the signing of one of history’s original rock stars, Mick Mars of MÖTLEY CRÜE. Mars, the guitarist and co-songwriter of the band, had been previou...

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ROB HALFORD, LAMB OF GOD Featured On 'Rocknation' TV Program

Coming soon to a TV near you will be the weekly 30-minute metal program, "Rocknation". Put together by the Perris Records label, the program will air weekly Saturday night at midnight, and will feature only the best metal videos — of artists from other labels as well as on Perris. The show will be m...

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VINNIE PAUL, KERRY KING, SCOTT IAN To Perform At LITTLE KIDS ROCK Benefit Concert

Little Kids Rock (LKR),an innovative non-profit music education program that provides free instruments and rock 'n' roll lessons to public schools, celebrated March's "Music in Our Schools" month by announcing today that it will be the sole beneficiary of the Six-String Masterpieces memorial tribut...

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LARS ULRICH, MATT SORUM Hang Out In Hollywood; Video Available

Matt Sorum of VELVET REVOLVER and Lars Ulrich of METALLICA were spotted out at Hyde in Hollywood, Calfironia on Wednesday (March 28). Watch video footage from Lulop. Sorum revealed during the Camp Freddy Radio broadcast on Los Angeles' Indie 103.1 FM last month that the band has finished mixing its...