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SLASH: 'I Got Out Of Rehab Not Too Long Ago'

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash has confirmed rumors that he spent time in rehab prior to the recording sessions for VELVET REVOLVER's new CD, "Libertad". Slash made the admission during a three-minute video interview with Sweden's Aftonbladet/Klick!, which can be vi...

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VELVET REVOLVER Singer On New CD: 'It Definitely Still Rocks, But It's Incredibly More Musical'

VELVET REVOLVER spoke to MTV.com this week about the group's just-completed second album, "Libertad". The CD was produced by Brendan O'Brien, who worked with singer Scott Weiland during his STONE TEMPLE PILOTS days. "He has really helped the guys challenge themselves on a musical level," Weiland sai...

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VELVET REVOLVER To Perform For And Induct VAN HALEN Into ROCK HALL

Launch Radio Networks reports: VELVET REVOLVER has been tapped for VAN HALEN's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band will perform in VAN HALEN's place, and singer Scott Weiland and guitarist Slash will speak on VAN HALEN's behalf. For now, it doesn't look like David Lee Roth and Sa...

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VELVET REVOLVER Guitarist Says New Album Is 'Totally Different'

Artisan News Service has posted two short video clips of VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Dave Kushner talking about the direction of the music on the group's upcoming sophomore album, "Libertad", as well as recording the guitar tracks for the new CD with Slash. On "Libertad": Dave: "You know it's totally...

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RÖCKWORKZ Rock Collective To Perform In London This Weekend

RÖCKWORKZ, a new collective of the cream of the London rock world — featuring MEN & GODS singer Marc Eden, whom Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) reportedly called "one of the greatest rock 'n' roll singers I have ever heard"; and Henry Rundell from VOODOO SIX, who's been described as "the best voice to...

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PERRIS RECORDS Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary

The label that many a metalhead holds near and dear to their heart — Perris Records — will be celebrating its 15th anniversary come this July. Perris has issued all-new studio albums by such renowned veteran hard rock/metal acts as STEPHEN PEARCY (formerly of RATT),BANG TANGO, L.A. GUNS, VAIN, ENUF...

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Report: VAN HALEN Tour 'Postponed Indefinitely'

According to Pollstar.com, the VAN HALEN tour that was never officially announced is now officially postponed indefinitely. The rumored tour took on an air of reality after a trade magazine announced that original singer David Lee Roth was about to sign on the dotted line, and that was soon followed...

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SLASH Inks Publishing Deal To Write Memoir

Matthew Flamm of Crain's New York Business reports that former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash just sold his autobiography to HarperCollins. The British born, California-raised axeman will work with writer Anthony Bozza, who helped MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee pen his memo...

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CHIMAIRA Frontman Says 'Resurrection' Is A Mix Of New And Old

Morley Seaver of Caustic Truths! magazine recently conducted an interview with CHIMAIRA frontman Mark Hunter. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the band's new album, "Resurrection": "We just finished up and everything went great. It's like a brand new start. To start off I guess, it's new but...

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STEVEN ADLER Says He 'Resolved A Lot Of Sh*t' With AXL ROSE

Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler's official MySpace page has been updated with a brand new Adler interview, conducted on January 13, 2007. Read on: Steven: I saw Axl, talked with him from, shit, what was it? 10 or 12 at night to 8 in the morning, we talked. We resolved a ...

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VELVET REVOLVER Frontman Discusses JOHN VARVATOS Ad Campaign; Video Available

A behind-the-scenes video clip of VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland talking about the photo shoot for clothing designer John Varvatos' spring 2007 ad campaign — featuring VELVET REVOLVER — has been posted online at this location. In other news, Weiland told James Patrick Herman of In Style at C...

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SLASH Jams With BLACK EYED PEAS In Hollywood; Photos Available

According to MTV.com, VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash jammed with the BLACK EYED PEAS on "Let's Get It Started" at Avalon in Hollywood, California on Thursday (Feb. 8). The BLACK EYED PEAS threw a benefit concert for their Peapod Foundation, which helps underprivileged children arou...

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GUNS N' ROSES Tribute 'Chinese Hypocrisy': Promotional Video Available

TributeAlbums.com has just released a promotional video clip in support of its latest release, "Chinese Hypocrisy - N' International Tribute to Guns N' Roses". The clip can be seen at YouTube.com. Much like its official GUNS N' ROSES counterpart, "Chinese Hypocrisy" features very few members of the...

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SLASH, ANGUS YOUNG, JIMMY PAGE Photos Featured In 'Gibson Through The Lens' Exhibition

A carefully selected set of 50 vintage and iconic photographs taken of the world's greatest musicians — including Jimi Hendrix, Angus Young, Slash and Jimmy Page —with their Gibson or Epiphone guitar through the ages will be on public display and for sale at at Blink Gallery, 11 Poland Street, Londo...

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VELVET REVOLVER's 'Libertad' Pushed Back To June?

VELVET REVOLVER's second album, "Libertad", has been given a new tentative U.S. release date of Tuesday, June 5. A posting at the web site of Sony BMG Norway has listed a new European arrival date of Monday, June 4, with the North American release slated for the following day. VELVET REVOLVER is sig...