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AEROSMITH Guitarist Says The Band Didn't Really Want To Boot STEVEN TYLER

According to The Pulse Of Radio, AEROSMITH guitarist Brad Whitford shed some light on the band's dark period in 2010 when it looked like Steven Tyler would be replaced. The band, frustrated at Tyler's decision to become a judge on Fox's "American Idol", were seriously considering carrying on without...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Back In The Studio Working On New Album

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach is currently in the studio working on his next album with producer Bob Marlette (BLACK SABBATH, ALICE COOPER),who helmed the singer's last solo CD, 2011's "Kicking & Screaming". Comments Bach: "Today we are back in the studio crafting riffs and working on...

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MIKE PORTNOY On THE WINERY DOGS: 'This Is Not A Side Project; I View This As My New Home'

THE WINERY DOGS, the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH) and guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON),was interviewed on this past Monday's (August 5) edition of Eddi...

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THE WINERY DOGS On Band's Formation, Chart Success (Video)

Artisan News recently conducted an interview with THE WINERY DOGS, the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH) and guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON). You can now wa...

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THE 69 EYES Frontman Interviewed By Germany's EMP ROCK INVASION (Video)

EMP Rock Invasion conducted an interview with singer Jyrki69 of Helsinki, Finland gothic metallers THE 69 EYES on July 12 at the Masters Of Rock festival in Vizovice, Czech Republic. You can now watch the chat below. THE 69 EYES released a digital EP, "Love Runs Away", via iTunes on February 1. The...

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PORTNOY SHEEHAN MACALPINE SHERINIAN: 'Apocalypse 1470 B.C.' Performance Clip Posted Online

On September 3, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release "Live In Tokyo" by PORTNOY SHEEHAN MACALPINE SHERINIAN on DVD, Blu-ray, 2CD and digital audio and video formats. "Live In Tokyo" was filmed/recorded on November 14, 2012 at Zepp Tokyo. This 95-minute concert is the first release of material from...

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THE WINERY DOGS Plays First-Ever U.S. Show In New York City; Video Available

Fan-filmed video footage of THE WINERY DOGS' August 3 concert B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City can be seen below. THE WINERY DOGS is the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAV...

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TODD LA TORRE-Fronted Version Of QUEENSRŸCHE: YouNow Online Video Chat Available

The Todd La Torre-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE took part in an online video chat on Thursday, August 1 at YouNow.com. You can now watch the question-and-answer session at this location. QUEENSRŸCHE's new, self-titled album sold around 13,500 copies in the United States in its first week of release...

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THE WINERY DOGS: Fan-Filmed Footage Of Buenos Aires Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of THE WINERY DOGS' August 1 concert El Teatro Flores in Buenos Aires, Argentina can be seen below. THE WINERY DOGS is the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE...

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GENE HOGLAN Found Out Via BLABBERMOUTH.NET That He Was No Longer Needed By FEAR FACTORY

Arto Lehtinen of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with legendary extreme-metal drummer Gene Hoglan (TESTAMENT, DEATH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DARK ANGEL, DETHKLOK). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal-Rules.com: You had many, many years break [from] working with TESTAM...

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Unreleased Recordings Of Guitar Legend TOMMY BOLIN To Be Made Available On New Compilation

A spectacular collection of rare and unreleased recordings from Tommy Bolin, famed guitarist of DEEP PURPLE, JAMES GANG and the BILLY COBHAM band, will be released on August 13 by Purple Pyramid Records. "Whirlwind", produced by Greg Hampton and Johnnie Bolin, features rare material from Bolin's jaz...

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STAIND/NEWSTED Guitarist MIKE MUSHOK Partners With JamPlay.com

Calling all aspiring guitarists: it's time to get ready to shred. In an exciting announcement, JamPlay.com, a leading online educational platform for aspiring guitarists, revealed that they have partnered with prolific rock guitarist Mike Mushok to bring the music of STAIND to the JamPlay.com lesson...

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THE WINERY DOGS' Debut Album Cracks U.S. Top 30

The self-titled debut album from THE WINERY DOGS, the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH) and guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON),sold around 10,200 copies in th...

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BUCKCHERRY: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Nothing Left But Tears' Video Shoot

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the video for the song "Nothing Left But Tears" from Californian rockers BUCKCHERRY can be seen below. The clip is being directed by Daniel Andres Gomez Bagby. "Nothing Left But Tears" comes off BUCKCHERRY's sixth studio album, "Confessions", which sold 1...

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All-Star KISS Tribute A.L.I.V.E.! Interviewed On DEAN DELRAY's 'Let There Be Talk' Podcast

A.L.I.V.E.!, the new band put together strictly out of a passion for '70s-era KISS — featuring Rex Brown (bass; PANTERA, KILL DEVIL HILL),Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (guitar; GUNS N' ROSES),Brian Thomas Tichy (drums; WHITESNAKE, QUEENSRŸCHE, OZZY OSBOURNE, S.U.N.) and Mark Zavon (guitar; KILL DEVIL HILL...