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ANTHRAX Guitarist To Perform With Wife On ABC-TV's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Pearl Aday — ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's wife and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf — will perform the song "Mama" on ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Wednesday, January 20 (which will actually air the morning of Thursday, January 21). The performance will be the singer debut national televi...

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SLASH, STEVE VAI, PAUL GILBERT, BRUCE KULICK Attend NEIL ZLOZOWER's Book Signing

Slash, Steve Vai, Steve Lukather, Paul Gilbert, Bruce Kulick and Dave "The Snake" Sabo are among the musicians who attended rock and roll photographer Neil Zlozower's signing session this past Saturday, December 5 at Mr Musichead Gallery in Hollywood, California for "Six-String Heroes" (Chronicle Bo...

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CINDERELLA Guitarist Interviewed On 'Hard Rock Nights'

Jeff LaBar, guitarist for classic hard rockers CINDERELLA and new hard rock supergroup FREAKSHOW, was the special guest on the November 20-26 edition of the nationally syndicated radio program "Hard Rock Nights". Jeff recounted the early days of CINDERELLA, how he joined the band and the first major...

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BRUCE KULICK Interviewed On 'Kissmas' Edition Of 'Rockin' Metal Revival'

Bruce Kulick (KISS, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, UNION),Bob Kulick and Anthony Esposito were interviewed for the third annual "A Very Merry Kissmas" edition of the "Rockin' Metal Revival" show. Bruce talks about his upcoming solo album, "BK3", what's been going on with GRAND FUNK RAILROAD and his feelings...

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BRAD WHITFORD, JOE SATRIANI To Take Part In 'Experience Hendrix' Tribute Concert Tour

AEROSMITH guitarist Brad Whitford will be taking part in "Experience Hendrix", the all-star tribute concert celebrating Jimi Hendrix's legacy as the most influential electric guitarist in rock history. The prestigious lineup includes Joe Satriani, Billy Cox of GYPSYS and THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE,...

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METALLICA, JUDAS PRIEST, MEGADETH, AC/DC, SLAYER Among GRAMMY AWARDS Nominees

METALLICA, JUDAS PRIEST, LAMB OF GOD, MEGADETH, AC/DC and SLAYER are among the nominees for the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, which will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The nominees in the "Hard Rock" and "Metal" categories are as follows: Best Hard Rock Performanc...

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STRYPER Frontman's Son Discusses FLIGHT PATTERNS Band

Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet Jr. — son of STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet — and bassist Shane Perry of the Boston-based quintet FLIGHT PATTERNS. Watch the chat below. Emerging into the music scene by way of...

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E-FORCE: Toronto Footage Posted Online

Former VOIVOD bassist/vocalist Eric Forrest's France-based E-FORCE band played several shows in Canada at the end of November, including a support slot with SACRIFICE on November 21 at the Opera House in Toronto, Ontario. Fan-filmed video footage of the Toronto concert can be viewed below. E-FORCE's...

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PROJECT: FAILING FLESH Begins 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),is continuing work on its third LP, titled "Count Back From Ten". According to Tim, "T...

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TOM FISCHER: I Once Made The Mistake To Continue CELTIC FROST Without MARTIN AIN

The following is an amended excerpt from a recent discussion on the TRIPTYKON/CELTIC FROST discussion forum by the two bands' mainman, Tom Gabriel Fischer: "I once made the mistake to continue CELTIC FROST without Martin [Eric Ain, bass]. It wasn't CELTIC FROST, in spite of the name, and the results...

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Legendary Rock Photographer To Sign Copies Of 'Six-String Heroes' Book

Rock and roll photographer Neil Zlozower will sign copies of "Six-String Heroes" (Chronicle Books),his new book that showcases 150 of the greatest guitar players in history, on Saturday, December 5 between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Mr Musichead Gallery (7511 W. Sunset Blvd.) in Hollywood, Californ...

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JACK IN THE BOX Announces Reunion Concert

Acclaimed Norwegian '90s melodic heavy rock band JACK IN THE BOX will play its first reunion show on March 19, 2010 at Gamla in Oslo, Norway. The group's current lineup is as follows: Eric Si (a.k.a. Lars Eric Si, Lars Eikind) (WINDS, BEFORE THE DAWN) - Vocals Rune Lamøy - Guitar Frode Lamøy - Drums...

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STRATOVARIUS' JENS JOHANSSON To Guest On AVANTASIA Album

Keyboardist Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS, DIO, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has joined the list of guest musicians who will appear on the forthcoming release from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Commented Tobias: "I've known Jens for years now; there has always been a friendship between EDGUY...

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SLASH With THE JOE PERRY PROJECT In Hollywood; More Video Footage Available

More video footage (see below) has been posted online of VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash performing the AEROSMITH classic "Walkin' The Dog" with THE JOE PERRY PROJECT on November 24, 2009 at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California (courtesy of Christy Borgman). Slash previo...

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24th Annual VIBE FOR PHILO Announced

In 1981, just five years before his untimely demise, THIN LIZZY legend Phil Lynott asked longtime friend Smiley Bolger to "do a vibe for me sometime." Bolger, a DJ and promoter, had just won the Alternative Eurovision Song Contest and Philo (as Smiley called him) loved the idea. This throwaway remar...