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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Says HENDRIX Was The King Of Sex, Drugs & Rock 'N' Roll
ContactMusic.com reports that MOTÖRHEAD mainman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister insists no one will ever be able to top Jimi Hendrix's rock star credentials — because he was the best guitarist, drug user, womanizer and sex soldier the world has ever known. Lemmy hitmaker worked as Hendrix's roadie and drug de...March 23, 2009
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE On IAN GILLAN: 'Hasn't The Time Come For Him To Act Like An Adult?'
During a recent interview with Greece's Rockpages.gr web site, DEEP PURPLE vocalist Ian Gillan made a number of unfavorable comments about the band's former guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore, thus prompting Blackmore to respond via his attorney in an attempt to "set the record straight." Ian's original c...March 21, 2009
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Former APRIL WINE Drummer Snubbed At Canadian Music Industry Hall Of Fame Induction
FYImusic.ca reports: When APRIL WINE was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame last week, they did so without veteran drummer Jerry Mercer and he's not happy about the situation. Mercer, who had been with the veteran Canadian rock band for 36 years, left the group in November after...March 20, 2009
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IAN GILLAN's 'One Eye To Morocco' On German Chart
"One Eye To Morocco", the new solo album from DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan, has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 97. "One Eye To Morocco" will be released on March 31 in North America via Eagle Rock Entertainment. In Europe, "One Eye To Morocco" is available in the following...March 20, 2009
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BLEEDING THROUGH, UNEARTH Among Nominees For MySpace Music Reader's Choice Award
MySpace Music, the world's premier online music portal, has announce a special MySpace Reader's Choice Award to be presented at the first annual Epiphone Revolver Golden Gods Awards. Taking place on Tuesday, April 7 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles, the show will feature performances by MEGADET...March 18, 2009
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ANTHRAX Bassist On VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show'; Video Available
ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello was interviewed on the latest episode of VH1 Classic's hit weekly series "That Metal Show". Watch a clip of his apearance on the program below. "That Metal Show" premiered last season to rave reviews and featured special guests RUSH, AC/DC, TWISTED SISTER, Lita Ford, Ace...March 17, 2009
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SEVENTH ANGEL To Enter Studio This Week
Reformed British metal band SEVENTH ANGEL will enter Priory studios in Birmingham this Thursday (March 19) with Greg Chandler to begin recording its first album since the release of "Lament for the Weary". Entitled "The Dust of Years", the new CD will be made available in the summer as a deluxe digi...March 17, 2009
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BERNIE TORMÉ To Take Part In Online Chat
Bernie Tormé, former guitarist for GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE, ATOMIC ROOSTER, and DESPERADO, and current guitarist/vocalist for rock and roll power trio GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT),will be available on the Deep Purple Hub to answer your questions and discuss the new GMT album "Evil Twin". He will in the Hub...March 16, 2009
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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN Is 'Stoked' About New Album
Rick Florino of ARTISTdirect recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect: How is the new ANTHRAX record coming along? Scott: Good, man! I don't know how to put a percentage on it, but we just finished with vocals, an...March 14, 2009
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MINISTRY/REVOLTING COCKS' AL JOURGENSEN Interviewed; Audio Available
MTV's HeadbangersBlog.com recently hooked up with Al Jourgensen (MINISTRY, REVOLTING COCKS) and talked about why he'll never hit the road again, the new REVOLTING COCKS album and an upcoming thrash collaboration with SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison. Jourgensen also discussed plans for a third full-le...March 13, 2009
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VIPER Vocalist's Solo Single To Be Mixed By ROY Z
Ricardo Bocci, vocalist of the Brazilian heavy metal band VIPER, is preparing to release his first solo single, "My Way", as a free MP3 download. A preview is available in his official MySpace page. The project's lineup will include Japanese drummer Yuichi Nagoshi, along with Brazilian musicians Dem...March 13, 2009
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: Bogota Show Was 'Amazing'
Video footage of ANTHRAX's March 7, 2009 performance in Bogota, Colombia as the support act for IRON MAIDEN can be viewed below. In a posting on the Metal Hammer web site, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian stated about the shows, "Everything was five-star. I guess I didn't expect the white-glove treatment...March 13, 2009
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DEEP PURPLE Singer Talks Money
Mark Anstead of Telegraph.co.uk recently conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan about money. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Telegraph.co.uk: Are you good with money or irresponsible? Gillan: I'm completely irresponsible, I'm afraid. I'm ignorant about money as a commod...March 12, 2009
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VINNIE PAUL ABBOTT On VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show'; Video Available
Former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott was interviewed on the first episode of the second season of VH1 Classic's hit weekly series "That Metal Show". Watch his apearance on the program below. "That Metal Show" premiered last season to rave reviews and featured spe...March 11, 2009
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VH1 Acquires 'Anvil! The Story Of Anvil'
VH1 has acquired the exclusive rights for the critically acclaimed documentary "Anvil! The Story of Anvil". VH1 will handle the television and DVD release and distribute the film theatrically in association with Abramorama. The world television premiere on VH1 this summer and the subsequent DVD rele...March 11, 2009
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