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Porn Company Says JIMI HENDRIX Estate 'Failed' To Prove It's Not JIMI In Sex Video
The estate of rock and roll legend Jimi Hendrix has flunked a challenge to prove that a controversial video depicting him in a sexual escapade with two women is not really him, according to Vivid Entertainment, which released the DVD in May. Vivid co-chairman Steven Hirsch said his offer of $100,000...July 8, 2008
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Ex-MEGADETH/Y&T Drummer JIMMY DEGRASSO Interviewed; Audio Available
Drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (F5, ex-SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, ALICE COOPER, Y&T, MEGADETH) appeared on the terrestrial version of "The Classic Metal Show" this past weekend to discuss F5 and his numerous other projects. Listen to the 20-minute chat below. DeGrasso, 45, was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania...July 7, 2008
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ALICE COOPER To Premiere New Song On His Radio Show
Rock legend ALICE COOPER will debut a new song from his forthcoming album, "Along Came A Spider", on his internationally syndicated radio show "Nights With Alice Cooper", on July 8. For more information on the program, which can be heard on over 100 radio stations in the United States, Canada, UK, I...July 3, 2008
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Friends Pay Tribute To WHITESNAKE/TRAPEZE Legend MEL GALLEY
According to Telegraph.co.uk, friends in the music business have paid tribute to former WHITESNAKE/TRAPEZE guitarist Mel Galley, who succumbed to cancer of the oesophagus a month before he was scheduled to go on the road again with a new band. In February, Galley announced that he was dying of cance...July 2, 2008
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LAMB OF GOD Vocalist To Appear In BRIAN PULIDO's 'The Graves'
LAMB OF GOD vocalist D. Randall Blythe will appear in the upcoming horror/thriller "The Graves" which will be screened for distributors this fall. The film stars Tony Todd ("Candyman") and Bill Moseley ("The Devil's Rejects") and was written and directed by former comic book writer Brian Pulido. "Th...June 30, 2008
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Former NEVERMORE/TESTAMENT Guitarist To Take Part In California's 'Shredstock'
Guitarist Steve Smyth (NEVERMORE, TESTAMENT),Doug Doppler (Guitar Hero),and Adrian Galysh will take Shredstock on the road across California. To add some local flavor to the tour, Steve, Doug and Adrian have launched the "YouShred at Shredstock Viral Video Contest." Three winners for each city on...June 30, 2008
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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist To Speak At Christian Festival CORNERSTONE
Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz has issued the following update: "So it's about time some of the hard work and secret sauce of the new music comes to life! "I have been invited to speak at one of the largest Christian music festivals of the year (alongside Brian Welch, formerly of KORN). The atte...June 28, 2008
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Second RANDY RHOADS Sculpture Coming This Fall
KnuckleBonz has created a second sculpture of late guitarist legend Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) in association with the Randy Rhoads estate. The figure is sculpted and hand-painted and available only in a very limited edition of 3,000 worldwide. Each is hand-numbered and has a certifica...June 25, 2008
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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: First 'Midheaven' Album Teaser Posted Online
The first of three teasers for "Midheaven", the second full-length CD from the Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT, can be viewed below. The 30-second clip was directed by Michael Grodner (CHIODOS, PLANES MISTAKEN FOR STARS). Due on August 19 via Hopeless Records, "...June 25, 2008
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MOONSPELL Frontman Talks About His Job As Book Translator: Audio Available
Italian journalist Paolo Bianco recently spoke to Fernando Ribeiro, frontman of Portuguese goth-metallers MOONSPELL. Part of the interview focused on Fernando's job as a translator of books from English to Portuguese, which culminated this year with the Portuguese version of Richard Matheson's "I Am...June 24, 2008
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DE PROFUNDIS Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement
London, UK-based progressive doom metal band DE PROFUNDIS has parted ways with drummer Sterghios Moschos (PANTHEIST). "Following his move to Canterbury, it would no longer have been possible for Sterghios to rehearse and play shows with us frequently because of the distance involved," the group writ...June 23, 2008
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JELLO BIAFRA Celebrates 50th Birthday, Debuts New Band; Video Available
DEAD KENNEDYS legend Jello Biafra celebrated his 50th birthday (and the 30th anniversary of DEAD KENNEDYS) by debuting his new band, AXIS OF EVILDOERS, via a pair of performances on June 16-17 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, California. A two-and-a-half-minute video report on the...June 20, 2008
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GLENN HUGHES To Perform With Unique Kiwi Band In New Zealand
Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) will perform with a unique, Kiwi-based band when he plays the G-TARanaki International Guitar Festival on July 19 at the New Plymouth TSB Stadium in New Zealand. Although the erstwhile DEEP PURPLE star will be utilizing his regular...June 20, 2008
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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: New Song Posted Online; New Album Artwork Unveiled
Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT will release its second full-length CD, "Midheaven", on August 19 via Hopeless Records. "The album follows a full cycle of man while he makes his ascent and discoveries and is eventually brought down by his lust of conquest and gr...June 19, 2008
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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: West Coast Dates With EYES SET TO KILL, FEAR AND FAITH Announced
Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT will team up with EYES SET TO KILL and FEAR AND FAITH for a short West Coast tour later this month. The details are as follows: June 19 - Hollywood, CA - Whisky A-Go Go June 20 - Anaheim, CA - Chain Reaction June 21 - ...June 10, 2008
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