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METALLICA, TESTAMENT, Y&T Axemen Are Among Top 25 Guitarists From Bay Area
METALLICA's Kirk Hammett, TESTAMENT's Alex Skolnick, Y&T's Dave Meniketti and PRIMUS' Larry LaLonde (ex-POSSESSED) are among the musicians who made East Bay newspaper Contra Costa Times' list of top 25 guitarists from the San Francisco Bay Area. The entire list is as follows: 01. Carlos Santana...November 7, 2006
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CHRISTOPHER WALKEN To Play OZZY OSBOURNE In 'The Dirt' Movie
ABC News reports that Christopher Walken has agreed to play Ozzy Osbourne in "The Dirt", a movie based on MÖTLEY CRÜE's controversial 2001 autobiography. CRÜE lead singer Vince Neil told ABC News Radio in an exclusive interview that the 63-year-old Oscar-winning actor will make a cameo appearance as...November 7, 2006
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QUIET RIOT Frontman: 'The '80s Were Fun, But I Don't Live There Anymore'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with QUIET RIOT vocalist Kevin DuBrow. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What can you tell us about the new album? Kevin DuBrow: "Well, it's obviously different from any previous QUIET RIOT release. And that was intentional. Franki...November 3, 2006
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ALICE COOPER Is The Top Classic Rock Golfer In New Survey
Launch Radio Networks reports: Alice Cooper has been named the top classic rock golfer in a new survey in Golf Digest. The magazine ranked the musicians who are the best players, and Cooper came in at No. 11 on the list, in a tie with British singer-songwriter Lloyd Cole. YES drummer Alan White scor...November 3, 2006
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MÖTLEY CRÜE: New VINCE NEIL Audio Interview Available
MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil's Las Vegas tattoo shop, Vince Neil Ink, is scheduled to open November 3. The 2,200-square-foot shop located at the Flamingo in the area where O'Shea's Irish pub is being replaced will be part of "a rock and roll vibe" in the space. Neil said he had planned a tattoo j...October 31, 2006
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NEVERMORE Guitarist Talks About Touring With DISTURBED, Upcoming DVD
Justin Donnelly of The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On touring with DISTURBED: "We just got home yesterday after doing a forty-two day European tour! (Laughs) It was really awesome dude. We went on tour with Ch...October 30, 2006
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DEVOLVED Signs With KILLZONE RECORDS
Australian/American tech-metallers DEVOLVED have inked a deal with KillZone Records. The band's first release for the label will be will a remastered version of the group's debut album, "Technologies", featuring revamped artwork and the video for the track "Distorted" plus bonus video footage. This...October 30, 2006
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CRÜEFEST HOLLYWOOD Organizers Looking For Bands
The 7th annual Crüefest Hollywood is scheduled to take place July 28, 2007 at the Whisky a Go-Go in Hollywood, CA. The event's organizers have issued the following message: "We are now searching for 10 great bands to perform at this wonderful charity event! All bands must be able to perform at least...October 28, 2006
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NINE INCH NAILS: European Tour Dates Announced
NINE INCH NAILS have announced the following European tour dates: Feb. 10 - Lisbon, Portugal @ Coliseum Feb. 11 - Lisbon, Portugal @ Coliseum Feb. 12 - Lisbon, Portugal @ Coliseum Feb. 14 - Madrid, Spain @ La Riviera Feb. 16 - Bilbao, Spain @ Pabellon De La Casilla Feb. 18 - Barcelona, Spain @ ...October 27, 2006
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MÖTLEY CRÜE 'Millennium' Tribute Album: Last-Minute Addition Announced
As Versailles Records wraps production on its forthcoming 22-song, double album "Too Fast For Love: A Millennium Tribute to Mötley Crüe", a last-minute addition, "Blue" from CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee's second solo album, "Never a Dull Moment", has been made to the track listing, with renowned Hong Kong...October 25, 2006
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TRENT REZNOR Performs First Solo Show At Benefit
Launch Radio Networks reports: NINE INCH NAILS mastermind Trent Reznor played the first solo show of his career on Saturday night (October 21) at Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit outside San Francisco, according to Billboard.com. Reznor was backed only by a four-piece string section as he played s...October 24, 2006
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Frontman To Host Second Annual 'Off The Strip Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament'
MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil will host the second annual "Off the Strip" Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament, benefiting the T. J. Martell Foundation. Celebrities, poker pros, and Las Vegas hottest dancers will join Neil for a wildly entertaining evening. Last year's tournament raised more than $170,...October 24, 2006
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ANNIHILATOR: AC/DC, JUDAS PRIEST Covers Posted Online
ANNIHILATOR's live cover of AC/DC's "Live Wire" (recorded in San Antonio, Texas In 1990) and the 1993 cover of JUDAS PRIEST's "Hell Bent for Leather" have been posted online on the group's official MySpace page. ANNIHILATOR recently released a retrospective double-disc DVD set, entitled "Ten Years i...October 23, 2006
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PHENOMENA Triple-CD Digipack To Arrive In December
Escape Music has announced the forthcoming release of a triple-CD digipack which combines the first three PHENOMENA albums. These three classic recordings include an all-star cast of musicians that include Glenn Hughes, Brian May, Ray Gillan, Scott Gorham and Don Airey, plus many others. All three a...October 23, 2006
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RUSH Drummer Has Mixed Feelings About '2112' Being Singled Out For Conservation
Vit Wagner of the Toronto Star reports: RUSH drummer and lyricist Neil Peart has mixed feelings about the Toronto trio's 1976 prog-rock masterpiece, "2112", being singled out for conservation. On the one hand, Peart is flattered that the Audio-Visual Preservation Trust, an organization dedicated to...October 21, 2006
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