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HAIL!'s DAVID ELLEFSON, TIM' RIPPER' OWENS Interviewed In Austria; Video Available

Austrian heavy 'zine Stormbringer.at conducted an interview with HAIL! bassist David Ellefson (F5, MEGADETH) and vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) prior to the band's April 30, 2009 concert in Innsbruck, Austria. Watch the 13-minute chat below....

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GOTTHARD: New Album Title Announced

Swiss hard rock veterans GOTTHARD have set "Need To Believe" as the title of their new album, due on September 4 via Nuclear Blast Records. A digital single will precede the full-length CD on August 14. Commented singer Steve Lee: "We want to encourage. Especially in these times that are full of cri...

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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Unveiling Guitars Signed By ANGUS YOUNG, JIMI HENDRIX

According to SunSentinel.com, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in South Florida will celebrate its fifth birthday by unveiling what it calls a "birthday gift" of five guitars, signed by Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend, Bruce Springsteen and AC/DC's Angus Young. The Seminole Hard...

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AC/DC: Sixth Episode Of 'Rock N Roll Fannation' Posted Online

A new documentary about AC/DC and their fans, in the style of "Heavy Metal Parking Lot", was filmed from October 24, 2008 to October 26, 2008 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania — the site of the band's first show in five years. Dedicated fans travelled from all over the world to be there. The sixth episo...

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JERRY CANTRELL, TOM MORELLO, GILBY CLARKE Perform At 'Road Recovery' Benefit Concert

Punk rock pioneer and activist Wayne Kramer of MC5 fame was honored in a fundraising performance event this past Friday, May 1 at the Nokia Theater in Times Square. This special event featured very a number of guests, including Iggy Pop, Tom Morello, Etty Farrell and Perry Farrell, Jerry Cantrell, H...

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Son Of JACKYL Frontman To Release NIGEL DUPREE BAND Debut

Hailing from Kennesaw, Georgia and comprised of members Nigel Dupree (vocals, guitar),Josh Hilton (bass),and Adam Townsend (drums),the NIGEL DUPREE BAND manages to be a throwback of sorts — musically and visually — to such renowned goliaths as KISS, DEF LEPPARD, AC/DC, and BON JOVI. And the proof...

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'School Of Rock' Students to Perform Two Concerts Honoring AC/DC

Students at the Paul Green School of Rock Music - Coral Springs have become familiar favorites on the south Florida music scene. Since the school opened in January 2008 the students, ages 7-17, have played to standing-room-only crowds at legendary rock venues throughout the area performing tribute c...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Discusses Debut Solo Album; Video Available

Austria's Mulatschag.TV has posted a new six-minute interview with powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH). Watch the clip below. Owens will hold a listening party for his first solo album, "Play My Game", at Scorchers...

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DREAM THEATER, ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA, PAIN OF SALVATION: More 'Progressive Nation' Dates Announced

New York progressive metal veterans DREAM THEATER will take their Progressive Nation tour back on the road for its second incarnation with a run through America and Canada in July/August 2009. In addition to a headlining set by DREAM THEATER, this year's package will feature the outstanding musician...

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MASTODON Guitarist Talks About 'Crack The Skye' Recording Process

Andre Mihsin of ChartAttack.com recently conducted an interview with MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ChartAttack.com: When I first heard that the new record ["Crack The Skye"] was going to be produced by Brendan O'Brien, I was a bit surprised becaus...

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AC/DC: More Tickets Released For Glasgow Concert

According to DailyRecord.co.uk, concert promoters DF Concerts have announced they are releasing extra tickets for AC/DC's June 30 show in Glasgow. When AC/DC put tickets on sale for their Hampden Park gig, they sold out in 75 minutes. The new tickets will go on sale on Saturday, May 2 at 9:00 a.m. G...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'Play My Game' Listening Party Announced

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will hold a listening party for his first solo album, "Play My Game", at Scorchers in Akron, Ohio on Sunday, May 3 starting at around 9:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. A private party will ta...

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'Let There Be Rock - The Story Of AC/DC' To Be Re-Released

"Let There Be Rock - The Story of AC/DC" will be re-released on May 1, 2009 featuring a new chapter, an interview with Angus Young from November 4, 2008, new photographs and an audio CD of an interview done with all five band members (including Bon Scott) from their first American tour on December 4...

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NEVERMORE, PESTILENCE, TEXTURES, HOT LEG Confirmed For Holland's ZWARTE CROSS Festival

NEVERMORE, PESTILENCE, TEXTURES and HOT LEG have been confirmed for the Aardschok stage (powered by Jägermeister) at this year's Zwarte Cross (Black Cross) festival, set to take place July 24-26 in Lichtenvoorde, Holland. A total of 18 metal bands will perform at the event which will feature 12 (!)...

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DISTURBED Frontman: 'The Majority Of This Country Is Still Fans Of Rock Music'

Kristen Dunleavy of myYearbook.com recently conducted an interview with DISTURBED singer David Draiman. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. myYearbook.com: "Indestructible" marked the first time you guys produced an album yourselves. What brought on that decision? Draiman: There comes a...