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VELVET REVOLVER's SORUM Comments On MITCH MITCHELL's Passing

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum has released the following statement regarding the passing of Mitch Mitchell, drummer for the JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE, who was found dead in a Portland hotel room yesterday morning (November 12): "Dear friends and lovers of great rock. Lost the gre...

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ANNUNAKI To Play With SOULFLY And HORNA In One Night

New Jersey death thrashers ANNUNAKI, who feature in their ranks ex-BLOOD FEAST drummer Kevin Kuzma, will perform two shows in one night. On Sunday, November 16, ANNUNAKI will take the stage with SOULFLY at the Crocodile Rock and then later will take play with HORNA at the Sterling Hotel, both locate...

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EXPERIENCE HENDRIX Comments On MITCH MITCHELL's Passing

Mitch Mitchell, the innovative drummer who anchored the JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE, has died at the age of 62. Mitchell passed away on November 12 in Portland, Oregon of natural causes. The London native had completed an 18-city American tour as a featured performer with Experience Hendrix, a series co...

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QUEENSRŸCHE On 'Experience Hendrix' Tour; Video Available

QUEENSRŸCHE helped celebrate the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix by performing on two dates of this year's Experience Hendrix 2008 tribute tour — November 5 in Spokane, Washington; and November 6 in Seattle, Washington. Fan-filmed video footage of QUEENSRŸCHE members performing the classic rock son...

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NAKED BEGGARS Announces New Touring Guitarist

NAKED BEGGARS, the band featuring CINDERELLA bassist Eric Brittingham and his wife Inga (vocals),has issued the following update: "NAKED BEGGARS are happy to welcome Brandon Gibbs as our guitar player for the upcoming shows! Kris [Casamento] has prior obligations and could not play these shows. Bra...

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SCOTT WEILAND Says 'Too Many Big Egos' Caused VELVET REVOLVER Split

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland and drummer Eric Kretz were recently sued by the group's label, Atlantic Records, who allege that the pair have issued threats to stop performing unless their recording contract is changed. "It's pretty fucked up, actually," Weiland told MT...

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ICARUS WITCH Seeking Full-Time Drummer

Pittsburgh traditional metallers ICARUS WITCH have resumed auditions for a full-time drummer. Interested applicants should send a link to their playing samples as well as any video, photo and band history to [email protected]. ICARUS WITCH's latest album, "Songs for the Lost", was once again pro...

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PAMELA MOORE, PRIMAL FEAR's RALF SCHEEPERS Guest On SOLNA Debut

Pamela Moore (Sister Mary on QUEENSRŸCHE's 1988 epic concept album "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's epic sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II"),PRIMAL FEAR's Ralf Scheepers, Fabrizio Grossi (bass; STARBREAKER, STEVE VAI),Alex De Rosso (guitar; DOKKEN),Eric Ragno (RAMOS HUGO, DAVID READMAN) and Rob De...

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SHAI HULUD: New Video Interview With MATT FOX Available

HardTimes.ca recently conducted an interview with Matt Fox, guitarist and founding member of the Pompano Beach, Florida-based metalcore act SHAI HULUD. Watch the 10-minute chat below. "Misanthropy Pure", the latest video from SHAI HULUD, can be viewed below. The clip was directed, filmed, and edited...

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THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND: First 2009 Dates Announced

THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND — the UK-based group led by former GRIM REAPER/ONSLAUGHT singer Steve Grimmett — has issued the following update: "Steve Grimmett is delighted to announce two more dates for the diary. On January 23, 2009, the band will play the XIGAS Festival in Greece which will give the ba...

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TRIXTER: Video Interview With STEVE BROWN Available

Reality Check TV has posted an interview with guitarist Steve Brown of the reunited TRIXTER filmed at this year's Rocklahoma festival, which was held July 9-13 in Pryor, Oklahoma. The three-minute clip can be viewed below. Steve Brown recently spoke with SplitScreen Entertainment about the TRIXTER r...

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EDGUY Singer To Guest On New BRUCE KULICK Solo Album

EDGUY/AVANTASIA frontman Tobias Sammet has recorded a guest vocal appearance on the new solo album from former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick, tentatively titled "BK3". In a posting on his official web site, Kulick writes, "Tobias Sammet is not a name you all know, but h...

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IRON FIRE: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Danish metallers IRON FIRE will release their new album, "To The Grave", via Napalm Records on the following dates: Jan. 7, 2009 - Finland Jan. 9, 2009 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, France, Italy, Benelux Jan. 12, 2009 - Rest of Europe Jan. 27, 2009 - USA, Canada The track listing for the...

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STREAM OF PASSION Confirmed For Holland's MONSTERS OF MARIAHEIDE

STREAM OF PASSION has been confirmed for the Monsters Of Mariaheide festival, set to take place January 17 in Mariaheide, Holland. For more information (in Dutch),go to this location. STREAM OF PASSION recently inked a deal with Napalm Records. The band has posted several new demo teasers on its My...

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ACE FREHLEY To Appear At ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME To Honor LES PAUL

On Tuesday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m., original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will appear as a special guest at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio to honor Les Paul. This event, which is part of the Rock Hall's 13th annual American Music Masters series, will be an in-depth look at the ...