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RICHIE KOTZEN: New Video Message Posted Online; Audio Samples Available
Guitarist Richie Kotzen (POISON, MR. BIG) has just released a new album in Japan, entitled "Return of the Mother Head's Family Reunion". The CD will be available via iTunes and at Kotzen's official web site beginning September 15. However, due to unspecified "corporate" issues, the album will be tit...July 20, 2007
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'Shred School' Offers Aspiring Musicians Chance To Learn From Multi-Platinum Artists
On August 4, aspiring musicians of all aptitudes and abilities will be offered the rare chance to learn from multi-platinum artists and the people that helped make their success a reality. The Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles will serve as the classroom for the first installment of Shred Schoo...July 20, 2007
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GUNS N' ROSES Joined By BUBBLES From 'Trailer Park Boys' In Tokyo
Keith Tarrier of Rock and Roll All Nite has submitted the following report: "I was just at the historic Budokan in Tokyo [on July 18] to see GUNS N' ROSES. As well as [putting on] another awesome show here in Japan, GN'R invited special guest Bubbles [a.k.a. actor/musician Mike Smith] from the 'Trai...July 19, 2007
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DECEASED Parts Ways With Guitarist
After 22 years of playing in the Virginia-based old-school thrash metal band DECEASED, guitarist Mark Adams has announced his departure from the group. "I have had a lifetime of great memories playing in DECEASED for so many years," Mark says in a statement. "It's really crazy thinking back to how l...July 16, 2007
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CAMP FREDDY To Perform At X-Games/ESPN Party In Hollywood
CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — will playing at th...July 15, 2007
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KATATONIA: Mexican Shows Announced
At the end of its upcoming North American tour, Sweden's KATATONIA will head to Mexico for the first time ever to play two exclusive gigs in Mexico City and Monterrey. "We can't wait to meet all our Mexican friends coming out for these special occasions," the band writes on its web site. "It's been...July 13, 2007
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Former IRON MAIDEN Guitarist In Charity Gig
According to the Saffron Walden Reporter, former IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dennis Stratton is among a team of musicians putting on a gig for charity in The Victory in Saffron Walden, England later this month. The guitar maestro is playing a special gig in the pub's garden on Wednesday July 25 at 7:30 p....July 13, 2007
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NILE: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
MP3.com is streaming NILE's fifth studio album, "Ithyphallic", in its entirety for seven days prior to the album's North American street date of July 17 at this location. Engineered by Bob Moore and produced by Neil Kernon (CANNIBAL CORPSE, NEVERMORE, DEICIDE),the CD was recorded at Sound Lab Studi...July 10, 2007
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KATATONIA: ROSKILDE FESTIVAL Photos Available
Mestrock.se has uploaded photos of KATATONIA's July 6, 2007 concert at the Roskilde Festival, which is taking place July 5-8 in Roskilde, Denmark. Check them out at this location. KATATONIA will team up with support acts SCAR SYMMETRY, INSOMNIUM and SWALLOW THE SUN for a North American tour this fal...July 6, 2007
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New 'World's Fastest Drummer' Contest Announced
NAMM International has announced its tenth outing to find the "World's Fastest Drummer." This highly charged interactive event is a feature at this year's summer NAMM Show in Austin, TX. The contest, which consists of two categories — "Fastest Hands" and "Fastest Feet" — will be held each day on The...July 5, 2007
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PITIFUL REIGN Signs With PUNISHMENT 18
Italian label Punishment 18 has announced the signing of up-and-coming U.K. thrashers PITIFUL REIGN. The band will enter the studio in fall/winter 2007 to record the new album for an early 2008 release. Label spokesperson Marita Mirabella said, "I first saw PITIFUL REIGN at the ANNIHILATOR fan party...June 30, 2007
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ZAKK WYLDE: Performance From DIMEBAG's ROCKWALK Induction Available Online
If you missed the "Headbanger's Ball" airing of Zakk Wylde's (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) performance at "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's Hollywood's Rockwalk induction — which took place May 17, 2007 in front of the Guitar Center at 7425 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California — you can head on...June 29, 2007
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DIMEBAG: Footage From Hollywood's RockWalk Induction To Air On 'Headbanger's Ball'
Late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott will be the focus of this weekend's (June 23) "Headbanger's Ball" as he gets inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk. Look out for nine "Beyond the Ball" short art pieces with family and friends scattered throughout the two-hour show. Scott Ian (...June 21, 2007
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GLENN HUGHES Welcomes Back Guitarist J.J. MARSH
Legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has issued the following update: "I'm on my way to Europe to play a coupla shows in Norway. Wanna welcome back my 'lil brother J.J. Marsh (guitar). He is in great form, I have never seen him so happy and energized. He is a part of...June 20, 2007
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SOULFLY, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Members Talk About 'Higher Voltage' CD
Fifteen of rock's hottest bands have contributed cover versions of classic songs for the second instalment of Kerrang! magazine's free "High Voltage" CDs (free with this week's Kerrang! magazine). Below, all of the bands who contributed to this project talk about what tracks they chose to cover and...June 20, 2007
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