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METALLICA Drummer Performs 'Smoke On The Water' With IAN GILLAN

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich joined Ian Gillan on stage during the DEEP PURPLE frontman's solo gig Monday night (September 11) at Slim's in San Francisco. According to one eyewitness report at the Metclub.com forum, "Ian invited Lars to the stage and said Lars kept him drinking untill 4:00 a.m. in...

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THE BIG DIRTY BAND Featuring RUSH Members: 'I Fought The Law' Cover Posted Online

THE BIG DIRTY BAND, the one-off project featuring Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee of RUSH alongside ex-TEA PARTY drummer Jeff Burrows, Adam Gantier of THREE DAYS GRACE, THORNLEY's Ian Thornley, and singer Care Failure of Toronto band DIE MANNEQUIN, has posted its version of the often-covered "I Fought Th...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: 'It's Been A Crazy Week'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has issued the following update: "It's been a crazy week. Played [House of Blues in West Hollywood, California] with [fiancée] Pearl [Aday; singer and Meat Loaf's daughter] Wednesday [Sept. 6], flew to [New York City] Thursday and met my friends at Blue Ribbon (best fried...

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JOE SATRIANI Forced To Skip IAN GILLAN's San Francisco Gig

Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani was unable to make his previously announced appearance at Ian Gillan's (DEEP PURPLE) show at Slim's in San Francisco, CA on Monday, September 11 "due to last-minute conflicts with the production of [his] new live DVD," according to a posting on Satriani's web site. I...

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Ex-TEA PARTY Drummer Joins RUSH On Film Soundtrack

Ted Shaw of the Windsor Star reports: Jeff Burrows is still pumped about getting the chance to play drums with Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee of RUSH. Last month, the ex-TEA PARTY drummer joined Lifeson and Lee to record a song for the new "Trailer Park Boys" movie, "The Big Dirty". "When they ...

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PAUL STANLEY, BRET MICHAELS, SCOTT IAN To Take Part In Next ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY CAMP

The next Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp (RRFC) will take place in Los Angeles (Feb. 15-19, Presidents Day weekend) and will feature Paul Stanley (KISS),Mickey Hart (GRATEFUL DEAD),Bret Michaels (POISON),Steve Vai, Jane Wiedlin (GO GOS),Scott Ian (ANTHRAX) and many more. Almost 80 rock fans who dream...

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STAMPIN' GROUND Announces Last-Ever Tour

After over a decade of treading the boards, "British Steel" veterans STAMPIN' GROUND have released the dates of their last-EVER tour. Commented the band: "We slogged our hearts out for 11 years; harder than any band we've ever met, and we loved every minute of it. It's been the greatest ride and we'...

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Label Founder Talks About EXODUS' Singer-Less Gig In New York

The makers of "Get Thrashed", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a one-and-a-half-minute video clip featuring Todd Gordon — who earned his rightful place in the annals of thrash metal's history by sig...

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DEEP PURPLE Singer: 'I'm Having More Fun Than A Butcher's Dog On This Tour'

Jon Matsumoto of The Mercury News recently spoke to DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan about his current tour in support of his solo album, "Gillan's Inn", which celebrates his 40-year career in rock. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On touring solo: "I'm having more fun than a butcher's dog on thi...

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DEEP PURPLE Frontman IAN GILLAN To Guest On KNAC.COM

DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan will be the special guest of KNAC.COM radio personality Junkman on Monday, September 11 at 4:00 p.m. PST. Gillan will likely be discussing his current solo album, "Gillan's Inn", as well as his current foray into writing his first novel, titled "Wessex", which he descri...

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Former SHADOWKEEP Frontman Returns With DIVINE RUINS

Former SHADOWKEEP front man Ronnie Stixx has returned with Texas power metal band DIVINE RUINS. Ronnie has been working alongside ex-TALISPHERE guitarist Shawn Noone and ex-DISTANT WARNING/SHADOWKEEP drummer Mike Pittmen, as well as newly recruited guitarist Ian Rendawn and bassist Mike Canales, for...

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Former WHITESNAKE Guitarist MICKY MOODY Plays With Trumpets

M3 guitarist Micky Moody (ex-WHITESNAKE) has just had his book, "Playing with Trumpets - A Rock and Roll Apprenticeship", released by SAF Publishing. The book's description reads as follows: "In 1981, whilst onstage with hard rockers WHITESNAKE at the Monsters of Rock Festival at Donington Park, in...

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DEEP PURPLE Frontman: RITCHIE BLACKMORE Is 'A Difficult Guy'

DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan took some time off from his current North American solo tour and answered a few questions from Darryl Sterdan at Winnipeg Sun. A few excerpts follow: On touring: "Every now and again I have my arm twisted to take some time off. But a week or 10 days is about ...

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IRON MAIDEN Frontman To Relaunch Radio Show

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson will relaunch his late-night BBC 6 Music Saturday rock show on September 9 with maximum rock on the display and American metal titans SLAYER as his first guests. The network rock show will offer three hours of the best contemporary hard rock, alternative and meta...

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IAN GILLAN: More 'Gillan's Inn' Video Clips Posted Online

More video clips of DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan performing on his "Gillan's Inn" solo tour have been posted online at his official web site. Gillan's five-week North American run is in support of his solo album "Gillan's Inn", which he released to celebrate 40 years in the music business. Gillan...