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DEF LEPPARD Singer's DOWN 'N' OUTZ Putting Finishing Touches On Debut Album
DOWN 'N' OUTZ, the new band featuring DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott alongside members of THE QUIREBOYS, is putting the finishing touches on its debut album. DOWN 'N' OUTZ guitarist Guy Griffin, who also plays for THE QUIREBOYS, tells Sleaze Roxx, "We've [supported] MOTT THE HOOPLE [in London, Engla...March 4, 2010
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DAVE MENIKETTI Says New Y&T Album 'Is Not Gonna Suck'
Vocalist/guitarist Dave Meniketti of California rock veterans Y&T has issued the following update: "First off, [the recording sessions for the new Y&T album] are moving along at the pace we expected — and that's a good thing. All the basic tracks (drums, bass, and rhythm guitars) are in plac...March 4, 2010
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: Tucson Show Cancelled
Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE have released the following statement: "KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will have no choice but to cancel their upcoming performance in Tucson, Arizona on Thursday, March 4, 2010. Fill-in vocalist Phil Labonte of ALL THAT REMAINS will absolutely need this day to rest and...March 3, 2010
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ROY Z's SERPENTS & RAINBOWS To Perform With WARRIOR, Ex-YNGWIE Members
Acclaimed guitarist/producer Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, TRIBE OF GYPSIES) will headline a four-band line-up with his jam band SERPENTS & RAINBOWS this Saturday, March 6 at Paladino's (6101 Reseda Blvd.) in Tarzana, California. Also scheduled to appear are DELTANAUT (featuring former MEGADE...March 3, 2010
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PHILIP ANSELMO Says Dealing With DIMEBAG's Death 'Gets Harder And Harder' Each Year
In a brand new interview with AOL's Noisecreep, former PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo was asked about the upcoming 20th-anniversary remastered edition of the band's 1990 album "Cowboys From Hell", which will include bonus tracks and new artwork. "I just did some liner notes for that," he said. 'It dr...March 3, 2010
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AS I LAY DYING Nearly Done Tracking New Album
San Diego, California metallers AS I LAY DYING recently entered the studio to begin recording their fifth full-length album, "The Powerless Rise", for a spring release via Metal Blade Records. Guitarist Phil Sgrosso states, "We're about several last-minute pickscrapes/thunderchugs away from finishin...March 2, 2010
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SAXON's Upcoming Documentary To Include Footage Of 2008 DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
According to an online post by SAXON frontman Biff Byford, footage of the legendary British heavy metal band's June 2008 performance at the Download Festival at Castle Donington, England will be included in the upcoming SAXON documentary, "Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie". Biff states, "We feel this...February 27, 2010
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L.A. GUNS Featuring TRACII GUNS, JIZZY PEARL: Puerto Rico Footage Posted Online
Video footage of the Tracii Guns-led version of L.A. GUNS performing the song "Show No Mercy" live at Arena Pier 10 in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Saturday, February 20, 2010 can be viewed below. The Tracii Guns-led version of L.A. GUNS has inked a deal with the Steve Vai-owned label Favored Nations/Ji...February 26, 2010
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PHILIP ANSELMO Signs Deal To Pen Autobiography
DOWN/ex-PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo has signed a contract with MetalSucks.net writer and acclaimed true crime author Corey Mitchell to help pen the singer's autobiography. An official press release on the matter is expected next week. Anselmo was recently interviewed for the 200th issue of U.K.'...February 26, 2010
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Ex-SKID ROW Drummer PHIL VARONE Suing Former Bandmates
According to Matthew Belloni of The Hollywood Reporter, ex-SKID ROW drummer Phil Varone has filed a lawsuit against the band's guitarist David Sabo and bassist James Southworth (a.k.a. Rachel Bolan),claiming his former bandmates are talking trash about him and preventing him from using the SKID ROW...February 24, 2010
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WHITECHAPEL: Third Studio Webisode Available
Knoxville, Tennessee death metallers WHITECHAPEL recently entered Audiohammer studios in Sanford, Florida with acclaimed producer Jason Suecof (TRIVIUM, ALL THAT REMAINS, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, CHIMAIRA, DEVILDRIVER) to begin recording their third album for a late spring/early summer release via M...February 23, 2010
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GLYDER Signs With SPV/STEAMHAMMER
Irish rockers GLYDER will release their third album, "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow", on April 26 via SPV/Steamhammer. The CD features stunning Mark Wilkinson artwork and a guest solo on the title track by one of rock's finest guitarists, Dave Menketti from Y&T. "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" t...February 23, 2010
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CRUCIFIED BARBARA Places Third In Swedish National Semifinal For EUROVISION SONG CONTEST
Swedish all-girl hard rock band CRUCIFIED BARBARA — one of the participants in the third semifinal of this year's edition of Melodifestivalen, the Swedish national final for the Eurovision Song Contest — has issued the following update: "It's totally crazy but hell of a fun time... "We've spent the...February 22, 2010
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L.A. GUNS: 'Shrinking Violet' Reissue Artwork Unveiled
The Tracii Guns-led version of L.A. GUNS has inked a deal with the Steve Vai-owned label Favored Nations/Jibboom, which is Favored Nations Entertainment's rock/metal division. This division stands separate from Favored Nations Entertainment and will be the label's home for all things hard rock and m...February 22, 2010
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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT Interviewed By VintageRock.com
VintageRock.com conducted an interview with POISON drummer Rikki Rockett at the Rockett Drum Works (owned by Rockett) at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Watch the chat below....February 21, 2010
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