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Guitarist BERNIE TORME Discusses GMT Project

DioMessageBoard.com recently conducted an interview with Irish guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE) about his new band GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT),also featuring his old compadre from GILLAN, bassist John McCoy — who has worked with Joey Belladonna, SAMSON, and the UK SUB, among others — and dr...

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Guitarist 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK: 'Touring Alongside GUNS N' ROSES Is Amazing'

Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (SEBASTIAN BACH, HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM) has issued the following update: "Sitting on a bus in Ohio getting ready to write my third installment of my 'Blind In America with Metal Mike' tour diary. This one will be a special issue with all the crazy s**t that went down w...

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IAN GILLAN's 'Smoke This!' Book Is 'Fascinating Journey Through The Heyday Of Rock N' Roll'

DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan has just published his book, "Smoke This! The Warblings, Rants, Philosophies, and Musings from the Singer of Deep Purple". In a posting on Gillan's official web site, the book is described as "a feast of information, pontifications, and visual representation of legend...

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ENDORPHINS Schedules CD-Release Show

Toronto metal quartet ENDORPHINS has confirmed a hometown CD release party for their debut full-length album. Entitled "Where Evil Lies", the Ian Blurton-produced album will be released on the Urgent Music label in Canada on November 28. To celebrate the release, the band has booked a CD release sho...

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ATOMKRAFT: Previously Unseen Video Footage Posted Online

Two new videos from British metal legends ATOMKRAFT have been posted on their YouTube web site. Both clips are montages from the band's storied career. A description of each video is as follows: "Foliage" (video): ATOMKRAFT was formed in 1979 by Tony "Demolition" Dolan, Steve White and Paul Spillett...

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BRET MICHAELS: Pennsylvania Concert To Be Filmed For Upcoming DVD

POISON frontman Bret Michaels' December 2 solo concert at Goodfellas in Pottsville, Pennsylvania will be filmed by a five-camera crew for an upcoming DVD. More information will be made available soon. Bret Michaels was a guest on the Scranton, Pennsylvania radio station 979X on Wednesday (October 25...

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CAULDRON: Tour Dates Announced

CAULDRON, the new band formed from the ashes of the now-defunct Toronto traditional metal act GOAT HORN, has announed the following dates: Nov. 17 - Parma, OH @ Jigsaw Saloon* Nov. 18 - Youngstown, OH @ Nyabinghi* Nov. 19 - Rochester, NY @ Bug Jar* Nov. 23 - Montreal, QC @ Katacombes Nov. 24 - ...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'I Had A Very Artistic Kind Of Upbringing'

Dave Harrison of Australia's X-Press Online recently conducted an interview with legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. A few excerpts from the chat follow: X-Press Online: Where did the idea to combine classical music and rock guitar come from? Yngwie: I was the youngest member of my family,...

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THE CULT Frontman Doesn't Rule Out Possibility Of New Album

Wade Tatangelo of McClatchy Newspapers recently conducted an interview with THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the band's decision to go on hiatus in the mid-1990s: "I just wasn't feeling it. After 12 years I was done, spent, burnt out, exhausted, at the end of my...

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SEBASTIAN BACH, ANTHRAX Members Perform At Retox In NYC: Photos Available

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello and SEBASTIAN BACH guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak performed at the Retox rock bar in New York City on Friday, November 10. Check out pictures from Wire Image. Retox was opened by Ian and club owner Mi...

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DEEP PURPLE Frontman IAN GILLAN: Australian Tour Dates Announced

DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan will embark on a solo tour of Australia in late January in support of his "Gillan's Inn" album. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 19 - Melbourne, AUS @ The Palace Jan. 20 - Sydney, AUS @ Salinas Jan. 21 - Sydney, AUS @ Revesby Workers Jan. 23 - Newcastle, ...

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PAPA ROACH, SCOTT IAN Perform At Retox In NYC: Photos Available

PAPA ROACH and ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian were among the performers at Retox rock bar in New York City on Thursday, November 9. Check out pictures from Wire Image. Retox was opened by Ian and club owner Mike Diamond, who started Snitch, Pangaea and Vela. PAPA ROACH will headline the Zippo Hot Tour...

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VINNY APPICE, RHINO BUCKET To Perform At SANDY WEST Tribute Concert

According to Rockdetector.com, Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO),RHINO BUCKET and Chuck Wright (QUIET RIOT) are among the musicians that are scheduled to perform at a tribute concert to late THE RUNAWAYS drummer Sandy West, who passed away on October 21 after a long battle with lung cancer. The sho...

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THE CULT's IAN And BILLY Visit Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR: Audio Available

Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy of THE CULT dropped by 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia on Friday (November 10). They talked about the praise the group's new lineup has received from fans, plans for new material, Ian being compared to Jim Morrison of THE DOORS, where they've been living, Ian's pleasure that Do...

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Guitarist DOUG ALDRICH Explains Why He's Not Happy With DIO's 'Holy Diver Live' Release

Marko Syrjälä of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with WHITESNAKE guitarist Doug Aldrich. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: Isn't it true that David [Coverdale] had plans to bring John Sykes back in the band before you came in picture? Doug: I think he was ta...