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DUFF MCKAGAN On AXL ROSE: 'He's Just A Guy Caught Up In Events'

Paul Whitington of Independent.ie recently conducted an interview with Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, GUNS N' ROSES). A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Independent.ie: Axl Rose — rock's answer to Howard Hughes or misunderstood genius? Duff: I think when you don't talk...

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SCOTT WEILAND's Ex-Wife's Talks About Memoir; Video Available

A two-minute video clip of Mary Forsberg Weiland — mother, model, bipolar disorder survivor and recovering drug addict — talking about her new book, "Fall To Pieces: A Memoir Of Drugs, Rock 'N' Roll, And Mental Illness", can be viewed below. Mary beautifully tells the story of her life and her longt...

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SONIC SYNDICATE Announces German Dates

Swedish modern metallers SONIC SYNDICATE will embark on a tour of Germany in December with HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD. The dates are as follows: Dec. 10 - München, Germany - 59 to 1 Dec. 11 - Köln, Germany - Luxor Dec. 12 - Berlin, Germany - Lido Dec. 13 - Hamburg, Germany - Logo Commented the band: ...

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TED NUGENT, JERRY CANTRELL, SCOTT IAN Featured On PEARL's 'Little Immaculate White Fox'

Pearl Aday — ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's wife and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf — will release her debut U.S. collection, "Little Immaculate White Fox", in January 2010. With a rock lineage that declares her "to the manor born," Pearl has created a collection of songs that takes you on a...

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DUFF MCKAGAN, DAVE NAVARRO, TOM MORELLO Perform At 'Scott Ford Benefit' Concert

Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED),Dave Navarro (JANE'S ADDICTION),Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE),Dave Kushner (VELVET REVOLVER),Chris Chaney (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION) and Wayne Kramer (MC5) are among the musicians who took part in the Scott Ford Benefit sh...

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MOTÖRHEAD To Perform On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

MOTÖRHEAD will perform on ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Thursday, October 8 (which will actually air the morning of Friday, October 9). MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee finished third in the reality-TV competition "Kändisdjungeln", the Swedish version of the popular U.K. and U.S. show "I'm a Celebrit...

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'Why AC/DC Matters' Book Due In October

AC/DC is the second-best-selling popular music act of all time, bested only by THE BEATLES. They've sold 200 million albums worldwide. "Back in Black" is the second best-selling album in the world behind MICHAEL JACKSON's "Thriller" at 49 million copies sold. In 2008, thirty-five years after AC/DC f...

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SONIC SYNDICATE To Support TAKIDA In Sweden

Swedish modern metallers SONIC SYNDICATE will support TAKIDA on a string of dates in Sweden in November. The details are as follows: Nov. 13 - Sporthallen - Sundsvall, SWE Nov. 14 - Idun Folkets Hus - Umeå, SWE Nov. 19 - Sporthallen - Linköping, SWE Nov. 20 - Nöjesfabriken - Karlstad, SWE Nov. 21 -...

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DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED: South American Dates Announced

DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, the band led by VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan, will tour South America in early November. The dates are as follows: Nov. 05 - Willy Dixon - Rosario, Argentina Nov. 07 - Pepsi Fest - Buenos Aires, Argentina Nov. 08 - Maquinaria Fest - Sao Paulo, Brazil N...

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MATT SORUM On Second VELVET REVOLVER CD: We Fell Prey To More Of What WEILAND Wanted

Blistering.com's Greg Dixon conducted an interview with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum on September 16, 2009 when Sorum played the House of Blues in Orlando, Florida as the temporary replacement for MOTÖRHEAD's Mikkey Dee. A few snippets from the chat follow below. Blistering.co...

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New ALICE IN CHAINS Singer: 'At The End Of The Day, All I Can Do Is Just Be Me'

Steven Rosen of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with new ALICE IN CHAINS singer William DuVall. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: "Black Gives Way to Blue" is the first ALICE IN CHAINS album in 14 years. Was there some unspoken burden placed upon you...

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CAMP FREDDY To Perform At Surfrider Foundation's '25th Anniversary Gala'

CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" band featuring Dave Navarro (JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan),and Chris Chan...

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SLASH Confirms Lineup For Mirage Concert

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash has revealed the lineup of musicians who will join him for his all-star concert in Las Vegas on October 2. The concert, billed "Slash & Friends", celebrates the 20th anniversary of Las Vegas hotel, casino and white tiger playground the Mirage. Acc...

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MOTÖRHEAD Drummer Finishes Third In Swedish Reality-TV Competition

MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee finished third in the reality-TV competition "Kändisdjungeln", the Swedish version of the popular U.K. and U.S. show "I'm a Celebrity…Get Me out of Here!". Dee was eliminated during the series' fifteenth episode, which aired on Friday (September 25) and can be viewed in...

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DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED To Tour South America In November

DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, the band led by VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan, will tour South America in early November. The group is scheduled to perform at Willie Dixon in Rosario, Argentina on November 5, with dates in Brazil (November 8) and Chile (Santiago on November 11) also i...