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JIMI JAMISON Rejoins SURVIVOR; World Tour, New Album Planned For 2012

Five years after leaving the band to focus on his solo career, singer Jimi Jamison has rejoined SURVIVOR. SURVIVOR Jimi Jamison (vocals),Frankie Sullivan (guitar),Marc Droubay (drums),Billy Ozzello (bass) and Walter Tolentino (keyboards/guitar) will begin working on a new album, expected for rele...

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New JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist: 'I'm Just There To Do The Best I Can For The Band And The Fans'

Robert Gray of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with new JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: How do you feel about replacing K.K. Downing? Faulkner: First of all, it was a huge honor just to be even considered. I've...

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AEROSMITH Frontman Featured In Two-Hour Premiere Of 'Oprah's Next Chapter'

According to The Hollywood Reporter, AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler will be featured in the premier episode of Oprah Winfrey's primetime series "Oprah's Next Chapter", which will launch with a two-hour premiere on Sunday, January 1 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. In the two-hour premiere which was filmed in...

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FIREHOUSE Members To Reform MAXX WARRIOR For One Show

Cult metal act MAXX WARRIOR will reunite for one show on January 7, 2012 at the Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, North Carolina. MAXX WARRIOR joins LEXX LUTHOR, BROOKS PAUL BAND, REPLICA and STEEL STANDING as part of the second annual Cliff Jackson memorial concert. MAXX WARRIOR features vocalist CJ Snar...

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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist: Fans 'Know We Always Experiment And Try To Do Different Things'

Bryan Reesman of The Aquarian Weekly recently conducted an interview with Glenn Tipton (guitar),Rob Halford (vocals) and Richie Faulkner (guitar) of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On how the band's new axeman, 31-year-old Richie Faulkner,...

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'American Idol' Metalhead Slams 'Nasty People' Posting Comments On BLABBERMOUTH.NET

Bob Zerull of Zoiks! Online recently conducted an interview with "American Idol" finalist James Durbin, whose debut solo album "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster", will be released on November 21 via Wind-Up Records. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Zoiks! Online: On "American Idol" y...

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KORN Drummer On Dubstep Album: It Is 'Great To Be Part Of This Whole New Style'

Jason Price of Icon Vs. Icon recently conducted an interview with KORN drummer Ray Luzier. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Icon Vs. Icon: What was the most satisfying part of putting [the new KORN album] "The Path To Totality" together for you as an artist? Luzier: I think it ...

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'American Idol' Metalhead Talks About MICK MARS Collaboration In New Video Interview

"American Idol" finalist James Durbin will release his debut solo album "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster", on November 21 via Wind-Up Records. The CD includes a guest appearance by Mick Mars of MTLEY CRE, as well contributions from songwriters James Michael (SIXX: A.M., MTLEY CRE) and Marti Frederi...

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Attorney For Musicians Accusing POISON Of Song Theft Releases C.C. DEVILLE Interview Transcript

The attorney for Billy McCarthy and James Stonich, who were members of a Chicago band known as KID ROCKER, has released a radio interview transcript in which POISON guitarist C.C. DeVille allegedly tells McCarthy, "You should have made some money off" the fist POISON album. POISON was sued last mont...

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OPETH Mainman On 'Heritage': 'I Don't Think It's An Outrageous Step For Us At All'

Vocalist/guitarist Mikael kerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH was interviewed on this past weekend's (November 11-13) edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. A few excerpts from the question-and-answer...

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TESTAMENT Frontman Interviewed On 'Wytching Hour'

WYKKED WYTCH vocalist Ipek conducted an interview with TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy at the November 2 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida stop of the band's North American tour with ANTHRAX and DEATH ANGEL. The chat, which aired on the November 10, 2011 edition of "Wytching Hour" show on Metal Messiah Radio,...

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AEROSMITH Lands On BILLBOARD's 'Hot Tours' Chart

AEROSMITH has landed at position No. 2 on this week's Billboard.com "Hot Tours" rankings with ticket sales counts reported from three venues on the Latin American leg of its "Back On The Road Tour" that launched in late October. This week's totals include grosses from Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil....

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IN THIS MOMENT Drummer, Guitarist Quit To Join 'American Idol' Rocker

Drummer Jeff Fabb and guitarist Blake Bunzel have left Southern California's IN THIS MOMENT in order to join the backing band of "American Idol" finalist James Durbin. Commented IN THIS MOMENT: "We are embracing this change with open arms, and a renewed spirit. Sometimes you have to let go of what's...

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JON OLIVA Launches MOUNTAIN KING MANAGEMENT

Jon Oliva (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, JON OLIVA'S PAIN),one of heavy rock's most celebrated singer/songwriters, and drummer/producer Christopher Kinder (JON OLIVA'S PAIN) have announced the formation of Mountain King Management. Mountain King Management is focused on cultivating, producing...

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TESTAMENT Frontman Talks 'Big Four,' Forthcoming Album In New Interview

On October 28, Zach Shaw of Metal Insider conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Metal Insider: Many agree that if [the "Big Four"] was to be expanded to the "Big Eight," TESTAMENT would be in it along E...