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FOO FIGHTERS' GROHL On How Recording 'Sonic Highways' In Different Cities Affected Album's Sound (Video)

FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl spoke to UK's Absolute Radio about the band's decision to record its new studio album, "Sonic Highways", in eight different iconic studios in eight different cities over the course of a year. FOO FIGHTERS laid down the music for the album in cities that have a great...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Says Fans 'Deserve' To See RAINBOW Reunion

Former RAINBOW singer Joe Lynn Turner says that fans deserve to see a reunion of the classic Ritchie Blackmore-led band that existed from 1975 to 1984 and 1993 to 1997, claiming that it would "honor all of the members of RAINBOW, past and present." Speaking to Metal Forces magazine 17 years after RA...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'The Record Business Is Kind Of Done'

VH1 Classic's syndicated radio show "On Tap With Nik Carter" (web site) conducted an interview with legendary rocker Sammy Hagar (VAN HALEN, CHICKENFOOT) at last week's Classic Rock Roll Of Honour event in Hollywood. You can now watch the chat below. Asked to clarify the recent comments he made to R...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: Closer Look At Two-LP Picture-Disc Version Of 'Memoirs Of A Madman' (Video)

Vinyl-Blog.com has uploaded a seven-minute overview of the limited-edition, 180-gram, two-LP picture-disc version of Ozzy Osbourne's collection, titled "Memoirs Of A Madman". Check it out below. "Memoirs Of A Madman" sold 4,200 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at pos...

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DAVE GROHL: 'I'm Not Ready To Stop, But If It All Ended Today, I'd Be The Happiest Person In The World'

FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl says that he is "very proud" of what he has accomplished, but insists that he still doesn't think he "[has] done [his] best thing yet." The band's new studio album, "Sonic Highways" was recorded in eight different iconic studios in eight different cities over the cou...

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JOE PERRY On STEVEN TYLER: As Far As I Know, He Has Read My Book

AEROSMITH's Joe Perry says that he believes Steven Tyler has read the guitarist's autobiography despite the AEROSMITH frontman's assertion to the contrary. Tyler recently told TMZ that he had no interest in reading "Rocks: My Life In And Out Of Aerosmith", explaining that had "to go onstage with [Pe...

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RATED X Featuring JOE LYNN TURNER, CARMINE APPICE, TONY FRANKLIN: 'Fire And Ice' Video

The official video for the song "Fire And Ice" from RATED X (formerly LEGACY X),the new band featuring legendary vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),drummer Carmine Appice (VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS, MOTHER'S ARMY),bassist Tony Franklin (THE FIRM, BLUE MURDER) and guitar...

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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Back Home After Undergoing Stem-Cell Treatment

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell has returned home after undergoing stem-cell treatment in his continuing battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma. In a brief message on his Facebook page, Vivian wrote: "So glad that's over. Time to recover/recuperate and grow some hair." He added: "Thanks for all the lo...

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SURVIVOR Singer JIMI JAMISON's Death Due, In Part, To Methamphetamine Use

SURVIVOR frontman Jimi Jamison died of methamphetamine intoxication and a stroke, according to autopsy results released on Tuesday, November 11. The coroner ruled the death accidental. "Acute methamphetamine intoxication" contributed to a "hemorrhagic stroke of the brain," states the report by the S...

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FOO FIGHTERS' 'Sonic Highways' Projected To Sell 200K First Week

FOO FIGHTERS' new studio album, "Sonic Highways", is likely to sell around 200,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to industry web site Hits Daily Double. The estimate was based on one-day sales reports compiled after the record arrived in stores on November 10 vi...

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DOKKEN Parts Ways With Bassist SEAN MCNABB, Replaces Him With MARK BOALS

On the November 8 edition of "The Classic Metal Show", DOKKEN mainman Don Dokken announced that the band has parted ways with bassist Sean McNabb and has replaced him with Mark Boals (YNGWIE J. MALMSTEEN). Said Don: "Sean is doing acting and solo projects and other bands. Sean's a very motivated guy...

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STEVEN TYLER On Why He Hasn't Read JOE PERRY's Autobiography: 'I Have To Go Onstage With Him Next Year'

AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler says that he has no interest in reading bandmate Joe Perry's new autobiography, explaining that has "to go onstage with him next year." Tyler was asked by TMZ last night in Nashville if he's going to the read "Rocks: My Life In And Out Of Aerosmith". "Hell no!" he ...

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OZZY OSBOURNE, JOE PERRY, DAVE MUSTAINE Honored At 'Classic Rock Roll Of Honour': Video Highlights

Hosted by UK-based Classic Rock magazine, the 10th annual Classic Rock Awards — the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour — celebrated some of the most influential and respected musicians in rock at the Avalon in Hollywood Tuesday night (November 4). A plethora of icons, innovators and straight-up legends att...

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SLASH: 'Nighttrain' And 'Bent To Fly' Performances From 'Live From The Sunset Strip' (Video)

Guitar Center and DirecTV announced a two-part documentary and live concert event examining the life and music of Grammy Award-winning guitarist Slash. With a world tour on the horizon and his new album, "World On Fire", debuting in the Top 10 and garnering worldwide critical acclaim, the iconic gui...

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SAMMY HAGAR Clarifies CHICKENFOOT Comments: 'I Don't See Us Making A Record Right Now'

CHICKENFOOT frontman Sammy Hagar has clarified the recent comments he made to Rolling Stone magazine where he was quoted as saying that he thinks the rock supergroup is finished making albums. The band, which also included ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smit...