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ECOTONIC To Play Industry Showcase

ECOTONIC, the band featuring former AC/DC/THE FIRM drummer Chris Slade and ex-PETER CRISS guitarist/vocalist Jason Ebs, will perform both an electric set and an acoustic set at an industry showcase party on June 29, at 8:00 p.m at the group's studio in the Los Angeles area. The party begins at 8.p.m...

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KISS Guitarist Jams With Local Band In Memphis

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer has posted the following message on his web site: "It was quite a week in Memphis. I played in the Stanford St. Jude Classic pro-am golf tournament with my buddy Shaun Micheel. It's a thrill to play in an official PGA tour event like that. After the golf, we got up ...

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K.K. DOWNING Says 'Nostradamus' Cannot Be Compared To Any Other JUDAS PRIEST Album

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing recently answered a number of fan questions via his newly launched web site. A few excerpts follow: Q: I was wondering who makes your guy's leather jackets and pants, and does he have like a website or something I could look at because I really want some of that g...

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GUNS N' ROSES Frontman Dedicates Opening Show Of Australian Tour To BON SCOTT

Ara Jansen of The West Australian reports: The dedication of GUNS N' ROSES gig last night to former AC/DC singer and Fremantle's favourite son Bon Scott added just a little more enthusiasm to a pot which was already well and truly bubbling with anticipation. Perth played host to the opening show of...

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DOWN: Photos From Recording Studio Posted Online

Several photos of DOWN — the acclaimed New Orleans band featuring CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan, drummer Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT RITUAL guitarist),bassist Rex Brown (ex-PANTERA),guitarist Kirk Windstein (CROWBAR),and vocalist Philip Anselmo (SUPERJOINT RITUA...

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DROWNING POOL: New STEVIE BENTON Audio Interview Posted Online

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features and interview host Mark Strigl conducted with Stevie Benton of DROWNING POOL. Topics include the band's work with the USO, new singer Ryan McCombs, the "Full Circle" album and MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx. Additional podcast topics covered by Strigl a...

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Former AC/DC Drummer Sends Personal Message To BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Attendees

Former AC/DC and current DAMAGE CONTROL drummer Chris Slade has recorded a personal and amusing message of support for the Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 16-18 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. Watch it at YouTube. DAMAGE CONTROL — which also features QUIREBOYS frontman...

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AC/DC Drummer Escapes Criminal Conviction

New Zealand's Bay of Plenty Times reports: The drummer of rock band AC/DC has escaped a criminal conviction because it would hurt his career — despite admitting he assaulted his former partner in Mount Maunganui. Phillip Rudd, who was born Phillip Hugh Norman Witschke Rudzevecuis, pleaded guilty to...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE: More METAL BLADE RECORDS' 25th Anniversary Tour Dates Announced

CANNIBAL CORPSE, the top-selling death metal band in the SoundScan era, will headline Metal Blade Records' 25th anniversary tour in September/October. Also appearing on the bill are THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and AEON. Commented CANNIBAL CORPSE bassist Alex Webster: "CANNIBAL CORPSE has been part of th...

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STONE SOUR: 'Made Of Scars' Video Posted Online

STONE SOUR's video for its new single, "Made of Scars", has been posted online at this location. As previously reported, STONE SOUR will release an enhanced, special edition of "Come (What)ever May" on June 26. The special edition contains extensive bonus material: six previously unreleased and unav...

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SLAYER, MARILYN MANSON: More In Common Than You'd Think?

Since rock 'n' roll's inception in the 1950s, it's always been blamed for the ills of society-and no one knows that better than SLAYER or MARILYN MANSON. From suicides to school shootings, both acts have continually been unfairly categorized as scapegoats by media pundits and politicians simply beca...

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AC/DC Frontman Guests On THE URGE Debut

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson makes a guest appearance on the debut album by the Newcastle, England-based rock outfit THE URGE. THE URGE began when guitarist John Miles Jr. got together with drummer Simon Ferry. The pair had been working together with Geordie legend Brendan Healey's BIG BAND; the equ...

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Ex-MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA Unveils New Kit; Video Available

A short video clip of former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza playing his new DC California drum kit has been posted at this location (Quicktime required). More information on Nick's kit can be found here. Nick Menza was born July 23, 1968 in Munich, Germany. As the son of famed jazz musician ...

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MEGADETH Mainman Shares His Aussie And Brit-Rock Faves With Rolling Stone Magazine

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine shared his "Top 5" list for the new issue of Rolling Stone magazine (web site). His list is as follows: 01. CROWDED HOUSE – "Don't Dream It's Over" "I hear this wherever I go," says Mustaine of the melancholy love song off the Aussie band's 1986 debut. "I could ...

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STONE SOUR: Concert Footage From ROCK AM RING Available

A video clip of STONE SOUR performing the song "Your God" live at the Rock am Ring festival in Nürburgring, Germany on Saturday, June 2 has been posted at YouTube. STONE SOUR announced another round of U.S. tour dates last week. The summer run will commence August 3 in Fargo, ND and run ...