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'Once Upon A Rock Star: Backstage Passes In The Heavy Metal Eighties' Book Out Now
The book "Once Upon A Rock Star: Backstage Passes In The Heavy Metal Eighties - Big Hair, Bad Boys (And One Bad Girl)" was officially released on July 17 by Arbor Oak Books, an imprint of Concierge Marketing. "Once Upon A Rock Star" is author Rita Rae Roxx's '80s sex-and-tell book about all the heav...July 17, 2012
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MICHAEL ANTHONY On JON LORD's Passing: 'A Huge Piece Of Rock History For Me Is Now Gone'
Bassist Michael Anthony (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "I am deeply saddened to hear of Jon Lord's passing. Growing up listening to music, Jon Lord and DEEP PURPLE had one of the biggest influences on me...July 17, 2012
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BRET MICHAELS Hopes To Get ZAKK WYLDE, RICK NIELSEN For Solo Album
According to RollingStone.com, Bret Michaels hopes to get Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) to come in and redo "Go That Far", the theme from Bret's "Rock Of Love" reality-TV show, for the POISON singer's forthcoming solo album, "Bret Michaels And Friends: Get Your Rock On". Bret also...July 13, 2012
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EDDIE VAN HALEN Talks 'A Different Kind Of Truth' In GUITAR WORLD Interview
Guitar World has posted an excerpt from its exclusive in-depth interview with VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, which appears in the magazine's August 2012 issue. Guitar World: The last time we talked, you said you weren't sure if you wanted to make a new VAN HALEN album. What changed your mind?...July 13, 2012
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Former ICED EARTH, NEVERMORE Members Join Forces In New Project
Former ICED EARTH members Matt Barlow (vocals) and Freddie Vidales (bass, guitar) have joined forces with ex-NEVERMORE drummer Van Williams in a brand new project which is currently working on original material. A short taste of what is to come can be heard in the YouTube clip below. Commented Barlo...July 13, 2012
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SCOTT KELLY AND THE ROAD HOME Album To Receive North American Release Via NEUROT
Founding NEUROSIS guitarist/vocalist Scott Kelly is preparing to release his new solo album in North America via Neurot Records on August 14. The past two years have seen Scott Kelly touring across three continents, besides recording for and releasing a split seven-inch single with Wino and the most...July 12, 2012
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QUEENSRŸCHE Bassist: GEOFF TATE's Irrational, Violent Behavior Still Poses A Threat To Us
QUEENSRŸCHE members Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren announced on June 20 that they were parting ways with singer Geoff Tate and recruiting powerhouse vocalist Todd La Torre of CRIMSON GLORY as his replacement. The new QUEENSRŸCHE lineup has already performed live...July 11, 2012
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QUEENSRŸCHE Guitarist: GEOFF TATE Spat In My Face, Punched Me And Called Me A 'Pussy'
QUEENSRŸCHE members Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren announced on June 20 that they were parting ways with singer Geoff Tate and recruiting powerhouse vocalist Todd La Torre of CRIMSON GLORY as his replacement. The new QUEENSRŸCHE lineup has already performed live...July 11, 2012
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HALESTORM: New Video Interview With LZZY HALE
Matt Bahan of the Peoria, Illinois radio station 105.7 The X conducted an interview with HALESTORM singer Lzzy Hale on July 7 at the Twisted Spoke Saloon in Tremont, Illinois. You can now watch the chat below. Lzzy recently told Black Velvet magazine that more and more women are turning up at rock s...July 11, 2012
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GEEZER BUTLER Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO On What Would Have Been Singer's 70th Birthday
Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO, would have celebrated his 70th birthday today (Tuesday, July 10) had he not passed away of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010 at the age of 67. In a posting on his official web ...July 10, 2012
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DAVID LEE ROTH: VAN HALEN 'Would Be Most Honored' To Perform At Next Year's SUPER BOWL
VAN HALEN fan site Van Halen News Desk has posted an open letter from the band's singer, David Lee Roth, regarding the rumors that they will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in early 2013. Said Roth: "I'm compelled to address the now-rampant rumors that VAN HALEN is playing the Super Bowl. .....July 9, 2012
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PARAGON Completes Work On New Album
German power metallers PARAGON have completed work on their new album and are currently seeking a suitable record label to release the effort. Commented PARAGON bassist Jan Bünning: "Since the 20th of June, we have the mastered mix of our new album and I can just say [producer] Piet Sielck has done...July 6, 2012
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VAN HALEN: Quality Audio Recording Of Washington D.C. Concert
A quality three-song audio recording of VAN HALEN's March 28 performance in Washington, D.C. can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. Featured tracks: * You Really Got Me * Tattoo * Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love According to The Pulse Of Radio, VAN HALEN has now officially canceled the 31 North America...July 5, 2012
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SAMMY HAGAR To Celebrate Two Solo Album Anniversaries On 'In The Studio'
North American syndicated rock radio show "In The Studio: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands" salutes Sammy Hagar on the 30th anniversary of "Three Lock Box" and the 25th anniversary of his knockout solo album "I Never Said Goodbye". After years of struggle as the downcard rock palooka...July 4, 2012
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DEW-SCENTED: Another New Song Available For Streaming
"Thrown To The Lions", a brand new song from German thrashers DEW-SCENTED, can be streamed using the audio player below. The track comes off the band's new album, "Icarus", which will be released on July 31 in North America via Prosthetic Records (one day earlier internationally through Metal Blade...July 4, 2012
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