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Defenders of the Filth

"We are SUPERCHRIST and we play rock and roll!" The reference is to Lemmy's standard introduction to a MOTÖRHEAD show and it is a fitting one for the style of heavy metal rock 'n roll (as sung on opener "Stay Black") played on "Defenders of the Filth", another triumphant album from the oft overlooke...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's EDDIE JACKSON Talks Hartke HyDrive Bass Gear; Video Available

Video footage of QUEENSRŸCHE bassist Eddie Jackson talking and playing Hartke HyDrive bass gear at the band's May 15, 2009 headlining concert at the Nokia Theatre in New York City can be viewed below. QUEENSRŸCHE took its acclaimed "American Soldier Tour" online by broadcasting an entire show live i...

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ACCEPT Guitarist On New Lineup: 'We Are Re-Energized And Excited!'

The legendary heavy metal band ACCEPT from Germany has officially reformed with new lead singer Mark Tornillo (ex-TT QUICK) and is planning to hit the road later this year. A new studio album is also in the works. "It all happened in minutes," says lead guitarist Wolf Hoffmann. "Peter [Baltes, bass]...

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Surveillance Video Of PEARL JAM Bassist Robbery/Assault Available

Surveillance camera footage of PEARL JAM bassist Jeff Ament being attacked and robbed outside Southern Tracks Recording in Atlanta, where the band was working on its next album, can be viewed below. Although the attack took place on the afternoon of April 27, details have just emerged about the inci...

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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist To Perform With SIN CITY SINNERS In Las Vegas

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda will join SIN CITY SINNERS on stage at the following shows: Jun. 19 - Railhead @ Boulder Station - Las Vegas, NV Jun. 20 - Ovation @ Green Valley Ranch - Las Vegas, NV SIN CITY SINNERS consists of Brent Muscat (formerly of FASTER PUSSYCAT),Todd Kerns (AGE OF ELE...

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LITA FORD Keyboardist: 'We Look Forward To Kicking Ass On The Big Stage Next Month'

Keyboardist Michael T. Ross is preparing to embark on the LITA FORD summer tour in Europe and the U.S., sharing the stage with such legendary bands as JUDAS PRIEST, WHITESNAKE, JOURNEY, MÖTLEY CRÜE and SAXON, among others. "Rehearsals are going great," Michael states. "With rock veteran Stet Howland...

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It's Official: 'Guitar Hero: Van Halen' Coming Later This Year

According to Billboard.biz, Activision Blizzard has confirmed the development of the Guitar Hero: Van Halen music-based game. It is scheduled for release in the second half of the year and will definitely cover the David Lee Roth era, featuring the band's greatest hits. No specific tracks were liste...

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NEBULA To Release New Album In July

Los Angeles power trio NEBULA, whose cosmic cocktail of heavy riffs, electric blues and psychedelic space rock has earned the band international (and, dare we say, universal) acclaim, has returned to Tee Pee Records and will release its new album, "Heavy Psych", on July 7. NEBULA released its first...

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IRON MAIDEN: 'Flight 666" Exclusive Premiere On VH1 CLASSIC, PALLADIA And VH1 On June 6 (6/6)

On February 8, 2008, British heavy rock legends IRON MAIDEN embarked on the most ambitious and adventurous tour in rock history. For the first time ever the band gave full access to a film crew to document their journey and this resulted in the critically acclaimed, full-length documentary film, "Ir...

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Former QUEENSRŸCHE Guitarist Interviewed On 'Rockin' Metal Revival'

Former QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist and current SPEED X frontman Mike Stone is featured in the latest episode of the "Rockin' Metal Revival" show. Stone talks about his soon-to-be-launched web site, www.stoneplanet.net, where fans can find out the latest news, tour dates, and buy Stone's music. Stone also...

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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist To Guest On New LIBERTY N' JUSTICE Album

Lynn Louise Lowrey (VIXEN),Eddie Ojeda (TWISTED SISTER),Ted Poley (DANGER DANGER, POLEY-RIVERA) and Vic Rivera (CRUNCH, POLEY-RIVERA) have been added to to the list of guest musicians appearing on Christian rockers LIBERTY N' JUSTICE's ninth studio album and fifth "all-star" project, "Light It Up"...

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DUFF MCKAGAN On LOADED, VELVET REVOLVER, State Of The Music Business

eGigs.co.uk recently conducted an interview with guitarist/bassist/vocalist Duff McKagan (DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. eGigs.co.uk: Are you still doing stuff with VELVET REVOLVER or is it on hold at the moment? Duff: Well, w...

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SAMMY HAGAR: JOE SATRIANI 'Is The Best Guitarist I Have Ever Played With'

Neil Baron of Reno Gazette-Journal reports: Longtime rock 'n' roll frontman Sammy Hagar knows a great guitarist when he hears one. After all, the Red Rocker has shared the stage with the likes of Ronnie Montrose, Ted Nugent and Eddie Van Halen. So you know Hagar knows what he's talking about when he...

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Reunited STAMPEDE Schedules First Shows In 26 Years

The newly reformed '80s cult hard rock outfit STAMPEDE will kick off its 2009 reunion by taking to the stage at Classic Rock's "Krusher" club night at The Embassy Club in London, England on May 25. This will be the first time the band has played to a live audience in 26 years. The announcement ...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE: 'We Don't Make Any Money Selling Records Anymore'

QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate recently spoke to Goldmine contributor Bryan Reesman about the inspiration behind and making of their new album "American Soldier", finding new ways to make money in the music biz, golfing with Doc McGhee, and his wine brand, Insania. A couple of excerpts from the cha...