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GILLAN Has 'No Interest' In DEEP PURPLE Mk III, Says GLENN HUGHES Is 'Copying STEVIE WONDER'

In an interview in the latest issue of Classic Rock magazine, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan reveals he has "no interest" in the Mk III lineup of the band — and he doesn't particularly rate Mk IV either. Gillan said: "I've never listened to any of PURPLE Mk III's records. What are they ...

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AIRBOURNE: Video Interview Available

Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE were interviewed by the U.K. branch of Roadrunner Records backstage before the band's November 2008 concert at the Astoria in London, England. Watch the chat at this location. Video footage of AIRBOURNE's December 21, 2008 concert in Munich, Germany can be viewed be...

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CAULDRON Charged With Public Drunkenness

Canadian heavy metal heroes CAULDRON have run into trouble with the law in Toronto and have been charged with public drunkenness. CAULDRON singer Jason Decay explains how they kicked off 2009 in true metal style: "Me and Chris [Rites, drums] just got hit up with public drunkenness charges for drinki...

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DEMON HUNTER: Live Version Of 'I Am You' Posted Online

Seattle-based metallers DEMON HUNTER have posted the song "I Am You" from their forthcoming "Live In Nashville" CD on their MySpace page. Due on January 27, the album features 14 cuts from the band's June 26, 2008 concert at Rockettown in Nashville, Tennessee and is apparently the same recording tha...

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CHIMAIRA Re-Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

Cleveland, Ohio's CHIMAIRA has signed a new worldwide deal (except North America) with Nuclear Blast Records. Commented guitarist Rob Arnold: "[Nuclear Blast] did a great job for us with [2007's] 'Resurrection', so we were eager to re-sign with them. We know they will do a kick-ass job with this new...

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GUNS N' ROSES, ANTHRAX, POISON, SEVENDUST Members Featured In All-New 'Rock Wives' Special

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a rock star? How about being married to one? Marriage to a famous rock star is anything but easy — endless touring, nasty drug habits and obsessive groupies can make for a most challenging relationship. In a special ninety-minute episode of "True Hollywood S...

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Peel Sessions

I've said it before and I'll say it again; when power trios fire on all cylinders, there is no impact more powerful than a bass/drums/guitar mix. Obviously, it requires tight playing, but that indefinable sixth sense that turns three individual musicians into an indistinguishable grouping that moves...

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VINNIE PAUL Auctioning His First-Ever Cell Phone

HELLYEAH/ex-PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott is auctioning his first cell phone from the early '90s — a birthday gift from his brother, late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag — via eBay. The auction, which ends on January 19, was started off at $1 with no reserve but at press time, it has gener...

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CHIMAIRA Completes Work On New Album

Cleveland's CHIMAIRA has finished mastering the band's new album, "The Infection", at Sterling Sound in New York City with Ted Jensen and Chris "Zeuss" Harris (HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL, AGNOSTIC FRONT, TERROR, THE ACACIA STRAIN). "Sonically, this album sounds amazing," vocalist Mark Hunter writes on...

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CAULDRON Completes Work On Full-Length Debut

Toronto, Ontario, Canada's CAULDRON has finished recording and mixing the band's full-length debut, "Chained To The Nite", due later in the year via Earache Records. The CD was produced by Ian Blurton and was mixed by Neil Kernon (DOKKEN, QUEENSRŸCHE, JUDAS PRIEST) and is scheduled for release on Ap...

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TESTAMENT Singer Comments On 'Christmas Metal Symphony' Concert

TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy has commented on his appearance at the "Christmas Metal Symphony" show, which was held December 28, 2008 at 013, Tilburg, Holland. The concert included appearances by such renowned hard rock and heavy metal artists as Doro Pesch, Chuck Billy, Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X),...

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TOMBS: New Song Posted Online

A new song from Brooklyn, New York's TOMBS, entitled "Beneath The Toxic Jungle", is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's Relapse debut, "Winter Hours", which was recorded at the Etching Tin Studios in Richmond, Virginia with engineer Ian Whalen. Other s...

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STYX To Perform National Anthem, 'Renegade' At STEELERS-CHARGERS Game

STYX — featuring Tommy Shaw, James "JY" Young, Todd Sucherman, Lawrence Gowan and Ricky Phillips — will perform the national anthem at this Sunday's AFC divisional playoff game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Diego Chargers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Kick-off time is 4:45 p....

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Featured On Tomorrow's 'L.A. Ink'

Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, MOTÖRHEAD's legendary frontman, will have his three current tattoos touched up by Kat Von D, star of the TLC show "L.A. Ink", on this Thursday's (January 8) episode. This TV feature is a companion piece to the recent Lemmy/MOTÖRHEAD article in the December/January issue of Ink...

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WITCH, EARTHLESS To Team Up For North American Tour

WITCH, the band featuring J. Mascis of DINOSAUR JR. on drums alongside members of FEATHERS, and Tee Pee Records labelmates EARTHLESS will team up for a set of tour dates starting in late February. Feb. 20 - Toronto, ONT - The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern Feb. 21 - Montreal, QUE - Les Saints Feb. 22 -...