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TESLA's Cover Of LED ZEPPELIN's 'Thank You' Available For Streaming

TESLA's cover of LED ZEPPELIN's "Thank You" is available for streaming at this location. The track will be included on TESLA's upcoming "covers" album, "Real 2 Reel", due on June 5. The two-disc set will contain 25 tracks and will only be available at the band's live shows. A 13-disc version will be...

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TESTAMENT: Concert Photos From Santa Ana Posted Online

A number of high-quality photos of TESTAMENT performing live at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, California on March 31, 2007 has been posted online at Yahoo! Music (all photos by Stephanie Cabral). TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy, bassist Greg Christian, and guitarists Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson,...

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TESLA To Release 'Real 2 Reel' Covers Collection In June

TESLA has set a June 5 release date for its "covers" album, entitled "Real 2 Reel". The two-disc set will contain 25 tracks, and will only be available at the band's live shows. A 13-disc version will be available at all retail outlets. Songs that are expected to appear on the CD include: AEROSMITH...

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BRUCE KULICK Talks About ESP GUITARS; Video Available

A video interview with former KISS/current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick has been posted at the ESP Guitars web site. In the interview, Bruce recounts his 20-year history with ESP Guitars, including his breakdown of the specific features of the guitars he enjoys and why ESP Guitars have...

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DIMEBAG DARRELL To Be Posthumously Inducted Into HOLLYWOOD'S ROCKWALK

At noon on Thursday, May 17, 2007, guitarist extraordinaire "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, will be posthumously inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock...

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ERIC STACY: There's Nothing 'FASTER PUSSYCAT' About TAIME DOWNE's Version Of Band

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with FASTER PUSSYCAT bassist Eric Stacy. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What was the main motivation behind starting this version of the group? Eric: "Brent [Muscat] has always been one of my closest friends. We got along really...

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HOLYHELL Confirmed For Germany's MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL

HOLYHELL, the stunning female-fronted newcomer band from MANOWAR's Magic Circle Music, has been confirmed for the Magic Circle Festival, set to take place July 7 in Bad Arolsen, Germany. Headlining will be the event will be MANOWAR, with MESSIAH'S KISS (the German/American/British metal act featurin...

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BRENT MUSCAT's FASTER PUSSYCAT: More Tour Dates Announced

The FASTER PUSSYCAT version featuring original members Brent Muscat, Eric Stacy, and Brett Bradshaw alongside THE UNDERGROUND REBELS vocalist Kurt Frohlich, has lined up the following tour dates: Apr. 26 - Swansea, UK - Sin City Apr. 27 - Bradford, UK - Bradford Rio Apr. 28 - Nottingham, UK - Rock C...

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LED ZEPPELIN Members To Attend Memorial for AHMET ERTEGUN Today

According to Led-Zeppelin.com, some of the biggest names in rock music, including Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins and the surviving members of LED ZEPPELIN, will attend a private memorial in New York on Tuesday (April 17) for their late boss, Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun. Clapton,...

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TESTAMENT 'Writing Rehearsals' Underway

Long-running San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT have issued the following update: "TESTAMENT 'writing rehearsals' got underway the weekend of April 14, 2007. YES, they are *really* working on the next record! Alex [Skolnick, guitar] was back east due to shows with the ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO. "Th...

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EDGUY Frontman Discusses AVANTASIA Project

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet recently gave an interview to his webmaster about "The Scarecrow", the third installment of his AVANTASIA solo project. The album is being produced by Sascha Paeth, who also played the rhythm guitar on the CD. The drums were laid down by KISS/ALICE COOPER drummer Eric Si...

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ALICE COOPER To Guest On 'The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson'

According to a posting at SickthingsUK, Alice Cooper will appear on CBS-TV's "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" the night of May 3 (technically May 4 as the show airs just after midnight in many timezones). Alice Cooper recently indicated on his radio show that the group's new album has only b...

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KISS Members Comment On MARK ST. JOHN's Passing

KISS members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Eric Singer have issued statements regarding the passing of former KISS guitarist Mark St. John, who died on April 5 from an apparent brain hemorrhage. He was 51. Paul Stanley: "Mark tried his best to become the guitar player that KISS and our fans needed,...

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TROUBLE Guitarist Discusses New Album, 'Simple Mind Condition'

Andy Bach of Metal Domain magazine recently conducted an interview with TROUBLE guitarist Rick Wartell. A couple of excerpts follow: Metal Domain: "Simple Mind Condition" will be TROUBLE's first release in over a decade. What was the motive to do a new record? Rick: Wow, interesting question. You kn...

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GODSMACK Singer Involved In Car Crash; Woman Clings To Life

Jessica Benson of North Andover, MA's EagleTribune.com reports that the woman sitting in the back seat of a car rear-ended by the lead singer for GODSMACK earlier this week is fighting for her life in a Boston hospital. Lindsay Taylor, 25, of Chelmsford, was in critical condition at Beth Israel Hosp...