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AXEL RUDI PELL Covers THE WHO; Audio Sample Available

German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell has posted the ninth MP3 snippet from his upcoming "Diamonds Unlocked" covers album. Commented Axel: "This is the last snippet from 'Diamonds Unlocked', a track called 'Won't Get Fooled Again' originally written and performed by THE WHO. "I knew this song when it came...

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SPIDERS & SNAKES To Release 'Melodrama' In November

Los Angeles glam rock icons SPIDERS & SNAKES are set to release their eighth studio album, "Melodrama", on November 6 through Corporate Punishment Records (distributed by Koch Entertainment). Corporate Punishment Records founder Thom Hazaert contacted the band directly through their web site and...

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DEF LEPPARD: Video Interview With PHIL COLLEN Available

Brandt of The Perfect Guitar caught up with DEF LEPPARD guitarist and songwriter Phil Collen this past summer while the band was on their "Downstage Thrust" tour. Phil discusses his killer signature Jackson guitar, musical influences and much more! Watch the five-minute clip below. DEF LEPPARD's upc...

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LED ZEPPELIN: 25-Page JOHN BONHAM Feature Available For Free Download

With a LED ZEPPELIN reunion show scheduled for November and since this month (September) marks the 25th anniversary of John Bonham's death, the lads are popping up in newspapers, music magazines and celebrity web sites. That's why it should be no surprise that Enter Music Publishing's autumn 07 issu...

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DOWN Guitarist: 'We're The Type Of Band That's Not Afraid To Go Backwards'

Brian Sweeney of Blistering.com recently conducted an interview with DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Blistering.com: What direction did DOWN go with "Down III: Over The Under"? Kirk Windstein: We really didn't have anything in mind, it just kind of came out. In ge...

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AXEL RUDI PELL Covers THE MISSION; Audio Available

German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell has posted the eighth MP3 snippet from his upcoming "Diamonds Unlocked" covers album. Commented Axel: "I heard this song from THE MISSION live at a TV broadcast 'Rocklife' in 1995 and was amazed by the track. It's a great ballad, we kept the 'live' arrangement with pi...

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PHILIP ANSELMO: The Making Of DOWN's 'Over The Under' Part IV

To chronicle the past five years leading up to the release of DOWN's new album, "III - Over The Under", singer Philip Anselmo (ex-PANTERA) has been issuing periodic installments leading up to the release of the record. This is Philip's personal communication to the band's loyal fan base and gives a...

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CYANOSIS Signs With PATHOLOGICALLY EXPLICIT RECORDINGS

Wisconsin-based death metallers CYANOSIS have inked a deal with Spain's Pathologically Explicit Recordings. The group's "Methods" CD, which originally came out in 1999 via Genocide Music, will be re-released with three bonus/new tracks showcasing the new lineup of Al Andrews (guitars, vocals),Phil...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Guitarist Says His Goal Is To Write Another Classic Metal Album

Dave Fonseca of MetalReview.com recently conducted an interview with DIVINE HERESY/ex-FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares. An excerpt from the chat follows: MetalReview.com: How long did it take you to find a vocalist, and what was it about Tommy [Cummings; a.k.a. Tommy Vext] that made him stick out...

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AXEL RUDI PELL Covers PHIL COLLINS: Audio Available

German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell has posted the seventh MP3 snippet from his upcoming "Diamonds Unlocked" covers album. Commented Axel: "What? Axel Rudi Pell is covering 'In the Air Tonight', the megahit by PHIL COLLINS??? I received a lot of reactions like that... but what's wrong? Nothing! This son...

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AS I LAY DYING Guitarist Featured On 'Ryan's Rock Show'

San Diego's AS I LAY DYING appears on this week's "Ryan's Rock Show". Guitarist Phil Sgrosso discusses the band's new album, touring overseas, and what it feels like to sell a quarter of a million records. "Ryan's Rock Show" program featuring AS I LAY DYING is available for streaming and download at...

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MOTÖRHEAD, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Members Guest On New QUEEN V Album

Queen V – singer, guitarist and rock 'n' roll purist — has recruited heavy metal cult icon Lemmy (MOTÖRHEAD) to lend his signature gravelly voice and lyrics to "Wasted", a track off her December 2007 release, "Death or Glory" (Royal Noise Recordings). The record also features guest appearances by To...

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DEF LEPPARD Wanted To Be Like QUEEN

VH1 Classic Radio reports: DEF LEPPARD have made quite a name for themselves now that they've been around for some 30 years. But who did the band look up to when they were forming? Phil Collen (guitar): "QUEEN were the most obvious reference point for all five of us to say that's the kind of ...

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HANOI ROCKS: Tour With L.A. GUNS Was Never Officially Confirmed

Finnish rock 'n' roll legends HANOI ROCKS have issued the following statement: "As far as the prematurely advertised tour with the L.A GUNS [and VIXEN] is concerned, it was never officially approved by HANOI ROCKS. It was only at a negotiation stage and no contracts were ever issued. Otherwise HANOI...

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RE:IGNITION To Play European Shows In November

RE:IGNITION — the band featuring Steev Esquivel (SKINLAB) on guitar, Snake (SKINLAB) on bass, Dave Moore (ex-MINDBENDER) on vocals, Tim Howell (ex-FUELED, SACRILEGE B.C.) on guitar and Mark Hernandez (ex-TECHNOCRACY, TORQUE) on drums — has issued the following update: "We are going to Europe! Our Eu...