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Report: Record Labels Sue GUNS N' ROSES For Copying Songs

Reuters reports: Two independent record labels sued U.S. rock band GUNS N' ROSES for $1 million, claiming the group used portions of two songs by a German musician on their last album "Chinese Democracy". British label Independiente and the U.S. arm of Domino Recording Company, who own the licensing...

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SCORPIONS Perform With ULI JON ROTH And MICHAEL SCHENKER In Essen

Veteran German hard rockers SCORPIONS took part in a special concert, dubbed "A Night To Remember", last night (Friday, October 2) at the Grugahalle in Essen, Germany, with special guests, former members/guitarists Uli Jon Roth and Michael Schenker. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Hour 1 02....

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ZAKK WYLDE's 'Hellfire Halloween Bash'; More Details Revealed

Gibson Guitar, Epiphone and Monster Cable have partnered to celebrate the launch of two new signature model guitars and pro headphones with a special event in New York on Halloween, October 31, 2009. Zakk Wylde, legendary guitarist for OZZY OSBOURNE and founder of the heavy metal band BLACK LABEL SO...

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KALMAH Completes Work On New Album

Finnish metallers KALMAH have completed work on their sixth album for an early 2010 release via Spinefarm Records. The CD, which previously had a working title of "12 Gauge", was recorded between June and August 2009 at Tico Tico studio in Kemi, Finland and was mastered at the Cutting Room in Sweden...

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DUFF MCKAGAN On AXL ROSE: 'He's Just A Guy Caught Up In Events'

Paul Whitington of Independent.ie recently conducted an interview with Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, GUNS N' ROSES). A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Independent.ie: Axl Rose — rock's answer to Howard Hughes or misunderstood genius? Duff: I think when you don't talk...

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KALMAH Frontman's Injury Forces Concert Cancellations

Finnish metallers KALMAH have been forced to cancel their previously announced shows at the Unirock Extreme Festival in Istanbul, Turkey and Nuclear Nightclub in Oulu, Finland. The band says, "Both gigs will be rescheduled to 2010. Nightclub will host our album release party in the beginning of 2010...

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BUCKCHERRY Talks KISS Tour, Live Album

Altitude TV recently conducted an interview with Josh Todd and Keith Nelson of BUCKCHERRY. Topics discussed include how they really got the KISS tour, their new live CD, and how they two have managed to keep the BUCKCHERRY train rolling. Watch the four-minute clip below. BUCKCHERRY's new live album,...

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SPARZANZA To Release Cover Of BILLY IDOL's 'Rebel Yell'

Karlstad, Sweden-based metal/rock band SPARZANZA has issued the following update: "On October 1, our new single will be released! This is the first cover that SPARZANZA has ever recorded, and it is probably the best version you have ever heard of BILLY IDOL's hit song 'Rebel Yell'. It will only be r...

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LICK LIBRARY Releases 'Learn To Play JIMI HENDRIX' DVDs

Lick Library, one of the world's biggest suppliers of guitar tuition DVDs, has just released a comprehensive series of Jimi Hendrix guitar tuition DVDs. These are essential for guitar players of all standards. Widely considered as the greatest guitarist in the history of rock music, Jimi Hendrix was...

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Black Gives Way To Blue

In all honesty, I was very skeptical about this album even being recorded in the first place. My disappointment in the self-titled release (though I'll admit it grew on me over the years) coupled with the tragic loss of one of rock's best voices in Layne Staley left somewhat of a bitter taste in my...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Madrid Photos Posted Online

MetalSymphony.com has uploaded photos of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's September 27, 2009 concert at Sala La Riviera in Madrid, Spain. Also available are pictures of support act KINGS OF MODESTY and ASPERA. Check them out at this location. Tarja's setlist was as follows: 01. Enough 02. My...

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JACOBS DREAM: New Album Details Revealed

Columbus, Ohio-based Christian power metallers JACOBS DREAM will release their fifth full-length album, "Beneath The Shadows", on November 10 via Retroactive Records. According to a press release, "Beneath the Shadows" is "a concept album based on a story written by vocalist, Chaz Bond. The theme of...

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'Behind The Music: Bret Michaels' Commercial Posted Online

A commercial for "Behind The Music: Bret Michaels" — which premieres Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on VH1 — can be viewed below. VH1's Emmy-nominated documentary series "Behind The Music" returns to focus on some of today's top artists who have had a major impact on the music world,...

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JUDAS PRIEST's DOWNING Interviewed On 'Uncensored Net Noise'; Audio Available

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing was interviewed on the August 14, 2009 edition of the "Uncensored Net Noise" Internet radio show. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. JUDAS PRIEST's "A Touch of Evil: Live" live album sold around 5,300 copies in the United States...

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PICTURE: New Album Details Revealed

30 years after the release of the group's debut LP, reunited '80s Dutch metal band PICTURE will release a new album, "Old Dogs New Tricks", on October 1. According to a press release, the new CD "contains a wide variety of hard rock and old-school metal songs, complete with a breath-taking ballad."...