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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5: 'The Devil Knows My Name' DVD Trailer Available

A three-and-a-half-minute trailer for ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5's new instructional DVD, "The Devil Knows My Name", can be viewed below. A January release is expected. John has also started work on a new instrumental CD for a 2008 release. John 5 released his third solo album, "T...

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KISS: Rare Backstage Interview From 1977 Surfaces

According to KissNews.de, a rare KISS backstage interview from 1997 has been posted at YouTube. In this clip former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley says he can't get down on his knees anymore because of an injury he had sustained. Watch the nine-minute interview below. According to a posting on KISS' off...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Talks About New Solo Album

Antonio Rodrigues Junior of Brazil's Commando Rock recently conducted an interview with former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Commando Rock: You're working now on your new solo album, "BK3". What can you tell me about this material?...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Guitarist Has 'A Lot To Prove' With DIVINE HERESY

Lisa Sharken of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with with former FEAR FACTORY and current DIVINE HERESY guitarist Dino Cazares. A couple of excerpts from the chat found here follow: KNAC.COM: I think people can't help associating you with FEAR FACTORY because you were an integral part of th...

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MINISTRY: New Audio Interview With AL JOURGENSEN Available

MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen was recently interviewed by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia). Download the 11-minute interview in MP3 format at this location (4 MB). On the heels of itws final studio release, "The Last Sucker", released September 18, 2007, MINISTRY h...

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Report: Metal Fans Flock For DETHKLOK

Brit Horvat of Denver.YourHub.com reports: Since Cartoon Network's late night Adult Swim show "Metalocalypse" started airing in August 2006, metal fans and musicians have been showing extensive loyalty nationwide. Members of metal bands such as METALLICA, NEVERMORE, ARCH ENEMY, CANNIBAL CORPSE, KING...

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GAMMA RAY: New Audio Interview With DIRK SCHLÄCHTER Posted Online

The Metal Cast has posted a new audio interview with GAMMA RAY bassist Dirk Schlächter in which he talks about the group's new album, "Land of the Free II", and the band's upcoming tour with HELLOWEEN. Listen to it at this location. GAMMA RAY's video for the song "Into the Storm" can be ...

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VINCE NEIL: TOMMY LEE Still In MÖTLEY CRÜE, Band To Hit Studio In January

Forget whatever rumors you've been hearing about Tommy Lee not being in MÖTLEY CRÜE or turmoil within the band. While at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp last week, frontman Vince Neil gave MTV News the lowdown on what's happening. "Well, see what happens is, there's a press release saying that Tommy was...

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MINISTRY, MESHUGGAH, HEMLOCK: Complete Tour Details Revealed

On the heels of their final studio release, "The Last Sucker", released September 18, 2007, MINISTRY has announced their final world tour, "C U LaTouR", with special guests MESHUGGAH and opening act HEMLOCK. MINISTRY kicks off the North American leg of "C U LaTouR" in Vancouver on March 28, 2008, st...

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KISS Guitarist's World War II Hero Father Honored On Veterans Day

The Oregonian has published an article on KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer's father Jim Thayer — a World War II hero who went on to a stellar military career. An excerpt from the article follows: Today, on Veterans Day, Thayer, 85, likely is sitting atop the back seat of a fancy car, participating in a p...

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THIN LIZZY To Perform Entire 'Live & Dangerous' Album On UK Tour

To celebrate 30 years since the recording of the classic live album "Live And Dangerous", THIN LIZZY has announce that they will be playing the full album sequentially and in its entirety during their forthcoming November/December 2007 UK tour. Now, for the first time since its original live recordi...

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PRONG Mainman To Guest On 'The CMS Xtreme'

PRONG, the pioneering New York City underground act (since relocated to Los Angeles) that saw success in the '80s and '90s with classics like "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck" and "Whose Fist Is It Anyway?", will be featured on a special edition of "The CMS Xtreme" program. The show fill feature c...

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NIKKI SIXX: There Are No SIXX: A.M. Tour Plans At This Point

Despite a published report from earlier this week that suggested MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx would head out on the road in early February with his new side project, SIXX: A.M., no such plans exist at this time, according to the bassist. Writing to his MySpace page, Nikki says, "There has been a lot of...

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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5: New Instructional DVD Pushed Back To January

ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5's new instructional DVD, which was previously due by Halloween, has had its release date pushed back to January 2008. John has also started work on a new instrumental CD for a 2008 release. John 5 released his third solo album, "The Devil Knows My Name",...

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THIN LIZZY: Irish Dates Added

THIN LIZZY will perform all dates on the band's previously announced UK tour without co-headliner QUEENSRŸCHE which was forced to cancel its participation in the trek "due to a personal emergency." THIN LIZZY's itinerary is now as follows: Nov. 22 - Leicester, UK - De Montfort Hall Nov. 23 - Cambrid...