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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Guitarist Praises U.K. Chart Race

A Facebook group which aims to get RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's 1992 hit "Killing In The Name" to be the Christmas No. 1 on the U.K. chart has attracted more than 750,000 members. According to BBC News, initial sales figures showed the rock classic was ahead of "X Factor" winner Joe McElderry's ...

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BIOHAZARD To Enter Studio In January

The reunited original lineup of the New York hardcore/metal band BIOHAZARD will enter Los Angeles' Underground Sounds Studio on January 19 to begin recording its new album for a summer 2010 release. This will be the first time the four original members — Evan Seinfeld, Billy Graziadei, Danny Schuler...

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JOHN CORABI: 'Music Is Full Of Spontaneity And Instinct'

Jonathan Pinkerton of Examiner.com recently conducted an interview with John Corabi (MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE SCREAM, UNION). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Examiner.com: Early in your career you went from being in two local bands based in L.A., ANGORA and THE SCREAM, then you were suddenl...

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BILLY CORGAN Calls SMASHING PUMPKINS Split A 'Mistake'

Benjy Eisen of Spinner.com recently conducted an interview with SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Spinner.com: Why are you releasing the 44 songs of "Teargarden by Kaleidyscope" for free? Corgan: I've never been comfortable with the idea that yo...

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MILEY CYRUS Recording Cover Of POISON's 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn'

According to People.com, American singer, songwriter, and actress Miley Cyrus has recorded a cover version of POISON's '80s rock ballad "Every Rose Has Its Thorn". The track was recorded in New York and is rumored to feature a guest appearance by POISON singer Bret Michaels, who was said to be worki...

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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS Release 'A Song For A Son' For Free

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS have released "A Song For A Son" online for free as the first offering from their upcoming album, "Teargarden By Kaleidyscope", a 44-song work that is being recorded now. "A Song For A Son" was made available this morning (December 7) via AOL Music's Spinner.com as an online ex...

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FRED DURST Performs AEROSMITH's 'Sweet Emotion' With CAMP FREDDY; Video Available

Fred Durst (LIMP BIZKIT),Franky Perez (SCARS ON BROADWAY),Travis Barker (BLINK-182),Mark McGrath (SUGAR RAY),Steve Jones (SEX PISTOLS) and Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL) are among the guest musicians who performed with CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring Dave Navarro (JANE'S AD...

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NIGHTWISH Singer To Perform At Sweden's 'P3 Guld' Event

NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon will perform on January 19, 2010 during the "P3 Guld" (Swedish radio's annual music awards) live awards ceremony broadcast from the Scandinavium Arena in Gothenburg, Sweden. The event will be aired live on both Swedish national TV and radio. Commented Olzon: "The gala i...

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HUSH MAGAZINE's TOMMY BOLIN 15th-Anniversary Issue Available

Spain's Hush Magazine has published its 15th anniversary special Tommy Bolin issue (see cover image below). To many, Tommy Bolin was the legitimate heir to Jimi Hendrix's rock guitar throne. Stints with the JAMES GANG and DEEP PURPLE — as well as solo albums and a groundbreaking release with jazz-ro...

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BRAD WHITFORD, JOE SATRIANI To Take Part In 'Experience Hendrix' Tribute Concert Tour

AEROSMITH guitarist Brad Whitford will be taking part in "Experience Hendrix", the all-star tribute concert celebrating Jimi Hendrix's legacy as the most influential electric guitarist in rock history. The prestigious lineup includes Joe Satriani, Billy Cox of GYPSYS and THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE,...

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VELVET REVOLVER, MEGADETH, RATT Members To Appear At ROTOSOUND Booth At NAMM

Duff McKagan of GUNS N' ROSES/VELVET REVOLVER fame and James Lomenzo from MEGADETH lead a star-studded lineup of artists appearing at the Rotosound booth (5596, Hall B) at the upcoming NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show on January 16, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim...

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Swedish 'Idol' Performs IRON MAIDEN's 'Run To The Hills'; Video Available

Erik Grönwall, a 21-year-old finalist in the 2009 season of "Idol", Sweden's annual reality show and singing competition, performed a cover version of the IRON MAIDEN classic "Run To The Hills" earlier today (Friday, December 4) during the contest's final week. Watch the video below. Grönwall, born...

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AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH Begins Recording New Album

Detroit death metallers AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH have entered Dreadcore Productions in White Lake, Michigan to begin recording their new full-length album for an early 2010 release via Earache Records. Commented AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH guitarist Kyle McIlmurray: "We started our sessions in the studio o...

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SLASH's Solo Album 'About To Go Into Mastering'

Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) has issued the following update: "The [LAYN Rocks!] fundraiser at the Avalon [in Hollywood] was a complete success. The concert raised $170,000 for Los Angeles Youth Network [LAYN; a non-profit organization providing services to homeless and...

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W.A.S.P. Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

W.A.S.P. has been confirmed for next year's Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 9-12, 2010 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ALDO NOVA (CAN) ANVIL (CAN) BACHMAN & TURNER (CAN) BIGELF (US) D-A-D (DK) JORN (N) MOTHER'S FINEST (US) RICK SPRING...