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Former RAMONES Drummer MARKY RAMONE To Release Memoirs Next Year

Former RAMONES drummer Marky Ramone has inked a deal with Simon & Schuster to publish his memoirs. He says, "It will be a book written just by me. For sure, out 2013." Marky Ramone is best known for the 15 years he spent drumming for the legendary RAMONES. Marky appeared in the cult ...

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AEROSMITH Producer Wanted STEPHEN KING To Help With Lyrics

According to The Pulse Of Radio, AEROSMITH producer Jack Douglas told Classic Rock magazine that he suggested recruiting author Stephen King to work with Steven Tyler on lyrics for the band's new album. Douglas said he threw his idea out there when he was asked by the record label if Tyler needed an...

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STAM1NA: New Video Released

"Valtiaan uudet vaateet", the new Tuomas Petsalo-directed video from Lemi, Finland-based metallers STAM1NA, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's fifth album, "Nocebo", which was released on February 8 via Sakara Records. The CD was recorded at Petrax studios with producer Joe Barresi (TO...

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CHICKENFOOT: New Video Interview With JOE SATRIANI, KENNY ARONOFF

RockNLive.org conducted an interview with CHICKENFOOT guitarist Joe Satriani and touring drummer Kenny Aronoff on January 16 in Paris, France. You can now watch the chat below. CHICKENFOOT's sophomore album, "III", sold 42,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at posit...

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BELIEVER Working On New Material

Technical-thrash metallers BELIEVER are writing material for their fifth album, due later in the year via Metal Blade Records. Commented BELIEVER guitarist/vocalist Kurt Bachman: "As we begin the writing process, I feel that this will be the most sensual of all BELIEVER releases. Once again we are s...

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AEROSMITH U.S. Tour To Kick Off In June

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry has revealed via Twitter that the band will embark on a U.S. tour in June. Tickets will go on sale in March. Exact cities and dates will be announced during the coming weeks. In a recent interview with the QMI Agency, Perry spoke about the progress of ...

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OBSESSION Completes Work On New Album

Reactivated classic early '80s metal band OBSESSION has completed work on its long-awaited new album, "Order Of Chaos", for a 2012 release. The group's current lineup is as follows: Michael Vescera - Vocals John Bruno - Guitar Scott Boland - Guitar Chris McCarvill - Bass BJ Zampa – Drums Video foota...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist Says He 'Was Expecting To Be Publicly Flogged' By Jazz Community

Dave Reffett of GuitarWorld.com recently conducted an interview with TESTAMENT/ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO guitarist Alex Skolnick. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. GuitarWorld.com: Who were your musical heroes growing up, and what has it been like to meet and/or play with several of them? Al...

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PAPA WHEELIE Bassist's ORBITER 500 Releases Debut Album

PAPA WHEELIE bassist Joe Ledesma (a.k.a. Joefus) and his band ORBITER 500 from Oakland, California just released its new album, "XL". ORBITER 500's sonic road trip takes you through super-heavy riffs and crushing grooves mixed with powerful vocals and uncompromising, explosive, live performances. Pu...

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It's Official: POISON To Tour With DEF LEPPARD This Summer

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has confirmed via Facebook that his band will tour with DEF LEPPARD this summer. Exact cities and dates have yet to be announced. In a recent interview with AOL's Noisecreep, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen stated about the band's upcoming road activities. "We're actua...

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AEROSMITH Guitarist Talks 'Chimes Of Freedom' In New Video Report

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry spoke to FoxNews.com's Fox411 about the new four-disc set, "Chimes Of Freedom", which simultaneously celebrates both 50 years of Bob Dylan and 50 years of the human-rights organization Amnesty International. Perry recorded "Man Of Peace" for the compilation, which featu...

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Former NEVERMORE Guitarist JEFF LOOMIS Announces Touring Lineup

Former NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis has been added to the 24-date, coast-to-coast U.S. tour with PROTEST THE HERO, PERIPHERY, THE SAFETY FIRE and TODAY I CAUGHT THE PLAGUE. Jeff has revealed the quality players he's enlisted to accompany him on the stage: * Joe Nurre (SHADED ENMITY) - Guitar * Gr...

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STEVEN TYLER Defends National Anthem Performance

AEROSMITH lead singer Steven Tyler's rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the January 22 AFC title game between the New England Patriots and the Baltimore Ravens was blasted online, with one fan writing on Twitter, "Steven Tyler's national anthem before the Patriots/Ravens game couldn't have b...

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PHIL COLLEN Talks TOM CRUISE, New DEF LEPPARD Music

Joe Bosso of MusicRadar.com recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. MusicRadar.com: You were on the ["Rock Of Ages"] movie set when Tom Cruise sang "Pour Some Sugar On Me". What was that like? Phil: It was surreal. What...

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GOJIRA: New Photos From Rehearsal Studio

Drummer Mario Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA has posted several photos from the band's current rehearsal sessions on the group's official web site. You can also see them below. GOJIRA's new album will be released later in the year via the band's new record label, Roadrunner Record...