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EDDIE VAN HALEN Signature Guitar Announced

Launch Radio Networks reports: Eddie Van Halen has teamed up with the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation on a limited-edition signature guitar. Fender has produced a replica of Van Halen's original "Frankenstein" guitar, which he used on the band's early albums and tours. The re-creation of the...

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TRIVIUM Drummer Says Luck Didn't Play Part In His Band's Success

TRIVIUM drummer Travis Smith tells Australia's Beat magazine he grew up on thrash metal, and now METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich is one of TRIVIUM's biggest fans. Asked how it felt to share stages with his heroes, Smith responded, "It's an honor to play with bands like [IRON] MAIDEN and METALLICA, but...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Appears At FENDER's Winter NAMM Reception: Video Available

Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen spoke and played guitar at Fender's Winter NAMM 2007 Global Dealer and Distributor Reception, held yesterday (Friday, January 19) at the Marriott in Anaheim, California. Watch video footage of Eddie's appearance at YouTube.com: Video#1 Video#2 Video#3 Video#4 Vide...

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THE ETERNAL: New Lineup Announced

Acclaimed Australian atmospheric/gothic/doom metal band THE ETERNAL has issued the following update: "We would like to welcome James O'Toole as our new bass player. After quite a few months of working together we are pleased to have James officially onboard. James's song writing ability and great ba...

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Drummer TERRY BOZZIO Says Working With KORN Is 'Really Exciting'

Legendary rock drummer Terry Bozzio, who recently joined KORN on a temporary basis to fill in for original drummer David Silveria on their next album and tour, told Ultimate-Guitar.com how he hooked up with the band and what they have planned for 2007. "I worked with Jonathan [Davis, KORN frontman]...

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IRON MAIDEN Spanish Inquisition

Living metal legends they may be, but from playing their new album in its entirety on tour to insisting they aren't metal, their legacy is hardly set in stone. Metal Hammer magazine's (web site) Geoff Barton rakes them over the coals. Read on: Q: Do you believe your fans want to hear the ...

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SAMMY HAGAR's WABORITAS To Take Most Of 2007 Off

Sammy Hagar has issued the following update: "The [WABORITAS] [Hagar's band] are going to take most of this year off except for the cruise, March 16 show in Cabo and The Tahoe Wabo's third-anniversary shows on May 4, 5, and 6 and my birthday bash October 6, 8, 9, 12 and 13. There may be ...

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GLENN HUGHES Schedules NAMM Appearance

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE) will take part in a signing session at the Manne Guitars booth during the NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants) which takes place January 18-21 in Anaheim, CA. The "meet-and-greet" will take place this Friday...

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BLIND MELON Book In The Works

Journalist Greg Prato is currently working on a book about the history of BLIND MELON. He has already done extensive interviews with all the surviving members as well as those close to the band (members of bands they toured with, producers, friends, etc.). Prato has written a few articles about BLIN...

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VINNIE PAUL: HELLYEAH CD Is Best Record I've Collaborated On Since PANTERA's 'Vulgar Display'

HELLYEAH, the new band featuring former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott alongside members of MUDVAYNE and NOTHINGFACE, will release its self-titled debut album on April 10 via Epic Records. The quintet includes three of hard rock's most revered and valuable players, with careers highli...

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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist Scores 'Catch And Release' Movie

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson has scored the the upcoming romantic comedy-drama "Catch and Release", which is set for nationwide release on January 26. Jennifer Garner stars in "Catch and Release" (Columbia Pictures),from writer-director Susannah Grant, an Academy Award nominee for her screen...

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GLENN HUGHES To Be Made Honorary Citizen Of Kavarna, Bulgaria

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE) has been invited by his good friend, Tsonko Tsonev, the Mayor of Kavarna, Bulgaria, to play in his city again on May 6, 2007. This will be a very special event as Mr. Tsonev will make Glenn an honorary citizen of Kavarna....

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GLENN HUGHES Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE) will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Wednesday, February 7. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the...

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QUIET RIOT Guitarist Schedules NAMM Appearance

QUIET RIOT guitarist Alex Grossi will appear at Paul Reed Smith Guitars NAMM booth on Saturday, January 20 at 1:00 p.m. as part a press conference to be held by company founder Paul Reed Smith himself. The conference will include the debut of many of Paul Reed Smith's new models for 2007, as well as...

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Year of Desolation

The word "smoking" gets thrown around so much with regard to an album's riffs, but damn if it doesn't apply in a big way on YEAR OF DESOLATION's self-titled debut for Prosthetic. (The band's first release, "Your Blood My Vendetta" was released in 2004 on Corrosive Recordings). I mean the guitars bur...