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Former/Current Members Of GUNS N' ROSES, METALLICA, DEF LEPPARD Set For 'Titans Of Rock'

Guitarist Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL) has confirmed via Facebook that he will take part in a South American tour dubbed "Titans Of Rock" featuring the following all-star lineup of musicians: * Duff McKagan (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) * Joe Elliot (DEF LEPPARD) * Gilby Clarke (GUNS N' ROSES, ROCK...

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Guitarist RUSS STRAHAN Won't Be Starting New Project With KORY CLARKE

Guitarist Russ Strahan (HOUNDS OF HASSELVANDER, PENTAGRAM, LAND OF DOOM) has issued the following statement: "In light of recent statements and after much thought, I have decided to not pursue THE BONES OF CHILDREN project with Kory Clarke [vocals; WARRIOR SOUL, TROUBLE]. "I have been working on sev...

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DEF LEPPARD Drummer Releases Video Message Confirming POISON Tour

A short video message from DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen confirming that his band will tour the U.S. with POISON this summer can be seen below. In a recent interview with AOL's Noisecreep, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen stated about the band's upcoming road activities. "We're actually going to b...

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'Learn To Play Chickenfoot' Instructional DVD: More Details Revealed

Lick Library, the world leading supplier of guitar lesson DVDs, has just released "Learn To Play Chickenfoot", including over two hours of guitars lessons for this rock supergroup that includes the awesome skills of guitar god Joe Satriani. Who better than former Joe Satriani pupil, Danny Gill, to t...

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STAM1NA: New Album Certified Gold In Finland

"Nocebo", the fifth album from Lemi, Finland-based metallers STAM1NA, has been certified gold in the band's home country for sales in excess of 10,000 copies. STAM1NA will be presented with gold plaques for "Nocebo" during their appearance at the Finnish Metal Expo on February 18. "Nocebo" was relea...

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SHINEDOWN, KORN, EVANESCENCE, STAIND Confirmed For CAROLINA REBELLION

Carolina Rebellion returns Saturday, May 5 bigger and better than ever and boasting a solid rock lineup for the multi-stage festival, including SHINEDOWN, KORN, EVANESCENCE, STAIND, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and SLASH. 2012 marks the debut of Carolina Rebellion at its new home at the legendary Rocking...

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MIKE PORTNOY On FLYING COLORS' Debut Album: 'The Diversity Element Is Pretty Crazy'

FLYING COLORS — the spectacular new virtuoso prog/pop/metal rock band formed by drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER) and guitarist Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE) — will release its self-titled debut album via Music Theories Recordings in the U.K. on Monday, March 26, followed by a U.S. release on Tues...

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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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PARADISE LOST Frontman Explains New Album Title

Cameron Edney of Hardrock Haven recently conducted an interview with vocalist Nick Holmes of British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Hardrock Haven: Do you still enjoy a drop or two whilst on the road? Nick Holmes: I think drinking and being a tr...

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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...