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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist Interviewed In Denver; Video Available

Sonic Excess conducted an interview with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/CYCLE OF PAIN bassist John "J.D." DeServio on May 6, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. Watch the 14-minute chat below. The self-titled debut album from CYCLE OF PAIN was released on April 21 via Reform Records/Rock Ridge Music. The CD features gue...

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ALICE COOPER Performs At ASU Commencement Ceremonies In Phoenix; Video Available

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper appeared yesterday (Wednesday, May 13) before a crowd of 70,000, including 9,000 Arizona State University graduates, at ASU commencement ceremonies at Sun Devil Stadium in Phoenix. Alice performed the perennial start-of-summer anthem "School's Out", backed by RUNAWAY PH...

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PROTEST THE HERO Guitarist Interviewed In New York City; Audio Available

SmartAssRadio.com conducted an interview with guitarist Tim Millar of Whitby, Ontario, Canada's PROTEST THE HERO on Saturday, May 9, 2009 in New York City. The chat is available for streaming and/or download as an MP3 audio file at this location. An excerpt from the chat follows below. SmartAssRadio...

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CHRIS WYSE's OWL Performs On KTLA Morning News; Video Available

OWL, the band fronted by THE CULT bassist Chris Wyse, took part in a short interview and live acoustic performance of the song "Alive" on May 11, 2009 on the Los Angeles TV station KTLA. Watch the segment below. OWL released its self-titled debut on February 10 via Overit Records. The group is descr...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Support HEAVEN & HELL In Europe

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has scheduled the following European solo dates: Jun. 04 - Oslo, Norway, Spektrum (supporting HEAVEN & HELL) Jun. 06 - Sölvesborg, Sweden, Sweden Rock Festival Jun. 08 - Giess...

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KISS, METALLICA, CHEAP TRICK Memorabilia Featured In 'Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars 2' Exhibit

According to MetroTimes.com, a number of guitars that (design-wise) belong to KISS and CHEAP TRICK's Rick Nielsen are featured in the "Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars 2" exhibit, which is coming later this month to Dearborn, Michigan's Henry Ford Museum. Gene Simmons' star bass and Paul Stanley's axe...

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THE PAUL GREEN SCHOOL OF ROCK MUSIC To Get ShipRocked

What do a group of musically inclined kids and QUEENSRŸCHE have in common? They are all about to get ShipRocked! More than a dozen students from The Paul Green School of Rock Music in Kansas City, Missouri will join QUEENSRŸCHE, TESLA, SKID ROW and many more onboard ShipRocked: a five-day rock and r...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Another Solo Track Posted Online

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has posted a new solo track, entitled "Believe", on his MySpace page. The song, which was written by Owens, features the following lineup: * Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN,...

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FAITH NO MORE: New 'Rehearsal Video' Posted Online

Reunited '90s alt-metal act FAITH NO MORE has posted a short video clip from the band's current rehearsal sessions. Watch the footage below. FAITH NO MORE will release "The Very Best Definitive Ultimate Greatest Hits Collection" on June 8 in the U.K. via Rhino Records. This double disc set contains...

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ALICE COOPER, BARACK OBAMA To Appear At Arizona State University This Wednesday

Over the course of a legendary rock career that spans 40+ years, Alice Cooper has found himself on bills or shared appearances with some extraordinarily talented people. These include John Lennon, THE ROLLING STONES, LED ZEPPELIN, Grouch Marx, Jack Benny, Johnny Carson, Raquel Welch, Pelé, Salvador...

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BRITNY FOX Bassist Interviewed In Cheektowaga; Video Available

Glam-Metal.com's Thomas S. Orwat Jr. conducted an interview with BRITNY FOX bassist Billy Childs on May 5, 2009 at Rock N' Roll Heaven in Cheektowaga, New York. Watch the 11-minute chat below. BRITNY FOX's current lineup is as follows: Jamie Fletcher – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar Greg Polcari – Lead...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist Interviewed On 'The Classic Metal Show'; Audio Available

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/CYCLE OF PAIN bassist John "J.D." DeServio was one of the featured guests on this weekend's (May 9) edition of "The Classic Metal Show". When asked if there is any truth to the rumor that BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman Zakk Wylde is "chilling out" backstage these days trying to get...

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SLASH Performs 'School's Out' On 'American Idol'; Video Available

Video footage of VELVET REVOLVER and ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash performing the ALICE COOPER classic "School's Out" this past week during "Rock Week" on "American Idol", the annual reality show and singing competition, can be viewed below. Slash commented on his "American Idol" appearance in a...

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SLASH Issues Update On Solo Album, 'American Idol' Appearance

VELVET REVOLVER and ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash has posted an update on the recording process for his new solo album, which he is tracking with former NINE INCH NAILS drummer Josh Freese and ex-JANE'S ADDICTION bassist Chris Chaney. Confirmed guest singers so far include Ozzy Osbourne and AVENG...

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JIMMY PAGE, BILLY SHEEHAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Featured On 'Guitar Masters, Vol. 2'

According to GuitarWorld.com, Brian Tarquin and BHP Productions have recently added the second volume to the critically acclaimed "Guitar Masters" series with "Guitar Masters Vol. 2" (via Red Eye). Produced by accomplished guitarist, composer and producer Brian Tarquin, "Guitar Masters Volume II" is...