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DUFF MCKAGAN, MIKE MCCREADY To Take Part In 'A Hootenanny For Haiti' Benefit Concert
Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) and Mike McCready (PEARL JAM) are among the Seattle musicians who will unite for one extraordinary evening of music to benefit Haiti. Presented by Showbox and Seattle Theatre Group (STG),"A Hootenanny For Haiti" will take place on Sunday, February 28 at...January 29, 2010
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SLASH To Perform With JAMIE FOXX, T-PAIN And DOUG E. FRESH At GRAMMY AWARDS
According to MTV.com, legendary guitarist Slash (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) will hook up with Jamie Foxx, T-Pain and Doug E. Fresh for a special performance of an as-yet-unannounced song at Sunday night's (January 31) 52nd annual Grammy Awards. Grammy Awards will be broadcast live in high defin...January 29, 2010
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FOREIGNER To Release 'Can't Slow Down' In March
Everyone knows more FOREIGNER than they think… classics such as "Cold As Ice", "Waiting for a Girl Like You" and the No. 1 hit "I Want to Know What Love Is" have cemented the band's status one of the most popular rock acts ever. FOREIGNER's mix of blustery blues and impeccably crafted pop continues...January 28, 2010
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AEROSMITH, ACCEPT, CHICKENFOOT, ANTHRAX Members To Guest On 'That Metal Show'
Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson, and Jim Florentine are back and ready to rock into the fourth season of VH1 Classic's hit original series "That Metal Show" on Saturday, February 6 at 11:00 p.m. "That Metal Show" is the home for all things hard rock and heavy metal. It's the show that serious metal connoi...January 28, 2010
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BRET MICHAELS: New Solo Single Release Moved Forward
The release date of POISON frontman Bret Michaels's new solo single, "Nothing To Lose" (formerly "Fall On Me"),has been moved forward two weeks to February 2. It will be made available via all digital media outlets, incuding iTunes, Napster and Rhapsody. Michaels recently posted a "demo" version of...January 28, 2010
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BRET MICHAELS, MICHAEL ANTHONY, LEMMY Among Confirmed Mentors At ROCK 'N' ROLL FANTASY CAMP
Aspiring rock stars attending this year's Los Angeles Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp will not only have their chance to perform alongside current and former members of KISS, VAN HALEN, POISON, MOTÖRHEAD, TRAFFIC and WINGER — they'll also be part of a new VH1 Classic reality series. Set for February 23-2...January 28, 2010
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG Joins HYDROGYN
Ashland, Kentucky-based rockers HYDROGYN have announced the addition of former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young, KHZ drummer Joe Migz and bassist Jake Wolf to the group's ranks. "This is something that has been coming on for a while now," HYDROGYN guitarist Jeff Westlake explains. "Julie [Westlake, HYD...January 28, 2010
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FOZZY Frontman Arrested In Kentucky
According to TMZ.com, FOZZY frontman/WWE wrestler Chris Jericho was arrested at a gas station in Kentucky early Wednesday morning (January 27) after cops say he and a fellow wrestler were both "extremely intoxicated" in public. 39-year-old Jericho was taken into custody in Kenton County around 5 a.m...January 28, 2010
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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY On Early Influences, Current Guitar Setup
Premier Guitar recently conducted an interview with AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Premier Guitar: What was the spark that ignited your desire to play guitar? Perry: It was a series of things, really. I had an uncle who owned a homemade four-string in...January 27, 2010
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Former ANNIHILATOR Bassist Launches EXES FOR EYES
Former ANNIHILATOR touring bassist Dave Sheldon has launched a new project called EXES FOR EYES. Sheldon, who has since reverted back to guitar, has enlisted Montreal vocalist "Big" James Arsenian of the band ENDAST to front the brand new group. Longtime veteran of the GTA music scene, bassist Jeff...January 27, 2010
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DEW-SCENTED Signs European Deal With METAL BLADE RECORDS
German thrashers DEW-SCENTED have inked a European deal with Metal Blade Records. The band will enter Soundlodge Studios in Northern Germany in February with producer Jörg Uken (GOD DETHRONED, SINISTER) to begin recording its new album for a May release. Commented the band: "We have known the Europe...January 26, 2010
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER To Fill In For ALEX SKOLNICK On TESTAMENT Tour
Canadian guitarist Glen Drover (ex-MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND, EIDOLON) will fill in for Alex Skolnick on TESTAMENT's upcoming North American tour with MEGADETH and EXODUS. "My buddies in TESTAMENT called me up to see if I could help for the tour, as Alex will be away during this time," Glen writes on h...January 26, 2010
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ANNIHILATOR Seeks Bassist
Canadian thrash metal veterans ANNIHILATOR are looking for an experienced, skilled professional bassist. Applicants must be able to commit 100 percent to the band, be available for extensive global touring from April 2010 onwards (valid passport),preferably a resident of Canada, and have touring ex...January 26, 2010
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CINDERELLA 'In Heavy Rehearsal' For Upcoming Tour
According to Bring Back Glam!, CINDERELLA's manager Tim Heyne has confirmed that the band will embark on a full-fledged tour in 2010. Writing on the group's official web site this past weekend, Heyne said, "It is with great excitement that CINDERELLA announces the band's return to the concert road i...January 26, 2010
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POWERMAD Hard At Work On New Material
Paul Weston (a.k.a "The Metal Tyrant"),who hosts "Powersurge", a weekly metal show that airs on WLFE-ROCK 102 in the Champlain Valley in the Northeast, was recently contacted by Joel DuBay (vocals/guitars) from the recently reactivated Minneapolis, Minnesota thrashers POWERMAD. Here is the message...January 25, 2010
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