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KISS Performs On 'American Idol'!

KISS performed their classic songs "Detroit Rock City" and "Rock And Roll All Nite" earlier tonight (Wednesday, May 20) on "American Idol", the annual reality show and singing competition. They were introduced by finalist Adam Lambert, who sang the KISS classic "Beth" prior to the band taking the st...

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BLACK SABBATH Tribute Band Featuring Ex-SABBATH/GREAT WHITE Bassist Schedules Gig

WAR PIGS, the Florida-based BLACK SABBATH tribute band featuring bassist Dave "The Beast" Spitz (BLACK SABBATH, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, LITA FORD, WHITE LION, GREAT WHITE),will perform at Bourbon Street in New Port Richey, Florida this Saturday, May 23. Spitz, the brother of former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan S...

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ANVIL Interviewed By COLUMBUS ALIVE; Video Available

Canadian heavy metal legends ANVIL sat down with Columbus Alive following a live performance after a screening of their acclaimed documentary, "Anvil! The Story of Anvil", at the Gateway theater in Columbus, Ohio. Watch the chat below. According to Variety.com, ANVIL's acclaimed documentary "Anvil!...

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MR. BIG: New Audio Interview With BILLY SHEEHAN Posted Online

The latest episode of "Talking Metal", recorded at the Galaxy Global Eatery next to The Fillmore at Irving Plaza in New York City, features interviews hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Billy Sheehan of MR. BIG and Helena Cos of SPIDER ROCKETS. The 60-minute podcast can be downloade...

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ANVIL Interviewed By Rockerrazzi.com; Video Available

Rockerrazzi.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Steve "Lips" Kudlow and drummer Robb Reiner of Canadian heavy metal legends ANVIL. Watch the chat in three parts below. According to Variety.com, ANVIL's acclaimed documentary, "Anvil! The Story of Anvil", is now being shopped a...

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ANVIL's Documentary Being Shopped At CANNES

According to Variety.com, ANVIL's acclaimed documentary "Anvil! The Story of Anvil" is now being shopped at the Cannes Marché du Film, the business counterpart of the Cannes Film Festival and the largest film market in the world. Tonight, ANVIL will perform in Cannes at Morrison's Irish Pub on rue T...

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ANVIL Interviewed On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'; Video Available

Guitarist/vocalist Steve "Lips" Kudlow and drummer Robb Reiner of Canadian heavy metal legends ANVIL were interviewed on last night's (Thursday, May 14) episode of ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Watch the segment below. ANVIL will perform at the Canadian debut of Rock On The Range — America's premier...

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SUSPERIA: Stand-In Vocalist For U.K. Tour Announced

SUSPERIA has enlisted Bernt Fjellestad from fellow Norwegian band GUARDIANS OF TIME to stand in for vocalist Athera for the group's upcoming U.K. tour, which kicks off on May 18 in Bideford. The group says, "We've been rehearsing with him and it's all sounding great. Athera has even been down to reh...

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ANVIL To Perform At Canada's ROCK ON THE RANGE

Heavy metal legends ANVIL will perform at the Canadian debut of Rock On The Range — America's premiere destination rock festival — on June 27 at Winnipeg, Manitoba's Canad Inn Stadium. The 2009 lineup for the nationally renowned festival centrally located in the heart of the Canada will be highlight...

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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...