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Drummer BRIAN TICHY Explains His Departure From WHITESNAKE
Renowned drummer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brian Tichy, known for his tours of duty with BILLY IDOL, FOREIGNER and OZZY OSBOURNE, announced his departure from WHITESNAKE last Friday (January 4) in order to focus on SOMETHING UNTO NOTHING (S.U.N.),the band he started with Sass Jordan, a...January 8, 2013
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING Launches Career As Rock Concert Promoter
According to Shropshire Star, former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing has has started a career as a rock promoter under the banner The Future Of Heavy Metal. His first show will be at The Slade Rooms in Wolverhampton, England on May 16, followed by a gig at The Asylum in Birmingham the...January 7, 2013
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THE CULT's BILLY DUFFY Gets His Own 'White Falcon' From GRETSCH
Gretsch has released the G7593T Billy Duffy White Falcon guitar, which has immediately become one of the most unique and bewitching White Falcon guitars ever made. Featuring much of what Falcon fans hold dear, THE CULT guitarist's inimitable instrument has several unique aesthetic differences that s...January 7, 2013
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ULI JON ROTH Looks Ahead To 'A Very Busy And Intensely Productive Year'
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) has issued the following update: "Greetings to all of you! I hope you had a great New Year. "Here is a condensed list of some of the events that are planned for the first half of this year. 2013 is going to be a very busy and intensely productive ...January 6, 2013
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BRET MICHAELS: Footage Of New Year's Eve Performance In Minnesota
Fan-filmed video footage of POISON singer Bret Michaels' solo performance on Monday, December 31 at the Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Minnesota can be seen below. Michaels will release his new solo album, "Good Songs & Great Friends", on February 26 via Poor Boy Records. The effo...January 6, 2013
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LEATHERWOLF, MSG, HURRICANE Members To Perform At 'Rockers Against Cancer' Benefit Show
Hollywood Sheriff Productions, the Cancer Research Foundation and the Kind For Cures Collective are presenting the second annual Rockers Against Cancer benefit show this Saturday, January 5 at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California from 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., to help raise money and awareness for...January 5, 2013
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Drummer BRIAN TICHY Quits WHITESNAKE
Renowned drummer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brian Tichy, known for his tours of duty with BILLY IDOL, FOREIGNER and OZZY OSBOURNE, has announced his departure from WHITESNAKE in order to focus on SOMETHING UNTO NOTHING (S.U.N.),the band he started with Sass Jordan, a Canadian icon and Ju...January 4, 2013
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VAREGO: 'Soul To Devour' Video Released
"Soul To Devour", the new video from the Italian "post metal"/sludge band VAREGO, can be seen below. The clip comes off the group's debut album, "TVMVLTVM", which was released last year via Argonauta Records. According to a press release, "TVMVLTVM" "is a mystical/esoteric concept that will have its...January 4, 2013
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HAUNTED BY HEROES To Release Debut Album This Month
Pacifica, California-based hard rock/metal four-piece HAUNTED BY HEROES — which is composed of 12-year-old middle school students — will release its self-titled debut album on January 19 via Alfadkidz Records. The CD was produced by Sylvia Massy, who has previously worked with such luminaries as REM...January 3, 2013
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Birmingham Airport Plays Down OZZY OSBOURNE Name Change
According to TravelMole, a spokesman for the Birmingham, England airport has played down reports that it could be renamed after BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne. The record company honcho who discovered BLACK SABBATH last month called for the airport to be named after Ozzy since a suggested "Bla...January 2, 2013
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GWAR/MINISTRY Bassist CASEY ORR Pays Tribute To MIKE SCACCIA
Bassist Casey Orr (MINISTRY, RIGOR MORTIS, GWAR) has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the passing of MINISTRY and RIGOR MORTIS guitarist Mike Scaccia: "How do I say goodbye to Mike Scaccia? How do I say goodbye to my best friend, my bandmate, my songwriting partner, my...January 1, 2013
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WHITESNAKE Drummer Breaks Collarbone In Mountain Biking Accident
Renowned drummer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brian Tichy, known for his tours of duty with BILLY IDOL, FOREIGNER, OZZY OSBOURNE and currently WHITESNAKE broke his collarbone this past weekend in a mountain biking accident. As a result, he will be unable to take part in tonight's (Monday, D...December 31, 2012
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RIGOR MORTIS Frontman Remembers Guitarist MIKE SCACCIA
RIGOR MORTIS and WARBEAST frontman Bruce Corbitt spoke to Jay Nanda of the San Antonio Metal Music Examiner about the passing of MINISTRY and RIGOR MORTIS guitarist Mike Scaccia, who died on December 22 while performing with RIGOR MORTIS at The Rail Club in Fort Worth, Texas at Corbitt's 50th-birthd...December 30, 2012
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PIG DESTROYER's BLAKE HARRISON Discusses New Album 'Book Burner'
Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with PIG DESTROYER samplist Blake Harrison. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the departure of drummer Brian Harvey: Blake: "Brian had a lot of things going on in his life that prevented him from doing what we aim to do...December 30, 2012
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A PERFECT CIRCLE Guitarist 'Would Love To' Release New Studio Album
A PERFECT CIRCLE guitarist Billy Howerdel was interviewed by Las Vegas Weekly ahead of the band's sole 2012 show — on December 29 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada. Asked if the band has "a well of songs" that they are waiting to release, Billy said: "Kind of. I mean, I haven't ...December 28, 2012
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