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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...May 15, 2009
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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...May 15, 2009
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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...May 14, 2009
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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...May 14, 2009
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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...May 13, 2009
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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...May 13, 2009
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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...May 13, 2009
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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...May 13, 2009
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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...May 11, 2009
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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,...May 11, 2009
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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...May 11, 2009
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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...May 11, 2009
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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...May 11, 2009
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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...May 10, 2009
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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...May 10, 2009
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