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GEEZER BUTLER On BLACK SABBATH's Early Days
On May 14, Steven Rosen of Ultimate-Guitar.com conducted an interview with legendary bassist Geezer Butler (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH) about Eagle Rock Entertainment's "Black Sabbath: Classic Albums - Paranoid", a DVD highlighting the recording of BLACK SABBATH's classic "Paranoid" LP. A coup...May 30, 2010
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Vocalist on Songwriting Process, PAUL GRAY's Passing
ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with singer Ivan Moody of Los Angeles metallers FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: Did you feel a real sense of freedom making "War Is the Answer"? Moody: I did! Especially a...May 29, 2010
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BRET MICHAELS' Biloxi Comeback A Smash
Michael Dumas of GulfLive.com reports: Bret Michaels' "comeback" started Friday night at the Hard Rock Casino, and though he used his performance to shoot a People magazine cover, film part of his new reality series and debut the new single from an upcoming album, the POISON frontman mainly used the...May 29, 2010
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SLASH Interviewed On 'Metalheadz'
Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) was recently interviewed by Peter Bailey of the Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom-based "Metalheadz" radio show. You can now listen to the chat below. Slash plans to incorporate songs from his entire career into his upcoming solo tour, includin...May 28, 2010
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SOULFLY Guitarist Talks About Making Of 'Omen'
Video footage of SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo talking about the recording of the band's new studio album, "Omen", can be viewed below. "I grew up listening to SEPULTURA and SOULFLY," Rizzo stated. "I just love [Max Cavalera's; SOULFLY/ex-SEPULTURA frontman] style of writing and I've been a huge fan...May 28, 2010
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VENOM Pulls Out Of U.K.'s HIGH VOLTAGE Festival
Due to "contractual differences," British black metal pioneers VENOM have cancelled their appearance at High Voltage, the U.K.'s new rock festival, which is scheduled to take place July 24-25, 2010 at Victoria Park in London, U.K. Commented the band's tour manager: "We announced the concert in Febru...May 26, 2010
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RICHIE KOTZEN Interviewed On 94 WYSP's 'Loud And Local'
Vocalist/guitarist Richie Kotzen (formerly of POISON and MR. BIG) recently took part in an interview and acoustic performance on the "Loud and Local" show on the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania radio station 94 WYSP with host Spike. Richie's appearance on the program is now available for streaming in thr...May 25, 2010
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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Frontman: We're Just As Dedicated As We Were When We First Started
ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: Did the reunion tour function as a real catalyst for the new music? Weiland: I actually thought we...May 25, 2010
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ALICE IN CHAINS Strikes Gold With 'Black Gives Way To Blue'
"Black Gives Way To Blue" (Virgin/EMI),the new album from ALICE IN CHAINS, has been certified gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for shipments in excess of 500,000 copies. The CD has shifted 431,000 units in the United States since its September 2009 release, according to...May 25, 2010
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SLASH: New 24-Minute Video Interview Posted Online
A new 24-minute interview with legendary guitarist Slash conducted by the Associated Press can be viewed below. Slash plans to incorporate songs from his entire career into his upcoming solo tour, including material from GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT and his new solo album. The gu...May 25, 2010
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KID ROCK Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO; Video Available
Kid Rock paid tribute to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) during a surprise appearance this past Friday (May 21) at the East Lansing, Michigan of Conan O'Brien's "The Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour". The rocker, ra...May 24, 2010
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METHODS OF MAYHEM's New Album Pushed Back To September
Tommy Lee has rocked every continent multiple times, sold millions of records with MÖTLEY CRÜE and on his own, done everything a musician dreams of doing, except he's never made a record with the entire world. The new METHODS OF MAYHEM album, now entitled "A Public Disservice Announcement", is set f...May 24, 2010
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SLASH Plans To Cover Entire Career In Live Show
Slash plans to incorporate songs from his entire career into his upcoming solo tour, including material from GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT and his new solo album. The guitarist told The Pulse of Radio he can do that thanks to the man who's handling lead vocals on the trek, ALTER B...May 24, 2010
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MEGADETH's ELLEFSON On RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'He Is Truly The Stuff Of Legend'
For Bass Players Only recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. For Bass Players Only: What's the story behind the formation of MEGADETH? Ellefson: I grew up on a farm outside a small town of 3,000 people, a town called Jac...May 24, 2010
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ANGER AS ART Frontman Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
Vocalist/guitarist Steve Gaines of California thrashers ANGER AS ART has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Last Sunday, I was on the phone and online with so many people, and a lo...May 23, 2010
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