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CHICKENFOOT To Move On Without CHAD SMITH?

CHICKENFOOT, the rock supergroup featuring former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Joe Satriani and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith, tentatively plans to record its second album this fall — but Smith might not be behind the kit this time. Hagar told The Pu...

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JOE SATRIANI's New Single 'Light Years Away' Released To Radio

September 7 is the official "add" day for Joe Satriani's new single, "Light Years Away", but that isn't stopping rock radio from spinning the song early and getting a tremendous response! The new single is also currently streaming at Satriani.com, allowing fans a taste of "Black Swans and Wormhole W...

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SAMMY HAGAR Talks Next CHICKENFOOT Album, Upcoming Autobiography

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar tells Billboard.com that CHICKENFOOT has completed four songs and is "seven pieces of new music" into its second album. The band is now waiting for drummer Chad Smith to get a break his regular gig with the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, which is currently writing for the follow...

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SCORPIONS, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, GUNS N' ROSES Drummers To Pay Tribute To JOHN BONHAM

September 25, 2010, marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham. His groove and sound is considered to be the most influential of all rock-n-roll drummers; John "Bonzo" Bonham is the undisputed king. Bonzo will once again be honored in a special concert featuring ro...

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JOE SATRIANI To Release 'Black Swans And Wormhole Wizards' In October

Joe Satriani, one of rock music's most renowned electric guitarists, has announced details of his highly anticipated 14th studio album, "Black Swans And Wormhole Wizards". The album will be made available in the U.S. on October 5 (one day earlier internationally) via Epic Records. On "Black Swans An...

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SLIPKNOT's JORDISON: RHYTHM Magazine Honor 'Is Bigger Than A GRAMMY To Me'

Joey Jordison of SLIPKNOT has commented on being named the greatest drummer of the last quarter of a century by the readers of U.K.'s Rhythm magazine. Jordison received 37 percent of the votes, with more than 38,000 people selecting him as their favorite drummer of the last 25 years. Joey said, "I'm...

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SLIPKNOT's JOEY JORDISON Is 'The Greatest Drummer Of The Last 25 Years'

Seven days ago, U.K.'s Rhythm magazine kick-started an online poll to find out who its readers thought was the greatest drummer of the last quarter of a century. 102,000 votes later a winner has been crowned: none other than Joey Jordison of SLIPKNOT. Jordison received 37 percent of the votes, with...

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CHICKENFOOT Unveils A.M.P.F. Technology

The guys in CHICKENFOOT took a break from recent recording sessions to talk a little about an obscure-yet-effective technique they are working with. Watch the clip below to learn a little about the A.M.P.F. (Audio Musical Performance Fidelity) technology and how you can apply the A.M.P.F. system in...

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SAMMY HAGAR Interviewed By Lansing's Q106

Span of Lansing, Michigan's rock station Q106 conducted an interview with legendary rocker Sammy Hagar on July 14, 2010 at the Common Ground festival in Lansing. You can now watch the chat below. It Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, last month announced a deal to publish Sammy Hagar's a...

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SAMMY HAGAR Interviewed On San Francisco's 107.7 THE BONE

Lamont of the San Francisco, California radio station 107.7 The Bone conducted an interview with legendary rocker Sammy Hagar prior to the singer's July 23, 2010 concert at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California as the support act for AEROSMITH. Watch the chat below. It Books, an imprint of HarperC...

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TARJA TURUNEN: 'What Lies Beneath' To Be Released In U.S. With Exclusive Artwork

The End Records has set an August 31 U.S. release date for former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's sophomore solo album, "What Lies Beneath". The CD's first single, "Falling Awake" (featuring Jason Hook from FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH),will be released August 17 as a limited-edition seven-inch single...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Footage From The Studio, Edited Version Of New Song Posted Online

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has just released a new single, "Falling Awake", in the U.K. exclusively as a 10-inch vinyl via Spinefarm Records. This highly collectible format is limited to 1,000 copies, all of them pressed onto "marbled" vinyl and numbered by hand, and is available exclusiv...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'Go There Once, Be There Twice' DVD Preview Available

A preview clip of Sammy Hagar's (CHICKENFOOT, ex-VAN HALEN) upcoming DVD "Go There Once, Be There Twice" features a live version of "Red" with video footage covering four decades of Hagar's career. The four-minute clip, which was produced and edited by Paul Ware, can be viewed below. It Books, an im...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY: 'VAN HALEN In The Later Years Became All About Big Business'

RockConfidential.com recently conducted an interview with CHICKENFOOT/ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony. RockConfidential.com: It's nice to see that CHICKENFOOT has taken on a life of its own and people realize it is definitely a "real" band and not just another supergroup. How did you guys see i...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY To Jam With ROTUS In Redondo Beach

CHICKENFOOT/ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony will "jam a few songs" with Anaheim, California-based rockers ROTUS when they open for GREAT WHITE on August 12 at the Brixton in Redondo Beach, California. ROTUS is: Sean Hall (Guitar, Vocals) Dave Soria (Bass) Greg Tanourji (Guitar) Billy Becerra (D...