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TESTAMENT: More NAMM Appearances Announced
Members of the veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrash band TESTAMENT will attend this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. They will take part in the following signing sessions: Friday, J...January 12, 2009
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The Return Of STEREOMUD
LOVE SAID NO singer Erik Rogers has resurrected his previous band STEREOMUD and plans to tour with the group this spring. STEREOMUD is currently in the studio working on a brand new full-length CD that will be released later in the year. STEREOMUD's current lineup is as follows: Erik Rogers - Vocals...January 11, 2009
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Former/Current Members Of GUNS N' ROSES, WARRANT To Perform At NORTHEAST MOTORCYCLE EXPO
Former and current members of GUNS N' ROSES, W.A.S.P., RATT and WARRANT will perform at the seventh annual Northeast Motorcycle Expo, set to take place February 7- 8, 2009 at the Bayside Expo Center in Boston, Massachusetts. The all-brand motorcycle show will feature the "Best of Northeast' custom b...January 10, 2009
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Former BLACK SABBATH Drummer BEV BEVAN Loves His Jag
Sunday Mercury reports that English rock musician Bev Bevan, who served as the touring drummer for BLACK SABBATH from 1983 to 1984 and played percussion on "The Eternal Idol" album in 1987, is drumming up support for the Jaguar Land Rover campaign. THE MOVE, ELO and BLACK SABBATH drummer owns a flee...January 10, 2009
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DEATH ANGEL Announces New Bassist
San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans DEATH ANGEL have announced the addition of bassist Sammy Diosdado to the group's ranks. Sammy is a Bay Area native who previously played with the San Francisco hardcore band THE SICK and is a member of the rock and roll outfit ALL TIME HIGHS which is fronted by...January 10, 2009
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DOMMIN Added To WEDNESDAY 13 West Coast Dates
Los Angeles-based goth rock quartet DOMMIN will replace SON OF SAM on the West Coast portion of WEDNESDAY 13's tour in February. Due to commitments with their main bands, some of the members of SON OF SAM are no longer available to tour during this time. The dates are as follows: Feb. 20 - El ...January 9, 2009
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TESTAMENT Singer Comments On 'Christmas Metal Symphony' Concert
TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy has commented on his appearance at the "Christmas Metal Symphony" show, which was held December 28, 2008 at 013, Tilburg, Holland. The concert included appearances by such renowned hard rock and heavy metal artists as Doro Pesch, Chuck Billy, Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X),...January 9, 2009
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LONDON Frontman To Guest On WJCU 88.7 FM's 'Metal On Metal'
Vocalist Nadir D'Priest of the cult Hollywood band LONDON will be a special guest on Bill Peters' long-running "Metal on Metal" radio show on University Heights, Ohio's WJCU 88.7 FM tonight (Friday, January 9) at 9:00 p.m. EST. D'Priest will talk about the history of the band as well as its appearan...January 9, 2009
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CAMP FREDDY To Perform At SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" band featuring Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan),and Chris C...January 8, 2009
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Schedules 'Abnormal' CD-Listening Party
A West Coast CD-release/listening party for GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal's new solo CD, "Abnormal", will be held on Wednesday, January 14 at The Joint in Beverly Hills, California. The event will include a special performance by THE 4 DUDES, featuring Thal, Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, T...January 7, 2009
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IGGY POP And THE STOOGES Pay Tribute To RON ASHETON
The surviving members of THE STOOGES — Iggy Pop, drummer (and guitarist Ron Asheton's brother) Scott Asheton, saxophonist Steve Mackay, bassist Mike Watt — have issued the following statement regarding the death of the band's guitarist Ron Asheton who was found dead in his Ann Arbor, Michigan home e...January 6, 2009
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Loses Father To Cancer
Howard Portnoy, the father of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, passed away on Sunday, January 4 at the age of 68. Commented Mike: "It's with the heaviest heart and deepest sorrow that I share the news of the passing of my best friend, my idol and my father, Howard Portnoy. "He passed away this mo...January 5, 2009
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Comments On New Year's Eve Appearance With TESTAMENT
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT were joined by former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover for their New Year's Eve appearance at Fat City in San Francisco, California. Also appearing on the bill were LAAZ ROCKIT, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL and DRAGONLORD. Commented Glen: "I just...January 4, 2009
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GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC, LED ZEPPELIN, BLACK SABBATH Classics Among 'Greatest Hard Rock Songs'
This past week, VH1 paid tribute to the ultimate rock gods by counting down the "100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs". The five-part compilation, hosted by POISON singer Bret Michaels, featured the most awesome guitar-driven, head-banging jams in rock history — from AC/DC to LED ZEPPELIN and everything in...January 3, 2009
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'KISS Rocks Vegas': Video Footage, Photos Available
Las Vegas' famed Fremont Street Experience was home to TributePalooza on New Year's Eve with eight top tribute bands performing classic favorites for all ages from AEROSMITH, BILLY JOEL, DAVID BOWIE, EAGLES, KISS, QUEEN, THE ROLLING STONES and U2 and the world premier of its newest Viva Vision extra...January 3, 2009
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