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BRET MICHAELS: New Solo Single Release Moved Forward
The release date of POISON frontman Bret Michaels's new solo single, "Nothing To Lose" (formerly "Fall On Me"),has been moved forward two weeks to February 2. It will be made available via all digital media outlets, incuding iTunes, Napster and Rhapsody. Michaels recently posted a "demo" version of...January 28, 2010
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BRET MICHAELS, MICHAEL ANTHONY, LEMMY Among Confirmed Mentors At ROCK 'N' ROLL FANTASY CAMP
Aspiring rock stars attending this year's Los Angeles Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp will not only have their chance to perform alongside current and former members of KISS, VAN HALEN, POISON, MOTÖRHEAD, TRAFFIC and WINGER — they'll also be part of a new VH1 Classic reality series. Set for February 23-2...January 28, 2010
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG Joins HYDROGYN
Ashland, Kentucky-based rockers HYDROGYN have announced the addition of former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young, KHZ drummer Joe Migz and bassist Jake Wolf to the group's ranks. "This is something that has been coming on for a while now," HYDROGYN guitarist Jeff Westlake explains. "Julie [Westlake, HYD...January 28, 2010
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FOZZY Frontman Arrested In Kentucky
According to TMZ.com, FOZZY frontman/WWE wrestler Chris Jericho was arrested at a gas station in Kentucky early Wednesday morning (January 27) after cops say he and a fellow wrestler were both "extremely intoxicated" in public. 39-year-old Jericho was taken into custody in Kenton County around 5 a.m...January 28, 2010
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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY On Early Influences, Current Guitar Setup
Premier Guitar recently conducted an interview with AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Premier Guitar: What was the spark that ignited your desire to play guitar? Perry: It was a series of things, really. I had an uncle who owned a homemade four-string in...January 27, 2010
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Former ANNIHILATOR Bassist Launches EXES FOR EYES
Former ANNIHILATOR touring bassist Dave Sheldon has launched a new project called EXES FOR EYES. Sheldon, who has since reverted back to guitar, has enlisted Montreal vocalist "Big" James Arsenian of the band ENDAST to front the brand new group. Longtime veteran of the GTA music scene, bassist Jeff...January 27, 2010
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DEW-SCENTED Signs European Deal With METAL BLADE RECORDS
German thrashers DEW-SCENTED have inked a European deal with Metal Blade Records. The band will enter Soundlodge Studios in Northern Germany in February with producer Jörg Uken (GOD DETHRONED, SINISTER) to begin recording its new album for a May release. Commented the band: "We have known the Europe...January 26, 2010
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER To Fill In For ALEX SKOLNICK On TESTAMENT Tour
Canadian guitarist Glen Drover (ex-MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND, EIDOLON) will fill in for Alex Skolnick on TESTAMENT's upcoming North American tour with MEGADETH and EXODUS. "My buddies in TESTAMENT called me up to see if I could help for the tour, as Alex will be away during this time," Glen writes on h...January 26, 2010
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ANNIHILATOR Seeks Bassist
Canadian thrash metal veterans ANNIHILATOR are looking for an experienced, skilled professional bassist. Applicants must be able to commit 100 percent to the band, be available for extensive global touring from April 2010 onwards (valid passport),preferably a resident of Canada, and have touring ex...January 26, 2010
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CINDERELLA 'In Heavy Rehearsal' For Upcoming Tour
According to Bring Back Glam!, CINDERELLA's manager Tim Heyne has confirmed that the band will embark on a full-fledged tour in 2010. Writing on the group's official web site this past weekend, Heyne said, "It is with great excitement that CINDERELLA announces the band's return to the concert road i...January 26, 2010
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POWERMAD Hard At Work On New Material
Paul Weston (a.k.a "The Metal Tyrant"),who hosts "Powersurge", a weekly metal show that airs on WLFE-ROCK 102 in the Champlain Valley in the Northeast, was recently contacted by Joel DuBay (vocals/guitars) from the recently reactivated Minneapolis, Minnesota thrashers POWERMAD. Here is the message...January 25, 2010
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FOZZY Guitarist At NAMM: Video Footage Of KRANK Booth Performance Available
Video footage of FOZZY/STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward performing at the Krank booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California can be viewed below. FOZZY, the band featuring WWE wrestl...January 25, 2010
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FOZZY Schedules New York City Signing Session
FOZZY, the band featuring WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho and STUCK MOJO mastermind Rich "The Duke" Ward, will be signing copies of its new album, "Chasing The Grail", at J&R Music World (23 Park Row - across from City Hall Park) in New York City on January 29 at 5:00 p.m. For more informa...January 22, 2010
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MUTINY WITHIN: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Awake' Video Shoot Available
Behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot for the song "Awake" from the New Jersey-based sextet MUTINY WITHIN (formerly MUTINY) can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Patrick Kendall, who has previously worked with MEGADETH, INCUBUS and SUGARCULT. "Awake" is the first single from MUTINY...January 21, 2010
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ARMORED SAINT Guitarists Jamming At NAMM; Video Available
Video footage of Jeff Duncan and Phil Sandoval of ARMORED SAINT playing an instrumental medley of some of their "most cool tunes" through 20W Krankenstein Jr. full stacks at the the Krank booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 14-17, 2010 at...January 20, 2010
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