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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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TESTAMENT, LAAZ ROCKIT, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL: 'New Year's Eve Blowout Bash' Footage Available
TESTAMENT, LAAZ ROCKIT, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL and DRAGONLORD rang in 2009 with special New Year's Eve (December 31) concert at Fat City in San Francisco, California. Video footage of some of the performances can be viewed below (all clips uploaded by "Rudeness2006"). Former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guita...January 2, 2009
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Guitarist Comments On Drummer Rumors
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN guitarist Ben Weinman has spoken to U.K.'s Rock Sound magazine about the rumors that the band has hired drummer Billy Rymer of the Long Island, New York-based progressive rock act THE RIVALRY as the replacement for the recently departed Gil Sharone. "I don't want to say to...January 1, 2009
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Joined By THE RIVALRY Drummer
Drummer Billy Rymer of the Long Island, New York-based progressive rock band THE RIVALRY has reportedly joined THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN as the replacement for Gil Sharone. Billy (see photo below) grew up living the small town life of Long Island. It was there that upon receiving his first drum set...December 31, 2008
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CATTLE DECAPITATION Seeking 'Normal-Looking' Extras For New Video
San Diego extreme metallers CATTLE DECAPITATION have issued the following update: "We will be filming the rest of the 'Regret & the Grave' video (this is the 'storyline part') in the Burbank/northern Los Angeles area and we can use the following regular, everyday, 'normal-looking folks': moms, d...December 31, 2008
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ALICE COOPER Talks 'Christmas Pudding'; Video Available
Phoenix, Arizona's KPHO CBS 5 News conducted an interview with Alice Cooper in early December a few days before the eighth annual Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding, a Christmas-themed variety show, famous for being an entertaining blend of comedy, music, dance and surprise performances. Watch the fou...December 31, 2008
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BENEDICTION To Release 'Hell's Gate' Limited-Edition Seven-Inch Single
Long-running Birmingham, U.K.-based extreme metallers BENEDICTION have issued the following update: "We are going to be releasing a very limited seven-inch vinyl single for a friend on his small independent label. If any of you budding artists fancy a go at designing a cover for this, then feel free...December 31, 2008
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DUBLIN DEATH PATROL On 'Reality Check TV'; Interview, Performance Footage Available
Reality Check TV has uploaded a clip from its episode #389 featuring interview and performance footage of DUBLIN DEATH PATROL (DDP) — the band featuring TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy and former EXODUS vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza. Watch it below. DUBLIN DEATH PATROL's debut album, "DDP 4 Life", is av...December 30, 2008
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