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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist Drops By 'Neighbours' Set In Australia

According to Australia's Herald Sun, MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell was "shaking with excitement" when he dropped by on the set of one of the most successful Australian TV shows, "Neighbours", yesterday. He met Ramsay St's Kennedy clan, telling returning star Kym Valentine: "It's great to have yo...

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Ex-PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN: The World's A Far Less Beautiful Place Without DIMEBAG

Patrick Douglas of The Culture Shock recently conducted an interview with Rex Brown (DOWN, ex-PANTERA). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: The Culture Shock: So, how good does it feel to be back on this ride with DOWN? You've got the touring you've already done and the upcoming record releas...

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WORLD UNDER BLOOD's Debut May Include Appearances By OBITUARY, ALL THAT REMAINS Members

CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller has issued the following update on his melodic death metal side project WORLD UNDER BLOOD (also featuring Tim Yeung [DIVINE HERESY, VITAL REMAINS, HATE ETERNAL] on drums, Risha Eryavec [DECREPIT BIRTH] on bass, and Luke Jaeger on guitar): "I can't tell you how hap...

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MACHINE HEAD: New Audio Interview With PHIL DEMMEL Posted Online

"Metallicity Radio Hour" recently conducted an interview with MACHINE HEAD's lead guitarist Phil Demmel. The chat took place shortly before the cancellation of the band's Buffalo stop of the "Black Tyranny Tour". MACHINE HEAD decided to call off the show due to an illness that has plagued several me...

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AXEL RUDI PELL: New DVD On The Way

German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL confirmed during an interview with Sergi Ramos of TheMetalCircus.com that he's working on a new DVD set, to be released next year. The package will contain a live show recorded at the Rock Hard Festival earlier this year on one DVD plus a second disc containing behind...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist To Take Part In Hollywood United Soccer Match

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell will play for Hollywood United, a team made up of former Major Leage Soccer stars and celebrities, at a tribute match on October 20, 2007 to honor DC United legend Marco Etcheverry. More information is available at DEF LEPPARD's official web site. DEF LEPPARD's...

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PHILIP ANSELMO: There Was Only One DIMEBAG

Headbanger's Blog recently conducted an e-mail interview with DOWN/ex-PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo. A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Headbanger's Blog: Everyone knows about the recent low points in your life — the death of Dime, your agonizing back pain, Hurricane...

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Tattoo Master PAUL BOOTH Writes Blog About Interactions With Metal Bands

Tattoo master Paul Booth, the artist of choice for metal musicians seeking tats, has proven that he's almost as good with a pen as he is with a needle. In August, Booth inked a deal with the MTV2 Headbanger's Blog to write a weekly column about his numerous experiences on tour, and interactions over...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO On VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'I Hope He F**king Dies'

A video clip of legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, HEAVEN AND HELL) apparently calling ex-DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell "a fucking asshole" and saying that "I hope he fucking dies" in reference to his former bandmate can be viewed be...

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RUSH's NEIL PEART's Nominated For 'Drummer Of The Year' At DRUMMIES

Huliq reports: Neil Peart, who turned 55 on September 12, received some pretty cool belated birthday presents from Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip/percussion magazine worldwide, such as DRUM! and Traps magazine. During this year's "Drummies", Peart was nominated "Drummer Of The Year" by 4,...

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DANKO JONES Pays Tribute To PHIL LYNOTT: Video Available

Video footage of DANKO JONES' performance that was specially filmed for Toronto's sixth annual "Thin Lizzy - A Celebration: The Music of Phil Lynott" (held on July 21, 2007 at Jeff Healey's Roadhouse in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) can be viewed below. Danko Jones was at Studio 606 in Los Angeles with...

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AXEL RUDI PELL Covers THE WHO; Audio Sample Available

German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell has posted the ninth MP3 snippet from his upcoming "Diamonds Unlocked" covers album. Commented Axel: "This is the last snippet from 'Diamonds Unlocked', a track called 'Won't Get Fooled Again' originally written and performed by THE WHO. "I knew this song when it came...

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STORMZONE Joined By Original SWEET SAVAGE Drummer

Irish band STORMZONE has amicably parted ways with drummer Glenn Gray. Glenn's permanent replacement is David Bates, the original drummer for NWOBHM legends SWEET SAVAGE. One of David's many admirers is METALLICA's Lars Ulrich who was blown away by the new STORMZONE drummer when he saw him onstage w...

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SPIDERS & SNAKES To Release 'Melodrama' In November

Los Angeles glam rock icons SPIDERS & SNAKES are set to release their eighth studio album, "Melodrama", on November 6 through Corporate Punishment Records (distributed by Koch Entertainment). Corporate Punishment Records founder Thom Hazaert contacted the band directly through their web site and...

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DEF LEPPARD: Video Interview With PHIL COLLEN Available

Brandt of The Perfect Guitar caught up with DEF LEPPARD guitarist and songwriter Phil Collen this past summer while the band was on their "Downstage Thrust" tour. Phil discusses his killer signature Jackson guitar, musical influences and much more! Watch the five-minute clip below. DEF LEPPARD's upc...