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JOURNEY Guitarist's Rig Rundown (Video)

On November 16, Premier Guitar's Rebecca Dirks was on location in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she caught up with JOURNEY's Neal Schon. In the 34-minute video segment below, Schon discusses his upcoming PRS signature guitars, how he uses his Axe-FX Ultra, and answers your Facebook questions. Schon pro...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Helps Veterans With PTSD As Part Of 'Wounded Warrior Project'

As drummer for the English hard rock band DEF LEPPARD, Rick Allen knows what it's like to be on top of the musical world. After a near-fatal auto accident in 1984, he also knows what it's like to completely lose his left arm to amputation — and the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that almost d...

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MINDCAGE Taps Producer MICHAEL WAGENER, HYDROGYN Singer For New Album

Florida progressive metallers MINDCAGE are putting the finishing touches on their new album, "Our Own Devices", with veteran rock and metal producer Michael Wagener (OZZY OSBOURNE, METALLICA, MEGADETH, MÖTLEY CRÜE, W.A.S.P., OVERKILL, ACCEPT) at his WireWorld Studios. The band is very excited to sta...

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DEMONICAL Postpones New Album Recording Sessions

Swedish death metallers DEMONICAL have issued the following update: "Due to a few non-interesting reasons, we have postponed the recordings of our upcoming full-length attack until late January. "As expected, our new material is clearly the best DEMONICAL stuff ever written and the next album will b...

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NIKKI SIXX: '25 Years Ago, I Had Two Almost-Fatal Drug Overdoses That Changed My Life Forever'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message on his Facebook page: "25 years ago today I had two almost-fatal drug overdoses that changed my life forever. I can't even see myself these days as that kid who was running head strong into the abyss, but I know he taught me how to ...

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VISION DIVINE: Helmond Footage Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of VISION DIVINE's December 16 performance at Lakei in Helmond, Holland can be seen below. VISION DIVINE's seventh studio album, "Destination Set To Nowhere", was released on September 14 via Germany's earMUSIC, the Hamburg, Germany-based rock branch of Edel Group. "Destinat...

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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Is 'Looking Forward To Next Year'

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has posted the following year-end message on his official web site: "What a year! Certainly not the one I was expecting. "Thanks to you all for your massive help and support; it was very encouraging. "I'm still working on the [new BLACK SABBATH studio] album and ma...

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MARY ZIMMER And VK LYNNE's 'Tracking The Trade': First Two Episodes Posted Online

This winter, Madison, Wisconsin-based vocalist Mary Zimmer — formerly of the band LUNA MORTIS (originally THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE) — and Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter VK Lynne are taking you into their homes and into their heads for their new web series, Tracking The Trade". Check out the first two...

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EUROPE's 30th-Anniversary Performance At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL To Be Filmed For DVD Release

In 2013, Swedish hard rockers EUROPE will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of their first album and they have confirmed a special show at Sweden Rock Festival 2013. This will be their only Swedish performance of the anniversary year and it will be a grandiose event indeed, promises sing...

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AMBER ASYLUM Signs With PROPHECY PRODUCTIONS

Critically acclaimed San Francisco Bay Area dark ambient collective AMBER ASYLUM have inked a deal with Prophecy Productions for the rerelease the band's entire back catalogue as well as three further albums. The follow-up to 2009's "Bitter River" is currently being recorded and will most likely be...

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THIN LIZZY: New Band Name Revealed?

THIN LIZZY recently announced its decision not to release their upcoming studio under the THIN LIZZY name out of respect to late LIZZY frontman Phil Lynott and the legacy Phil created. The band's new name, as well as the details of the new CD, will be officially revealed over the Christmas period. A...

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Norway's ALTAAR Signs With INDIE RECORDINGS

Indie Recordings has announced the signing of Oslo, Norway's ALTAAR. The band's new, self-titled album will be released on February 26 in Europe (four days earlier in Germany and Austria). ALTAAR is an exceptional outlet with an avant-garde approach to the musical expression by attacking conventiona...

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KVELERTAK Signs With SONY MUSIC SCANDINAVIA

Acclaimed Norwegian rockers KVELERTAK have inked a deal with Sony Music Scandinavia. The band's sophomore album, "Meir", will be released in March 2013. The CD was recorded late summer/early fall at Godcity studios in Salem, Massachusetts with producer Kurt Ballou (CONVERGE). KVELERTAK's previous la...

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LEGION OF THE DAMNED Announces New Session Guitarist

Dutch thrashers LEGION OF THE DAMNED have announced the addition of session guitarist Hein Willekens to the group's ranks. Commented LEGION OF THE DAMNED frontman Maurice Swinkels: "Ever since we started as LEGION OF THE DAMNED with the four of us, we felt this was the best way to continue our journ...

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STATUS QUO Drummer Quits

STATUS QUO drummer Matt Letley has decided to leave the band after 12 years. He will make his final live appearance with Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andy Bown and John "Rhino" Edwards on Wednesday, December 19, at the O2 Arena in London. Says Letley: "It's been a fantastic journey over the past twe...