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CAULDRON: Tour Dates Announced

CAULDRON, the new band formed from the ashes of the now-defunct Toronto traditional metal act GOAT HORN, has announed the following dates: Nov. 17 - Parma, OH @ Jigsaw Saloon* Nov. 18 - Youngstown, OH @ Nyabinghi* Nov. 19 - Rochester, NY @ Bug Jar* Nov. 23 - Montreal, QC @ Katacombes Nov. 24 - ...

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BLOODJINN Announces New Guitarist

Greensboro, North Carolina's BLOODJINN has announced the addition of former HE IS LEGEND guitarist McKenzie Bell to the group's ranks. McKenzie replaces departing guitarist Hunter McBride. Commented the band: "McKenzie Bell sucks!! We are only using him for his shredabilities and beard length. If yo...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'I Had A Very Artistic Kind Of Upbringing'

Dave Harrison of Australia's X-Press Online recently conducted an interview with legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. A few excerpts from the chat follow: X-Press Online: Where did the idea to combine classical music and rock guitar come from? Yngwie: I was the youngest member of my family,...

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TED NUGENT's Siganture Guitar Doubles As 'A Precision Firearm'

Ed Roman's Quicksilver Guitars, the world's largest guitar store & builder of custom guitars, today announced that the company has completed the custom design, development and construction of a new custom guitar for world famous rocker, hunter and statesman Ted Nugent. Ted Nugent, known for his...

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THE CULT Frontman Doesn't Rule Out Possibility Of New Album

Wade Tatangelo of McClatchy Newspapers recently conducted an interview with THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the band's decision to go on hiatus in the mid-1990s: "I just wasn't feeling it. After 12 years I was done, spent, burnt out, exhausted, at the end of my...

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SEBASTIAN BACH, ANTHRAX Members Perform At Retox In NYC: Photos Available

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello and SEBASTIAN BACH guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak performed at the Retox rock bar in New York City on Friday, November 10. Check out pictures from Wire Image. Retox was opened by Ian and club owner Mi...

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DEEP PURPLE Frontman IAN GILLAN: Australian Tour Dates Announced

DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan will embark on a solo tour of Australia in late January in support of his "Gillan's Inn" album. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 19 - Melbourne, AUS @ The Palace Jan. 20 - Sydney, AUS @ Salinas Jan. 21 - Sydney, AUS @ Revesby Workers Jan. 23 - Newcastle, ...

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PAPA ROACH, SCOTT IAN Perform At Retox In NYC: Photos Available

PAPA ROACH and ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian were among the performers at Retox rock bar in New York City on Thursday, November 9. Check out pictures from Wire Image. Retox was opened by Ian and club owner Mike Diamond, who started Snitch, Pangaea and Vela. PAPA ROACH will headline the Zippo Hot Tour...

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VINNY APPICE, RHINO BUCKET To Perform At SANDY WEST Tribute Concert

According to Rockdetector.com, Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO),RHINO BUCKET and Chuck Wright (QUIET RIOT) are among the musicians that are scheduled to perform at a tribute concert to late THE RUNAWAYS drummer Sandy West, who passed away on October 21 after a long battle with lung cancer. The sho...

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THE CULT's IAN And BILLY Visit Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR: Audio Available

Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy of THE CULT dropped by 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia on Friday (November 10). They talked about the praise the group's new lineup has received from fans, plans for new material, Ian being compared to Jim Morrison of THE DOORS, where they've been living, Ian's pleasure that Do...

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TED NUGENT's Wife In TV Pilot On Hunting

United Press International reports that the wife of Ted Nugent is breaking into U.S. television with a pilot for a new reality show with a hunting theme. Shemane Nugent tells the Detroit Free Press her project "Queen of the Forest" involves experienced hunters giving city slickers a crash course in...

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Guitarist DOUG ALDRICH Explains Why He's Not Happy With DIO's 'Holy Diver Live' Release

Marko Syrjälä of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with WHITESNAKE guitarist Doug Aldrich. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: Isn't it true that David [Coverdale] had plans to bring John Sykes back in the band before you came in picture? Doug: I think he was ta...

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SEBASTIAN BACH To Jam With ANTHRAX Members In NYC This Friday

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has issued the following update: "The reunion of SAVAGE ANIMAL! My good buddy Scott Ian [of ANTHRAX] has opened a brand new bar in New York City and my band is gonna go jam with Scott, Frankie Bello [ANTHRAX bassist] and Pearl Aday [MOTHER PEARL frontwoman, Sc...

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OVERKILL Frontman Talks About Having A Stroke: Video Available

The makers of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a video clip featuring Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth from OVERKILL talking about having a stroke. Check it out at...

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Former AC/DC Bass Player Announces IAN RILEN Fundraiser

According to Undercover News, former AC/DC bass player Mark Evans is putting on a fundraiser for the family of the late Ian Rilen this Friday in Sydney. Evans with partner Dave Tice have organized the show to help raise money for the ROSE TATTOO founder who died a few weeks back in Melbourne. ...