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AEROSMITH Drummer: 'We Can't Wait To Get Back Into The Studio'
Drummer Joey Kramer of legendary Boston hard rockers AEROSMITH has issued the following update: "Today is the first day Tom [Hamilton; bass] and I are getting back together. We just rehearsed for two hours and it feels so good! We can't wait to get back into the studio and get back out on the road ....January 5, 2009
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ANVIL: 'True Story Of Anvil' U.K. Trailer Available
The U.K. trailer for "Anvil! The Story of Anvil" — a mockumentary-like true account of fiftysomething Canadian heavy-metal practitioners Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb Reiner who, after a desultory European tour with their band ANVIL, decide to record a 13th album in a final attempt to fulfill their b...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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Drum Kit Once Owned By QUEENSRŸCHE's SCOTT ROCKENFIELD Available For Purchase
An old Pearl drum kit that was once purportedly owned by QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield is available for purchase on Craig's List for $1,500. The seller writes: "This is a set previously owned and played by Scott Rockenfield of QUEENSRŸCHE. If you check their early albums you'll see the same...January 3, 2009
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GENITORTURERS Frontwoman To Co-Host DEAN GUITARS' NAMM Webcast
GENITORTURERS frontwoman Gen will co-host this year's live webcast for Dean Guitars at the NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show along with Lacey Conner (villainess co-star of VH1's hit TV show "Rock of Love" featuring POISON's Bret Michaels) and Metal Sanaz. Dean will be webcasting li...January 2, 2009
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MEGADETH, ARCH ENEMY, UFO, TESTAMENT Members To Promote DEAN GUITARS At NAMM
Dean Guitars will unveil its 2009 collection at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Musicians that are scheduled to appear include MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine, MOUNTAIN's Leslie West,...January 1, 2009
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THE ALIEN BLAKK: New Album Artwork Revealed
THE ALIEN BLAKK, the band led by guitarist/producer Joshua Craig, is putting the finishing touches on its sophomore album for an early 2009 rrelease. The recording sessions for the CD have been going on since March and the effort is said to be almost near completion. "I will be going back into the s...December 31, 2008
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DEAD HEAD: Another New Song Posted Online
Veteran Dutch thrashers DEAD HEAD have posted another new song, "Firegate", on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new full-length CD, "Depression Tank", due on February 16, 2009 via Displeased Records. The CD was recorded at Hooiland Studios in Zwolle, Holland and was mixed and mast...December 31, 2008
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AEROSMITH Bassist Talks Studio Gear; Video Available
AeroForceOne, the official AEROSMITH fan club, has posted a new video clip featuring bassist Tom Hamilton talking about his studio gear. Watch it at this location. AEROSMITH is currently working on material for its 15th studio album — the band's first new collection of original material since 2001's...December 31, 2008
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SLAYER, AMON AMARTH, TRIVIUM Members Interviewed By ROCK HARD Magazine; Video Available
Tom Araya (SLAYER),Johan Hegg (AMON AMARTH) and Matt Heafy (TRIVIUM) took part in a joint interview with Germany's Rock Hard magazine during the recently completed "The Unholy Alliance: Chapter III" European tour (which also featured MASTODON). Watch the 12-minute chat below. The UK portion of the...December 28, 2008
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SCOTT WEILAND: New Video Interview Available
Chicago's Q101.1 (WKQX-FM) radio station conducted an interview with STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland prior to his December 18, 2008 performance at the 15th annual "Q101 Twisted" event at the House of Blues in Chicago. Watch the five-minute chat below. Weiland's second sol...December 28, 2008
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SOLUTION.45 Guitarist: We're Not A SCAR SYMMETRY Copy
Swedish/Finnish progressive metal "supergroup" SOLUTION.45, which features in its ranks former SCAR SYMMETRY vocalist Christian Älvestam, Mikko Härkin (ex-SONATA ARCTICA, KOTIPELTO) and Jani Stefanovic (MISERATION, ESSENCE OF SORROW),recently completed work on an eight-song demo with producer Plec...December 26, 2008
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SLAYER Frontman: 'We're Our Own Worst Critics'
Revolver magazine recently conducted an interview with SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Revolver: At this point, can you guys whip up a SLAYER song pretty easily? Tom: Oh, no. I mean, we have an idea of what we want the song to sound like; it's maki...December 25, 2008
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TERROR SYNDROME Prepares To Enter Studio
TERROR SYNDROME, the Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based band featuring THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen, will enter the studio in January to record a "surprise" track featuring the group's latest addition, singer Dave Padden (ANNIHILATOR). The song will be included on the...December 23, 2008
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SCOTT WEILAND Interviewed On KROQ; Video Available
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland was interviewed on the Los Angeles radio station KROQ prior to his December 14, 2008 performance at the annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at the Gibson Amphitheatre in L.A. Watch the chat below. Weiland's second solo album, "Happy In Ga...December 22, 2008
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