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SLASH: New Solo Album To Receive Vinyl Release

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash's all-star collaborations album, simply titled "Slash", will be released as a double-vinyl edition on May 4 via Phantasm Imports. For more information, visit Amazon.com. "Slash" registered the following first-week chart positions: Sweden: #1 Canada: #...

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FOZZY Frontman Talks Wrestling, 'Chasing The Grail'

Elliot Levin of the New York Hard Rock Music Examiner recently conducted an interview with FOZZY singer and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. New York Hard Rock Music Examiner: All things considered, what's more fun? Being a rock star or a pro wr...

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SLASH: Australian Dates Announced

Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) has scheduled the following dates in Australia in August: Aug. 11 - Melbourne, Australia - Palace Theatre Aug. 12 - Brisbane, Australia - The Tivoli Aug. 16 - Sydney, Australia - Enmor Slash performed the song "Back To Cali" on the April...

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DEFTONES Frontman On 'Star Wars', FAITH NO MORE, SLAYER And PANTERA

ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: How has your lyrical process changed over the years? Moreno: I don't know if it's changed so much. I just think I'm at a cleare...

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SILENT CIVILIAN Added To FEAR FACTORY/PRONG Tour

SILENT CIVILIAN — the band led by SPINESHANK vocalist Jonny Santos — has been added to the North American tour featuring FEAR FACTORY, PRONG and THY WILL BE DONE. Commented Santos : "I am very excited to be a part of this tour. Not only has FEAR FACTORY been one of my all-time favorite bands, ...

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PRETTY MAIDS Parts Ways With Bassist

Long-running Danish hard rockers PRETTY MAIDS have parted ways with bassist Kenn Jackson. Commented the band: "PRETTY MAIDS would like to thank Kenn for his 19-year-long contribution and we wish him all the best of luck in the future. A replacement will be announced soon." "Little Drops of Heaven",...

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MYLES KENNEDY 'Very Grateful' For Chance To Work With SLASH, LED ZEPPELIN Members

The Pulse of Radio reports: ALTER BRIDGE frontman Myles Kennedy has had a whirlwind two years, starting in late 2008 when he was invited to jam with LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones and drummer Jason Bonham as the possible frontman of a ZEPPELIN offshoot act. Although that...

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RUSH Documentary Premiers In New York; Video Footage, Photos Available

"Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage", the long-awaited RUSH documentary produced by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn of Toronto, Ontario, Canada's Banger Films Inc., received a red-carpet premier last night (Saturday, April 24) at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. All three members of RUSH — singer/...

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Ex-SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW Drummer PHIL VARONE Is 'The Master Debater'

TheStream.TV has announced a new cutting-edge talk show, "The Master Debater With Phil Varone", airing every Saturday at 6 p.m. PST. Varone is an accomplished drummer, music producer and songwriter, best known for his work with the bands SAIGON KICK and SKID ROW. After a successful career in the mus...

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AGENT STEEL Parts Ways With Singer

Vocalist Bruce Hall has left veteran California metallers AGENT STEEL. His official statement on the matter follows below. "I am no longer in AGENT STEEL. After 12 years we've decided to part ways. "I'm sure for the people who know us very well this comes as little surprise. I complain a lot and I'v...

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Former ANTHRAX Singer DAN NELSON To Begin Rehearsing With TESTAMENT Drummer

Former ANTHRAX vocalist Dan Nelson will head over to the West Coast soon to begin rehearsing with his new band BLACKGATES, also featuring drummer Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, ex-EXODUS, SLAYER, FORBIDDEN),guitarist Jeremy Epp (THE VENTING MACHINE) and bassist Uriah Duffy (WHITESNAKE). "[I] can't wait t...

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RUSH: Official 'Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage' Trailer Released

The official trailer for "Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage", the long-awaited RUSH documentary produced by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn of Toronto, Ontario, Canada's Banger Films Inc., can be viewed below. "Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage" will make its television debut on June 26 on VH1 and VH1 Classic....

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SLASH: Photos From 'By The Sword' Video Shoot Available

According to Slash France, VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash's video for the song "By The Sword" will begin airing on April 28. Photos from the video shoot are available at this location. A couple of the pictures can be seen below. Slash's all-star collaborations album, simply titled...

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ASPHYX Records Two New Songs

Reformed Dutch death metal outfit ASPHYX recently entered Sonic Assault studio to record two new songs. One of the cuts, "We Doom You To Death", will appear on the upcoming split seven-inch single with Finnish doom/deathsters HOODED MENACE. ASPHYX says, "The title says it all...it's brutally doomy a...

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GODSMACK Drummer And Producer Share Past History

The Pulse of Radio reports: GODSMACK's upcoming album, "The Oracle", due out May 4, was produced by Dave Fortman, best known for his work with EVANESCENCE, SLIPKNOT and MUDVAYNE. Even though the band had never worked with him before, GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin has a past history with Fortman. "...