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TOMMY LEE Opens Recording Studio

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has opened a recording studio called The Atrium. Located on the entire lower floor of Tommy's Calabasas, California residence, the studio was created specifically to provide an environment that inspires creativity and offer a vibey alternative to traditional, commercial...

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MASTODON Guitarist Says BRENT HINDS Is 'A Delicate Artist'

Christopher Porter of Washington Post Express recently conducted an interview with MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Washington Post Express: "Crack the Skye" came out in so many iterations: CD, CD plus DVD, single LP, double audiophile LP, digital an...

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Former ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist Performs With Tribute Band In New York City

Former ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Michael Starr joined the New York City-based AIC tribute band FACELIFT on stage this past Saturday (May 9) at Sullivan Hall in New York City to perform three songs — "Man In The Box", "Would?" and "Them Bones". According to the members of FACELIFT, Starr "was in great...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Another Solo Track Posted Online

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has posted a new solo track, entitled "Believe", on his MySpace page. The song, which was written by Owens, features the following lineup: * Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN,...

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JIMMY PAGE, BILLY SHEEHAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Featured On 'Guitar Masters, Vol. 2'

According to GuitarWorld.com, Brian Tarquin and BHP Productions have recently added the second volume to the critically acclaimed "Guitar Masters" series with "Guitar Masters Vol. 2" (via Red Eye). Produced by accomplished guitarist, composer and producer Brian Tarquin, "Guitar Masters Volume II" is...

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ACE FREHLEY: More Footage From 'Supergroup' Benefit Concert Posted Online

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has posted more video footage (see below) of his appearance at the second annual "Supergroup" benefit concert on Sunday, April 26 at Berklee Performance Center in Boston, Massachusetts . Joining him for the show were Alice Cooper, guitarist Ricky Byrd (ex-JOAN JET...

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IAN GILLAN Performs Session Versions Of DEEP PURPLE Classics, Solo Material; Video Available

For the first time in 40 years, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan performed session versions of the band's classic tracks as well as songs from his new solo album, "One Eye To Morocco", on U.K.'s Absolute Radio. A clip of the performance can be viewed below. For the full session and interview, tune in t...

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SPINAL TAP: New Song Available For Streaming

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the cult classic film "This is Spinal Tap", and now England's "loudest heavy metal band," SPINAL TAP, is celebrating with the release of its first new album in almost two decades, "Back From The Dead" (The Label Industry Records/Artist2Market/INgrooves). Due o...

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It's Official: 'Guitar Hero: Van Halen' Coming Later This Year

According to Billboard.biz, Activision Blizzard has confirmed the development of the Guitar Hero: Van Halen music-based game. It is scheduled for release in the second half of the year and will definitely cover the David Lee Roth era, featuring the band's greatest hits. No specific tracks were liste...

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GOTTHARD: New Album Title Announced

Swiss hard rock veterans GOTTHARD have set "Need To Believe" as the title of their new album, due on September 4 via Nuclear Blast Records. A digital single will precede the full-length CD on August 14. Commented singer Steve Lee: "We want to encourage. Especially in these times that are full of cri...

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TOMMY LEE Performs 'Looks That Kill' With STATIC-X; Video Available

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee joined STATIC-X on stage on May 4, 2009 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, California to perform a cover of the CRÜE classic "Looks That Kill". Watch fan-filmed video footage of the performance below. STATIC-X's version of "Looks That Kill" is included on the Best Buy-...

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DEEP PURPLE Singer IAN GILLAN: New Audio Interview Available

DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan was interviewed for this week's "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. You can stream the show online at this location. Ian Gillan will be IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guest on Friday, May 22 during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed...

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ACE FREHLEY Celebrates 58th Birthday In Boston; Video Available

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was presented with a birthday cake (he turned 58 on April 27) during his appearance at the second annual "Supergroup" benefit concert on Sunday, April 26 at Berklee Performance Center in Boston, Massachusetts (see video below). Joining him for the show were Alice...

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FREAKSHOW Members To Guest On 'Metal Crypt'

FREAKSHOW members Markus Allen Christopher (guitar/vocals; M!SS CRAZY) and Jeff LaBar (guitar; CINDERELLA) will be interviewed separately on the "Metal Crypt" show this Wednesday, May 6. The interviews will air at the following times: 3:30 p.m. EST - Markus Allen Christopher 5:00 p.m. EST - Jeff LaB...

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REZIN/WINO Bassist JON BLANK Dead Of Suspected Drug Overdose

Jon Blank, bassist for REZIN and, more recently, Scott "Wino" Weinrich's (ST. VITUS, THE OBSESSED, SPIRIT CARAVAN, THE HIDDEN HAND, SHRINEBUILDER) solo band, was found dead this past Saturday night (May 2). The cause of death has not been confirmed, but a drug overdose is suspected, according to an...