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JASON BECKER: 'I Have Love For Life'

Guitar World magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist Jason Becker (DAVID LEE ROTH, CACOPHONY). A few excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Q: Because of your physical limitations, has your creativity been sparked in new areas? Jason Becker: I remember when I was first...

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VINNIE MOORE Talks Influences, Upcoming Solo Album

InstruMentalCase.com recently conducted an interview with UFO guitar shredder Vinnie Moore. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: InstruMentalCase.com: Legend has it that you recorded all 60 minutes of your original "Hot Licks" instructional video in just one hour. Is there any shred of truth t...

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INTO ETERNITY Shoots New Video, Prepares For The METAL FOR THE MASSES Tour

INTO ETERNITY are currently gearing up for the inaugural Metal For The Masses tour, which will be co-headlined by Swedish titans THE HAUNTED and DARK TRANQUILLITY, with SCAR SYMMETRY rounding out the stellar bill. The month-long trek kicks off on March 19 and marks the group’s second U.S. run with n...

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FASTER PUSSYCAT Frontman Slams BRENT MUSCAT's 'Tribute Band'

FASTER PUSSYCAT frontman Taime Downe has issued the following statement: "FASTER PUSSYCAT is NOT playing Europe in April and May. That is Brent Muscat doing his FP tribute band, playing my songs. We will be on tour in the U.S. in May and Europe in the summer. Sorry it you already bought tickets. See...

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Former GODFLESH Frontman Discusses 2002 Nervous Breakdown

Chris Harris and Jon Wiederhorn of MTV.com report: With just hours before taking an April 2002 flight from London to Los Angeles, where his band GODFLESH were to begin a North American tour, singer and guitarist Justin Broadrick suffered a nervous breakdown. He was broke, his girlfriend of 13 years...

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Report: VAN HALEN's Road Plans Have Taken A Rocky Turn

Geoff Boucher of the Los Angeles Times reports: For VAN HALEN, the stars seemed aligned for a triumphant 2007. Next month, the group will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the plan was to follow that with a summer reunion tour that would feature David Lee Roth back ...

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VAN HALEN ROCK HALL Performance In Jeopardy?

Launch Radio Networks reports: Could VAN HALEN's performance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's March 12 induction ceremonies be in jeopardy? A source has told the Rocky Mountain News that the planned performance might not happen, presumably due to tensions over the postponement of the group's 2007...

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MASTERPLAN Guitarist Says 'Everyone Loves' Band's New Album

Adam Harrold of Rock Something recently conducted an interview with MASTERPLAN guitarist Roland Grapow. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the departure of vocalist Jorn Lande: "Of course I was a little bit insecure at first and I have to admit that I was frightened about how things would go, b...

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VAN HALEN's 'Best Of' Collection Indefinitely Postponed

Rhino Records has indefinitely postponed the release of VAN HALEN's "Best Of (1978-1984)", the first single-disc compilation exclusively spotlighting 1978-1984, the group's original David Lee Roth era. The album, which was originally set to coincide with VAN HALEN's March 2007 induction into the Roc...

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Report: VAN HALEN Tour 'Postponed Indefinitely'

According to Pollstar.com, the VAN HALEN tour that was never officially announced is now officially postponed indefinitely. The rumored tour took on an air of reality after a trade magazine announced that original singer David Lee Roth was about to sign on the dotted line, and that was soon followed...

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JASON BECKER: 'The Legendary Guitar Of…' DVD Due In April

Hot Licks has set an April 10 release date for JASON BECKER's "The Legendary Guitar Of…" DVD. With a running time of 91 minutes, the disc's contents is described as follows: "Jason Becker is one of the world's most moving, innovative, and awe-inspiring guitarists and musicians. At 17, he recorded th...

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Win Chance To Perform With JON OLIVA'S PAIN

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, DIONYSUS and NOSTRADAMEUS will embark on their European spring tour beginning March 30. JOP will be heading up a series of fan contests for select shows. The first contest has begun and will give three fans/guitarists the chance to perform live on stage with the Mountain King! Offi...

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GLENN HUGHES: Seven Songs Written For Next Album

Legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) took part in a online chat with the Glenn Hughes Fan Forum on Saturday, February 17. When asked about when fans can expect to hear the follow-up to his latest album, "Music for the Divine", Hughes responded, "The songwriting has al...

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AFTER ALL To Support STONE SOUR In Belgium, Holland

Belgian thrashers AFTER ALL have been confirmed as direct support for STONE SOUR in Belgium and Holland. The details are as follows: Feb. 19 - AB - Brussels, Belgium Mar. 07 - Melkweg Max - Amsterdam, Holland AFTER ALL is confirmed to appear at this year's Pestpop festival on April 21 in Wieze, Belg...

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VAN HALEN: First Official Photo Of New Lineup Posted Online

RollingStone.com has uploaded the first official photo of the new VAN HALEN lineup, featuring the group's new bassist Wolfgang Van Halen (son of VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen). Check it out at this location. In an exclusive interview with RollingStone.com, VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth state...