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STEVEN ADLER: AXL ROSE Should Have Released 'Chinese Democracy' Under Different Band Name

Sonic Excess recently conducted an interview with original GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sonic Excess: In 2005, ADLER'S APPETITE recorded an EP with original material. Do you have any plans on going into the studio and recording a full-length al...

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ISIS: New Song Available For Download

ISIS, the innovative Los Angeles-by-way-of-Boston-based band, will release its fifth full-length album, "Wavering Radiant", on May 5 via Ipecac Recordings. The CD, produced by Joe Baressi (TOOL, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE),will receive a limited-edition vinyl release on April 21. TOOL's Adam Jones con...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: Five-Minute 'Ki' Teaser Available

A five-minute "teaser" for "Ki", the first in a series of albums from acclaimed Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) to be made available under the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT moniker, is available for streaming at this location. Devi...

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VINCE NEIL's 'Tremendously Aggressive With His Mic... He Runs Around Like He's On Fire'

As lead singer for glam metal's most revered and notorious band, Vince Neil is without peer. He joined MÖTLEY CRÜE in 1981 and recorded five of rock's greatest albums within that storied decade: "Too Fast For Love", "Shout at the Devil", "Theatre of Pain", "Girls Girls Girls", and "Dr. Feelgood". Ne...

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JANE'S ADDICTION: More Footage From 'Rock The Rabbit' Surprise Concert Posted Online

Video footage of the original lineup of JANE'S ADDICTION performing the song "Stop!" during the its "surprise" set last Thursday night (March 19) at C3 and Playboy's "Rock the Rabbit" show at the old Safeway in Austin, Texas as part of this year's SXSW (South by Southwest) can be viewed below. Guita...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Talks 'Guitar Hero'; Video Available

METALLICA guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield was interviewed this past Friday (March 20) at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, Texas, a few hours before the band's "secret" concert at Stubb's Bar-B-Q as part of the "Guitar Hero: Metallica" showcase during the Texas capital's annual South By Southwest...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Interviewed In Austin; Video Available

Jonathan Novack of KPRC-TV, the NBC television affiliate in Houston, Texas, conducted a short interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett video prior to the band's "secret" gig Friday night (March 20) at Stubb's Bar-B-Q in Austin, Texas as part of the "Guitar Hero: Metallica" showcase during the...

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JANE'S ADDICTION's NAVARRO Comments On Surprise SXSW Gig, Free New Music Downloads

The original lineup of JANE'S ADDICTION played a "surprise" set last Thursday night (March 19) at C3 and Playboy's "Rock the Rabbit" show at the old Safeway in Austin, Texas as part of this year's SXSW (South by Southwest). Guitarist Dave Navarro writes on his web site, "It was the first time we hav...

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ELVENKING Guitarist Forced To Sit Out Shows

Guitarist Aydan of Italian folk-metallers ELVENKING has been forced to sit out the band's remaining shows in March after breaking his shoulder in a skiing accident. He says, "I was skiing with some friends. I don’t know exactly what happened but I lost my skis and jumped above, landing heavily with...

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PHILIP ANSELMO To Attend KRONK GYM FOUNDATION Fundraiser In Michigan

DOWN/ex-PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo will attend the Kronk Gym Foundation's mega fundraiser on Wednesday, March 25 at the Townsend Hotel, in Birmingham, Michigan. The proceeds from this event will help expand youth activities, which will be housed in the new Kronk Gym. According to Fightnews.com, t...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND To Return This Summer With 'Ki'

Acclaimed Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) will release "Ki", the first in a series of albums to be made available under the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT moniker, sometime in the summer. Devin Townsend recently answered several que...

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IMPELLITTERI Mainman Working With DEAN GUITARS On New Signature Model

IMPELLITTERI mainman Chris Impellitteri is currently working with Dean Guitars CEO Elliott Rubinson to create the Chris Impellitteri signature guitar model which will be sold in retail. The Impellitteri model will be modified with all of the key variables shredders love. Chris Impellitteri has curre...

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'Guitar Hero: Metallica' Demo Takes Center Stage On Xbox Live Marketplace

Gamers itching to get a taste of Guitar Hero: Metallica in advance of the game's release need not wait any longer as Activision Publishing Inc. announced that the demo will be available today for free download on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microso...

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HAMMERFALL's 'No Sacrifice, No Victory' Certified Gold In Sweden

"No Sacrifice, No Victory", the new album from Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL, has been certified gold in the band's home country for sales in excess of 20,000 copies. Says guitarist Oscar Dronjak: "This was a very welcome wake-up call in Bamberg, where we're playing tonight. This is the sweet...

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TRIDENT: Gothenburg Footage Posted Online

Demonia's Blogg has been updated with video footage of TRIDENT's March 13, 2009 concert in Gothenburg, Sweden. Check out the clips below. TRIDENT is the Swedish death metal band formed by guitarist Johan Norman (DISSECTION, SOULREAPER). The group's debut album, "World Destruction", was recorded in p...