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DEF LEPPARD Members To Answer Fan-Submitted Questions
Over the past few months, DEF LEPPARD fans have sent in hundreds of questions for the band through Live Nation, and after selecting more than 20 of them, it is now time to see the guys give their answers. A posting on the official DEF LEPPARD web site states: "Over the entire month of October, ...September 30, 2011
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CLIFF BURTON's Father Thanks Fans For Their Support 25 Years After His Son's Death (Video)
In the video clip below, Ray Burton, the 86-year-old father of late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton, thanks all of Cliff's fans for the support they have given his son since Cliff's death 25 years ago. Cliff Burton, best known as a heavy metal bass player who made use of distortion and special effect...September 30, 2011
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MEGADETH Bassist Wants To Give Some Of His God-Given Talent Back To God For His Use
Romania's Metalfan recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metalfan: What do you think is the difference between [the forthcoming MEGADETH album "TH1RT3EN"] and the last one you recorded with the band, "The World Needs a...September 29, 2011
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LESLIE WEST Comments On '3 Guitar Heroes' Tour Postponement
The previously announced "3 Guitar Heroes" tour featuring Michael Schenker, Uli Jon Roth and Leslie West has been postponed until early 2012 due to West's recent partial leg amputation. West has released the following statement regarding the tour postponement: West has issued the following official...September 29, 2011
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MIKE CHLASCIAK Performs With THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Drummer At 'School Of Rock' Opening
Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH, TESTAMENT, PAINMUSEUM) performed at the grand-opening ceremony for the new location of School Of Rock in Farmingdale, New York on Saturday, September 24. The event offered attendees an up-close look at the school's new facilities, instructor...September 29, 2011
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KILL DEVIL HILL Signs With SPV/STEAMHAMMER
KILL DEVIL HILL the band featuring Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) on drums, Rex Brown (DOWN, PANTERA) on bass, Mark Zavon (RATT, W.A.S.P., 40 CYCLE HUM) on guitar and Jason "Dewey" Bragg (PISSING RAZORS) on vocals has inked a deal with SPV/Steamhammer. The group's debut album i...September 28, 2011
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HOSTILE To Release 'Eve Of Destruction' In October
British metallers HOSTILE who feature in their ranks bassist Alex Hill, son of JUDAS PRIEST's Ian Hill will release their debut album, "Eve Of Destruction", on October 31. The CD was produced by former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing. Not only did K.K. produce HOSTILE's debut CD he also wrote an...September 28, 2011
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Next SMASHING PUMPKINS Album Could Be Their Last
According to The Pulse Of Radio, SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman and sole original member Billy Corgan told Billboard this week that he put too much confidence in releasing his band's music directly through the Internet, which has led him to return to a traditional album format with "Oceania", the group'...September 28, 2011
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BIOHAZARD's 'Reborn In Defiance' Due In January
"Reborn In Defiance", the long-awaited new studio album from New York hardcore metal legends BIOHAZARD, will be released on January 20, 2012. The CD will be made a vailable via Nuclear Blast outside of North America, with a U.S. label partner soon to be announced. The band will celebrate the launch...September 28, 2011
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CLIFF BURTON Remembered: Outtakes From REVOLVER's LARS ULRICH Interview
Today marks the 25th anniversary of METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton's death. In remembrance of him, the band's drummer Lars Ulrich gave a personal and emotional account of him in Revolver magazine's January/February "Fallen Heroes" issue. He had so many great stories about Burton, Revolver couldn't f...September 27, 2011
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AT THE SKYLINES Signs With ROADRUNNER RECORDS
Roadrunner Records has announced the signing of Southern California's AT THE SKYLINES. With a new home at Roadrunner, the six-piece, which features a potent dual guitar and dual vocal attack, has settled into the process of writing its debut album. The band is recording in Sweden with Fredrik Nordst...September 27, 2011
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RINGWORM: U.S. Tour Canceled
Due to circumstances beyond their control, Cleveland, Ohio hardcore heavyweights RINGWORM have been forced to cancel their previously announced U.S. tour. The trek, which was slated to kick off on October 24 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was supposed to feature support from Long Beach's THE GREENERY (P...September 26, 2011
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QUEEN Drummer Says Tribute Project Protects Band Legacy
According to The Pulse Of Radio, Roger Taylor says that the bottom line for him and Brian May launching the talent search for their Queen Extravaganza production is quality control. The pair is prepping a self-produced tribute act to tour next year "playing QUEEN's music combined with unseen footage...September 26, 2011
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'3 Guitar Heroes' Tour Featuring SCHENKER, ROTH And WEST Postponed Until Early 2012
According to Michael Schenker's record label, MVD Entertainment Group, the previously announced "3 Guitar Heroes" tour featuring Schenker, Uli Jon Roth and Leslie West has been postponed until early 2012 due to West's recent partial leg amputation. More information will be made available at a later...September 26, 2011
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MR. BIG: New Audio Interview With BILLY SHEEHAN
Mick Burgess of Metal Express Radio conducted an interview with bassist Billy Sheehan of the reunited MR. BIG when the band played in Newcastle, England on September 13. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. ...September 26, 2011
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