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SLASH Is 'Looking Forward' To Hearing 'Chinese Democracy'

James Wigney of Australia's Herald Sun recently conducted an interview with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On his current relationship with GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose: "I'm just glad that he (Axl) is out there doing his thing again. We did...

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Man Dies At Germany's SOUTHSIDE Festival

Wolfgang Spahr of Billboard.com reports that severe storms have left one man dead and another seriously injured at Germany's Southside Festival. The man, a 28-year-old medic, died Thursday (June 21) when his vehicle was struck by a tent pole flung into the air by a storm at the festival site on a mi...

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SAMMY HAGAR Announces Major U.S. Tour Plans

Forget birthday candles, Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer and former VAN HALEN frontman Sammy Hagar will celebrate his birthday in unique rock 'n' roll fashion. Hagar has announced plans to launch an upcoming cross-country tour to include 60 stops starting at his annual birthday bash at his Cabo Wabo Can...

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KITTIE Featured On This Weekend's 'Rebel Access' TV

Canadian all-girl metal band KITTIE will be the featured band on this Sunday's (June 24) "Rebel Access" TV, which airs at 10:00 p.m. on Channel 19 all over the Chicagoland area. The program will include an exclusive interview with drummer Mercedes Lander and guitarist Tara McLeod, along with concert...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Replaces W.A.S.P. At ROCKLAHOMA Festival

The powerful, dramatic, diverse and electrifying QUEENSRŸCHE has joined Rocklahoma's already historic line-up. QUEENSRŸCHE joined the Rocklahoma's line-up following unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances that prevented W.A.S.P. from appearing on Sunday, July 15 at the four-day festival, explained...

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PRIMER 55 Signs With CRASH MUSIC

Crash Music has announced the signing of PRIMER 55. The label will release a two-disc digipack constisting of an audio CD featuring a collection of unreleased tracks and a DVD of rare concert footage. Guitarist Bobby Burns (currently the bassist in SOULFLY) had the following to say on signing with C...

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DIMEBAG: Footage From Hollywood's RockWalk Induction To Air On 'Headbanger's Ball'

Late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott will be the focus of this weekend's (June 23) "Headbanger's Ball" as he gets inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk. Look out for nine "Beyond the Ball" short art pieces with family and friends scattered throughout the two-hour show. Scott Ian (...

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AEROSMITH To Reunite With RUN DMC At London Gig?

World Entertainment News Network reports that the surviving members of hip-hop legends RUN DMC are flying to London this weekend (June 23-24) to join their old duet pals AEROSMITH on stage. The original trio — which included late DJ Jam Master Jay — teamed up with the rock group for their 1986 mega-...

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GYPSY PISTOLEROS Added To ROCKLAHOMA Lineup

According to Easier.com, GYPSY PISTOLEROS — who are described as "the fastest-rising rock group in the U.K." — will now open Rocklahoma, the biggest-ever '80s rock festival in the world, on Thursday, July 12. Because of the overwhelming response from the music community, a fourth day has been added...

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RATT Drummer Talks About Reunion With STEPHEN PEARCY

RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer called KNAC.COM's Diana Deville from Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday, June 16 from the POISON tour. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On how they go about picking the setlist: "That is an excellent question, because you have five guys who have completely different...

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DOWN's KIRK WINDSTEIN On New Album: 'This Ain't No Computerized, Polished Nu-Metal CD'

DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein (CROWBAR) has offered more information on the recording process for the group's third full-length album, tentatively titled "Down III". Producer Warren Riker (CROWBAR, SUBLIME) is helming the effort, for which the band had reportedly composed more than 18 tracks. Said W...

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DON DOKKEN, NEVERMORE's STEVE SMYTH Confirmed For ULI JON ROTH's SKY ACADEMY

Don Dokken and NEVERMORE/ex-TESTAMENT guitarist Steve Smyth have been confirmed as guests at this year's Uli Jon Roth Sky Academy seminar and concerts. Set to take place August 22-26 at Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, the concept of Sky Academy was conceived by Uli. He wanted a medium to teach...

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TESLA Guitarist Says New Album Original Material Will Arrive Before End Of 2008

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What prompted the group to record an entire album of cover material? Frank: "Well, honestly, the truth is that we've been planning and talking about doing this ty...

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SOULFLY, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Members Talk About 'Higher Voltage' CD

Fifteen of rock's hottest bands have contributed cover versions of classic songs for the second instalment of Kerrang! magazine's free "High Voltage" CDs (free with this week's Kerrang! magazine). Below, all of the bands who contributed to this project talk about what tracks they chose to cover and...

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KISS Tribute Band Comments On Jam With ACE FREHLEY

KISS cover band MR. SPEED has commented on its performance this past Saturday (June 16) at the first anniversary of the Kiss Coffeehouse with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. Said MR. SPEED's Rich Kosak (a.k.a. Paul Stanley): "I wish that I could express for you just how incredible I feel today....