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GODHEAD In Studio Recording Acoustic Material

In between tours, GODHEAD has been in the studio recording accoustic versions of several new (and older) songs. One of these sessions was video taped and uploaded on YouTube for the fans' enjoyment. Check it out at this location. GODHEAD's video for the song "Push" — featuring guest appearances by f...

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AC/DC: 2005 Video Of BRIAN JOHNSON, CLIFF WILLIAMS Performing At Benefit Concert Available

A video clip of AC/DC members Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams performing the band's classic song "Back in Black" at a Hurricane Katrina benefit concert in 2005 has been posted online at www.acdc-live.com. AC/DC guitarist Angus Young was presented with the "Legend" award by Kerrang! magazine at the...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN To Record Live Album On European Tour

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Be a part of Marty's upcoming live album! Marty will be recording the shows on his upcoming European tour (starting March 31st) for his new live album to be released later this year. Be there,...

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QUIET RIOT Drummer Mourns Passing Of BILLY THORPE

QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali has issued the following update: "Sad News: Singer/Guitarist Billy Thorpe passed away in his homeland of Australia on February 28. Billy was a great person, very talented and I was fortunate enough to have recorded with him in 1982 for his 'East Of Eden's Gate' reco...

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SLAYER Guitarist KERRY KING: 'I Just Won A GRAMMY — I Don't Got To Do Sh*t'

antiMusic/Thrashpit's Billy Gamble caught up with SLAYER as they roared through Rhode Island earlier this month, fresh off their Grammy win. He spoke with guitarist Kerry King about their outing with UNEARTH, the current state of metal, the Grammys, Dave Lombardo and why SLAYER never followed metal...

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JERRY CANTRELL, DUFF MCKAGAN To Perform With CAMP FREDDY In Miami

CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — will perform at th...

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DAVID LEE ROTH: Classic Recordings To Be Reissued

On April 3, 2007, Friday Music will re-release three much-sought-after classic recordings from the legendary DAVID LEE ROTH Warner Brothers catalog: "A Little Ain't Enough" (FRM 1054),"Your Filthy Little Mouth" (FRM 1055) and the highly collectable "Sonrisa Salvaje" (FRM 1053) ("Eat 'Em and Smile"...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY Is 'Looking Forward' To VAN HALEN's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has posted the following message on his official blog: "Last Friday [Feb. 23] one of my dreams came true as I got to jam with three fantastic guitar players, Jeff Beck, Billy Gibbons and Jimmy Vaughn! It was for an event here in L.A. at the Peterson Automotiv...

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Former DIO Guitarist TRACY G Seeks Singer For GOADED Project

Former DIO/WWIII guitarist Tracy G has left EPIC and is currently putting together a new version of the band GOADED. Tracy is seeking a lead singer in the PANTERA/GODSMACK vein but "with his own style." All submissions should be sent to: Goaded P.O. Box 3882 Industry CA 91744 or call (626) 821-3142...

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BILLY SHEEHAN: New Audio Interview Available

TheRighttoRock.com has has issued its latest podcast (episode #13),featuring bass god extraordinaire Billy Sheehan (TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH, MR. BIG). During the 40-minute interview, Billy discusses his outstanding career and gives his best David Lee Roth impression. Download the podcast at this loca...

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SANCTITY Films 'Beneath The Machine' Video

Asheville, North Carolina-based classic metal quartet SANCTITY filmed a video this past weekend for the song "Beneath the Machine" with director Ramon B. (who also helmed the band's "Zeppo" video). Pictures from the video set taken by photographer Michael Gordon are available for viewing at this loc...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE: Video Montage From Recording Studio Available

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE has confirmed that NINE INCH NAILS' Trent Reznor, THE STROKES' Julian Casablancas, former QOTSA member Mark Lanegan and ZZ TOP guitarist Billy F. Gibbons make guest appearances on the group's new album, "Era Vulgaris", due in June via Interscope. According to Billboard.com, a...

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SALEM To Film Tel Aviv Show For Possible Release

Long-running Israeli death metallers SALEM will film their March 28 show at the Barbie club in Tel Aviv for a possible DVD/CD release. More information will be made available soon. SALEM recently authorized the use of the band's new song "Idol Worship" — taken from the group's upcoming album, "Neces...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist Talks About Upcoming Album

Peter Atkinson of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: What's been your impression of Nick [Barker, new TESTAMENT drummer] so far? Skolnick: So far it's been great. I wasn't that familiar with him before...

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MACHINE HEAD Completes 'Now I Lay Thee Down' Video

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Hey, hey, hey fuckers! "I write to you from the thriving metropolis that is Lubbock, Texas... day off, kickin' it right next to the freeway... woo - hoo. "We've now got the first three dates of the...