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OZZY OSBOURNE: Audio Of 'Rock Honors' Press Conference Posted Online

In "Talking Metal"'s 150th episode, coverage of the 2007 edition of "VH1 Rock Honors" continues with an audio broadcast of Ozzy Osbourne's "Rock Honors" press conference. It also features a post-show wrap-up from the VH1 Save the Music Rock Honors after-party, complete with an interview hosts Mark S...

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STEVE VAI Unveils New Band STRING THEORIES

Legendary guitarist Steve Vai has announced the formation of his new band, dubbed STRING THEORIES. It is as follows: Steve Vai - Guitar Jeremy Colson - Drums Dave Weiner - Rhythm Guitar Bryan Beller - Bass Alex DePue - Electric and Acoustic Violin, Keyboards Ann Marie Calhoun - Electric and Acoustic...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS Unveil New Lineup At Paris Concert

Taking the stage for the first time since December 2, 2000, SMASHING PUMPKINS drew a rapturous response tonight (May 22) from 2,200 fans who packed the historic and elegantly appointed Grand Rex in Paris, France. It was the much-anticipated first stop on the band's world tour, and tickets for the in...

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OZZY And SHARON OSBOURNE Discuss Career In Music Industry; Video Available

Several interview segments with Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne in connection with the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors" show, which was taped on May 12 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, are available at this location. This year's celebration honored the music and influence of OZZY OSBOURNE, GE...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS Overloading TicketWeb Servers

MTV.com reports: When tickets for the SMASHING PUMPKINS' nine-night residency at Asheville, North Carolina's Orange Peel went on sale Sunday, TicketWeb servers weren't able to handle the load, and the demand for tickets crashed the site, bringing sales to a halt. Tickets will now be sold via Ticketm...

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JOHN MACALUSO: Audio Interview Available

An hour-long audio interview with drummer John Macaluso (TNT, ARK, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JAMES LABRIE, STARBREAKER),featuring song samples from his "John Macaluso & Union Radio - The Radio Waves Goodbye" solo CD, is available for download at this location. John Macaluso will release "John Macaluso...

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AEROSMITH Frontman: 'MICK JAGGER Is My Hero To This Day'

The Times of India recently conducted an interview with AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler. An excerpt from the chat follows: The Times of India: Who have been your biggest influences? Tyler: One of my personal biggest influences was my father, Victor Tallarico. He practised every day on a Steinway gra...

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SKID ROW, FASTER PUSSYCAT, POISON, EXTREME Tracks Confirmed For 'Guitar Hero Encore'

Classic tracks from SKID ROW, FASTER PUSSYCAT, POISON and EXTREME are among the newly added covers that will be featured in Activision's special 1980s-themed Guitar Hero title, dubbed Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s. The last game in the series to be developed by now-MTV-owned Harmonix will ship f...

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KITTIE Attorney Serves 'America's Hot Musician' Cease-And-Desist Letter

An attorney representing the band KITTIE served American Youth Symphony (AYS),producers of the upcoming television show "America's Hot Musician" a cease-and-desist letter for their use of clips from the band's video "All I Always Wanted" in the show's opening theme. "America's Hot Musician" feature...

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HEAVEN AND HELL's VINNY APPICE: 'Drums Don't Have To Be Played Safely All The Time'

David Iozzia of Dave's On Tour recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN AND HELL, DIO). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Dave's On Tour: After BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward decided not to tour [with HEAVEN AND HELL], were you...

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'VH1 Rock Honors' 2007: Another Review, More Photos Available

Classic Rock Revisited has posted a review of the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors" show, which was taped on May 12 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Read it at this location. This year's celebration honored the music and influence of OZZY OSBOURNE, GENESIS, HEART and ZZ TOP. These honor...

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Multiplex Massacre

The Turkey Monster, Dr. Bitch, the Mucous Spewing Lungslasher, Acid Dropping Satan, Lady Lunatic, and Worm Face, these are the characters that live in the world of BLOOD FREAK. "Multiplex Massacre" is the third installment of the BLOOD FREAK story and it is without a doubt Mr. Everything Maniac Neil...

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THE CULT Schedules European Tour Dates

THE CULT has lined up the following European tour dates: Jun. 05 - Rotterdam, Netherlands, Ahoy (w/ THE WHO) Jun. 06 - Paris, France, Palais Omnisports de Bercy (w/ THE WHO) Jun. 07 - London, England, CC Club Jun. 09 - Fulda, Germany, Airfield (w/ THE WHO) Jun. 10 - Torino, Italy, Colonia Sonora Fes...

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ACE FREHLEY Guitar Sells For $7,500 At 'Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute' Auction

According to KissNews.de, an Ace Frehley-painted guitar sold for $7,500 at the Six-String Masterpieces: The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute auction in which 50 Dean ML electric guitars painted or otherwise customized by a variety of music, entertainment, and fine art celebrities were sold to benefit the...

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'VH1 Rock Honors' 2007 Review Available

Glam-Metal.com has posted a review of the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors" show, which was taped Saturday night (Saturday, May 12) at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Read it in two parts: Part#1, Part#2. This year's celebration honored the music and influence of OZZY OSBOURNE, GENESIS, H...