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MTLEY CRE's MICK MARS Contemplating Recording Solo Album Of R&B, Soul, And Blues Songs
MTLEY CRE guitarist Mick Mars tells the Dallas Observer that he recently jammed with legendary jazz guitarist George Benson, and the two found that they had a lot in common namely that they're both fans of Wes Montgomery. The session so affected Mars, he's now considering releasing a solo effort of...June 6, 2011
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HELIX To Release Compilation Album Featuring New Tracks
Veteran Canadian hard rockers HELIX are planning to release a compilation album in the fall featuring five new songs plus selections from the band's previous three CDs, "When Pigs Fly", "Vagabond Bones", and "Power Of Rock And Roll". According to singer Brian Vollmer, "This could all change if the s...June 5, 2011
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BRET MICHAELS Doesn't Know Why NIKKI SIXX Keeps Saying 'Negative Stuff' About POISON
Bret Michaels says that he doesn't understand why MTLEY CRE bassist Nikki Sixx continues to say "negative stuff" about the POISON singer and insists that the two bands could have "a great tour" if Sixx and his bandmates would just "put [their personal] feelings aside." When asked by The Birmingham N...June 4, 2011
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GODSMACK Frontman On His Solo Performances: 'I've Seen People Weeping In The Front Row'
Christopher Hislop of SeacoastOnline.com recently conducted an interview with GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On how he first got into music: "Then I turned 14 years old, started to smoke pot, and took to listening to the sweet sounds of [BLACK] SABBATH...June 3, 2011
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DOWN Still Rehearsing Without REX BROWN
According to DOWN's official web site, the acclaimed New Orleans band which features in its ranks CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan, drummer Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT RITUAL guitarist),bassist Rex Brown (ex-PANTERA),guitarist Kirk Windstein (CROWBAR),and vocalist...June 3, 2011
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Celebrating RONNIE JAMES DIO's Legacy With DIO DISCIPLES: Video Interview, Rehearsal Photos
DIO DISCIPLES, the new project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards) alongside bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, WHITE LION) and singers Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and...June 3, 2011
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MTLEY CRE: Video Footage Of 'Entire' BAMBOOZLE Press Conference Posted Online
The Artisan News Service has uploaded video footage (see below) of the "entire" press conference the four members of MTLEY CRE held on May 1 at Bamboozle in East Rutherford, New Jersey during which they revealed details about their summer tour. The unveiling included images and a description of thei...June 3, 2011
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EDEN'S CURSE To Open For DREAM THEATER In U.K.
Multinational melodic metallers EDEN'S CURSE will support progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER on the following dates: July 22 - Leeds Academy Leeds, UK July 23 - Wolverhampton Civic Hall - Wolverhampton, UK Commented EDEN'S CURSE frontman Michael Eden: "Yes, it's true my friends .... anything can...June 2, 2011
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REVOCATION: New Video Footage From The Studio Posted Online
The first two in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Chaos Of Forms", the new album from Boston's REVOCATION, can be viewed below. "Chaos Of Forms" will be released on August 16 in North America and September 5 internationally via Relapse Records. The follow...June 1, 2011
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DIO DISCIPLES Rehearsing For Upcoming Tour
DIO DISCIPLES, the new project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards) alongside bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, WHITE LION) and singers Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and...June 1, 2011
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ALL SHALL PERISH: Video Chat Posted Online
Members of Oakland, California's extreme metal band ALL SHALL PERISH took part in a live chat this past Thursday (May 26) at the Nuclear Blast Streaming Room. You can now watch the question-and-answer session below. Audio samples of all the tracks that appear on "This Is Where It Ends", the fourth f...May 31, 2011
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ZAKK WYLDE: 'Musically, With BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, We Just Piss Where We Want To Piss'
Brady Lavin of Guitar International recently conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Guitar International: "The Song Remains Not The Same" finds you playing most of the instruments yourself, like the earlier BLACK...May 31, 2011
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CLUTCH's First-Ever Acoustic In-Store Performance; Video Available
Maryland rockers CLUTCH took part in their first-ever acoustic in-store performance on Saturday, May 28 at Earshot Music & Movies in Greenville, South Carolina. The band's set consisted primarily of selections from its "Basket Of Eggs" project from the "Blast Tyrant" deluxe reissue. The charitab...May 30, 2011
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XERATH To Tour China In October
U.K. modern cutting-edge orchestral metal band XERATH will embark on a 14-date tour of China in the fall. The trek will kick off on October 2 in Zhang Jiang and will conclude on October 16 in Shang Hai. Commented the group: "We're absolutely thrilled to announce a full tour of China, and would like...May 28, 2011
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Tops This Week's 'Hot Tours' List
AVENGED SEVENFOLD has landed at position No. 1 on this week's Billboard.com "Hot Tours" rankings with more than $3.6 million in box office grosses reported from the "Welcome To The Family Tour", which featured opening acts THREE DAYS GRACE, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and SEVENDUST on select dates. AVEN...May 27, 2011
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