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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Featured In Three-Way 'KISS Debate'
On the third installment of the "Shockwaves Skull Sessions" podcast, host Bob Nalbandian is joined once again by head of A&R at Roadrunner Records, Monte Conner, and new third-party guest and guitarist extraordinaire, Marty Friedman (ex-MEGADETH). The three discuss the extensive career of the re...June 24, 2008
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DAATH Drummer Lays Down Tracks For New THE ALIEN BLAKK Album
Kevin Talley (DAATH, ex-CHIMAIRA, THE RED CHORD) has finished laying down the drum tracks for the sophomore effort from THE ALIEN BLAKK, the band led by guitarist/producer Joshua Craig. Craig describes Talley's performance as "DAATH meets Matt Sorum's [approach] during the GUNS N' ROSES days." "The...June 24, 2008
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BRUCE KULICK: Seeing GENE SIMMONS' Sex Tape 'Actually Scarred Me In My Own Special Way'
Guitarist Bruce Kulick was recently interviewed live onstage at the 22nd annual New York/New Jersey Kiss Expo by the mysterious Maul Stanley (a parody hybrid of "Star Wars" character Darth Maul and KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley). Part serious interview and part comedy roast, the exchange has...June 24, 2008
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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Visits HUGHES & KETTNER
KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer has issued the following update: "A few days ago, I took a sideline from the KISS Alive 35 tour and traveled to the Hughes & Kettner manufacturing facilities and headquarters in St. Wendel, Germany. The plan was to visit the great people that build the my TT Signature...June 23, 2008
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KISS: Pro-Shot Footage From UK's DOWNLOAD Festival Available
Scuzz TV has posted a three-minute clip featuring professionally filmed video footage of KISS' performance at this year's Download festival, which was held June 13-15 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, UK. Also included is interview footage with the group's singer/guitarist Paul Stanley. Watch the c...June 22, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Sets Release Date For 'Abnormal'
GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal will make his new solo album, "Abnormal", available on July 1 at all digital outlets, including iTunes. Look for the CD at Amazon and CD Baby in the coming days. "Abnormal" track listing: 01. Abnormal 02. Glad To Be Here 03. Objectify 04. Some Other Guy...June 20, 2008
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BLACK SABBATH, LED ZEPPELIN, AC/DC Among Bands Who 'Made Heavy Metal What It Is'
Yahoo! Music writer Rob O'Connor has compiled a list of what he claims are "the 25 performing outfits who have made heavy metal what it is." His pick for the top spot, BLACK SABBATH, "mastered the art of the powerchord and the downward spiral . . by keeping it simple and focusing on ...June 20, 2008
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LORDI: New Album Release Date Announced
Finnish hard rock monsters LORDI will release their new album in North America on October 28 via The End Records. The as-yet-untitled CD "will showcase the band's trademark melodic hard rock sound, something the band has amplified from the debut, 'Get Heavy', onto the mega-successful 'The Arockalyps...June 19, 2008
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BRUCE KULICK On Split With KISS, Memories Of MARK ST. JOHN
Guitarist Bruce Kulick was recently interviewed live onstage at the 22nd annual NY/NJ Kiss Expo by the mysterious Maul Stanley (a parody hybrid of "Star Wars" character Darth Maul and KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley; see below). Part serious interview and part comedy roast, the exchange has bee...June 18, 2008
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HAMMERFALL: 'Masterpieces' E-Card Available
On June 27, two new HAMMERFALL releases will see the light of day: a covers CD a collection of all the covers recorded by HAMMERFALL to date plus three new, unreleased ones and a DVD continuing chronicling the band's career. * "Masterpieces" covers CD: 01. Child of the Damned (WARLORD) 02. Ravenlord...June 18, 2008
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DOWNLOAD Festival, GOLDEN GODS Awards, GENE HOGLAN Covered On Tonight's 'Tinitus'
This week's episode of the "Tinitus" radio show, which will air tonight (Wednesday, June 18) between 20.00 CET (8:00 p.m.) and 22.00 CET (10:00 p.m.) on Norway's P3, will feature interviews that were conducted at this past weekend's Download festival in the UK and the Metal Hammer Golden Gods ceremo...June 18, 2008
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LORDI: A Conversation With A Monster
By Ryan Ogle By now, the dust kicked up from LORDI's 2006 Eurovision Song Contest victory and subsequent global domination is starting to settle a bit, but Finland's true (okay, costumed) monsters of rock are doing anything but. Taking little time to recuperate from the whirlwind that accompanied th...June 18, 2008
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Former ADLER'S APPETITE, ALICE COOPER, ALTARIA members Added To VINNIE VINCENT Tribute
Four additional musicians have been confirmed for the upcoming tribute album "Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent". Former ADLER'S APPETITE vocalist Sheldon Tarsha, former ALICE COOPER guitarist Ryan Roxie, former ALTARIA bassist Marko Pukkila and current WHITE LION drummer Troy Patrick Farrel...June 17, 2008
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KISS, DEF LEPPARD, MOTRHEAD, WHITESNAKE: Photos From ARROW ROCK FESTIVAL Available
High-quality photos of the Arrow Rock Festival 2008, which was held June 15 in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, have been posted online at Metal-Experience.com. Included are pictures of the following acts: DEF LEPPARD GOTTHARD JOURNEY KANSAS KISS MOTRHEAD REO SPEEDWAGON TWISTED SISTER WHITESNAKE ...June 17, 2008
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RON KEEL To Headline Second Annual MYRTLE BEACH KISS & ROCK FESTIVAL
Ron Keel of KEEL will headline the second annual Myrtle Beach KISS & Rock Festival on August 2, 2008. Other guests scheduled to appear include Mike Matijevic (STEELHEART),Rory Cathey (COLD SWEAT) and Lydia Criss. The second annual Myrtle Beach KISS & Rock Festival will be held at the Myrtle...June 16, 2008
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