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CARMINE APPICE: 'EDDIE VAN HALEN Seems To Be Out Of His Tree Right Now'
In a brand new interview conducted by Rock N Roll Universe, the surviving three members of the original lineup of legendary hard rock band CACTUS — drummer Carmine Appice, bassist Tim Bogert and guitarist Jim McCarty — discuss the recently released "Cactus V" album, the band's first new studio offer...October 6, 2006
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SLASH, RICK NIELSEN Perform With CAMP FREDDY On 'Leno': Photo Available
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash and CHEAP TRICK's Rick Nielsen joined CAMP FREDDY to perform their version of CHEAP TRICK's "Surrender" on NBC-TV's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" last night (Thursday, October 5). This was CAMP FREDDY's first television appearance since "The Showbiz Show with David...October 6, 2006
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PAUL GILBERT: Japanese Tour Dates Announced
Guitar shredder Paul Gilbert (RACER X, ex-MR.BIG) has announced the following solo dates in Japan: Jan. 23 – Tokyo, JPN @ Liquid Room Jan. 24 - Tokyo, JPN @ Liquid Room Jan. 25 - Osaka, JPN @ Namba Hatch Jan. 26 - Nagoya, JPN @ Diamond Hall Paul Gilbert recently released his new all-guitar instrumen...October 5, 2006
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SLASH Rocks For VOLKSWAGEN
MJI Interactive reports that VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) is among the musicians appearing in TV ads for a new campaign partnering First Act guitars and Volkswagen cars. Custom First Act axes will be given away to purchasers of new VW automobiles, and feature a built-in pre-amp...October 4, 2006
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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer: New 'Stuff Is Coming Along'
VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum has posted the following message on his official blog: "Crazy busy now with the band. Rehearsing five days a week. Writing, writing, writing. Also doing 'Jay Leno' this Thursday, the 5th of October, with CAMP FREDDY. Have special guests Rick Nielsen from CHEAP TRIC...October 3, 2006
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SLASH, RICK NIELSEN To Perform With CAMP FREDDY On 'Tonight Show With Jay Leno'
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash and CHEAP TRICK's Rick Nielsen will join 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 m...October 3, 2006
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UFO Guitarist VINNIE MOORE: Drum Tracks For New Solo CD Complete
The drum tracks for UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore's new solo CD are now complete after last week's session at Spin Studios in Queens, New York with Van Romaine [BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS, KANSAS, JOAN OSBORNE, BILLY JOEL, STEVE MORSE] on drums and Tim Conklin engineering. "We recorded 11 songs and it all...October 3, 2006
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THE CULT: Fall U.S. Tour Dates Announced
THE CULT has announced the following fall 2006 U.S. tour dates: Oct. 27 - Dallas, TX - Glass Cactus Oct. 29 - Corpus Christi, TX - Concrete Street Amphitheatre Oct. 31 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues Nov. 01 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle Nov. 03 - Saint Petersburg, FL - Jannus Landing ...October 1, 2006
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TESTAMENT's CHUCK And ERIC Talk About CLIFF BURTON's Death: Video Available
The makers of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a 45-second video clip featuring Eric Peterson and Chuck Billy from TESTAMENT discussing getting signed, aud...September 30, 2006
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A PERFECT CIRCLE: 'The Sleeper Must Awaken'
TOOL/A PERFECT CIRCLE frontman Maynard James Keenan has posted the following message on the APC web site: "Peace. Sorry it's been awhile since we've posted. Been busy. Billy [Howerdel, guitar] is hard at work on his solo project and I'm on the road with TOOL, working on the www.puscifer.com website,...September 27, 2006
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UFO Guitarist VINNIE MOORE Begins Recording New Solo Album
UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore is scheduled to begin recording his new solo album in New York City today (Wednesday, Sept. 27). Laying down drums on the CD is Van Romaine, who has previously played with such artists as BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS, KANSAS, JOAN OSBORNE, BILLY JOEL and STEVE MORSE. Engineering...September 27, 2006
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TRACY G's EPIC: 'Strange Blessings' Video Posted Online
EPIC, the new band featuring former DIO/WWIII guitarist Tracy G, has posted its video for the song "Strange Blessings" at this location. The clip was shot on July 29 in Burbank, California at Center Stage. The track comes off the band's recently completed 13-song CD, "Metaphor", the musical directio...September 25, 2006
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Snappin' Necks
I will forever associate STUCK MOJO in general and the 1995 debut album "Snappin' Necks" specifically with the band's performance sandwiched between opener WICKER MAN and headliner MACHINE HEAD (supporting "Burn My Eyes"). The scorching guitar work of Rich Ward, those energetic rhythms, and the off-...September 24, 2006
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KISS Members Inducted Into LONG ISLAND MUSIC HALL OF FAME: More Details Released
Original KISS members Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Peter Criss are being inducted in the inaugural class in the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. The Hall honors artists or groups that were either born on Long Island, or resided on Long Island for a significant portion of their career. The induction...September 23, 2006
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BLOODSHED Announces New Drummer
Swedish death/black metallers BLOODSHED have announced the addition of drummer Patrik Frögéli (ex-DECADENCE) to the group's ranks. "We have been rehearsing with him for a few weeks now, and things are working out great," the band writes in a statement. "Patrik is picking up the song is a rapid pace....September 22, 2006
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