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SCOTT GORHAM Talks THIN LIZZY, BLACK STAR RIDERS In New Interview

Michael Leonard of Gibson.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Scott Gorham of THIN LIZZY and BLACK STAR RIDERS. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Gibson.com: What can you say about the new band? Scott: Firstly, Brian Downey [drums] only wanted to play under the THIN LIZ...

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MATT SORUM Recording New Solo Album

Drummer Matt Sorum (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER, THE CULT) has entered the studio to begin recording his new solo album. He says: "My new solo record will not be a rock record and I am not playing drums on it. [I am] singing and [playing] acoustic [guitar] mainly, [and] using another drummer [for...

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DAVE GROHL To Be Joined By 'Special Guests' For SOUND CITY PLAYERS Performance At SUNDANCE

Former NIRVANA drummer and current FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl will perform with a band called the SOUND CITY PLAYERS at the Sundance film festival in Park City, Utah to promote his directorial debut, "Sound City". According to The Salt Lake Tribune, "core musicians and special guests" featured...

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HOTEL DIABLO: Teaser For 'Psycho, California' Video Posted Online

HOTEL DIABLO — the new band featuring guitarist Alex Grossi (QUIET RIOT),vocalist Rick Stitch (LADYJACK, ex-ADLER'S APPETITE),bassist Mike Duda and drummer Mike Dupke (both of W.A.S.P.) — tapped nine-time Emmy Award-winning and MTV Video Music Award-nominated director Fabio Jafet (PITBULL, ENRIQUE...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Slams NME For 'Twisting' His Words Into Attack On AXL ROSE

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has slammed NME.com for allegedly "twisting" his words "into an attack" on the band's lead singer, Axl Rose. In a recent interview with Ryze-Up magazine, Thal was asked what advice he would give to newbies in the music scene. "1. Be on time," he replied....

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT's Advice To Young Musicians: 'Be On Time'

Ryze-Up magazine recently conducted an interview with GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Ryze-Up: Are you currently teaching music? Thal: It's much harder to teach with all the touring in the last few years. Last year I gave some Skype les...

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DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED: Eleventh 'The Taking' Episode Posted Online

The eleventh and final episode of "The Taking", the series starring DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED — the band led by VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan — can be seen below. The 11 vignettes tell a tale of totally bizarre adventures, imprisoned band members, and kids-size ice cream cones. H...

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Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer JOHN CORABI: 'I Was Not Aware That There Was An Age Limit On' Rocking

John Parks of Legendary Rock Interviews recently conducted an interview with John Corabi, former lead singer of MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE SCREAM and UNION. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Legendary Rock Interviews: Have you ever felt boxed in by the hard rock/metal genre when writing, even g...

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STEVEN ADLER Hopes To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME With His New Band

Rock Rebel Magazine recently conducted an interview with ADLER members Steven Adler (drums) and Lonny Paul (guitars). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rock Rebel Magazine: Your first gig was in Cape Coral. How was the audience as you played new material? Steven: Yes, that was our fir...

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'Inside L.A. Metal' Documentary In The Works

The first episode of the "Inside L.A. Metal" documentary" — described as "the untold story about the real Los Angeles metal and hard rock music scene as told by the musicians, music business insiders and scenesters" — is currently being edited. Directed by Bob Nalbandian (The Headbanger fanzine) and...

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SIXX: A.M.: New Album Coming In 2013

Rock band SIXX: A.M. — which consists of bassist Nikki Sixx, guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael — will release a new album in 2013 and plans to "hopefully" play some live shows, according to Sixx. No further details are currently available. In May 2012, SIXX: A.M. announced its support of...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Talks About 'Hysteria' In Vegas

DEF LEPPARD will play its 1987 album, "Hysteria", in its entirety as part of the Las Vegas residency, which is scheduled to kick off at the end of March. Viva Hysteria! follows Hard Rock residencies from MÖTLEY CRÜE and GUNS N' ROSES. Tickets are on sale now and start at $49.50, with floor seats goi...

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HALESTORM Covers JUDAS PRIEST, AC/DC, GUNS N' ROSES, SKID ROW At First 'Evening With' Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of the first of HALESTORM's three special holiday performances billed as "An Evening With" the band, which took place last night (Thursday, December 27) at Philadelphia's Electric Factory, can be seen below. There were no opening acts, and the band played two sets — an acous...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: New Video Interview Posted Online

Metal Mark of SkullsNBones.com conducted an interview with Raleigh, North Carolina legends CORROSION OF CONFORMITY aboard Barge To Hell — the world's most extreme metal cruise — which sailed Monday, December 3, 2012 from Miami, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas and returned to the real world on Friday, Dec...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Offers Free Song Download

As a way to celebrate a successful 2012 and say "thank you" to all of his fans, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal is offering an unreleased, heavier version of the song "Misery" from his "Abnormal" album as free download to everyone who joins his brand new e-mail list at Bumblefoot.com....