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HENRY ROLLINS Talks About Turning 50 In New Audio Interview
Punk rock icon Henry Rollins recently turned 50, and to commemorate his birthday, he's embarking on a spoken-word tour, dubbed — appropriately enough — "50". BackstageAxxess.com had a chance to catch up with Henry on the phone and talked with him about how he celebrated his birthday, how he manages...March 3, 2011
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ICED EARTH Mainman Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Thunder' (Audio)
On February 14, DJ JC Green of Metal Messiah Radio's "Heavy Metal Thunder" show conducted an interview with ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer. The chat can now be streamed using the audio player below. (Note: The interview was conducted two weeks before vocalist Matt Barlow announced that he was "reti...March 3, 2011
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BRET MICHAELS: CHARLIE SHEEN Is 'A Really Great Guy'
According to TVSquad.com, POISON singer Bret Michaels expressed concern for his good buddy and sometimes partner in mayhem Charlie Sheen during an appearance on last night's (Wednesday, March 2) episode of "Piers Morgan Tonight" on CNN. "I'm going to say this, and I'm not being politically correct,"...March 3, 2011
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SEPTICFLESH To Perform With All Original Members At France's CHAULNES METAL FEST
Greek demons SEPTICFLESH will headline the Chaulnes Metal Fest in France on April 23. According to the group, "this show will be very special as all original members of the band will be on stage. That means that Sotiris Anunnaki V. (guitar, melodic vocals) will play in France for the first time in 1...March 3, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY's THE BEATLES Cover Band Plays New York City (Video)
After having had such a fun experience the first time around in 2003, drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER),guitarist Paul Gilbert (RACER X, MR. BIG) and guitarist/keyboardist Neal Morse (ex-SPOCK'S BEARD) reunited as YELLOW MATTER CUSTARD late last month to once again pay tribute to their greate...March 3, 2011
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist's SOULS ON 11 Pays Tribute To GARY MOORE
SOULS ON 11 — the new project featuring former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young and one of America's true organic voices, Schascle "Twinkle" Yochim — has recorded a cover version of THIN LIZZY's "Don't Believe A Word" as a tribute to former THIN LIZZY guitarist, noted session player, and blues rock ico...March 2, 2011
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IWRESTLEDABEARONCE Completes Work On New Album
IWRESTLEDABEARONCE — the Shreveport, Louisiana quintet now transplanted to Los Angeles, California — recently completed work on its second album at the band's former house in Birmingham, Alabama. Guitarist Steven Bradley told Alternative Press about the 10-song effort, "In terms of [a] heavier style...March 2, 2011
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ALTER BRIDGE Guitarist Featured On 'Rusty Cooley's Guitar Asylum TV' (Video)
"Rusty Cooley's Guitar Asylum TV" episode 4 is now available online. This past weekend's guest was Mark Tremonti, founding member of ALTER BRIDGE and CREED. "It was great to talk with my friend Rusty. I've improved many of my guitar skills by not only jamming with the guy, but watching his instructi...March 2, 2011
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POWER QUEST To Support SYMPHONY X In U.K.
POWER QUEST will support North America's progressive metal masters SYMPHONY X on the U.K. leg of their extended European tour. POWER QUEST's itinerary is now as follows: Mar. 19 - Hammerfest III - Prestatyn, North Wales Mar. 22 - London, UK - Scala * Mar. 23 - Wolverhampton, UK - The Robin 2 * Mar....March 2, 2011
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NEVERMORE On Tour With Stand-In Bassist
Seattle metallers NEVERMORE have tapped Dagna Barrera to play bass on the band's current "Power Of Metal" European tour with SYMPHONY X, PSYCHOTIC WALTZ , MERCENARY and THAUROROD. Regular NEVERMORE bassist Jim Sheppard underwent surgery on February 16 to remove a benign brain tumor and is said to be...March 2, 2011
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TESSERACT: New Song Available For Streaming
"Eden", brand new song from U.K. progressive metal hopefuls TESSERACT, is available for streaming on the band's Facebook page. The track comes off the group's debut album, "One", which is scheduled for release on March 22 via Century Media Records. The follow-up to last year's "Concealing Fate" EP i...March 2, 2011
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SCORPIONS Guitarist's MJ Guitars Store Celebrating Third Anniversary
On March 5, a "vintage show" will be held at SCORPIONS guitarist Matthias Jabs' MJ Guitars shop in Munich, Germany and another event will be held the following week, on March 12, to celebrate the store's third anniversary. Jabs will be in the store both days to mingle with fans, talk guitars and sig...March 2, 2011
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MASTODON: 'Crack The Skye' Performance Clip From 'Live At The Aragon' Available
Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON will release their first-ever live experience package, entitled "Mastodon: Live At The Aragon", on March 15 via Reprise Records. The set will contain a CD and DVD which captures the band's sonic assault recorded and filmed live on October 19, 2009, at the Arago...March 2, 2011
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DEVIN TOWNSEND's Tribute To FRANK SINATRA Available For Streaming
From the team that brought you "We Wish You A Metal Xmas" comes "SIN-atra", heavy metal's tribute to the genius of Frank Sinatra. Twelve songs made famous by Ol' Blue Eyes are given a radical and individual new treatment from some of the finest voices in rock including members of ANTHRAX, TWISTED SI...March 2, 2011
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DEVIN TOWNSEND Interviewed On 'Heady Metal With Jeff Olson' (Audio)
Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) was interviewed on this past Monday's (February 28) edition of original and former TROUBLE drummer Jeff "Oly" Olson's Internet radio show, "Heady Metal With Jeff Olson". You can now listen to...March 2, 2011
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