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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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-...

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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...

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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....

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Former VILE SCAR Vocalist Becomes 'Idol' Finalist

Swedish metal vocalist Jonas Snäckmark — who earlier in the year left the left the "terror death thrash" band VILE SCAR — today (Thursday, Sept. 21) became one of 12 contestants in the final of TV4's hit show "Idol", Sweden's "American Idol" equivalent. "I'm probably gonna have bottles thrown at me...

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ENDRAH: 'Turns Blue' Video Posted Online

Sao Paulo, Brazil-based ENDRAH has posted its video for the song "Turns Blue" at is official MySpace page. ENDRAH recently signed a deal with Germany's Coretex Records for the European release of its first full-length album. The CD will be issued in Germany on Friday, October 6 and the rest of Europ...

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CIRCUS DIABLO: New Song Posted Online

CIRCUS DIABLO — the new project featuring THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy, former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick (guitar),ex-THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (vocals),former FUEL frontman Brett Scallions (bass),and drummer Jeremy Colson — has uploaded a live version of the song "1970",...

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CAMP FREDDY: More Live Dates Announced

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 members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — will perform next...

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KING'S X's TY TABOR: 'I Don't Really Care For Guitar Players'

Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock recently conducted an interview with KING'S X guitarist Ty Tabor. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Tangra Mega Rock: Could you please tell us to what point of the creation of the next [KING'S X] album are you guys right now? Ty: "We are ...

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STRYPER Frontman To Guest On TBN's 'Praise The Lord'

The following update has been posted on STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet's official web site: "Tune into www.podshowradio.com on September 18th to listen to Brent Bradley of 'Pod Show Radio' interview Michael Sweet! The interview should begin airing no later than 10:00 a.m. EST and will be available t...

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CAMP FREDDY To Perform On 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno'

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 members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — will perform its c...

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New AMERICAN HEARTBREAK Album To Receive European Release In October

San Francisco based rockers AMERICAN HEARTBREAK — who feature in their ranks former JETBOY guitarist Billy Rowe and former EXODUS bassist Michael Butler — have announced that their sophomore album will be released in Europe through Cargo Records on October 23. The album had previously received a Nor...