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Ex-SUM 41 Guitarist's BROWN BRIGADE Project Prepares To Hit The Road

BROWN BRIGADE, the new metal band featuring ex-SUM 41 guitarist Dave "Brownsound" Baksh and his cousin Vaughn Lal (bass),has issued the following update: "As quiet as our web presence has been lately, we have not! Go to our MySpace to check out tracks from our forthcoming EP. As well as Dave Browns...

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JOE SATRIANI To Guest On INDIE 103.1 FM's 'Chaos' Tonight

Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani will be the special guest tonight (Wednesday, September 20) on Indie 103.1 FM's "Chaos" metal show with host Full Metal Jackie. Joe will be calling in talk about a benefit concert he and Steve Vai are organizing for friend and music industry veteran Cliff Cultreri on...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'The Way I've Grown Is I've Become More And More Myself'

FMQB Retro-Active correspondent Ken Sharp recently conducted an interview with Sammy Hagar about his new CD, "Livin' It Up", the uniqueness of his live shows, and the secrets behind a "Three Lock Box". An excerpt from the chat follows: Q: In recent years, your live shows have taken on a life of thei...

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THE MINOR TIMES To Enter Studio This Month

Pennsylvania's THE MINOR TIMES will enter Skylight Studio in Canada on September 30 to begin recording the follow-up to its 2005's Prosthetic Records debut, "Making Enemies". Entitled "House of Wolves", the new effort will once again be produced by Vince Ratti. Songtitles set to appear on the CD inc...

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JOEY VERA Releases New Solo Album

Bassist Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING, ANTHRAX) has posted the following message on his official web site: "Just released is my new solo project A CHINESE FIREDRILL 'Circles'. I know I said it wasn't available until Sept. 26 but I just couldn't wait another week! So, here it is and availab...

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DAVE ELLEFSON, DANNY LILKER To Tour With SOULFLY

SOULFLY bassist Bobby Burns will sit out the band's U.S. Dark Ages Tour with after suffering a stroke last Thursday. Although home at this time, Burns will need long rest for recovery. The two bassists stepping up to the plate for their SOULFLY brother are Dave Ellefson (formerly of MEGADETH, curren...

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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Talks About His Conversion To Christianity

Geoff Martin of Canada.com recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the new CD, "A Matter of Life And Death": "This album is a step up on everything else we've ever done, in my opinion. I know a few people don't agree ...

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UNLEASHED, KRISIUN, BELPHEGOR: More North American Tour Dates Announced

Legendary Swedish death metallers UNLEASHED will embark on a North American headlining tour in February/March in support of their eighth album, "Midvinterblot". Support at the shows will come from KRISIUN, BELPHEGOR and HATESPHERE. The dates announced so far are as follows: Feb. 07 - Mark’s Place, B...

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Former AEROSMITH Guitarist RICK DUFAY Discusses 'Rock In A Hard Place' Album

An excerpt from a revealing interview with former AEROSMITH guitarist Rick Dufay is available online at www.myspace.com/gaustenbooks. Music writer Joel Gausten will include the full version of the interview as part of his upcoming book, titled "Albums that (Should've) Changed the World". In addition...

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Braving the frozen tundra, fighting to survive treacherous arctic conditions, the Viking settlement of Greenland was no picnic, and new arrivals' unwillingness to seek assistance from the Inuit on the ice fishing techniques didn't help the food situation. What in the hell am I talking about? Ask gui...

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GODSMACK Drummer: 'We're Living The Good Life'

Alan Sculley of The Kansas City Star recently conducted an interview with GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On touring theaters versus playing in big arenas: "Sully [Erna, GODSMACK frontman] and I have a difference of opinion on that. My favorite venues to play as...

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JOHN NORUM Talks About Playing With DOKKEN, Upcoming EUROPE Album

Kristian Döj from Denmark's Antenna webzine recently conducted an interview with EUROPE guitarist John Norum. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Antenna: A lot of bands from the eighties reunite with an incomplete lineup of only a few original members. Apart from Tony Reno, all original members ar...

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GUNS N' ROSES Kicks Off North American Tour In Las Vegas: Setlist Revealed

GUNS N' ROSES kicked off its North American tour Saturday night (Sept. 16) with the first of two intimate appearances at The Joint in Las Vegas. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Welcome To The Jungle 02. It's So Easy 03. Mr Browstone 04. Live and Let Die 05. Robin Finck Solo 06. Sweet ...

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It's Official: PAUL STANLEY To Be Backed By 'Rock Star' House Band On Upcoming Tour

KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley has confirmed rumors that his backing band for his "Live to Win" solo tour will be the house band from the CBS-TV show "Rock Star". The group, comprised of Paul Mirkovich (keyboards),Jim McGorman (guitar),Rafael Moreira (lead guitar),Nate Morton (drums) and Sa...

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ANNUNAKI Prepares To Record Debut Album

ANNUNAKI, the New Jersey-based blackened death metal band featuring ex-BLOOD FEAST drummer Kevin Kuzma, will be performing at Deathtoberfest 2006 in support of DEICIDE on October 20 at NorthSix in Brooklyn, New York. Also on the bill are NACHTMYSTIUM, DAATH, EMBALMER, DESOLATION, GODLESS RISING, and...