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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist Admits WHERE ANGELS SUFFER Debut Contains Previously Released Recordings
Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Randy Piper has responded to accusations that the debut album from his new band, WHERE ANGELS SUFFER (W.A.S.),consists entirely of previously released recordings from his earlier group, RANDY PIPER'S ANIMAL. In a statement released to BLABBERMOUTH.NET earlier today by form...October 25, 2010
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Ex-GRIM REAPER Singer STEVE GRIMMETT Interviewed On 'The Five Count' Radio Show (Audio)
British heavy metal vocalist Steve Grimmett was interviewed on the October 23, 2010 edition of "The Five Count" radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. (Note: The interview begins around the 13-minute mark.) Grimmett last year told Classic Rock magazine that he nearl...October 25, 2010
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SAMMY HAGAR Performs With CAMP FREDDY In San Francisco
CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring Dave Navarro (JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan),and Chris Cha...October 25, 2010
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CHILDREN OF BODOM's ALEXI LAIHO Talks Technique, Gear (Video)
On October 20, Anthony Lawrence of the Rock House Method conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho of Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. You can now watch the chat below. Alexi has already released two DVDs through Rock House — titled "...October 25, 2010
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WHERE ANGELS SUFFER (W.A.S.) Schedules Hollywood CD-Release Party
A CD-release party for "Purgatory", the debut album from WHERE ANGELS SUFFER (W.A.S.) — the new band featuring Chris Holmes (guitar; ex-W.A.S.P.),Randy Piper (guitar; ANIMAL, ex-W.A.S.P.),Steve Unger (bass; ex-METAL CHURCH),Rich Lewis (vocals; ANIMAL) and Stet Howland (drums; ex-W.A.S.P.) — will...October 25, 2010
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RANDY PIPER's Former Bandmate Is Confused By WHERE ANGELS SUFFER Debut
Swedish songwriter/producer/artist Chris Laney (real name: Ulf Larsson),who was previously a member of RANDY PIPER'S ANIMAL, the band led by former W.A.S.P. guitarist Randy Piper, has released the following statement: "Chris Laney has been contacted by fans that told him that his former band collea...October 25, 2010
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HOLY RAGE Guitarist Quits Due To 'Health Issues'
Due to "health issues," guitarist Chris Johnson has left HOLY RAGE, the U.K.-based band led by original JUDAS PRIEST frontman Al Atkins. Commented the group: "Chris has appeared on three Al Atkins albums and has been friends with Al for many years. He also appears on all tracks on the new HOLY RAGE...October 25, 2010
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JASON BECKER Documentary Film Production Company Seeking Donations
The production company behind "Perpetual Burn: The Story Of Jason Becker" is seeking additional funding for the official Jason Becker documentary film. Jason Becker began his career as a Shrapnel recording artist by joining forces with guitar virtuoso Marty Friedman to form seminal progressive metal...October 24, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Statue Unveiling In Kavarna: Video Footage, Photos Available
The official unveiling of the monument dedicated to legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio in the Bulgarian Black-sea coastal town of Kavarna took place yesterday (Saturday, October 23). Dio's road manager Steve Mignardi and DIO drummer Simon Wright (who also previously played with AC/DC) a...October 24, 2010
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'Dimebash 2010': More Details Revealed
How do you continue to celebrate the life of one of heavy metal’s true legends? You call on those who had the most admiration and respect to gather in one place and do what they do best to pay homage — which includes fellow musicians and fans alike. On October 29 at the Key Club ...October 23, 2010
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Photos Of GOTTHARD Singer STEVE LEE's Final Resting Place
Photos of GOTTHARD singer Steve Lee's final resting place have posted at Blick.ch. The urn containing Lee's ashes was placed in a cemetery in his hometown of Porza, Ticino on October 21. The funeral was an intimate gathering, with only close friends and family in attendence, including Steve's parent...October 22, 2010
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Former HEATHEN Guitarist To Guest On AC/DZ Album
Former HEATHEN guitarist Doug Piercy has been added to the list of guitarists who will lay down guest solos on the forthcoming debut album from AC/DZ, the San Francisco Bay Area-based AC/DC tribute band formed by legendary thrash singer Steve "Zetro" Souza (TENET, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL, EXODUS, LEGACY...October 22, 2010
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GOTTHARD Singer's Death Triggers Record Demand For Band's Albums
The tragic death of GOTTHARD singer Steve Lee has triggered a record demand for the band's albums in the band's native country of Switzerland. For the first time in the history of the Swiss chart, 13 albums from one artist — representing all the LPs that GOTTHARD has released so far in its career —...October 22, 2010
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JOE SATRIANI: London Footage Available
Asif Salam of SoundShock.com has uploaded video footage of Joe Satriani's October 19, 2010 concert at HMV Hammersmith Apollo in London, England. Check out the clips below. "Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards", the 14th studio album from Joe Satriani, sold 10,000 copies in the United States in its firs...October 22, 2010
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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Interviewed By Norway's PULS (Audio)
Marius Nilsen of Norway's Puls.no conducted an interview with guitarist/founding member Jeff Waters of Canadian thrash metal veterans ANNIHILATOR on October 18, 2010 at John Dee in Oslo. Jeff talks about the band's new self-titled album; his disappointment with 2007's "Metal" CD; why guitarist/vocal...October 21, 2010
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