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Friday Marks 30th Anniversary Of AC/DC Singer BON SCOTT's Death
The Pulse of Radio reports: It was 30 years ago on Friday (February 19) that AC/DC vocalist Bon Scott was found dead in his car at the age of 33. The Scottish-born singer was enjoying the success of the band's sixth album, "Highway To Hell", and had gone out drinking the night of February 18 ...February 19, 2010
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DAATH, CYNIC Members Collaborate On LEVI/WERSTLER Debut; More Details Revealed
DAATH's Eyal Levi and Emil Werstler will unleash their new collaboration, "Avalanche Of Worms", on April 20 via Magna Carta Records. Both accomplished guitarists, their interplay allows Levi's compositional style and Werstler' virtuosic guitar abilities to compliment each other fully; this unique al...February 18, 2010
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ORIGIN Parts Ways With Vocalist, Announces Replacement
Topeka, Kansas-based death metallers ORIGIN have issued the following update: "ORIGIN and Extreme Management Group, Inc. are proud to announce the first set of dates for ORIGIN's 2010 spring/summer tour campaign. ORIGIN will be visiting Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever and will also...February 18, 2010
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METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER, ANTHRAX Confirmed For Greece's SONISPHERE
The "Big Four" of the 1980s underground thrash metal scene — METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX — have been confirmed for the Greek edition of the Sonisphere festival, set to take place June 24, 2010 at Terra Vibe Park in Athens. Also scheduled to appear are MASTODON and BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE...February 18, 2010
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HALFORD, LEMMY, MUSTAINE, WYLDE, BILLY At REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS Press Conference
Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST),Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD),Dave Mustaine (MEGADETH),Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE),Vinnie Paul (HELLYEAH, PANTERA),Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT),Kat Von D ("L.A. Ink") and NFL Dallas Cowboys Marc Columbo, Cory Proctor and Leonard Davis were on hand yester...February 18, 2010
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MEGADETH Drummer Releases Audio Message Via TheLiveLine
MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has left a new "audioblog" via TheLiveLine, a service launched by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine that enables musicians to connect to their audience over the phone. You can now listen to the message using the audio player below. Get updates on Drover and leave messages...February 17, 2010
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Performs Acoustic Versions Of JOHN LENNON, PRIEST Classics
Fan-filmed video footage of Tim "Ripper" Owens's (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) February 6 and February 13 unplugged/acoustic performances at The Tap House in Akron, Ohio can be viewed below. Owens will play another free unplugged/acoustic show with Scott Jones (US META...February 17, 2010
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Second Annual REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS To Be Held In April In Los Angeles
America's first-ever hard rock and heavy metal music awards show is back! The second annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards presented by Epiphone will take place Thursday, April 8, returning to Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. The show will later be televised on VH1 Classic Saturday, May 22 (air time...February 17, 2010
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AC/DC Fans Flock To Perth For 30th Anniversary Of BON SCOTT's Death
Daile Pepper of Australia's WAtoday.com.au reports: Bon Scott fans from all over the world are flocking to Perth [Australia] on Friday for the 30th anniversary of the AC/DC front man's death. The appeal of spending the day paying their respects at Scott's grave in Fremantle and having pictures taken...February 17, 2010
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Interviewed On Australia's 'The Racket'; Audio Available
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian was recently interviewed by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "The Racket". Listen to the program in streaming audio at the Triple J web site: Windows Media, Real Media (NOTE: The first part of the Scott Ian interview begins around the 41-minute mark). Check out the program's ent...February 16, 2010
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Play Another Free Show In Akron
Powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will play another free unplugged/acoustic show with Scott Jones (US METAL) on guitar on Friday, February 19 starting around 9:30 p.m. at The Tap House in Akron, Ohio. This is a FREE show for...February 16, 2010
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HADES: New Rehearsal Footage Posted Online
At the end of January, the "Resisting Success" lineup of the acclaimed 1980s metal band HADES had its first rehearsal since 1986. Video footage of the session can be viewed below. HADES will perform at Germany's Keep It True festival on Saturday, April 24. The band will also play its only U.S. show...February 16, 2010
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SLASH On Solo Album: 'I Just Needed To Do Something Where I Was Calling My Own Shots'
Erin Broadley of LA Weekly recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES). The chat can now be viewed below. An excerpt from the chat follows. LA Weekly: You have a solo record coming out in April, "Slash", and it's being described as your first true...February 16, 2010
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QUEENSRŸCHE Members' 'Nu-Metal Meltdown'
QUEENSRŸCHE members Michael Wilton (guitar) and Scott Rockenfield (drums) recently tracked a bunch of instrumental hard rock stuff that can licensed for movie soundtracks and other media projects. Check it out at this location. In other news, Wilton will be interviewed on this Thursday's (February 1...February 16, 2010
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TAKARA In Writing Mode
U.S. rockers TAKARA have commenced the songwriting process for their seventh full-length effort. Guitarist/founder Neal Grusky states, "I think this album will really please all our loyal TAKARA fans, and most likely intrigue many new ones. [it] will surely pick up up where 2008's 'Invitation To For...February 16, 2010
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