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NAMM Report From ALTITUDE Posted Online

Altitude has uploaded a three-minute feature on this year's NAMM show, which was held January 15-18, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The report includes interviews with MASTODON, STATIC-X, Dino Cazares (DIVINE HERESY, ex-FEAR FACTORY),Mick Fleetwood, and Rob "Blasko" N...

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RANDY RHOADS Documentary Still In Production

Director Peter M. Margolis of Dakota Pictures is continuing work on the long-awaited documentary film on the life of celebrated rock guitarist Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT). He says, "We began filming this documentary March 19, 2007 and I am hoping by the same time this year that we will...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: New EMI Reissues Detailed

EMI has just issued the first batch of a total of six releases covering Michael Schenker's Chrysalis catalog 1980-1984. After leaving UFO in 1978, legendary guitarist Michael Schenker returned briefly for a second stint in the SCORPIONS before deciding to form his own group — settling on a name that...

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Ex-THE GATHERING Singer To Release 'Pure Air' Next Week; Track Listing Revealed

Former THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen and her new band AGUA DE ANNIQUE will release a new album, "Pure Air", on January 30. As well as acoustic versions of songs from her solo debut, "Air", Anneke's upcoming CD will contain some great collaborations. Besides Sharon den Adel, Niels Geuse...

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OZZY OSBOURNE/Ex-ROB ZOMBIE Bassist Interviewed At NAMM; Video Available

Possum of Altitude conducted an interview with OZZY OSBOURNE/ex-ROB ZOMBIE bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants),which was held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Watch the four-and-a-half-minute chat below....

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ZAKK WYLDE's Father Dies

On Monday, January 19, Zakk Wylde's (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) father passed away peacefully in his sleep. The following is a statement from Zakk regarding his Dad's passing: "My father, Jerome F. Wielandt, who served as an inspiration to me and my music throughout my life, has passed away...

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IRON MAIDEN Singer Talks 'Chemical Wedding' Movie; Video Available

Toutlecine.com recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson about "Chemical Wedding" — the supernatural horror-thriller written by Dickinson and longtime "Monty Python" editor Julian Doyle, who also directed the film. Watch the chat at this location. According to ShockTill...

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DEREK SHERINIAN Looking To Start Progressive Metal Band

Keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) is looking to start a new progressive metal band. He says, "I have the players in mind that I will be using [but] I will be searching high and low for a singer. Please email me at [email protected] with the subject title 'SINGER.' Pl...

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SIRENIA Singer AILYN Talks About New Album: Video Available

A two-minute video clip featuring SIRENIA's 26-year-old Spanish singer Ailyn talking about the band's new album, "The 13th Floor", can be viewed below. "The 13th Floor" will be released on January 23 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was tracked at Sound Suite Studios in France and Stargoth Studios...

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CHRIS WYSE's OWL To Release Self-Titled Debut

OWL, the band fronted by THE CULT bassist Chris Wyse, will release its self-titled debut on February 10 via Overit Records. The group is described as "one of the best-kept secrets on the L.A. club scene," a band featuring three electric musicians who have joined together to create something that is...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER, ROBIN MCAULEY, WAYNE FINDLAY, BRIAN TICHY, ROBBIE CRANE; More Anaheim Footage

Video footage of guitarist Michael Schenker (UFO, SCORPIONS),singer Robin McAuley (MSG, SURVIVOR),keyboardist/guitarist Wayne Findlay (MSG),drummer Brian Tichy (OZZY OSBOURNE, BILLY IDOL) and bassist Robbie Crane (RATT, VINCE NEIL, ADLER'S APPETITE) performing the MSG classic "On And On" this pas...

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DIMEBAG Guitar Amp Unveiled At NAMM: Video Available

Dean Guitars has just unveiled the new "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) amp called Blacktooth. Grady Champion, one of Dimebag's former techs who'll be hitting the road with BLONDIE later this year, demonstrated the amp this past weekend during this year's NAMM (National Association Of...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER, ROBIN MCAULEY, BRIAN TICHY, ROBBIE CRANE Perform UFO Classic; Video Available

Video footage of guitarist Michael Schenker (UFO, SCORPIONS),singer Robin McAuley (MSG, SURVIVOR),keyboardist/guitarist Wayne Findlay (MSG),drummer Brian Tichy (OZZY OSBOURNE, BILLY IDOL) and bassist Robbie Crane (RATT, VINCE NEIL, ADLER'S APPETITE) performing the UFO classic "Lights Out" last ni...

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BEYOND FEAR: Two Rare Shows Announced

BEYOND FEAR, the band fronted by Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH),has scheduled the following shows: Feb. 19 - El Paso, Texas - Club 101 Feb. 21 - Chihuahua, Mexico - Arena Chihuahua Owens, guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER,...

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OZZY OSBOURNE To Perform With CAMP FREDDY At SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL?

According to David Burger of The Salt Lake Tribune, there is an "80 percent chance" that Ozzy Osbourne will join CAMP FREDDY for the band's January 19 performance at the Sundance Film Festival at Harry O's in Park City, Utah. Other scheduled guests include Mark McGrath (SUGAR RAY) and Billy Gibbons...