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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist DJ ASHBA: AXL ROSE 'Is One Of The Best Friends I've Ever Had'
GUNS N' ROSES guitarist DJ Ashba tells Spinner.com that he wasn't really sure what lay ahead when he joined got the call to join the band in March 2009 following the departure of Robin Finck — especially when it came to his new bandmates "I didn't know what to expect, really," said Ashba ...March 15, 2011
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TED NUGENT: New Song Available For Free Download
Legendary rocker Ted Nugent pulls out all the stops with this heartfelt new song, which perfectly captures what's right with America. If you believe, then you'll love "I Still Believe". Says Nugent: "America is a target-rich environment for an independent man addicted to logic, truth and The America...March 14, 2011
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ALICE COOPER Talks About Today's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction
Tonight (March 14) the 2011 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame will induct its 26th annual group of inductees at New York City's Waldorf Astoria. Alice Cooper will be inducted by recent touring partner Rob Zombie; Elton John will induct recent collaborator Leon Russell, Paul Simon will do the honors for Nei...March 14, 2011
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NIGHTWISH: 'Imaginarium' Tour To Kick Off With One-Off U.S. Show In Los Angeles
Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH will kick off the "Imaginarium" world tour in Los Angeles. The very first show of the trek will take place at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California on Saturday, January 21. This will be the biggest NIGHTWISH show production ever on North...March 14, 2011
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SCARS ON BROADWAY: 'F**king' Video Released
"Fucking", the new video from SCARS ON BROADWAY — the collaboration between SYSTEM OF A DOWN guitarist/vocalist Daron Malakian and drummer John Dolmayan — can be viewed below. The clip was compiled by Greg Watermann using footage from the band's August 20, 2010 concert at Avalon in Los Angeles, Cali...March 14, 2011
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KING DIAMOND Completes Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Livia Zita, the 26-year-old wife of 54-year-old Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond (real name: Kim Bendix Petersen; MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND) — who underwent open-heart triple-bypass surgery last November — has issued the following update: "Some of you have been asking for an update on King's...March 14, 2011
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LOST IN THOUGHT Signs With INNER WOUND RECORDINGS
Inner Wound Recordings has announced the signing of the progressive metal band LOST IN THOUGHT from Wales. The group's debut album, "Opus Arise", will be released on April 29. The CD, which was mastered by Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, PRETTY MAIDS, DESTRUCTION),is said to be "a must for all fans of bands...March 12, 2011
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MANOWAR Blows Power At Cleveland's Agora
During their soundcheck on Friday afternoon (March 11) for their first of two shows at the Agora in Cleveland, Ohio, MANOWAR blew the power system on the entire city block where the venue is located. The power company still had not restored power as of last night and the venue was only operating wit...March 12, 2011
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BLACK Hoping To Hit The Road Later This Year
Vocalist Tony Martin (BLACK SABBATH),bassist Magnus Rosén (HAMMERFALL),guitarist Andy La Rocque (KING DIAMOND) and drummer Danny "Danté" Needham (VENOM, TONY MARTIN) have joined forces in a new "supergroup" which is presently going under the working band name BLACK. Commented Rosén: "It feels very...March 12, 2011
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GUITAR WORLD Magazine Debuts METAL MIKE's 'Metal For Life' Guitar Column
In the April 2011 issue of Guitar World magazine (Jeff Beck cover),you can find the debut installment of "Metal For Life" column penned by "Metal" Mike Chlasciak. The column is a monthly feature showcasing concepts behind heavy metal guitar playing. "Metal For Life" highlights ideas straight from M...March 12, 2011
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LOUDNESS: U.S. Dates Announced
Veteran Japanese metallers LOUDNESS have scheduled the following 30th-anniversary U.S. dates: May 06 - The Boardwalk - Orangevale, CA May 07 - Dante's - Portland, OR May 08 - Studio Seven - Seattle, WA May 10 - Avalon - Santa Clara, CA May 11 - Key Club - Los Angeles, CA May 12 - Club ...March 12, 2011
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Former, Current Members Of BLACK SABBATH, KING DIAMOND, HAMMERFALL Working On 'Very Dark' Music
Vocalist Tony Martin (BLACK SABBATH),bassist Magnus Rosén (HAMMERFALL),guitarist Andy La Rocque (KING DIAMOND) and drummer Danny "Danté" Needham (VENOM, TONY MARTIN) have joined forces in a new "supergroup" which is presently going under the working band name BLACK. According to Martin, the first...March 11, 2011
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SLAYER Guitarist On 'Strangest Bit Of Loyalty' He Has Seen From A Fan
Higgo of Australia's long-running rock station Triple M spoke to SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo and guitarist Kerry King about the "strangest bit of loyalty" they have seen from a SLAYER fan in their time. Check out Kerry's answer in the video clip below. SLAYER returned to the live stage on March 4 a...March 11, 2011
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NIGHTWISH: New Album Vocal Recordings Postponed
The vocal recording sessions for the new NIGHTWISH album, "Imaginarium", have been postponed until April 4 in order to allow the band's singer, Anette Olzon, a longer recovery period after she suffered broken ribs in a recent fall. She writes on her blog, "me, [NIGHTWISH manager Ewo Pohjola of King...March 10, 2011
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DRIVER To Record New Album In April
Reunited '80s melodic heavy rock band DRIVER — featuring powerhouse vocalist Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI, JOSHUA, WARRIOR, AVANTASIA, AXEL RUDI PELL) and acclaimed guitarist/producer Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, JUDAS PRIEST, SEBASTIAN BACH, ROB ROCK, TRIBE OF GYPSIES, HELLOWEEN) — has begun writing...March 10, 2011
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