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MATT SORUM On VELVET REVOLVER: 'We've Still Got Something To Prove'
Jon Wiederhorn of AOL's Noisecreep recently conducted an interview with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Noisecreep: How has the audition process been going? Sorum: We tried out a lot of new guys, and basically it's quite a process...January 11, 2011
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EARTH CRISIS Begins Recording New Album
Reunited hardcore legends EARTH CRISIS have entered the studio with producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris to begin recording their sixth full-length album for a summer release via Century Media Records. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Neutralize The Threat", "Counterstrike" and "100 Kiloton Blas...January 11, 2011
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FOZZY Frontman Interviewed By Australia's SCHITZOPHONIC (Video)
Schitzophonic, a Sydney, Australia-based media production company, conducted an interview with FOZZY singer and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho prior to the band's December 3, 2010 concert at The Factory Theatre in Sydney, Australia. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. FOZZY will pe...January 11, 2011
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'Heavy Aerobics': The 'Heaviest' Workout In The World
24-year-old Estonian female hard rock singer Marya Roxx (born Maarja Kivi) — who released her debut album, "Payback Time", in Europe last November — has issued the following update: "I am again in Estonia to be with my family and friends and I just discovered a great new workout — Heavy Aerobics [He...January 11, 2011
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Writing 'The Demon' Miniseries For DC COMICS
Austin Trunick of The Source reports that Scott Ian, guitarist for ANTHRAX and THE DAMNED THINGS, is writing a new miniseries for DC Comics starring Etrigan, The Demon, with his Lobo collaborator Sam Kieth on art duties. Scott stated the following about the new series, which will hit comic shops lat...January 10, 2011
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L.A. GUNS Rejoined By Bassist SCOTTY GRIFFIN
The Phil Lewis-fronted version of L.A. GUNS has issued the following update: "Kenny Kweens [bass] has decided to leave the band. We wish the best for Kenny and we really enjoyed having him with us over the last year and a half. We are delighted to have return with us ! We'll hit the ...January 10, 2011
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Former WHITECHAPEL Drummer Explains His Departure
Knoxville, Tennessee's WHITECHAPEL recently parted ways with drummer Kevin Lane and replaced him with Ben Harclerode of the Glendale, Arizona band KNIGHTS OF THE ABYSS. Lane is said to have returned home to Kingsport, Tennessee and is planning to go back to school. Kevin has released the following s...January 10, 2011
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HELMET, SAINT VITUS, CROWBAR To Join Forces For 'Metalliance Tour'
The inaugural Metalliance Tour — featuring HELMET, SAINT VITUS and CROWBAR — will run through the U.S. from March 17 through April 5. Legendary alternative metal band HELMET will perform their 1992 platinum-selling release of "Meantime" in its entirety. The Interscope Records release gave the band m...January 10, 2011
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TAKARA Announces Second-Ever Concert
U.S. rockers TAKARA will play their second concert ever as the support act for QUIET RIOT on Thursday, February 3 at Club Brixton in Redondo Beach, California. Tickets in advance for the show are $15. Tickets will be $20 at the door the night of the show. All people who buy tickets from the band ...January 10, 2011
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VELVET REVOLVER Working On 'Nine Killer Demo Tracks' With 'Amazing Singer'
According to a new Twitter posting by VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum, the band just completed a four-day writing/recording session "with an amazing singer" which produced "nine killer demo tracks." Regarding the group's search for a new vocalist, Sorum writes, "[We're] going to make the decision...January 10, 2011
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WARRANT Members Discuss SUNSET STRIPPED Project In New Video Interview
Stew Herrera of the Southern California rock station 95.5 KLOS conducted an interview with WARRANT members Erik Turner (guitar) and Steven Sweet (drums) this past week about SUNSET STRIPPED, Turner and Sweet's new band which performs acoustic versions of some of the most memorable super hits of the...January 9, 2011
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SARGON Debut Album Available For Free Download
Panamanian death/thrashers SARGON, whose current lineup includes acclaimed extreme-metal drummer Alex Marquez (MALEVOLENT CREATION, SOLSTICE, DEMOLITION HAMMER),have made their entire debut album, entitled "In Contempt", available for free download on MySpace. It was recorded at P.T.Y. studios in P...January 8, 2011
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New THIN LIZZY Lineup Performs In Glasgow; Video Footage Available
Almost 25 years after the death of legendary Irish rocker Phil Lynott, THIN LIZZY has just hit the road again — this time with THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick at the helm. Warwick, 44, replaces Lynott in the latest reincarnation, joining THIN LIZZY alumni Scott Gorham, Brian Downey and Darren Wh...January 8, 2011
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New THIN LIZZY Lineup Kicks Off European Tour; First Video Footage
Almost 25 years after the death of legendary Irish rocker Phil Lynott, THIN LIZZY has just hit the road again — this time with THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick at the helm. Warwick, 44, replaces Lynott in the latest reincarnation, joining THIN LIZZY alumni Scott Gorham, Brian Downey and Darren Wh...January 7, 2011
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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer Drops More Hints About Potential New Singer
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash told ARTISTdirect.com that the band has "moved leaps and bounds" in its search for a new lead singer. The group has been without a vocalist since dismissing Scott Weiland in April 2008. Following a new round of auditions last fall, the band seems to have zeroed in on...January 7, 2011
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