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AXEL RUDI PELL Covers U2's 'Beautiful Day'; Sample Available

German guitar hero Axel Rudi Pell has issued the following update: "The next small MP3 snippet [from the upcoming 'Diamonds Unlocked' covers album] 'Beautiful Day' was originally done by U2. I always liked this song as it has a great melody. We're playing it more aggressive than the original and 'Va...

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3 INCHES OF BLOOD Schedules Maryland Signing Session

Vancouver's 3 INCHES OF BLOOD has scheduled an in-store signing session on Thursday, August 23 at Record & Tape Traders in Dundalk, Maryland beginning at 4:00 p.m. 3 INCHES OF BLOOD screamer Cam Pipes recently penned a guest blog for Headbanger's Blog about his favorite pastime. Read it at this...

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KISS Drummer Answers Fan Questions

KISS drummer Eric Singer recently answered a few questions from fans via the band's official web site, KissOnline.com. The question-and-answer session follows: Q: I have a CD called KISS "Indiscreet", a club performance KISS did in Brooklyn just after you joined the band. On that show you used extre...

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BRUCE KULICK To Attend Evansville KISS Expo

Former KISS/current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick will answer questions and sign autographs at the Evansville KISS Expo on Sunday, August 26 between 1:00 and 8:00 p.m. at the Evansville Airport Marriott, 7101 US Highway 41 North, Evansville, IN. KISS merchandise and collectibles will be...

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EDGUY Frontman Is 'Proud' To Have ALICE COOPER And RUDOLF SCHENKER On New AVANTASIA CD

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet has confirmed via his official web site that SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker and rock legend Alice Cooper will appear on the third installment of his AVANTASIA project, entitled "Lost in Space Part 1 and Part 2" (the "Scarecrow" working title has now apparently been...

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SEPULTURA Guitarist: 'Free Tibet!'

SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser has issued the following update: "The show in Jena [Germany] was great — completely sold out with an amazing crowd. Danke Jena! Went to Cologne, it was very good also with two great opening bands: LAST ONE DYING and BORN FOR PAIN. "After Germany we went to France t...

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AVANTASIA To Play Next Year's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet announced at a press conference at Wacken Open Air earlier today that his solo project AVANTASIA will perform at next year's installment of the festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. Also scheduled to appear are IRON MAIDEN (headliners),...

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KISS: 'Kissology: Volume Two' Special To Air On VH1 CLASSIC

On Friday, August 10 at 9:00 p.m. EST, VH1 Classic will broadcast a "Kissology: Volume Two, 1978-1991" special, followed by footage of KISS performing live in Sydney, Australia on November 22,1980. The two features will be repeated starting at 11:00 p.m. "Kissology: Volume Two, 1978-1991" will be re...

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SEPULTURA Guitarist: 'We Need No Politicians To Do The Stuff We Need For Ourselves'

SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser has issued the following update: "Living and learning. It's amazing to be a part of a band that have the privilege of travel the world so many times. Today, I've walked around Jena, a city that used to be East Germany, very nice people and beautiful buildings. I kn...

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GENE SIMMONS: PETER And ACE Were Kicked Out Because They Were 'Drug Addicts And Alcoholics'

Joseph Hudak of TVGuide.com recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: TV Guide: Your family life is conventional, but your relationship with Shannon [Tweed] is anything but. Do you consider your relationship with her an open o...

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Y&T: New Audio Interview With DAVE MENIKETTI Available

The Musician's Voice has posted a new audio interview with Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti. In this interview, Dave talks about all things Y&T — including his memories of the band's early days, their hectic record/tour cycle of the 1980s, the band's devout fan base, and even the legendary "Hear...

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Guitarist RAFAEL MOREIRA From PAUL STANLEY's Solo Band Interviewed

An eight-minute video interview with guitarist Rafael Moreira from KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley's solo band has been posted online. Watch the clip below. The interview was conducted right after the soundcheck at Stanley's solo gig at Thebarton Theatre in Adelaide, Australia on April 26, 2007...

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'Gene Simmons Family Jewels' To Premiere In Canada With Three-Hour Mini-Marathon

This fall, Canada's MuchMoreMusic serves up "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" for all the nation to see. The first flash is a six-episode mini-marathon beginning August 18 at 6:00 p.m. ET, followed by weekly doses on Sundays at 8:00 p.m. ET. Cocky. Ballsy. In-your-face. This KISS legend is full of unabas...

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METALLICA, SLAYER, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Confirmed For 'Guitar Hero III'

METALLICA's "One", SLAYER's "Raining Blood" and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's "3's and 7's" are among the newly confirmed tracks for the upcoming Activision title Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. As previously reported, former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash will provide an or...

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STONE SOUR's JIM ROOT: 'Rock 'N' Roll, In A Way, Has Been Dead For A Long Time'

Sarah Owen of the Gannett Wisconsin Newspapers recently conducted an interview with STONE SOUR/SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root. The brief question-and-answer session follows: Q: Out of what need or drive for something different did STONE SOUR arise? Why stretch yourselves between two bands? Root: Well,...