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VINNIE PAUL On Today's Music Scene: 'Individualism Is Kind Of Gone'

Bob Howard of Synthesis.net recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Synthesis.net: I love that "DimeVision" video. I was laughing so hard that my face hurts today. Vinnie Paul: "That's what it's supposed to do. It's all...
June 30, 2006
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PAUL GILBERT: New Instrumental CD To Receive U.S. Release In August

Guitar shredder Paul Gilbert (RACER X, ex-MR.BIG) will release his new all-guitar instrumental CD, "Get Out Of My Yard" in Japan on July 26 via WHD Entertainment. The album will be released in America on August 29, while the European release is slated for September 14. Commented Gilbert: "There is m...
June 29, 2006
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GARY CHERONE Talks About EXTREME Reunion Shows, His Time With VAN HALEN

Kay Hanley of The Phoenix recently spoke to singer Gary Cherone about the upcomining EXTREME reunion shows and Gary's time with VAN HALEN. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: The Phoenix: It seems like the [EXTREME] break-up was pretty acrimonious, from what I've read and heard. How did you g...
June 29, 2006
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BROTHER FIRETRIBE: NIGHTWISH Guitarist's Side Project Lands On Finnish Chart

BROTHER FIRETRIBE, the Finnish AOR/hard rock band featuring NIGHTWISH guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, has entered the national chart in its home country at position No. 22 with its debut album, "False Metal". View the entire chart at this location. Unashamedly taking a bow to their influences from the '80...
June 28, 2006
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AXL ROSE: More Details Revealed About Stockholm Hotel Brawl

The Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet (Story#1, Story#2) has revealed more information about Tuesday's (June 27) early morning brawl at Stockholm's Berns hotel that resulted in GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose being arrested on suspicion of damaging property at the hotel, assaulting a security guard and...
June 28, 2006
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LED ZEPPELIN And METALLICA Are Among Top Rock Bands Of All Time

LED ZEPPELIN and METALLICA are among the Top 10 Rock Bands of All Time, according to AVRev.com. To celebrate their pending tenth anniversary on July 1, 2006, AVRev.com has compiled its list of the Top 100 Rock Bands of All Time. Unlike past lists that are based on mere opinion, the AVRev.com "Top Ro...
June 28, 2006
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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer's Solo Project To Feature TESTAMENT, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Members

DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site: "The studio dates are set for recording my drum tracks for the still-yet-to-be-named solo/side project I am doing. We will be entering the Armoury Studios on August 20th/22nd to do my drumtrac...
June 27, 2006
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FU MANCHU: New Album To Receive European Release Via CENTURY MEDIA

After nine albums, countless world tours and more than a dozen years of leading their scene, FU MANCHU — perhaps the definitive Southern California hard rock band of the last decade — have signed a worldwide recording agreement with The Century Family. Their tenth, as-yet-untitled album will surface...
June 27, 2006
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THE GATHERING: Interview, GRASPOP METAL MEETING Performance To Air On Belgian Radio

Belgian radio station Studio Brussel will broadcast an interview with THE GATHERING and audio clips of the band's live performance at this year's Graspop Metal Meeting, which took place this past weekend in Dessel, Belgium. The program will air tonight (Tuesday, June 27) between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a...
June 27, 2006
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KATAFALK Release New EP; Audio Available

Dutch death/thrashers KATAFALK have released a new EP, entitled "Death’s Contradiction", through their own label. Check out the cover artwork (created by Fred van Hardeveld) at this location. Clocking over 20 minutes, the mini-album contains all of the songs recorded earlier at Soundlodge studio wit...
June 25, 2006
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VAN HALEN's MICHAEL ANTHONY: New THE OTHER HALF Road Photos Posted Online

VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has posted a number of photos from his tour with Sammy Hagar as THE OTHER HALF. Check them out at this location. In addition to Anthony and Hagar, THE OTHER HALF includes WABORITAS guitarist Vic Johnson and drummer David Lauser. Hagar recently told Launch that Micha...
June 25, 2006
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SAMMY HAGAR To Guest On ALICE COOPER's Radio Show

Sammy Hagar will be Alice Cooper's special guest on Cooper's radio show "Nights with Alice Cooper" airing on Wednesday, June 28. The program is a classic-rock format and is nationally syndicated on the United Stations Radio Networks. Air times differ, so make sure to check out NightsWithAliceCooper....
June 24, 2006
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SAMMY HAGAR Spreading The Word On His Tequila While On Tour

Launch Radio Networks reports: Sammy Hagar's having a blast on tour, playing his hits and doing a VAN HALEN set with bassist Michael Anthony as THE OTHER HALF, and he's also finding time to promote his Cabo Wabo line of premium tequila. He's not interested in sitting in an office having formal meeti...
June 22, 2006
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VAN HALEN Brothers EDDIE And ALEX Jam With KENNY CHESNEY In California: Videos Available

Eddie and Alex Van Halen joined country artist Kenny Chesney on stage during his Saturday, June 17 appearance at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. They performed two songs — "Jump" and "You Really Got Me" — with Kenny handling the lead vocals in the former and lead guitarist Clayton Mitchell sing...
June 21, 2006
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SINISTER To Film Polish Concert For Upcoming DVD

Dutch death metallers SINISTER will be filming their August 24, 2006 performance in Warsaw, Poland for a live DVD, to be released at a later date via Metal Mind Production. Also appearing on the bill will be OBITUARY. SINISTER's latest CD, "Afterburner", was released earlier this year through Nuclea...
June 19, 2006