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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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Guitarist ERIK TURNER Talks SUNSET STRIPPED, The Future Of WARRANT
Michael Hixon of The Beach Reporter spoke to WARRANT guitarist Erik Turner about the band's past, present and future and going acoustic with SUNSET STRIPPED, Turner's new band which also features in its ranks WARRANT drummer Steven Sweet. An excerpt from the chat follows below. The Beach Reporter: H...January 7, 2011
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SLASH Says VELVET REVOLVER Has 'Moved Leaps And Bounds' In Singer Search
Rick Florino of ARTISTdirect.com last month conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES). You can now watch the chat below. Regarding VELVET REVOLVER's search for a new vocalist to finally replace singer Scott Weiland — more than two years after the band fir...January 5, 2011
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THE DAMNED THINGS To Guest On 'Rockline'
THE DAMNED THINGS — the new band featuring members of FALL OUT BOY (Joe Trohman, Andy Hurley),ANTHRAX (Scott Ian, Rob Caggiano) and EVERY TIME I DIE (Keith Buckley, Josh Newton) — will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, January 17 at 8:30 p.m. P...January 5, 2011
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SLASH Performs With ALTER BRIDGE In Hollywood; Video Available
Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) joined ALTER BRIDGE on stage last night (Tuesday, January 4) at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California to perform the song "Rise Today". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be viewed below (courtesy of Metal Assault). Sl...January 5, 2011
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