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I AM I Announces New Drummer
I AM I, the new band led by former DRAGONFORCE singer ZP Theart has announced the addition of drummer Phil Martini (DOWN 'N' OUTZ, TOKYO DRAGONS, THE QUIREBOYS) to the group's ranks. With things really starting to build momentum after the release of their debut album, "Event Horizon", the members of...July 19, 2012
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ZAKK WYLDE: 'Anthology' Tab Book Coming Soon
Cherry Lane Music has set an October 1 release date for the official, "Zakk Wylde Anthology" note-for-note guitar tab book. This folio features 23 note-for-note transcriptions of Zakk's playing from his long career and will soon be available for pre-order from MusicDispatch.com. Featured songs: * Be...July 19, 2012
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CATTLE DECAPITATION Frontman Discusses RANDY BLYTHE Arrest
Vocalist Travis Ryan of San Diego-based deathgrind masters CATTLE DECAPITATION is one of a number of musicians who have come out in support of LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe, who is facing manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic. Blythe, 41, is accused of causing the fatal injury that occurred...July 18, 2012
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Explains Dubai Cancelation
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the Florida-based band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has just returned from Europe where it celebrated the 25th anniversary of one of heavy metal's most iconic records, "Hall Of The Mountain King" by SAVATAGE. The band performed the entire album as a special one-time-only t...July 18, 2012
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IRON MAIDEN Bassist To Release 'British Lion' Solo Album
Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) has announced the release of IRON MAIDEN founder Steve Harris' debut solo/side project album. Entitled "British Lion" and comprising ten songs that Steve and his collaborators have been working on for the past few years between IRON MAIDEN tours and releases, it is...July 18, 2012
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TRACII GUNS Says He Is 'Done' With His Version Of L.A. GUNS
Mark Uricheck of The Musician's Voice recently conducted an interview with former L.A. GUNS and current TRACII GUNS' LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN guitarist Tracii Guns. You can now stream the entire chat using the audio player below. When asked about the current status of his version of L.A. GUNS, which has...July 17, 2012
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'Once Upon A Rock Star: Backstage Passes In The Heavy Metal Eighties' Book Out Now
The book "Once Upon A Rock Star: Backstage Passes In The Heavy Metal Eighties - Big Hair, Bad Boys (And One Bad Girl)" was officially released on July 17 by Arbor Oak Books, an imprint of Concierge Marketing. "Once Upon A Rock Star" is author Rita Rae Roxx's '80s sex-and-tell book about all the heav...July 17, 2012
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IAN GILLAN: JON LORD Was The 'Godfather' Of DEEP PURPLE
DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan (pictured below) spoke to the U.K. digital radio station Planet Rock yesterday (Monday, July 16) about the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord. You can listen to a snippet of the chat using the SoundCloud player below. "He was just an amazing c...July 17, 2012
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist STEVE MORSE Pays Tribute To JON LORD
DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Jon just died. I'm shocked and don't know what to do, so I'm going to try to tell you a little about Jon. "Jon was the powerhouse keyb...July 17, 2012
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METALLICA Drummer: 'There Was No Musician Like JON LORD In The History Of Hard Rock'
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Ever since my father took me to see them in 1973 in Copenhagen, at the impressionable age of 9, DEEP PURPLE has been the most constant, co...July 17, 2012
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RICK WAKEMAN Pays Tribute To JON LORD
Rick Wakeman, the English keyboard player, composer and songwriter best known as the former keyboardist in the progressive rock band YES, has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "I first became aware of Jon Lord in the mid-Six...July 17, 2012
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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist's RED LAMB Planning 'Immediate U.S. Tour Dates'
RED LAMB, the band led by former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz, has signed a management deal with the Nashville, Tennessee-based firm Mind's I Entertainment. "RED LAMB's schedule is about to become very busy," says James McComas, partner at Mind's I Entertainment. The company plans immediate U.S. tour...July 16, 2012
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JOE LYNN TURNER: JON LORD 'Was A True And Gifted Original, A Gentleman Of The Industry'
Legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (pictured below; DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "I am deeply saddened about the passing of Jon Lord. I am proud and humbled to have kn...July 16, 2012
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GRAHAM BONNET: JON LORD 'Changed The World Of Rock'
Legendary rock singer Graham Bonnet (pictured below; RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "It is with great shock and deep sadness that I was informed of the loss of...July 16, 2012
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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Guitarist Pays Tribute To JON LORD
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "RIP the great Jon Lord, DEEP PURPLE's cornerstone/keyboardist. So many great, great songs and that incredible SOUND of hi...July 16, 2012
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