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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist's MANRAZE: 'Take On The World' Video Preview

MANRAZE — the rock outfit featuring Phil Collen of DEF LEPPARD, Simon Laffy from GIRL and Paul Cook of THE SEX PISTOLS — will release a brand new high-energy rock/dance track and video called "Take On The World" in February . The release will be in conjunction with renowned U.K. film director Mark S...

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STEVEN TYLER Says AEROSMITH Sales Are Up 260% Since He Joined 'American Idol'

AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler tells Access Hollywood that behind the scenes, his life has changed since he signed on to appear as a judge on "American Idol", despite his superstar rock 'n' roll status. "[Last season] it wasn't really accepted up front [with the rock community], mostly from my own ba...

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'American Idol' Featuring STEVEN TYLER Set To Return This Month

"American Idol" returns for its 11th season with a two-night premiere event Wednesday, January 18 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) and Thursday, January 19 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Fox. Featuring host Ryan Seacrest and returning judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler, televis...

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24-7 SPYZ Announces European Tour Dates

Heavy metal funk/soul pioneers 24-7 SPYZ plan to celebrate their 20th anniversary of the release of "Strength In Numbers" with a winter European reunion tour, featuring the CD's original lineup of Jimi Hazel (guitar and vocals),Rick Skatore (bass and vocals),Jeff Brodnax (vocals),and Joel Maitoza...

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VAN HALEN: 'Tattoo' Single To Premiere Next Week

According to the Van Halen News Desk web site, VAN HALEN's new single will be titled "Tattoo" and it will premiere on January 10. The band's much-anticipated new album — which will be its first with original singer David Lee Roth in 28 years — will arrive on February 7. VAN HALEN's upcoming ...

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VAN HALEN To Play Intimate New York City Show This Thursday

According to RollingStone.com, VAN HALEN will perform at the Cafe Wha? in Greenwich Village, New York City this Thursday. It is rumored that the band will play a 45-minute set at the 250-seat venue, which was once owned and operated by VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth's uncle Manny Roth, providing a...

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ZAKK WYLDE Talks BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, GUNS N' ROSES And Upcoming Book

Greg Maki of Live-Metal.net recently conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Live-Metal.net: In BLACK LABEL, you've got Chad (Szeliga),formerly from BREAKING BENJAMIN, playing drums. He used to also be in HOURCAST. Was he with...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist's MANRAZE Completes Work On 'Take On The World' Video

MANRAZE — the rock outfit featuring Phil Collen of DEF LEPPARD, Simon Laffy from GIRL and Paul Cook of THE SEX PISTOLS — has released a free download of "Over My Dead Body", the first single from the band's recently released LP "punkfunkrootsrock", now available via Rocket Science Ventures/RED. The...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer Wishes He Could Have Witnessed 'Jesus Walking On Water'

Guitarist John Petrucci, keyboardist Jordan Rudess and drummer Mike Mangini of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER recently answered six questions on a whole range of issues. You can now check the entire question-and-answer session below. Q: Noting your current album is called "A Dramatic Turn Of...

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AEROSMITH Guitarist To Take Part In 'Experience Hendrix Tour'

The 2012 edition of the critically acclaimed Experience Hendrix concert tour will launch with a three-week run of dates starting March 6 featuring an all-star lineup of musical greats paying homage to the abiding genius of Jimi Hendrix. Presented by Fender Musical Instruments, this year's tour will...

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MATT SORUM Confirms VELVET REVOLVER Is Auditioning OURS Singer

Matt Shea of Australia's The Vine recently conducted an interview with drummer Matt Sorum (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER, THE CULT). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Vine: [VELVET REVOLVER] was the first time you were out front of a band. Not on stage of course, but just in ...

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MATT SORUM Says VELVET REVOLVER's Recordings With COREY TAYLOR 'Sounded Cool'

Spotlight Report conducted an interview with legendary rock drummer Matt Sorum (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER, THE CULT) earlier this month after the grand opening of the Hard Rock Cafe in Sydney, Australia, where he shared the stage with some Australian music talent. You can now watch the chat bel...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist's MANRAZE Covers JIMI HENDRIX's 'Fire' (Video)

Video footage of MANRAZE — the rock outfit featuring Phil Collen of DEF LEPPARD, Simon Laffy from GIRL and Paul Cook of the SEX PISTOLS — performing a cover version of the JIMI HENDRIX classic "Fire" can be seen below. Collen and his bandmates pay homage to Hendrix while still managing to infuse the...

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UNITED ROCKERS 4U To Release 'One Family' Single To Benefit The American Red Cross

An all-star lineup of musicians has come together under the banner UNITED ROCKERS 4U to record a heartfelt song called "One Family" that will benefit the American Red Cross. UNITED ROCKERS 4U includes the following artsits: * Eddie Money * Bobby Kimball (TOTO) * Jimi Jamison (SURVIVOR) * Don Dokken...

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STEVEN ADLER: SORUM And REED Both Have Every Right To Be Inducted Alongside Classic GN'R Lineup

Andy Greene of RollingStone.com spoke to former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler about his feelings on the band's upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and to see if he thinks that a reunion of the group's classic lineup is likely to happen. A couple of excerpts from the ...