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SPINAL TAP Takes Off The Wigs
CNN.com reports that Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer, who played heavy-metal musicians in the 1984 film "This Is Spinal Tap", are hitting the road again, but not as SPINAL TAP or the FOLKSMEN. They're playing ... themselves. "We're trying very hard to get across the idea that thi...April 17, 2009
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TRACII GUNS Announces Singer For LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN Project
Original L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns has tapped singer Scott Foster Harris (pictured below) to front his new band called THE TRACII GUNS LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN. For more information on Scott, visit his MySpace page. L.A. GUNS has recently been touring in two competing lineups: one fronted by Tracii...April 9, 2009
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ANVIL Movie Director Encourages References To 'Spinal Tap'
Matt Singer of IFC.com recently conducted an interview with Sacha Gervasi — the director of "Anvil! The Story of Anvil", a mockumentary-like true account of fiftysomething Canadian heavy-metal practitioners Robb Reiner and Steve "Lips" Kudlow who, after a desultory European tour with their band ANVI...April 8, 2009
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SPINAL TAP Announces 'World' Tour
BBC News reports that spoof band SPINAL TAP has announced a "world tour" consisting of a single June date at London's Wembley Arena. The tour marks the 25th anniversary of mockumentary film "This is Spinal Tap", which launched the band's career. The band will be backed by 1960s folk trio THE FOLKSME...April 7, 2009
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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE On New Album: 'We Have 11 Songs For The States And A Bonus Song For Japan'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "Today is the first weekend that I have been home since the ['Priest Feast' European] tour ended, and I have a lot of work to do around my house. Shoot! Between the animals and the kids, we have a real sizable list of things to replace....March 28, 2009
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MASTODON's SANDERS: 'The Four Of Us Still Have That Fire That Has Yet To Be Extinguished'
Rhapsody.com recently conducted an intervie with MASTODON bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Rhapsody.com: This record ["Crack The Skye"] is very personal to each member of MASTODON for different reasons. What does it mean to you? Sanders: I guess for me it's j...March 26, 2009
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MÖTLEY CRÜE - GODSMACK Drum Battle On Tap For 'Crüe Fest 2'?
The Pulse of Radio reports: With MÖTLEY CRÜE boasting powerhouse drummer Tommy Lee and GODSMACK featuring two drummers — Shannon Larkin and singer Sully Erna, who started his career behind the kit — could the ultimate drum solo be in the cards for this summer's Crüe Fest 2? With a two-man drum battl...March 18, 2009
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ALL THAT REMAINS Interviewed On G4TV's 'X-Play'; Video Available
Massachusetts metallers ALL THAT REMAINS were interviewed on last night's (Monday, March 16) episode of the video game program "X-Play", which airs on the G4TV cable network. The segment is now available for viewing below. In other ATR gaming news, the band — which has been featured prominently in b...March 17, 2009
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ALL THAT REMAINS To Appear On G4TV Tonight
Massachusetts metallers ALL THAT REMAINS will be interviewed on tonight's (Monday, March 16) episode of the video game program "X-Play", which airs at 6:30 p.m. ET/PT and again at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the G4TV cable network. For more information, visit www.G4TV.com/xplay. In other ATR gaming news, the ba...March 16, 2009
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SPINAL TAP Announces 'Unwigged' Tour
According to Billboard.com, SPINAL TAP will embark on a 30-date concert tour this spring. The six-week theater trek, dubbed "Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer", kicks off April 17 in Vancouver and runs through May 31 in Milwaukee. Tickets g...March 2, 2009
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MEGADETH, MSG, DANGER DANGER Members Jam At NAMM; Video Available
Footage of a jam that took place at the 30th Anniversary Simon Phillips Retrospective concert during this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show — featuring guitarists Andy Timmons (OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN, DANGER DANGER) and Chris Broderick (MEGADETH, NEVERMORE, JAG PANZER),bassist...February 27, 2009
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ANVIL Film Director: 'The Whole Point Was To Encourage People Not To Believe That It Was Real'
Sacha Gervasi — the director of "Anvil! The Story of Anvil", a mockumentary-like true account of fiftysomething Canadian heavy-metal practitioners Robb Reiner and Steve "Lips" Kudlow who, after a desultory European tour with their band ANVIL, decide to record a 13th album in a final attempt to fulfi...February 23, 2009
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ANVIL Working With SLAYER's Manager, COLDPLAY's Booking Agent
According to the U.K.'s The List, Canadian metal legends ANVIL are now working with SLAYER's manager and COLDPLAY's booking agent. "We're coming into the summer of our career; it's been a long, long winter but the sun's gonna come out," says guitarist/vocalist Steve "Lips" Kudlow. "This is the Rocky...February 18, 2009
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MORBID ANGEL's DAVID VINCENT Talks About His Signature Bass; Video Available
Dean Guitars has uploaded a four-minute video (see below) of David Vincent (MORBID ANGEL, GENITORTURERS) talking about his Dean signature bass, the "Demonator." As previously reported, MORBID ANGEL will perform a special "one-off show" in Hollywood, California on May 26, 2009 at the Key Club as a wa...February 11, 2009
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MORBID ANGEL Schedules First U.S. Show In Three Years
Legendary extreme metallers MORBID ANGEL will perform a special "one-off show" in Hollywood, California on May 26, 2009 at the Key Club as a warm-up to their Australian tour. This will be the band's first U.S. performance since May 2006 and will be the only show scheduled in the U.S. Tickets are on...February 4, 2009
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