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THE LIZARDS Featuring Former BLACK SABBATH, RIOT Members: New DVD, CD Out Now
Neo-clasic rock afficiandos THE LIZARDS have released a new DVD and CD simultaneously. Featuring drummer Bobby Rondinelli (RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT) and vocalist/keyboardist Mike DiMeo (RIOT, MASTERPLAN),along with bassist Randy Pratt (who also plays harp with CACTUS) and guitarist...August 18, 2008
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ALICE COOPER: 'I Really Kind Of Do My Albums For My Fans'
Steven Patrick of Uweekly.com recently conducted an interview with rock legend Alice Cooper. An excerpt from the chat follows. Uweekly.com: Would you agree that "Along Came A Spider" is a "return-to-form" album for you? Alice: I really kind of do my albums for my fans. I realize I'm not breaking any...August 14, 2008
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ZACK DE LA ROCHA Discusses ONE DAY AS A LION Project, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's Future Plans
Ann Powers of the Los Angeles Times recently conducted a lengthy interview with RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE frontman Zack de la Rocha about his ONE DAY AS A LION project and RAGE's future plans. A few excerpts from the chat follow> On ONE DAY AS A LION: "This is not simply a burst ...August 12, 2008
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MICK MARS: 'If I Could Just Move My Head A Little And Stand Up Straight, I'd Be A Happy Man'
Joe Bosso of MusicRadar recently conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. MusicRadar: Despite the success of the band, you're never celebrated for your guitar playing. In fact, the opposite — people rag on you. Mars: "I never got in this...July 22, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST On DAVE HOLLAND, Unofficial Biographies, Illegal Downloading And 'Nostradamus'
Metal-Rules.com has posted a transcript of the JUDAS PRIEST's press conference at the Sweden Rock festival, which was held in early June in Sölvesborg, Sweden. A couple of excerpts follow. Q: A few years ago, Dave Holland, your former drummer, was imprisoned for sexual harassment and more or less at...July 8, 2008
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VENOM Frontman: 'This Is The Devil's Music, Apparently, So Let's Make It So'
Stevie Chick of UK's The Guardian recently conducted an interview with VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant. A few excerpts from the chat follow. On whether he sees any parallels between the absurd events chronicled in "This Is Spinal Tap" and the experiences enjoyed by VENOM: Cronos: "That movie was...June 27, 2008
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TOMMY LEE Doesn't Rule Out Another ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA Album
Chad Bowar of About Heavy Metal recently conducted an interview with MTLEY CRE drummer Tommy Lee. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. About Heavy Metal: With your kids getting older, do they come out on the road with you when they can? Tommy: It's always tough leaving them home, but the ...June 27, 2008
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LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT: Tour Diary Available
LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT the instrumental progressive rock/metal project featuring DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums),John Petrucci (guitar) and Jordan Rudess (keyboards) alongside progressive rock icon Tony Levin (bass) of KING CRIMSON and PETER GABRIEL fame is in the middle of a short U....June 25, 2008
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X JAPAN: Transcript Of Tour Postponement Press Conference Available
According to Japan Zone, the three "healthy" members of rock band X JAPAN held a brief press conference in Tokyo on Tuesday (June 17) to formally announce the postponement of their world tour. Vocalist Toshi, guitarist Pata and bass player Heath talked to the press at the Park Hyatt hotel in Shinjuk...June 22, 2008
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BLACK SABBATH, LED ZEPPELIN, AC/DC Among Bands Who 'Made Heavy Metal What It Is'
Yahoo! Music writer Rob O'Connor has compiled a list of what he claims are "the 25 performing outfits who have made heavy metal what it is." His pick for the top spot, BLACK SABBATH, "mastered the art of the powerchord and the downward spiral . . by keeping it simple and focusing on ...June 20, 2008
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OPETH Mainman Issues Post-U.S. Tour Update
OPETH mainman Mikael kerfeldt has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "We made it! First tour in support of 'Watershed' nailed down! We really enjoyed the Progressive Nation tour, all of us. It was one of the smoothest and quickest runs we've ever done. Great company too! All the guys...June 18, 2008
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LAWNMOWER DETH To Reunite For One-Off UK Concert
LAWNMOWER DETH, the long-defunct late '80s/early '90s English comedy/thrash metal band which released three-and-a-half well-regarded albums, has issued the following update: "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury against our better judgement, and possibly the only time we will do this ee have agreed to r...June 13, 2008
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X JAPAN's Tour Postponement Explained
According to Tokyograph, reactivated Japanese rockers X JAPAN postponed their previously announced shows in France, Taiwan and New York City after drummer/mainman Yoshiki Hayashi's chronic disc herniation (also known as a "slipped disc") and tendinitis worsened, forcing him to stop all activities un...June 12, 2008
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Former KORN Guitarist's DRIVEN MUSIC GROUP Signs Distribution Agreement
Ryko Distribution today announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Driven Music Group to distribute all physical and digital releases from Driven Music's artists in the U.S. and Canada. Driven Music Group was created by Brian "Head" Welch, a founding member, songwriter and guitarist from the...June 11, 2008
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MORTIFICATION To Release New Album In 2009, 20th-Anniversary CD In 2010
Steve Rowe of the Australian Christian metallers MORTIFICATION has issued the following update: "Welcome to the Rowe Productions and MORTIFICATION June update. This is a very different update to usual, just seeing if some supporters out there who have had their lives affected in a good way by this m...June 6, 2008
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