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RATT To Enter Studio This Month

Reactivated California rockers RATT will enter the studio mid-June to begin recording their first new material since 1999's self-titled album. A late 2009 release via Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records is expected. Fan-filmed video footage of RATT performing the song "Nobody Rides For Free" on May...

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RATT: Nashville Footage Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of RATT performing the song "Nobody Rides For Free" on May 28, 2009 at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee can be viewed below (courtesy of "Metalbabe86"). Photos of the concert are available at this location (courtesy of "Rockchick86"). Playing rhythm guitar for RA...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'Play My Game' First-Week Sales Revealed

"Play My Game", the first solo album from powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH),sold around 800 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. (Note: Internet/digital sales...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER's U.S. Visa Situation 'Has Been Sorted Out'

Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker has confirmed via his official web site that his "visa situation has been sorted out" and that the MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP U.S. tour is "on as planned!" MSG's North American trek was originally scheduled to take place in March/April but was postponed due to...

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SILENT RAGE: New Video Interview Posted Online

Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon, who currently resides in Hollywood, California, conducted an interview with SILENT RAGE on May 15, 2009 at Brixton in Redondo Beach, California. Watch the chat below. SILENT RAGE's fourth studio album, "Four Letter Word", was released in July 2008 via Fro...

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ROUGH SILK Films 'Reborn To Wait' Video

German epic/melodic metallers ROUGH SILK recently shot a video for the song "Reborn To Wait". Check out photos from the video shoot at this location. A couple of the pictures can be viewed below. "Reborn To Wait" comes off ROUGH SILK's new album, "A New Beginning", which was released on March 20 via...

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STEPHEN PEARCY: Quincy Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy and his RAT BASTARDS performing at the Commonwealth Lounge in Quincy, Massachusetts on Thursday, May 21, 2009 can be viewed below (courtesy of "HowellKenny"). A review of the show can be found at Boston.com. Along with his longtime backing ban...

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EXODUS Guitarist: 'Everything We're Doing Now Is A Natural Progression For Us'

Christopher Porter of Washington Post Express recently conducted an interview with guitarist Gary Holt of San Francisco thrash metal legends EXODUS. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below Washington Post Express: Do think EXODUS' longevity is due to the fact the style of music you helped cr...

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'School Of Rock Does Hair Metal' In Cleveland Heights This Friday

According to Cleveland.com, the Grog Shop — which is located at 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd. in Cleveland Heights, Ohio — will host "School of Rock Does Hair Metal" this Friday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m. The Paul Green School of Rock — a national chain of schools that teaches kids to play rock ...

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BRUCE KULICK: New Audio Interview Available

GrowingBolder.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Bruce Kulick (KISS, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, UNION). The chat is now available for streaming below. Bruce Kulick is offering a limited-edition EP of tracks from his forthcoming "BK3" CD for sale through his web site, www.kulick.net. The th...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Support HEAVEN & HELL In Europe

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has scheduled the following European solo dates: Jun. 04 - Oslo, Norway, Spektrum (supporting HEAVEN & HELL) Jun. 06 - Sölvesborg, Sweden, Sweden Rock Festival Jun. 08 - Giess...

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RATT Singer Performs With STEEL PANTHER In Hollywood; Video Available

Video footage of RATT singer Stephen Pearcy performing a couple of the band's classic songs with STEEL PANTHER on May 4, 2009 at the Key Club in Hollywood, California can be viewed below. STEEL PANTHER is the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band formerly known as METAL SKOOL. The group's lineup include...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Another Solo Track Posted Online

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has posted a new solo track, entitled "Believe", on his MySpace page. The song, which was written by Owens, features the following lineup: * Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN,...

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RATT To Perform Entire 'Out Of The Cellar' Album At ROCKLAHOMA Festival

California rockers RATT have been confirmed for the third annual Rocklahoma festival, set to take place July 9-12, 2009 on the Catch The Fever Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma. At Rocklahoma, RATT will be celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of the band's debut album, "Out Of The Cellar"...

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SLASH To Be Joined By ROB ZOMBIE Drummer, Ex-JANE'S ADDICTION Bassist On 'American Idol'

Keri Kelli (ALICE COOPER, VINCE NEIL, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, SKID ROW, WARRANT, RATT) will join VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash for this week's "mentor" appearance on "Rock Week" on "American Idol", the annual reality show and singing competition. Keri says, "The show will air rehearsal...