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DREAM THEATER Singer Begins Writing New Solo Album
Singer James LaBrie of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER has issued the following update: "[LaBrie's longtime songwriting partner and keyboardist] Matt Guillory and I are very happy to announce that writing for my next solo album has started. "We're very pleased with how well [LaBrie's last sol...January 2, 2012
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Talks RONNIE JAMES DIO, DIMEBAG At 'Dimebash' (Video)
Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) at a massive gathering on December 14 at the Key Club in Hollywood, California to help celebrate the life and music of "Dimebag" Dar...January 2, 2012
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DIO: Newly Remastered Edition Of 'Holy Diver' Coming This Month
Audiophile specialty record label Audio Fidelity will release a newly remastered edition of DIO's classic debut album, "Holy Diver", in January 2012 as part of its 24K Gold Compact Disc series. This new edition promises to be a significant sonic upgrade over past releases of this timeless debut due...January 1, 2012
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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Performs At JAMES DURBIN's Wedding
According to People.com, Geoff Tate, the frontman for progressive metal band QUEENSRŸCHE, surprised "American Idol" finalist James Durbin and James' longtime love Heidi Lowe with a performance of his band's 1984 classic "Take Hold Of The Flame" — one of Durbin and Lowe's favorite tunes — at the coup...January 1, 2012
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DISTURBED Frontman Talks RONNIE JAMES DIO, DIMEBAG In New Video Interview
Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with DISTURBED singer David Draiman at a massive gathering on December 14 at the Key Club in Hollywood, California to help celebrate the life and music of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) as part of this year'...December 31, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Singer: 'I Was Really Taken Aback' By GRAMMY Nomination
Nicole Million of Simcoe.com recently conducted an interview with vocalist James LaBrie of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On being nominated for a Grammy Award alongside FOO FIGHTERS, MASTODON, MEGADETH and SUM 41: LaBrie: "It's the feather in our...December 30, 2011
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HAMMERFALL: New Audio Interview With FREDRIK LARSSON
Bassist Fredrik Larsson of Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL was interviewed DJ Blackdiamond of Firebrand Rock Radio when the band performed with SAXON at O2 Academy in Sheffield, England on December 19. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud player below. HAMMERFALL's new album, "In...December 30, 2011
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ALICE COOPER's New Year's Eve Gig In Hawaii
According to The Maui News, legendary rocker Alice Cooper and his band will perform at Mala Wailea, the famous oceanfront restaurant that is lobby level at Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, in Hawaii on New Year's Eve, on a bill that includes "Weird Al" Yankovic, Pat Simmons and Michael McDona...December 30, 2011
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Working With METALLICA Was Like Getting A 'Ferrari For Free,' Says LOU REED
According to The Pulse Of Radio, most METALLICA fans may not have been happy with "Lulu", the band's collaborative album with Lou Reed, but at least one person was pleased with the results: Reed himself. In a new interview with M - Music & Musicians, Reed said that the idea of him and the world'...December 30, 2011
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VELVET REVOLVER To Reunite With SCOTT WEILAND For 'A Concert For John O'Brien'
VELVET REVOLVER will reunite with singer Scott Weiland for a short one-off performance at "Love You Madly: A Concert For John O'Brien" on Thursday, January 12 at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California. Also scheduled to appear are Adam Levine and James Valentine (MAROON 5),Sheryl Crow, To...December 29, 2011
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Releases Studio Version Of 'The Pink Panther Theme'
GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has released a studio recording of "The Pink Panther Theme", as performed live during the band's 2009-2011 tours. Featuring members of GUNS N' ROSES, this song is the ninth in a series of singles released digitally by Thal in 2011. It will be available F...December 29, 2011
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HAMMERFALL Guitarist Interviewed In Zagreb (Video)
Guitarist Oscar Dronjak of Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL was interviewed by Ivana Prica, editor of the Croatian Metal And Rock site, when the band performed in Zagreb, Croatia on December 2, 2011 as part of the "European Outbreak 2011" tour with VICIOUS RUMORS, AMARANTHE and DEATHDESTRUCTION....December 29, 2011
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Reactivated MALICE Signs With SPV/STEAMHAMMER
Reunited Los Angeles heavy metal legends MALICE have inked a deal with SPV/Steamhammer. The band is currently recording updated versions of six classic MALICE metal anthems such as "Stellar Masters" and "No Haven For The Raven" as well as "four killer new tracks" for an album which is due to be rele...December 29, 2011
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JAMES LOMENZO Talks DIMEBAG, RONNIE JAMES DIO At 'Dimebash' (Video)
Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, DAVID LEE ROTH, DIO DISCIPLES, HAIL!) at a massive gathering on December 14 at the Key Club in Hollywood, California to help celebrate the life and musi...December 28, 2011
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METALLICA Frontman Confronts Paparazzi While Vacationing In Uruguay (Photos)
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield confronted photographers while vacationing in Punta del Este, Uruguay over Christmas. According to Starfeine.com, Hetfield "was spotted taking a moped ride with his son Castor in the countryside of Punta Del Este and the paparazzi would not leave him alone, so he to...December 28, 2011
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