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ANGER AS ART Frontman On GARY MOORE's Death: 'This Hits Me As Hard As RONNIE DIO's Passing'
ANGER AS ART/ABATTOIR frontman Steve Gaines has issued the following statement regarding the death of legendary guitarist Gary Moore: "Super Bowl Sunday, and I find this news.... simply terrible. This hits me as hard as Ronnie Dio's passing. "About ten years ago, I was starting to make the jump from...February 6, 2011
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STEVEN TYLER Answers Fan-Submitted Questions (Video)
Iconic rock megastar and new "American Idol" judge Steven Tyler answered a number of fan-submitted questions via his newly launched official web site. You can now watch the three-minute clip below. According to HarperCollins.com, Tyler's much-anticipated autobiography, "Does The Noise In My Head Bot...February 5, 2011
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JOE PERRY Says He Is Not Leaving AEROSMITH
Most of the members of AEROSMITH spent a few days last week working on songs for a new album with co-writer Marti Frederiksen at a studio in Los Angeles. The only man missing was guitarist Joe Perry, who was unable to join his bandmates for the sessions due to what Billboard.com described as an "uns...February 5, 2011
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BLOODIEST To Release 'Descent' In March
Chicago, Illinois' BLOODIEST will release its debut full-length, "Descent", on March 29 in North America (April 4 internationally) via Relapse Records. The CD was recorded with engineer Sanford Parker at Steve Albini's Electrical Audio studios in Chicago. A track from "Descent", entitled "Pastures",...February 5, 2011
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STEVEN TYLER's Autobiography Now Due In May
According to HarperCollins.com, AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler's much-anticipated autobiography, "Does The Noise In My Head Bother You?", is now scheduled for release on May 10. The book traces Tyler's youth in the Bronx, his early music career and influences, his legendary partnership with Joe Perry...February 4, 2011
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MICHAEL MONROE: New Single Available For Streaming
Michael Monroe, iconic rock 'n' roll frontman and founding member of hugely influential Finnish outfit HANOI ROCKS, will release his new solo album, "Sensory Overdrive", on March 14 via Universal Music subsidiary Spinefarm Records. The CD features guest appearances by MOTÖRHEAD's Ian "Lemmy" Kilmist...February 4, 2011
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FORBIDDEN Guitarist Interviewed On 'Black Night Meditations' (Audio)
WSCA 106.1 FM's metal program "Black Night Meditations" has posted an audio interview with guitarist Steve Smyth reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. "Black Night Meditations" is a four-hour metal show focusing on black,...February 4, 2011
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JOE SATRIANI, RICHIE KOTZEN, STEVE LUKATHER To Perform At Benefit For JASON BECKER
Joe Satriani will headline a guitar-heavy bill that also includes Richie Kotzen, Steve Lukather, THE KEHOE NATION, FLAMETAL and more, reminding the world that Jason Becker's Not Dead Yet. Tickets go on sale today (Friday, February 4) for the March 26 benefit show at Slim's in San Francisco. Tickets...February 4, 2011
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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'Deconstruction', 'Ghost' Albums To Arrive This Summer; Free Live EP Delayed
"Deconstruction" and "Ghost" — the third and fourth in a series of albums from Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) to be made available under THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT moniker — will likely be released in the summer. Townsend w...February 4, 2011
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AEROSMITH In The Studio; Video Available
Most of the members of AEROSMITH spent a few days last week working on songs for a new album with co-writer Marti Frederiksen at a studio in Los Angeles. The only man missing was guitarist Joe Perry, who was unable to join his bandmates for the sessions due to what Billboard.com described as an "uns...February 4, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY Working On New Project With SYMPHONY X Singer
Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy revealed in a new Twitter message that he is currently working on a new project with SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen. He writes, "VERY excited about a new project I'm working on [with] one my [favorite] singers in the world: my bro, Sir Russell Allen." He...February 3, 2011
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DEATH's Classic 'Human' Album Gets Remix Treatment
Producer/engineer Jim Morris from Morrisound Recording Studios (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, ICED EARTH, CANNIBAL CORPSE) in Tampa, Florida has just finished remixing the legendary 1991 album from DEATH called "Human". Commented Morris (pictured below): "[This was] an awesome experience for me." He add...February 3, 2011
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CHILDREN OF BODOM's LAIHO To Release 'In Your Face Guitar' Instructional DVD In March
Guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho of Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM will release his third instructional DVD, "In Your Face Guitar", on March 8 through Rock House. In this new two-DVD set, Laiho teaches you his signature scale patterns and sequences he uses to move across the neck. He reveals his...February 3, 2011
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ARCHITECTS: 'The Here And Now' First-Week Sales Revealed
"The Here And Now", the new album from the British quintet ARCHITECTS, sold around 900 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 47 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defin...February 3, 2011
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BITCH To Tour Europe With ANGER AS ART
Legendary Los Angeles-based metal band BITCH (led by frontwoman Betsy Bitch) will embark on a short European tour in the spring, culminating in the group's appearance at Germany's Keep It True festival on April 29,. Fellow Los Angeles metal act ANGER AS ART will provide support on a few dates and wi...February 2, 2011