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DEVIN TOWNSEND To Return This Summer With 'Ki'
Acclaimed Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) will release "Ki", the first in a series of albums to be made available under the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT moniker, sometime in the summer. Devin Townsend recently answered several que...March 20, 2009
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EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'I'm Really Nothing Like JIMI HENDRIX'
In a recent article in USA Today, Eddie Van Halen was referred to as "the Jimi Hendrix of his generation." What does Eddie think of accolades like that? "I say it's a hell of a compliment, but at the same time I'm really nothing like Jimi Hendrix," he tells Spinner.com, quickly adding that ...March 16, 2009
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JOE STUMP: More 'Virtuostic Vendetta' Details Revealed
Guitar shredder Joe Stump (HOLYHELL, REIGN OF TERROR) will release his new album, "Virtuostic Vendetta", on April 17 via Lion Music. Commented Joe, "On this record, I kind of went back and re-introduced myself to myself. Two of my early albums, 'Guitar Dominance' and 'Supersonic Shred Machine', were...March 16, 2009
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LUNATICA's 'New Shores' Lands On Swiss Chart
"New Shores", the fourth album from the Swiss female-fronted symphonic rock/metal band LUNATICA, entered the national chart in the group's home country at position No. 20. "New Shores" was released on February 27, 2009 via Napalm Records. Michael Levine (Hans Zimmer's arranger; "Pirates of the Carri...March 14, 2009
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AEROSMITH Frontman To Headline Hollywood Session Of ROCK 'N' ROLL FANTASY CAMP
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has been confirmed as the headliner of the Hollywood session of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, the phenomenon that's been pairing music fans with rock stars since 1997. Whether campers are accomplished musicians or have only ever played air guitar, each band will learn f...March 9, 2009
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JIMI HENDRIX, NIRVANA, ALICE IN CHAINS Memorabilia On Display At Seattle's Hard Rock Café
King5.com reports that Jimi Hendrix's 1969 Fender Stratocaster guitar and the snow globe that was on the top of Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love's wedding cake are among the unique pieces of memorabilia that will be on display at the Hard Rock Café that is opening in the heart of downtown Seattle this...March 9, 2009
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JIMI HENDRIX Home May See Wrecking Ball
KiroTV.com reports that the home where Jimi Hendrix used to play the ukulele as a teen has hit a sour note with the city of Renton, Washington. The owner has to move it by March 27 or steps will be made to tear it down. In 2006, the house was moved from Seattle's ...March 7, 2009
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JIMI HENDRIX Estate Sues Alleged Infringer
Seattle-based Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. and Authentic Hendrix, LLC, owners of Jimi Hendrix music, trademarks and licensing rights, have filed a federal lawsuit in the Washington District Court against Andrew Pitsicalis and his Las Vegas-based HendrixLicensing.com Ltd. Pitsicalis and his company are...March 5, 2009
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GEORGE LYNCH Talks 'Guitar Generation Tour'
Rock Confidential recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE). An excerpt from the chat follows below. Rock Confidential: How are things goin', George? I know you've got a full plate already this year. Lynch: The SOULS OF WE record has been...February 26, 2009
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SLASH's 'All-Time Great Rock & Roll Riffs' Playlist Revealed
MySpace Music, the world's premier online music portal, has announced that legendary rock guitarist Slash has joined the community with the launch of a brand new profile page. Fans across the world can now become friends with Slash by visiting his official MySpace Music page at this location. The fo...February 26, 2009
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JIMI HENDRIX Estate Awarded $3.2 Million Judgment In Vodka Lawsuit
Seattle-based Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. and Authentic Hendrix, LLC, owners of Jimi Hendrix music, trademarks and licensing rights, won a key legal victory in the trademark infringement case against Craig Dieffenbach and Electric Hendrix Spirits, LLC. Experience Hendrix and Authentic Hendrix filed a...February 17, 2009
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Jams With CHEAP TRICK's RICK NIELSEN In Rockford; Video Available
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has issued the following update: "Yesterday [Sunday, February 15] was a day I'll remember forever… "Rick Nielsen is a friend. CHEAP TRICK are some of my heroes. Rockford, Illinois is home to both. "Yesterday, like always when I'm coming into town, I call Rick or visa v...February 17, 2009
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ZAKK WYLDE Talks 'Guitar Hero', Upcoming BLACK LABEL SOCIETY 'Best-Of' Collection
Live-Metal.net recently conducted an interview with guitarist Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE). An excerpt from the chat follows below. Live-Metal.net: I don't know if anything official has been announced yet, but I hear there's going to be some sort of greatest-hits or best-of compil...February 12, 2009
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: 'YNGWIE Is To His Genre What JIMI HENDRIX Was To Electric Guitar'
Rushonrock.com recently conducted an interview with legendary hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN). An excerpt from the chat follows below. Rushonrock.com: How do you look back on the whole JOURNEY experience? Jeff Scott Soto: I can't say one bad thing about the t...February 5, 2009
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METALLICA Bassist's Playlist Revealed
ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino recently spoke to METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo and constructed a playlist of what Robert's spinning. "My four-year-old boy loves TOOL!" Trujillo told ARTISTdirect.com. "When I take him to school, we're playing TOOL all the time, so I definitely connect with...February 5, 2009
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