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OZZY, PARAMORE, SMASHING PUMPKINS, TOOL In Next 'Guitar Hero'?
The Pulse of Radio reports that a leaked online consumer response survey may have provided clues to which artists will be represented on Guitar Hero: World Tour, the next installment in the hugely successful video game series. According to Kotaku.com, the survey, generated by a market research firm,...July 1, 2008
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ALICE COOPER Co-Producer GREG HAMPTON Talks About His Work On 'Along Came A Spider'
Greg Prato of GuitarSite.com recently conducted an interview with Greg Hampton, who co-produced, wrote most of, and played guitar on ALICE COOPER's new album, "Along Came A Spider" (which also includes a guest spot from Slash),and is also the singer/guitarist of the new space-age funk-rock band SCI...June 25, 2008
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CELINE DION's Version Of AC/DC's 'You Shook Me' Is 'Worst Cover' Of All Time
According to the UK's Daily Mail, Celine Dion's cover version of the AC/DC track "You Shook Me All Night Long" has been voted the worst cover song. Dion, 40, has never released the song as a single but performed the "musical offense" at a Las Vegas concert six years ago. A SUGABABES and ...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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OZZY OSBOURNE, METALLICA, JIMI HENDRIX Sharing The Stage At Macy's Men's Department
Macy's and Rolling Stone magazine have announced the exclusive launch of a series of collectors' edition t-shirts featuring famous Rolling Stone covers to honor the legendary music magazine's strong cultural influence throughout its 40-year history. Now available at select Macy's and on macys.com, t...June 19, 2008
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JIMI HENDRIX Amp Set For Auction In Rock Memorabilia Sale
The Daily Record reports shat rock memorabilia, including an amp once owned by Jimi Hendrix, is to be sold at auction on July 10, Christie's said yesterday. The 1966 Marshall amplifier used by Hendrix in concert between 1967 and 1969 will be up for sale as will a pair of the flamboyant guitarist's ....June 17, 2008
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JIMI HENDRIX Live Recordings Not Headed To Wolfgang's Vault Web Site
According to The Pulse of Radio, Jimi Hendrix's record label says that there are presently no plans to issue any of his live recordings through their recent agreement with the vintage live music outlet Wolfgang's Vault. Billboard reported that Hendrix's label Universal Music Enterprises (UME) has pa...June 12, 2008
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JIMI HENDRIX: Photos From 'Hendrix Revealed: A Life Through The Lens' VIP Reception Available
The month-long Jimi Hendrix photography exhibition at the Celebrity Vault in Beverly Hills opened with a VIP reception on Thursday, May 29 to a crowd of fans and high rollers willing to spend up to $40,000 on images of the rock legend. "Hendrix Revealed: A Life Through The Lens", with works spanning...June 9, 2008
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FREDDIE MERCURY, JIMI HENDRIX, KEITH MOON, FLEA Voted Ideal Members Of Dream Rock Band
According to Virgin Media, Freddie Mercury has been voted the ideal frontman in a dream rock band. In a survey carried out by Gigwise.com, the late singer of legendary rock band QUEEN beat off Mick Jagger and Kurt Cobain for the title. Jimi Hendrix was voted the ultimate guitarist and RED HOT CHILI...June 9, 2008
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BUCKETHEAD And BRAIN Get Freaky And Funky On SCIENCE FAXTION Debut
Whenever bass legend Bootsy Collins and guitar shredder extraordinaire Buckethead get together, it's a given that new sonic ground will be broken. And this certainly proves to be the case on their latest project, SCIENCE FAXTION, which will be issuing its debut full-length, "Living on Another Freque...June 5, 2008
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MEGADETH Bassist: 'I'm Still Working On My Metal Side'
Confront magazine recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist James Lomenzo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Confront: How did you get to play with this band? James: Three points of reference. First there was this club I used to hang out at in Brooklyn that was late '70s, early...June 2, 2008
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JOE STUMP Recording New Solo Album
REIGN OF TERROR/HOLYHELL guitarist Joe Stump has issued the following update: "The European tour back in February/March went extremely well. I played 15 dates in 20 days combining shows and clinics. A sincere thanks goes out to all that attended. A bunch of the footage was recorded in both audio and...May 31, 2008
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ACE FREHLEY Scraps Fan Meet-And-Greets
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley appears to have abandoned the idea of taking part in fan meet-and-greets during his forthcoming European tour. Says Ace: "As you know, we've been experimenting, as have other performers, with the idea of meeting and greeting my fans at the end of a concert. "A few...May 28, 2008
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ACE FREHLEY: New Video Interview Available
Radio personality Eddie Trunk recently conducted an interview with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley for MSG TV. Watch the four-and-a-half-minute clip below. Ace Frehley recently told MyrtleBeachOnline.com that he's shooting for 12 tracks on his next album, his first in 18 years, with a release in...May 24, 2008
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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time
Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...May 19, 2008
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