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JASON BONHAM Says BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Will Begin Work On Second Album In January
On October 21, "Heard It On The X", an Internet radio program hosted by Rich Rogenmoser, owner of the Music Exchange, conducted an interview with drummer Jason Bonham about JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE — which celebrates the life and music of Jason's father, the legendary LED ZEPPELIN drum...October 27, 2010
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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist Admits WHERE ANGELS SUFFER Debut Contains Previously Released Recordings
Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Randy Piper has responded to accusations that the debut album from his new band, WHERE ANGELS SUFFER (W.A.S.),consists entirely of previously released recordings from his earlier group, RANDY PIPER'S ANIMAL. In a statement released to BLABBERMOUTH.NET earlier today by form...October 25, 2010
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RANDY PIPER's Former Bandmate Is Confused By WHERE ANGELS SUFFER Debut
Swedish songwriter/producer/artist Chris Laney (real name: Ulf Larsson),who was previously a member of RANDY PIPER'S ANIMAL, the band led by former W.A.S.P. guitarist Randy Piper, has released the following statement: "Chris Laney has been contacted by fans that told him that his former band collea...October 25, 2010
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MONSTER MAGNET Frontman Talks New Album With 'The Metal File'
MONSTER MAGNET mainman Dave Wyndorf was interviewed for this week's "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. You can stream the show using the audio player below. "Mastermind", the long-awaited new album from MONSTER MAGNET, is scheduled for release on October 29 via Austria's Napalm Record...October 21, 2010
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JON LORD Joins Forces With Violinist ANNA PHOEBE In New Band
Acclaimed violinist extraordinaire Anna Phoebe (JETHRO TULL, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, PAUL RODGERS, ROXY MUSIC) has joined forces with former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord in a brand new band. Phoebe writes on her Twitter profile, "I am VERY excited! Now we need a name!" In a recent installment...October 18, 2010
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MONSTER MAGNET: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
"Mastermind", the long-awaited new album from MONSTER MAGNET, is available for streaming in its entirety at AOL Music. Due on October 29 via Austria's Napalm Records, the effort will be released as a regular CD with poster, limited digibook with two bonus tracks with poster and limited-edition box c...October 18, 2010
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MARTY FRIEDMAN Launches Record Label
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has created and is now heading up the brand new record label, Gokukara Records. The label is a subsidiary of Japan's major label giant Avex. Friedman's solo releases will continue with Avex, and new artists that he works with will come out on Gokukara. The fi...October 18, 2010
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JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE: Pro-Shot Footage From Calgary Available
Professionally filmed video footage of JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE — which celebrates the life and music of Jason's father, the legendary LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham — performing several ZEPPELIN classics on October 14, 2010 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada can be viewed below. JASON BONH...October 18, 2010
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON To Appear At BASS PLAYER LIVE!
On behalf of Hartke systems, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson will appear at SIR Studios in Hollywood, California for the second day of Bass Player LIVE! on October 24. Ellefson will showcase Hartke's LH1000 bass amplifier and HyDrive 810 cabinet with an hour-long clinic beginning at 11:00 a.m. in Cl...October 17, 2010
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KORN Drummer: 'I Never Do Anything Half-Assed With My Music'
Altsounds recently conducted an interview with KORN drummer Ray Luzier. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Altsounds: Why [call the new album] "Korn III: Remember Who You Are"? Some found it cheesy and hated it, and some went crazy for it. What's the inspiration behind the title? Luzie...October 15, 2010
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PAUL GILBERT To Warm Up For European Tour With Show In Hollywood
Guitarist extraordinaire Paul Gilbert (MR. BIG, RACER X) will play a warm-up show for his European tour on Monday, November 1 at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California. Gilbert will debut a brand new set featuring material from his third instrumental album, "Fuzz Universe". Gilbert's "Fuzz...October 14, 2010
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PHILIP ANSELMO Talks Horror With Actor BILL MOSELEY
Philip Anselmo of DOWN, ARSON ANTHEM and PANTERA recently met horror actor Bill Moseley for the first time in an exclusive "Rogue on Rogue" feature moderated by ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino. A couple of excerpts from the discussion follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: When did you both find music...October 13, 2010
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JASON BONHAM Talks To CJDC TV About 'Led Zeppelin Experience' (Video)
CJDC TV has posted a nine-minute report on JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE — which celebrates the life and music of Jason's father, the legendary LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham. Watch it below. JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE kicked off its North American tour on Friday, October 8 at...October 13, 2010
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ROB ZOMBIE Featured In 'Rock Of The Dead' Game
Rob Zombie has contributed his voice and music to "Rock Of The Dead", a zombie-themed first person shooter game which is coming to Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and PlayStation 3 on October 19. A description of the game reads as follows: "This is a first-person shooter in which players assume the role of...October 12, 2010
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ROADRUNNER RECORDS Launches SignMeTo Social Network
Roadrunner Records has announced the launch of web property SignMeTo Roadrunner Records, a dynamic new free service that mimics the actual A&R process using social networking tactics. SignMeTo is a fun and functional way for fans and unsigned bands to participate in the music industry's A&R...October 11, 2010