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Expanded Version Of 'The Stooges: Head On' Book Due In September

Wayne State University Press will publish an expanded version of Brett Callwood's 2008 book, "The Stooges: Head On", in September. If the MC5 were Detroit's political spokesmen for the disenchanted youth of the 1960s, then THE STOOGES were the loutish kids, heckling from the back of the room. While...
August 18, 2011
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MATT SORUM, DUFF MCKAGAN, GILBY CLARKE To Honor SLASH At Benefit Concert

Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Gilby Clarke (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) and Wayne Kramer (MC5) are among the musicians who will appear at the Road Recovery benefit concert honoring legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES)...
August 9, 2011
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A Bigger Boat

Hipsters and pretentious pricks masquerading as legitimate punk-juiced rockers? Not AMERICAN SPEEDWAY, not even close. Well, the "punk-juiced rockers" part is correct and legitimately so. On "A Bigger Boat" what you hear from these Philadelphia rabble rousers on their sophomore release is the genuin...
July 27, 2011
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W.A.S.P., QUIET RIOT, Ex-ADLER'S APPETITE Members Join Forces In HOTEL DIABLO

HOTEL DIABLO, the new band featuring LADYJACK and former ADLER'S APPETITE vocalist Rick Stitch, guitarist Alex Grossi (QUIET RIOT),bassist Mike Duda and drummer Mike Dupke (both of W.A.S.P.),has released "Set it Off", the first track recorded with former GUNS N' ROSES and ROCKSTAR SUPERNOVA guitar...
July 11, 2011
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Kvelertak

Originally released in June 2010 through Indie Recordings, The End Records chose wisely in giving North American release to this self-titled album from Norwegian Black 'N Roll 'N Everything Else superstars KVELERTAK. The six bonus tracks (live recordings, BBC sessions, and demos) are great additions...
June 20, 2011
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WILLIAM SHATNER Accepting 'Honorary Headbanger Award' (Video)

A clip of legendary actor William Shatner accepting his Honorary Headbanger Award at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which were held on April 20 in Los Angeles can be viewed below. The broadcast of the full show airs on VH1 Classic this Saturday, May 28 at 10 p.m. Revered for his role...
May 27, 2011
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GILBY CLARKE: Video Interview Posted Online

Dani Buarque of the "Lokaos Rock Show" conducted an interview with former GUNS N' ROSES and ROCKSTAR SUPERNOVA guitarist Gilby Clarke when he played in So Paulo, Brazil in December 2010. You can now watch the chat below. Clarke, 48, is best known for a three-year tenure as the rhythm guitarist of GU...
May 25, 2011
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Last Rites

You can say that there aren't many albums around these days that sound quite like "Last Rites", with the possible exception of those released by PLACE OF SKULLS, but you sure can't say with any seriousness that it doesn't sound like PENTAGRAM. I'll spare you the detailed history lesson on Bobby Lieb...
May 9, 2011
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SEBASTIAN BACH Interviews WILLIAM SHATNER At REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS (Video)

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach conducted an interview with legendary actor William Shatner on the "black carpet" of the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which was held on April 20 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California. The chat, which was taped for Revolver TV, can be viewed below...
April 28, 2011
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WILLIAM SHATNER Talks Metal At REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS (Video)

BareBonesMusic.com conducted a short interview with legendary actor William Shatner on the "black carpet" of the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which was held on April 20 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California. You can now watch the chat below. Shatner was presented with the Honorary He...
April 27, 2011
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WILLIAM SHATNER Talks BLACK SABBATH, ZAKK WYLDE At REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS (Video)

Metal Injection conducted a short interview with legendary actor William Shatner on the "black carpet" of the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which was held last Wednesday, April 20 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California. You can now watch the chat below. Shatner was presented with the H...
April 26, 2011
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ZAKK WYLDE, RITCHIE BLACKMORE, MICHAEL SCHENKER On WILLIAM SHATNER Album; Details Revealed

Los Angeles-based Cleopatra Records has inked legendary actor William Shatner to a worldwide recording deal for a space-themed concept album entitled "Searching For Major Tom" (formerly "Seeking Major Tom"),to be released later this year. Comprised of 19 "interpretations" of classic intergalactic r...
April 13, 2011
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Short Skirts & Long Nights

Good job coming up with a band name that'll at least get critics' attention in this crowded scene. Beyond the obvious is an 11-song download album in "Short Skirts & Long Nights" that offers lots of rockin' hardcore bark, but little in the way of bite. When you include "similar artists" in your...
March 27, 2011
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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Guitarist Talks About Wisconsin

According to The Pulse Of Radio, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello spoke with Spinner.com about playing last week at the massive protests at the state capitol in Madison, Wisconsin, where demonstrators and union members are battling Governor Scott Walker's attempt to strip public unions...
March 1, 2011
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Raleigh's 1980s Hardcore/Punk Scene Documented In 'Manchild 5' Book

Brian Walsby's new illustrated book, "Manchild 5: Rabid Pack With Sirens Howling'", which documents the 1980s punk/hardcore scene in Raleigh, North Carolina, was released on January 25. Along with tons of photos and Brian's infamous comic art; this one is also packed with interviews and stories abou...
February 3, 2011