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JOE ELLIOTT Explains Differences Between DEF LEPPARD And GUNS N' ROSES
Jed Gottlieb of BostonHerald.com recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD vocalist Joe Elliott. An excerpt from the chat follows: BostonHerald.com: So what specifically makes you so different from GUNS N' ROSES? Elliott: OK, I'll tell you this. For a long time THE ROLLING STONES had the tag...August 10, 2007
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URKRAFT: 'Too Strong For The Strongest Lord' Video Released
Danish death metal lords URKRAFT have released their video for the track "Too Strong for the Strongest Lord". The clip, which includes footage filmed in February/March 2007 during the band's European tour with CANNIBAL CORPSE, can be viewed below. As previously reported, "Too Strong for the Stronges...August 8, 2007
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OBITUARY/Ex-DEICIDE Guitarist SANTOLLA Selling Gear On eBay
Guitarist Ralph Santolla (OBITUARY, ex-DEATH, DEICIDE, ICED EARTH) is currently selling two of his ESP DV8 guitars and a Madison head via eBay. "This gear was used extensively on DEICIDE's 'Stench of Redemption' album and the new OBITUARY CD 'Xecutioner's Return'," says Santolla. "I'm getting some n...August 8, 2007
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AFTER FOREVER Guitarist Reports On L.A. Promo Trip
AFTER FOREVER guitarist Sander Gommans has issued the following update: "Today I arrived with more than one jetlag in the Netherlands from the promo trip in L.A. I did together with Floor [Jansen, vocals] concerning the new AFTER FOREVER record. "The album will be released in the USA in September th...August 6, 2007
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Report: OZZFEST Brawl Ridiculous, Shameful
A MyFOXColorado blogger who goes by the name "Scribe2" has issued the following report: The Ozzfest at Coors Amphitheatre [in Denver, Colorado] on July 28 erupted into an absolutely ridiculous and shameful war of thrown items between the lawn-seat visitors and the reserved-seat visitors during the S...July 31, 2007
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AFTER FOREVER Members Invite Fans To Their Shopping Spree
Dutch guitarist and composer Sander Gommans is very familiar with the old American saying, "The boy with the most toys WINS." Combine that philosophy with a personal quest to collect every possible piece of He-Man (Masters of the Universe) merchandise and the result can be a lethal blow to any savin...July 26, 2007
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Ithyphallic
How does NILE do it? Album after album is a death metal whirlwind, a masterpiece of Egyptian sounds and mythology, the riffs otherworldly and never matched, the guitar tone sharp and biting, and the arrangements ridiculously complex, yet oddly accessibly. "Ithyphallic", the band's fifth album and fi...July 25, 2007
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Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Proclaims KISS Appreciation Day
Michael Purvis of The Sault Star reports: KISS will take to the stage tonight at Kewadin Casino in front of thousands of fans. But before they do, Bauer, a Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., city commissioner, will hand over the keys to the city to Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and the rest of the ...July 20, 2007
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DIRTY LOOKS: New Album Title Revealed
Reunited '80s hard rockers DIRTY LOOKS have set "Gasoline" as the title of their comeback release, tentatively due later in the year. The CD is expected to feature guitarist/vocalist Henrik Ostergaard along with contributions from bassist Jack Pyers and lead guitarist Paul Lidel. According to Sleaze...July 17, 2007
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Libertad
How much more proof do we need that the new wave of "supergroups" — starting with AUDIOSLAVE and VELVET REVOLVER, moving onto ARMY OF ANYONE, and now culminating in the bottom-of-the-barrel likes of CIRCUS DIABLO — is now dead? "Libertad", the second album from VELVET REVOLVER, is a polished, profes...July 15, 2007
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Ex-KORN Guitarist's Book Becomes NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller
For more than a decade, Brian "Head" Welch was lead guitarist for the controversial rock band KORN, but in early 2005 he shocked the international music community when he abruptly quit the band and announced that he had been saved by Jesus Christ. His announcement in front of 10,000 people in Bakers...July 13, 2007
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3 INCHES OF BLOOD Vocalist JAMIE HOOPER Forced To Sit Out OZZFEST Tour
Vancouver, B.C.-based heavy metal warriors 3 INCHES OF BLOOD have issued the following statement: "As we start the Ozzfest tour, we are unfortunately one member short. Jamie Hooper has been experiencing problems with his voice and thus his ability to sing. Under the recommendation of doctors, Jamie...July 13, 2007
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HENRY ROLLINS Discusses His Trip To Iran
Chris Catania of PopMatters.com recently conducted an interview with punk rock icon Henry Rollins. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Q: So how was your recent trip to Iran? Henry: Well, I had gone to Iraq with the USO and that was very ... (hesitates) ... interesting, then I took a trip on...July 12, 2007
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'Brazilian Stoner Rock'N'Roll Vol. 1' Compilation Available For Free Download
"Brazilian Stoner Rock'N'Roll Vol. 1" is the title of a free "stoner rock" compilation featuring nothing but Brazilian bands. Created by Cezar Heavy and with the help of designer Artur Gustavo, the compilation includes material from the following artists: LESBIAN TOYS TRATOR STATIK MAJIK KALI CESAR...July 11, 2007
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DAVE MUSTAINE's Anti-UNITED NATIONS Lyrics Dissected, Challenged
Mark Leon Goldberg of the UN Dispatch has issued the following report: Last summer, UN Dispatch learned that the heavy metal band MEGADETH was recording an album titled "United Abominations", which featured cover art depicting a 9-11 style attack on the UN building in New York. Naturally, we thought...July 10, 2007