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MEGADETH Drummer Comments On Upcoming GUITARFEST Appearance

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine will be joined by bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, TED NUGENT) and MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover for a performance at this year's Guitarfest at Music Live (the UK's favorite music-making bash) on Friday, November 7. Mustaine is allowing punters to create...

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WHITESNAKE Mainman Objects To MCCAIN Use Of 'Here I Go Again' At Campaign Event

WHITESNAKE mainman David Coverdale has released a statement objecting to John McCain's use of the band's classic "Here I Go Again" during a campaign rally in Colorado on Tuesday. "Having just heard my song 'Here I Go Again' at the end of a speech given by Republican Senator John McCain, live on CNN...

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DAVID ELLEFSON, MARCO MENDOZA, JOEY VERA At Bass Player LIVE! Convention; Video Available

David Ellefson (F5, ex-MEGADETH),Marco Mendoza (ex-THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE),Frank Bello (ANTHRAX) and Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING) are among the musicians who took part in the Bass Player LIVE! convention, which was held November 1-2, 2008 at S.I.R. Studios in Hollywood, California. Com...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Drops 'Living Legend' Trophy During Acceptance Speech; Video Available

Billboard.biz reports that OZZY OSBOURNE, FOO FIGHTERS and AC/DC were among the winners at the Marshall Classic Rock Roll Of Honour held at London's Park Lane Hotel. Osbourne won the gong for "Living Legend" although almost dropped the trophy on his foot, commenting, "I'm not very good at this award...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Talks About SAMSON Microphones; Video Available

A three-and-a-half-minute clip of vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) talking about Samson microphones can be viewed below. D.X. Ferris of the Cleveland Free Times recently spoke to Owens about Tim's forthcoming solo debut, which he has been recor...

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DEF LEPPARD's CAMPBELL On WHITESNAKE: 'They're Not A Band, It's DAVID COVERDALE And Whoever'

In a brand new interview with The West Australian, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell explained why his band kept plugging away even when no-one seemed to be listening during the seemingly sudden rise of grunge in the early '90s, when bands like NIRVANA and PEARL JAM stole the pop/rock niche. "Wh...

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Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING: Dates Announced For Next Year's Event

The 14th edition of the Graspop Metal Meeting will take place June 26-28 on the festival grounds of the Boeretang in Dessel, Belgium. According to the organizers, the concept remains identical: three days of metal mania, four stages, 70 bands, metal market, festival fair, side animation, signing ses...

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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE At GUITARFEST: More Information Available

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine will be joined by bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, TED NUGENT) and drummer Tommy Aldridge (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, OZZY OSBOURNE) for a performance at this year's Guitarfest at Music Live (the UK's favorite music-making bash) on Friday, November 7. Mustai...

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Founding SAXON Members OLIVER, DAWSON Working On Book

OLIVER DAWSON SAXON, featuring founding SAXON members Graham Oliver and Steve Dawson, took part in a live webcast from Berlin Studios (owned by former WHITESNAKE and current THIN LIZZY guitarist John Sykes) in Blackpool, UK on September 1. According to a press release, the webcast was so successful,...

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JOEY VERA To Take Part In BASS PLAYER LIVE! Event

Bassist Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING) has issued the following update: "I've been invited to be on a panel at this year's Bass Player LIVE! convention in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, November 1. I'll be sitting in with moderator David Ellefson (F5, ex-MEGADETH) along with Marco Me...

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LYNCH MOB Cutting New Tracks, Seeking Record Deal

Vocalist Oni Logan of the reactivated rockers LYNCH MOB has issued the following update: "All is well here in the land of milk and honey. Finally after four months of being away from the family, I am back [home] in Switzerland for a much-needed visit with my daughter and wife. "Just a little note to...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, SNOWY SHAW on 'Maximum Threshold'; Audio Available

Vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and Swedish multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw (THERION, DREAM EVIL, KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME) were the featured guests on this past Saturday's (October 18) edition of the "Maximum Thr...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Guest On 'Maximum Threshold' Tomorrow

Vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will guest on this Saturday's (October 18) edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show at 9:00 p.m. EST. "Maximum Threshold" is an Internet radio show dedicated to presenting up-and-coming hard rock bands and succes...

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TWISTED SISTER, POISON, FOREIGNER, JOURNEY Songs Featured In 'Rock Of Ages' Musical

Playbill.com reports that the 1980s-set musical "Rock of Ages" — starring "American Idol" finalist Constantine Maroulis — officially opens at Off-Broadway's New World Stages October 16. Previews began October 1. Featuring a book by Chris D'Arienzo, the musical, press notes state, is "fueled by high-...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says Solo Album Was 'Management And Label's Decision'

D.X. Ferris of the Cleveland Free Times recently spoke to vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) about Tim's forthcoming solo debut, which he has been recording in Los Angeles. Tentatively due in early 2009, the album will include guest appearances b...