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DJ EDDIE TRUNK Talks About AXL ROSE's Surprise Visit To New York Radio Station

David Hinckley of the New York Daily News has issued the following report: GUNS N' ROSES front man Axl Rose, half-jokingly described by his comrade Sebastian Bach as "the Howard Hughes of rock 'n' roll," startled fans around the world early Saturday by dropping in on Eddie Trunk's WAXQ (104.3 FM) ra...

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ZEBRA's FELIX HANNEMAN Joins THE SLASHTONES

Harry Slash, Extreme Championship Wrestling's theme music producer and performer, has announce the addition of ZEBRA's Felix Hanneman on keyboards to THE SLASHTONES. Over the years the band has included members of THE CULT, RAGING SLAB, THE B-52S, RAINBOW, CRO-MAGS, WARRIOR SOUL, THE CYCLE SLUTS FRO...

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THE ALLKNOWING Debut To Feature Former MORBID ANGEL Frontman

THE ALLKNOWING, the new Ohio-based band featuring former GRIP INC./HEATHEN bassist Jason Vie Brooks, will be entering Online studios on May 19 to begin recording their debut album. The self-produced effort (with the help of a local engineer) will be titled "Hours for the Taking" and will feature the...

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BLACK SABBATH's 'Iron Man' Tops VH1 List As the Greatest Metal Song of All Time

BLACK SABBATH's "Iron Man" reigns as the #1 song in the definitive metal count down "40 Greatest Metal Songs" airing on VH1. The countdown, which began Monday, May 1 will culminate on Thursday, May 4 at 11 p.m., with the top ten songs of all time. Hosted by Sebastian Bach (who can be seen on ...

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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Defends His Right To Wear SPACEMAN Makeup

KISS's official web site has been updated with a new question-and-answer session with guitarist Tommy Thayer. It follows here in its entirety: Q: Being a KISS fan yourself, what do you think of the "The Elder" album? Tommy: "I was never a fan of 'The Elder'. To be honest, by the time 'Dynasty' and '...

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KISS: Classic 1975 ACE FREHLEY Guitar Pick Sells For Over $1,000

Kiss Kollector magazine (web site) is working on an article for its May issue detailing KISS' first-ever tour of Europe, which took place in May/June of 1976. Apart from many never-before-published photos from those live shows, the magazine will also show a picture of one of the guitar picks that Ac...

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Former PETER CRISS Singer JASON EBS Launches New Project

Jason Ebs, the former singer for original KISS drummer Peter Criss on the "Bad Boys of Kiss" tours, has formed a new band called ECOTONIC. They are busy recording their debut CD, "Electrified", and are seeking a record deal, publishing deal, and music management. Previously known as JASON & JANE...

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ALICE COOPER Hit 'School's Out' To Be Played On Continuous Loop For Fundraiser

The Canadian Press is reporting that Indiepolitik, a Toronto-based group of indie musicians who raise money for charity, is planning to play ALICE COOPER's 1972 hit "School's Out" for six hours — non-stop — at a local nightclub Thursday (April 20). Participants can either pay a $5 entrance fee to he...

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BATHORY: More 'In Memory Of Quorthon' Details Revealed

The complete track listing has been revealed for the three CDs that will be included in the upcoming BATHORY box set, "In Memory of Quorthon", due on June 3 via Black Mark Records. As previously reported, the full package will contain three CDs, one DVD, a book and a poster. Börje "Boss" Forsberg —...

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QUEEN Guitarist BRIAN MAY Slags 'American Idol'

Launch Radio Networks reports: Even though QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS were on "American Idol" this week, guitarist Brian May is no fan of the show. He said that footage the band shot with the contestants was manipulated to make it seem like he undercut Ace, who performed "We Will Rock You" on the show. Th...

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PAUL STANLEY's Lead Guitarist Talks About KISS Frontman's New Solo CD

Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Glam-Metal.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Brad Fernquist, who performed most of the lead guitar on the new solo album from KISS frontman Paul Stanley. An excerpt from the chat follows: Glam-Metal.com: Another one of my favorite artists that you have worked...

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Having survived the "Robbo" phase that resulted in 1983's often unjustly derided "Another Perfect Day", 1984's double-LP compilation "No Remorse" introduced the world (by way of four new songs) to another revamped MOTÖRHEAD lineup. Ex-SAXON drummer Pete Gill replaced Philthy Animal Taylor and Brian...

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ACE FREHLEY, VINNIE PAUL, SULLY ERNA To Play Poker For Charity

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, ex-PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul and GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna are among the starts that will take part in the VH1 Classic Rock 'n' Roll Charity Poker Tournament presented by CelebrityPokerPlayer.net. The event, hosted by Phil Laak, will take place on...

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MOTÖRHEAD's 'Ace Of Spades' Gets Country-And-Western Treatment: Video Available

A video clip of HAYSEED DIXIE performing a country-and-western rendition of MOTÖRHEAD's "Ace of Spades" for inclusion on a DVD that came with the February 2006 issue of the British magazine Total Guitar has been posted online at YouTube.com. According to the All Music Guide, HAYSEED DIXIE is a novel...

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GODSMACK Drummer Talks About ANOTHER ANIMAL Side Project

Morley Seaver of antiMUSIC recently conducted an interview with GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: antiMUSIC: The band has had great success with every release you've done. Is it difficult to think about if the record will live up to the lofty expectations of...