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VEGA: Former SLO BURN Bassist Launches New Project

VEGA, the new Southern California-based quartet featuring former SLO BURN bassist Damon Garrison on guitar/vocals, are currently writing and recording material with a view towards scheduling several live shows in the near future. Joining Damon in the group's lineup are Ryon on lead guitar, Jamie (TH...

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Former AMEN Drummer To Tour With SHORTCUT TO NEWARK

Former AMEN drummer Luke Johnson will reunite with his old friends SHORTCUT TO NEWARK to support STERIOGRAM on their forthcoming U.K. tour. The dates are as follows: Feb. 17 – Southhampton, UK - Joiners Feb. 18 - Birmingham, UK - Academy Feb. 19 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City Feb. 20 - Aberdeen, UK -...

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DEVILINSIDE Announce Lineup Changes

Minneapolis' DEVILINSIDE have announced the addition of drummer Dan Johnson (ex-WITH DEAD HANDS RISING),vocalist Joe Talbot (RICHARD PRYOR ON FIRE) and bassist Patrick Morris (DEMONICON) to the group's ranks. The band will be hitting the road for the better part of February and March, first heading...

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AC/DC Singer Attends Wedding Of RED SOX Center Fielder

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson was among the 175 guests at Orlando's Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes Hotel Thursday (Dec. 30) for the wedding of Red Sox center fielder Johnny Damon and girlfriend Michelle Mangan, according to the Associated Press. It was the second marriage for the 31-year-old Damon, whose...

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MAGNITUDE NINE Guitarist Preparing New Instructional DVD

Guitarist Rob Johnson of the U.S. prog-metal/power metal band MAGNITUDE NINE is now preparing his next guitar instructional DVD and CD-ROM video release, tentatively due in early 2005. Guitar players into shredding and wanting to add to their own soloing and lead chops will enjoy Johnson's first vid...

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STEVE VAI To Release New Solo Album, Embark On U.S. Tour

Legendary guitarist Steve Vai has set a February 22, 2005 release date through Epic Records for his latest solo effort, "Real Illusions: Reflections". Featuring 12 highly anticipated tracks by Vai, the CD will be accompanied by an independent video contest that will be launched simultaneously in con...

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AC/DC Singer Is Thrilled To Have His Music Used To Terrorize Enemies

ContactMusic.com is reporting that AC/DCsinger Brian Johnson is thrilled to hear his group's rock music is helping U.S. and British troops terrorize enemies around the globe. The Australian heavy rock band's music is a favourite of soldiers stationed in Iraq and other trouble spots — and he's deligh...

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MUMMIFICATION: New Album Out Now

California death grinders MUMMIFICATION have just released their brand new full-length CD, entitled "Runes of Blood", via their official web site. The album contains "nine brutal tracks of pure deathgrind, including a cover of DEATH's 'Zombie Ritual' with guest vocals by Juan Urteaga of VILE," accor...

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AC/DC Singer Banned From Hotel Bar Over Cap

AC/DC singer Brian Johnson was refused a drink in a swish hotel because he would not remove his trademark flat cap, according to The Sun Online. Johnson has worn the distinctive headgear at concerts across the world. But it cut no ice with a young barman in his home city of Newcastle upon Tyne. John...

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AMEN Frontman Says Former Bandmembers Joined, And Left, For Purely Monetary Reasons

AMEN frontman Casey Chaos has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I've been keeping quiet whilst watching former AMEN members slate both AMEN and myself. AMEN existed before the last line-up, and AMEN will continue to exist as long as I see fit. As to who wanted what from...

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ALICE COOPER And Wife To Be Honored As 2005's First PHOENIX POWER COUPLE

ALICE COOPER and wife Sheryl (photo) will be honored as the first Phoenix Power Couple in a ceremony to be held on February 22, 2005. A posting at the PowerCouples.org web site describes the couple as follows: "Sheryl Cooper has been dancing all her life, including professional appearances with Gold...

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MAGNITUDE NINE Guitarist Releases Instructional Video

MAGNITUDE NINE guitarist Rob Johnson has released a new guitar instructional video release, entitled "Shred Guitar Tactics". Those into "shredding" (sweep picking, arpeggios, string skipping),Visit this link to get your copy on DVD, CD-ROM or VHS. ...

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POISON Frontman Discusses Upcoming Solo Album

POISON frontman Bret Michaels recently spoke to Amy Jo Johnson of The Bay City Times about his upcoming solo album, entitled "Freedom of Sound". "It's going to be out at the very beginning of the year," he said. Michaels said he's wrapping up recording songs for the 12-track album right now. He said...

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RED SOX Players Join GODSMACK On Stage

Several members of the Red Sox team, fresh from their ALCS win against archrivals the New York Yankees, joined GODSMACK onstage at a private party near Fenway Park Thursday (Oct. 21) to celebrate. Ball players Johnny Damon, Mark Bellhorn, Kevin Millar, Dave McCarty and others helped sing the finale...

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Former TESTAMENT Guitarist To Tour With TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA

Former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick will be performing with TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA (East) at the following dates in November/December: Nov. 11 - Charleston WV @ Municipal Aud Theater Nov. 12 – Louisville, KY @ Palace Theater Nov. 13 - Ft Wayne IN @ Allen County War Memorial Nov. 14 –...