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KISS: 'Nothin' To Lose' Oral-History Book Due Next Year
According to The Hollywood Reporter, KISS founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are collaborating with rock journalist Ken Sharp on "Nothin' To Lose", an oral history of the band's early years, from its inception in 1973 to the 1975 release of its classic concert album "Alive!" Due in the summer of...August 3, 2011
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PAUL STANLEY, PHIL COLLEN To Teach Punters How To Rock On 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp'
"Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp" is back and bigger than ever with an all-star lineup of legendary music icons that are sure to get metal and rock enthusiasts pumped up. Tune in to VH1 Classic on Saturday, August 20 at 10 p.m. ET/PT for the show's Season Two premiere. VH1 Classic and executive producer...August 2, 2011
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SIXX: BRET MICHAELS Said He Wanted To Tour With MTLEY CRE Because POISON Needs Credibility
Michael Christopher of The Delaware County Daily Times recently conducted an interview with MTLEY CRE bassist Nikki Sixx. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On how MTLEY CRE should not be put into the same category as the hair-metal scene that pervaded Los Angeles in the mid-'80s onwar...July 20, 2011
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CRO-MAGS Frontman Wants To Give You Tour Of New York City Lower East Side
Rocks-Off, one of the most infamous concert promoters in New York (famed for its live rock boat shows),has launched a series of walking tours in New York City. The two inaugural walking tours include "The History Of Art, Crime, Drugs And Punk Rock On The Lower East Side" (a guided tour given by Joh...May 9, 2011
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CROWN OF THORNS Mainman Interviewed On 'Mars Attacks' Podcast
Singer/songwriter/producer Jean Beauvoir (CROWN OF THORNS, PLASMATICS) was interviewed by host Victor M. Ruiz for the latest episode of the "Mars Attacks" podcast. Beauvoir talked about why he decided to put CROWN OF THORNS back together; what it was like to work with such artists as KISS and RAMONE...April 26, 2011
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The Untold Story Of RAMONES' 'Brain Drain'
In memory and celebration of the late Joey Ramone, who died 10 years ago on April 15, music writer Joel Gausten has published "The Ramones' Brain Drain: The Untold Story", a just-completed 4,000-word essay on the making of the band's 1989 album, at this location. In addition to exclusive interviews...April 18, 2011
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SKID ROW: Santa Ana Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of SKID ROW's March 12, 2011 performance at Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, California can be viewed below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Big Guns 02 New Generation 03. Mudkicker 04. Piece Of Me 05. 18 And Life 06. Thick Is The Skin 07. Makin' a Mess 08. Monkey Busines...March 21, 2011
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NAZARETH To Release 'Big Dogz' In May
Eagle Rock Entertainment, through earMusic, has announced the release of "Big Dogz", the new studio album from legendary Scottish rockers NAZARETH. The CD hits stores May 10. Produced by guitar player Jimmy Murrison and sound wizard Yann Rouiller, the album's production avoids the trappings of tradi...March 17, 2011
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BAD BRAINS Begins Work On New Album
The iconic punk band BAD BRAINS will make an appearance for the first time in the band's career at South By Southwest (SXSW) 2011 at Van's Showcase at Emo's Main Room on March 16. Bassist Darryl Jenifer comments on the forthcoming experience: "There should be a SXSW in every city, every day. Austin...March 9, 2011
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RAMONES Honored With 'Lifetime Achievement' GRAMMY; Video Footage, Photo
Punk pioneers the RAMONES were presented a Grammy for Lifetime Achievement at this year's award ceremony on February 13 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. John Cafiero (OSAKA POPSTAR vocalist) accepted on behalf of Dee Dee Ramone while Johnny Ramone's wife Linda accepted for her husba...February 26, 2011
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SLIPKNOT's CLOWN Discusses THE BLACK DOTS OF DEATH Project In New Interview
MetalInsider.net recently conducted an interview with SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. MetalInsider.net: Are you afraid that your prior success with SLIPKNOT might overshadow [your new project] THE BLACK DOTS OF DEATH? Crahan: What else am...February 17, 2011
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SATOR To Release 'Under The Radar' This Month
After a couple of years of silence, one of Sweden's all-time finest exports of rock and roll SATOR is back with a new album entitled "Under The Radar", due on February 25 via Wild Kingdom Records. According to a press release, the band "has returned to their musical roots and besides just returning...February 8, 2011
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Talks Technique With BASS PLAYER Magazine
Bass Player magazine conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson for the cover story in its December 2010 issue. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Bass Player: What was it like revisiting "Rust In Peace"? Ellefson: Pretty seamless; I had stayed up on our catalogue, pla...February 7, 2011
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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Widow Recounts His Final Days
Kory Grow of Revolver magazine recently conducted an interview with Wendy Dio, the widow and manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, DIO, RAINBOW, ELF). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Revolver: We were really honored to have [Ronn...January 3, 2011
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TYPE O NEGATIVE Members Remember PETER STEELE In New Issue Of REVOLVER Magazine
Jon Wiederhorn of Revolver magazine recently sat down with TYPE O NEGATIVE members Josh Silver (keyboards),Johnny Kelly (drums) and Kenny Hickey (guitar) to remember the band's lost leader, Peter Steele, who died in April. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Revolver: A couple of years ago, Pet...December 31, 2010
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