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ZAKK WYLDE On His Pre-OZZY Group: 'We Made BON JOVI Look Like A Death Metal Band'
Steve Patrick of UWeekly recently conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. UWeekly: On "The Song Remains Not The Same", the band is returning to the acoustic style of softer albums like "Hangover Music" and your sol...November 10, 2011
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SYMPHONY X Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
New Jersey progressive metallers SYMPHONY X have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9, 2012 in Slvesborg, Blekinge in southern Sweden. Around 70 bands will perform on the festival's five stages next summer. The festival billing is shaping up...November 7, 2011
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BRET MICHAELS Talks About Upcoming 'Reality-TV' Projects
POISON singer Bret Michaels who starred in VH1's "Rock Of Love" and won NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice 3" in 2010 recently spoke to RumorFix about his two new reality TV shows which are currently in the works (see video below). "Something to Believe In" was previously described by Billboard as a networ...October 14, 2011
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CHICKENFOOT Schedules Free Concert And Q&A Session
CHICKENFOOT the hard rock supergroup featuring Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Chad Smith is offering fans a very special free live concert webcast, "Chickenfoot Presents III", on the release date of the band's sophomore album, "Chickenfoot III", September 27. At 6 p.m. PST, the band...September 6, 2011
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REDSCREAM Adds Third Guitarist
REDSCREAM, the new Stockholm, Sweden-based project featuring three members of the legendary Swedish death metal band GRAVE and American guitarist Ralph Santolla (OBITUARY, DEICIDE),has announced the addition of guitarist Mika Lagreen (FACEBREAKER, GRAVE) to the group's ranks. Commented REDSCREAM: "...September 2, 2011
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CHICKENFOOT: 'Big Foot' Video Released
"Big Foot", the new video from CHICKENFOOT the hard rock supergroup featuring Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Chad Smith can be seen below. CHICKENFOOT has made it official: veteran drummer Kenny Aronoff will sit behind the kit on the road while Chad Smith tours with his main band, th...August 30, 2011
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CHICKENFOOT: 'Big Foot' Video To Debut Tomorrow
"Big Foot", the new video from CHICKENFOOT the hard rock supergroup featuring Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Chad Smith will make its online debut tomorrow (Tuesday, August 30). CHICKENFOOT has made it official: veteran drummer Kenny Aronoff will sit behind the kit on the road while...August 29, 2011
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BRET MICHAELS' New Solo Album To Feature DEF LEPPARD Members
POISON singer Bret Michaels recently spoke to Billboard.com about his forthcoming solo album, "Get Your Rock On", which he hopes to release sometime next year. The CD will likely turn out to be a guest-studded affair that will feature DEF LEPPARD's Joe Elliott and Phil Collen, Stevie Nicks, possibly...August 29, 2011
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SAMMY HAGAR, JOE SATRIANI To Perform At 'B.R. Cohn Charity Fall Music Festival'
Joe Satriani and Sammy Hagar will perform at the 25th annual B.R. Cohn Charity Fall Music Festival. The weekend-long event, which runs from September 23 to September 25, also includes a Gala Charity Auction Dinner, featuring celebrity chef Guy Fieri, and the Celebrity Golf Classic. The 25th annual B...August 20, 2011
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FOZZY Frontman Discusses Band's Songwriting Approach
JukeboxMetal.com recently conducted an interview with FOZZY frontman and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On FOZZY fans who are also wrestling fans: Jericho: "There's always people who come to see the show who are wrestling fans or Chris Jericho fans...August 18, 2011
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DAVE MUSTAINE: The Story Behind METALLICA's 'The Four Horsemen'
Revolver magazine conducted an interview with METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX for a special issue devoted to the "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal. Dave Mustaine, who was one of the original members of METALLICA, was fired from the band by drummer Lars Ulrich in 1983. He was replaced by Kirk...August 15, 2011
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STRYPER Frontman 'Clarifies' Statement Regarding BOSTON Departure
STRYPER frontman and accomplished solo artist Michael Sweet has issued the following update: "I feel the need to clarify that my statement released on August 10 about my decision to focus on STRYPER in the near and distant future and therefore not allowing me the time to perform with BOSTON certainl...August 13, 2011
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Departs Legendary Rock Band BOSTON
STRYPER frontman and accomplished solo artist Michael Sweet announced his departure from legendary rock band BOSTON today in order to devote his full attention to his longstanding role as the lead vocalist and lead guitarist for rock outfit STRYPER a band he co-founded in 1983. Sweet joined BOSTON i...August 10, 2011
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BRET MICHAELS: I'm Not Around MTLEY CRE Enough To Know Or Really Care How They Feel
Scott Mervis of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently conducted an interview with POISON singer Bret Michaels. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: How did this summer tour [with MTLEY CRE and NEW YORK DOLLS] come about? Bret: Very simple. I was going out solo thi...July 22, 2011
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BRET MICHAELS To Guest On ABC's '20/20'
POISON singer Bret Michaels will appear on ABC's "20/20" on Wednesday, June 8 at 10 p.m. EST. For more information, go to this location. Michaels' long-awaited autobiography, "Roses & Thorns", is now scheduled for release in early 2012 via Simon & Schuster. Bret says, "[The book] is written...June 6, 2011