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THE CULT Frontman Doesn't Rule Out Possibility Of New Album

Wade Tatangelo of McClatchy Newspapers recently conducted an interview with THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the band's decision to go on hiatus in the mid-1990s: "I just wasn't feeling it. After 12 years I was done, spent, burnt out, exhausted, at the end of my...

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SEBASTIAN BACH, ANTHRAX Members Perform At Retox In NYC: Photos Available

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello and SEBASTIAN BACH guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak performed at the Retox rock bar in New York City on Friday, November 10. Check out pictures from Wire Image. Retox was opened by Ian and club owner Mi...

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DEEP PURPLE Frontman IAN GILLAN: Australian Tour Dates Announced

DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan will embark on a solo tour of Australia in late January in support of his "Gillan's Inn" album. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 19 - Melbourne, AUS @ The Palace Jan. 20 - Sydney, AUS @ Salinas Jan. 21 - Sydney, AUS @ Revesby Workers Jan. 23 - Newcastle, ...

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PAPA ROACH, SCOTT IAN Perform At Retox In NYC: Photos Available

PAPA ROACH and ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian were among the performers at Retox rock bar in New York City on Thursday, November 9. Check out pictures from Wire Image. Retox was opened by Ian and club owner Mike Diamond, who started Snitch, Pangaea and Vela. PAPA ROACH will headline the Zippo Hot Tour...

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VINNY APPICE, RHINO BUCKET To Perform At SANDY WEST Tribute Concert

According to Rockdetector.com, Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO),RHINO BUCKET and Chuck Wright (QUIET RIOT) are among the musicians that are scheduled to perform at a tribute concert to late THE RUNAWAYS drummer Sandy West, who passed away on October 21 after a long battle with lung cancer. The sho...

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THE CULT's IAN And BILLY Visit Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR: Audio Available

Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy of THE CULT dropped by 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia on Friday (November 10). They talked about the praise the group's new lineup has received from fans, plans for new material, Ian being compared to Jim Morrison of THE DOORS, where they've been living, Ian's pleasure that Do...

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Guitarist DOUG ALDRICH Explains Why He's Not Happy With DIO's 'Holy Diver Live' Release

Marko Syrjälä of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with WHITESNAKE guitarist Doug Aldrich. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: Isn't it true that David [Coverdale] had plans to bring John Sykes back in the band before you came in picture? Doug: I think he was ta...

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SEBASTIAN BACH To Jam With ANTHRAX Members In NYC This Friday

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has issued the following update: "The reunion of SAVAGE ANIMAL! My good buddy Scott Ian [of ANTHRAX] has opened a brand new bar in New York City and my band is gonna go jam with Scott, Frankie Bello [ANTHRAX bassist] and Pearl Aday [MOTHER PEARL frontwoman, Sc...

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OVERKILL Frontman Talks About Having A Stroke: Video Available

The makers of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a video clip featuring Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth from OVERKILL talking about having a stroke. Check it out at...

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Former AC/DC Bass Player Announces IAN RILEN Fundraiser

According to Undercover News, former AC/DC bass player Mark Evans is putting on a fundraiser for the family of the late Ian Rilen this Friday in Sydney. Evans with partner Dave Tice have organized the show to help raise money for the ROSE TATTOO founder who died a few weeks back in Melbourne. ...

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ACE FREHLEY, SULLY ERNA, VINNIE PAUL At VH1 Classic Rock 'n' Roll Celebrity Poker Tournament

Ace Frehley (KISS),Sully Erna of GODSMACK, Scott Ian of ANTHRAX, and former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul participated in the VH1 Classic Rock 'n' Roll Celebrity Poker Tournament at the Flamingo on Thursday (November 2) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check out pictures from Getty Images and Wire Im...

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AEROSMITH, VELVET REVOLVER, ANTHRAX, VINNIE PAUL: New Audio Interviews Posted Online

TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 107 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. This special episode features red carpet interviews host John Ostronomy conducted at the MÖTLEY CRÜE/Hard Rock Cafe 35th Anniversary Party in New York City. Guests include AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler, Brad Whitford, and Joey Kram...

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ROSE TATTOO: Funeral For Former Bassist To Be Held Tomorrow

Funeral services for former ROSE TATTOO bassist Ian Rilen — who passed away on October 30 after a battle with bladder cancer — will be held on Saturday, November 4 at 11:00 a.m. at the Melbourne High Memorial Hall in Alexandra Avenue, South Yarra, before a private ceremony for family. Ian's wake wil...

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ZNOWHITE: 'Act Of God" To Receive Reissue Treatment

ZNOWHITE's classic "Act of God" album (1988) will be re-released on November 13 via Metal Mind Productions. The gold-disc reissue was digitally remastered using 24-bit technology and will come in a new digipack limited to 2,000 copies with biography and liner notes by Ian Tafoya (a.k.a. Greg Fulton)...

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METALLICA Drummer Performs 'Smoke On The Water' With IAN GILLAN: Video Available

A video clip of METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich performing the DEEP PURPLE classic "Smoke on the Water" with Ian Gillan during the PURPLE frontman's solo gig on September 11 at Slim's in San Francisco has been posted online at this location. Gillan's North American tour was in support of "Gillan's Inn...