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DUFF MCKAGAN: 'AXL ROSE Is A Very, Very Fickle Guy'
Aidin Vaziri of The San Francisco Chronicle recently conducted a "pop quiz" with VELET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan. An excerpt from the interview follows: Q: Let's get the big question out of the way first. What's going on with the GUNS N' ROSES album "Chinese Democracy"? Duff: Yo...April 17, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: GUNS N' ROSES Is 'The Tragedy Of Last 20 Years'
In an interview with Alice Cooper (on his "Nights with Alice Cooper" radio show) that was posted online yesterday, Ozzy Osbourne spoke about the great rock bands of the past. "How more simple can you get than 'You Really Got Me' [by THE KINKS]?'. I bought that single and I played it until I had ...April 14, 2005
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AEROSMITH Guitarist Pays Tribute To GUNS N' ROSES
In the special "Immortals" issue of Rolling Stone magazine chronicling "The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time," AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry pays tribute to GUNS N' ROSES: "I remember someone handing me a copy of 'Appetite for Destruction' and saying, 'You've got to hear these guys — they're the new...April 11, 2005
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SEVENDUST Drummer: New Album Will Be Out 'Sooner Than You Think'
SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose has issued the following update: "We've been writing and recording for the past two months in Florida. In the near future everyone will have the info on when to expect the next album. I will tell you this, it will be sooner than you think. Other than that, we just finis...April 7, 2005
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CHIMAIRA Pull Out Of Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING; MEGADETH, MADBALL Others Added To Bill
CHIMAIRA and BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE have cancelled their participation in this year's Graspop Metal Meeting, set to take place June 24-26 in Dessel, Belgium. Meanwhile, MADBALL have re-confirmed their appearance at the festival, along with latest additions MEGADETH, SKITSOTY, TERROR, AMEN, PRO-PAIN...April 7, 2005
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Former AXL ROSE Assistant Says 'Chinese Democracy' Songs Are 'Phenomenal'
Craig Duswalt, former assistant to Axl Rose, has spoken to Sp1at.com about his time with Rose and GUNS N' ROSES. On Rose, Craig said, "Axl is one of the nicest guys in the world. He's not so great in public but I think it's because he's uncomfortable with his fame and probably because ...April 7, 2005
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H.I.M.: Weekly Podcast Launched
Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. have launched a weekly podcast to document the progress of their forthcoming as-yet-untitled new album, due out later this year on Sire. Check it out at this location. As previously reported, H.I.M. have entered Los Angeles' Paramour studios to work on the follow-up to...April 6, 2005
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MOONSTONE: More Audio Samples Posted Online
MOONSTONE, the project of Italian guitarist Matteo Filippini, has posted several new samples from the upcoming CD at the official web site, www.moonstone.it. Described as "genuine British-oriented '70s classic rock," not a million miles removed from the likes of FREE, JIMI HENDRIX and DEEP PURPLE, t...April 2, 2005
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POISON Singer Performs 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn' On 'Nashville Star': Video Available
POISON frontman Bret Michaels performed a solo version of the POISON classic power ballad, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn", on this week's "Nashville Star", after country star LeAnn Rimes' ill health prevented her from taking part in a planned duet. Watch the video of Michaels' performance at Yahoo! Musi...March 31, 2005
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JAMES LABRIE: Video Clips From 'Elements Of Persuasion' Recording Sessions Posted Online
Italian guitarist Marco Sfogli, who is featured on the new solo album from DREAM THEATER vocalist James LaBrie, "Elements of Persuasion", has uploaded several video clips from the album's recording sessions at this official web site. Check them out at this location. "Elements of Persuasion" is avail...March 31, 2005
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DRAGONFORCE And PRO-PAIN Confirmed For Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING
DRAGONFORCE and PRO-PAIN have been confirmed for this year's Graspop Metal Meeting festival, set to take place June 24-26 in Dessel, Belgium. The billing for the 10th-anniversary edition of the Graspop Metal Meeting is shaping up as follows: Friday, June 24: SYSTEM OF A DOWN WITHIN TEMPTATION PAPA R...March 30, 2005
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SLASH To Perform U.S., Canadian Anthems At TORONTO BLUE JAYS Home Opener
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) will perform the Canadian and U.S. national anthems prior to the 29th home opener in the Toronto Blue Jays' history. The Blue Jays will face the World Series Champion Boston Red Sox on Friday, April 8 on General Motors Opening Night 2005 presented b...March 29, 2005
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POISON Singer To Be Joined By Country Star LEANN RIMES For 'Historic' Duet
POISON frontman Bret Michaels will be joined by country star LeAnn Rimes for a historic" duet of POISON's classic power ballad, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn", on this week's "Nashville Star", airing Tuesday, March 29 at 10:00 p.m. on the USA Network. Michaels is one of the three celebrity judges on the...March 28, 2005
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H.I.M. Mainman Embraces His Sensitive Side On Forthcoming Album
Kerrang! magazine is reporting that Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. have entered Los Angeles' Paramour studios to work on the follow-up to 2003's "Love Metal". According to singer Ville Valo, the as-yet-untitled album, which is being produced by Tim Palmer (who worked on the band's last CD),will feat...March 26, 2005
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE To Perform On ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will perform the title track from their latest CD, "The End of Heartache", on on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Wednesday, April 20. "Jimmy Kimmel Live" airs in most markets at 12:05 a.m. KILLSWITCH ENGAGE released "The End of Heartache: Special Edition" on March 1. The double-CD set...March 25, 2005