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L.A. GUNS Frontman: 'Sex, Drugs And Rock 'N' Roll - There's Nothing Wrong With That'

Kristi Singer of The Sun News recently conducted an interview with L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis. An excerpt from the chat follows: Q: Do you enjoy performing the old or new material more? Lewis: "I like doing it all. I like doing the new stuff and impressing people that we've still got it ...

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DIAMOND HEAD: Live DVD Track Listing Revealed

NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends DIAMOND HEAD, one of the most influential British rock bands of the past 25 years, have set the tentative track listing for their live DVD, filmed on November 4, 2005 at the London Astoria. It is as follows: 01. Am I Evil (intro) 02. It's Electric 03....

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AUDIOSLAVE Guitarist: New Album To Contain Band's 'Most Political Song To Date'

AUDIOSLAVE frontman Tom Morello told RollingStone.com that the band's new track "Wide Awake", off their forthcoming third album, "Revelations", is "probably AUDIOSLAVE's most political song to date. The song deals with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the horrible way the administration has le...

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FIREWIND: New Album Details Revealed

Century Media Records has set a July 24 European release date for the new FIREWIND album, entitled "Allegiance". The album's first single, "Falling to Pieces", will be released June 19 in Greece. It will include an edited version of the title track, the non-album track "Demon Nights" and the BLACKFO...

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WITHIN Y: New Music Posted Online

WITHIN Y, the Swedish melodic death metal band featuring former GARDENIAN drummer Thim Blom, have posted two songs from their upcoming sophomore album, "Portraying Dead Dreams", at their MySpace page. Check out the tracks "Unjust" and "As The Dust" at this location. "Portraying Dead Dreams" (view ar...

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The Songs That Drove METALLICA: 'Full Metal Garage' CD Due In June

Sanctuary Records are re-packaging the "Metallic-era" albums into one double set billed "Full Metal Garage - The Songs That Drove Metallica" for release on June 26. Originally conceived by Rockdetector.com's Garry Sharpe-Young, all of these original tracks are available together, at last, on one dou...

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SLIPKNOT Guitarist To Embark On IBANEZ Clinic Tour

SLIPKNOT guitarist Mick Thomson is setting out on a 5-city guitar clinic tour, during which he hopes to create an intimate setting for interacting with his fans, as well as unveiling his new custom-designed Ibanez MTM1 Mick Thomson signature electric guitar. The MTM1 was custom designed to Mick's ex...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: Keyboardist DEREK SHERINIAN Rejoins Touring Band

According to a posting on legendary Swedish guitarist YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's official web site, former DREAM THEATER keyboardist Derek Sherinian will be rejoining Yngwie's touring band for their upcoming spring U.S. dates. The band lineup will be as follows: Yngwie Malmsteen: Guitars Dougie White: Vocal...

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LORDI Frontman Defends His Band's Inclusion In EUROVISION Song Contest

Dan Bilefsky of the International Herald Tribune recently spoke to LORDI singer and namesake about the uproar crated in their home country after the band was chosen to represent Finland at Eurovision, the European song competition that launched ABBA and CELINE DION. First, Finnish religious leaders...

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H.I.M. Schedule 'Rockline' Appearance

Finnish goth metallers H.I.M. will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Monday, May 8. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To find a station ne...

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PRONG: Book Excerpt Available Online

An excerpt from an extensive interview with all three original members of PRONG (Tommy Victor, Mike Kirkland and Ted Parsons) is now available online at www.myspace.com/jclgausten. Music writer Joel Gausten conducted this interview as part of his upcoming book, tentatively titled "Albums that (Shoul...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: More North American Tour Dates Announced

Legendary Swedish guitarist YNGWIE MALMSTEEN has announced the following North American dates in May: May 03 - Greenville, SC @ The Handlebar May 04 - Charlotte, NC @ The Neighborhood Theatre May 05 - Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel May 06 - Falls Church, VA @ The State Theatre May 04 - Norfolk, VA...

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THRONE OF KATARSIS Sign With BLACK LOTUS RECORDS

Norwegian black metallers THRONE OF KATARSIS have inked a deal with Greece's Black Lotus Records. The group are currently putting the finishing touches on their debut album at Black Dimension Studio for a late 2006 release. Meanwhile, you can still order copies of the band's first demo, "Unholy Holo...

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HELLOWEEN: Expanded Reissues Detailed

Six of HELLOWEEN's most interesting, transitional albums — "Walls Of Jericho", "Pink Bubbles Go Ape", "Chameleon", "Master Of The Rings", "The Time Of The Oath" and "Better Than Raw" — are being reissued as remastered, deluxe expanded edition CDs by Sanctuary Records on April 25, 2006. Bonus tracks...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer Says He Has No Issues With Other Members Of QUEENSRŸCHE

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has issued a follow-up statement regarding his previously published comments about QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate. When a DREAM THEATER fan suggested in a posting in "The Forum" section of Portnoy's web site that Tate was in New York City doing press for QUEENSRŸC...