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SAMMY HAGAR: 'VAN HALEN Always Did Everything Wrong And Backwards'

Kevin C. Johnson of STLtoday.com recently conducted an interview with Sammy Hagar. A few excerpts follow: STLtoday.com: What's it like having "Hall of Famer" in front of your name? Hagar: It's really exciting, being there and standing next to Keith Richards and people I looked up to my entire career...

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New VAN HALEN Tell-All Due In August

According to GuitarWorld.com, a new VAN HALEN tell-all, entitled "Everybody Wants Some: The Van Halen Saga" (Wiley Publishing),is scheduled to hit bookstore shelves late August. Written by noted metal journalist and radio host Ian Christe, the book recounts the life and times of the L.A. group that...

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'Get Thrashed' Director Interviewed On KSUB; Audio Available

Rick Ernst, director 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 — was recently interviewed by Paul Brown of the Seattle radio station KSUB. Download and listen to the intervi...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I Should Be Dead A Thousand Times'

Eddie Rowley of Ireland's Sunday World recently conducted an interview with Ozzy Osbourne. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the December 2003 crash that almost ended his career...and his life: "When I had my motorcycle accident, believe it or not, I went on this incredible journey in my head...

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ROCKLAHOMA: Fourth Day Added; TIGERTAILZ Confirmed

A fourth day has been added to Rocklahoma to kick off the largest '80s rock festival of its kind ever to be organized. The evening of Thursday, July 12 has been added and includes TIGERTAILZ, one of Great Britain's greatest glam rock bands, HOLLYWOOD ROSES, a tribute band to GUNS N' ROSES, KISS ARMY...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Guitarist Welcomes Addition To Family

STRAPPING YOUNG LAD guitarist Jed Simon has issued the following update: "Just wanted to let you know that Susanna [Jed's wife] and I are proud parents!! Edward Malcolm Simon was born May 29, 12:36 pm at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. And I say that Pennsylvania is the perfect place...

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SLAYER, MOTÖRHEAD, CHILDREN OF BODOM Music Featured In 'Skate' Videogame

According to Kotaku.com, SLAYER, CHILDREN OF BODOM, MOTÖRHEAD, NIRVANA, the BAD BRAINS are among the artists that will have tracks featured in the upcoming multi-platform videogame "Skate". The game is expected in stores in September. The complete track listing (in alphabetical order by artist) is a...

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HEAVEN AND HELL, ROB ZOMBIE, QUEENSRŸCHE: Florida Date Announced

Ticketmaster.com has released the second date for the upcoming HEAVEN AND HELL U.S. tour, featuring ROB ZOMBIE and QUEENSRŸCHE in the support slots (as BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on June 1). So far the following shows have been announced: Sep. 09 - Tweeter Center - Mansfield, MA Sep. 14 - St. P...

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Former WHITE LION Guitarist VITO BRATTA To Perform With THE PETER BARON BAND

Former WHITE LION guitarist Vito Bratta will reportedly appear with THE PETER BARON BAND (formerly of LESLIE WEST, JOE LYNN TURNER) on June 15 at the new L'Amour club in Staten Island, New York. Also scheduled to perform with THE PETER BARON BAND is TWISTED SISTER drummer A.J. Pero. Check out a post...

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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist To Take Part In 'Vampires Rock' Tour

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda will take part in Steve Steinman's "Vampires Rock" tour in Europe during September-December 2007. Commented Ojeda: "It's a great show for me to be a part of and three months of touring with them will be great!" "Vampires Rock" is a musical stage show which premie...

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MOTÖRHEAD Joined By 'FAST' EDDIE CLARKE At SWEDEN ROCK: Photos Available

High-quality photos from this past weekend's Sweden Rock Festival, which took place in Sölvesborg, Sweden, have been posted at the Stargazer.it web site (all photos by Daniele Purrone). Click here to view pictures of the following artists: ANNIHILATOR THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW THUNDER AXEL RUDI...

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ANGRA Guitarist Signs With BOOSWEET RECORDS

Boosweet Records CEO and President Vernon Neilly has signed the international rock guitar virtuoso Kiko Loureiro (ANGRA). Boosweet Records will release Kiko's products in the USA, Canada, Australia, South and Central America; with the exception of the guitarists home country Brazil. The deal provide...

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ANTHRAX, IRON MAIDEN, WHITE LION, SCORPIONS Songs Added To 'Guitar Hero Encore' Game

ANTHRAX's "Caught in a Mosh", IRON MAIDEN's "Wrathchild", WHITE LION's "Radar Love" and SCORPIONS' "No One Like You" are among the latest songs that have been announced for Activision's special 1980s-themed Guitar Hero title, dubbed Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s. The last game in the series to b...

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IRON MAIDEN: DOWNLOAD Performance Filmed For Upcoming DVD

IRON MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson announced from the stage at this year's Download festival, which took place June 8-10 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, England, that the group's performance was being filmed for an upcoming DVD. A two-minute video interview with IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris...

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IRON MAIDEN: New Video Interview With STEVE HARRIS Available

A two-minute video interview with IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris, conducted by NME.COM ahead of the band's appearance at this year's Download festival, which is taking place June 8-10 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, England, has been posted at YouTube. IRON MAIDEN's performance at this year's D...