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The Monkey Puzzle

It's hard to get riled up one way or another about a new UFO record, but it's almost impossible to rip on the band, either. For one thing, they're responsible for some of the most enduring hard rock anthems of the '70s — "Doctor Doctor" and "Rock Bottom" alone should secure their spot in history. .....

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NONPOINT To Kick Off A Rocking Hockey Season

Bieler Bros. recording artists NONPOINT will perform their version of the PHIL COLLINS classic "In the Air Tonight" at the sold-out Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins hockey game on Friday, October 6 (approx. 7:00 p.m.) at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. The track appeared in the recen...

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UFO Guitarist VINNIE MOORE: Drum Tracks For New Solo CD Complete

The drum tracks for UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore's new solo CD are now complete after last week's session at Spin Studios in Queens, New York with Van Romaine [BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS, KANSAS, JOAN OSBORNE, BILLY JOEL, STEVE MORSE] on drums and Tim Conklin engineering. "We recorded 11 songs and it all...

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BERNIE TORME Confirmed For Ireland's CLIVEAID Benefit Concert

GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT),featuring Irish guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE),has been confirmed for Cliveaid Eire, set to take place December 19 at Radio City in Dulbin, Ireland. Also scheduled to appear are GLYDER, NINETEENTH CENTURY, KRAKÓW, SPEEDKING and STEEL TORMENTOR. Handling both g...

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RE:IGNITION: Another Song Posted Online

RE:IGNITION, the San Francisco Bay Area band which features in its ranks SKINLAB members Steev Esquivel (guitar) and Snake (bass),has posted a streaming version of another track, Like a Beating, from its upcoming Corporate Punishment debut, "Empty Heart, Loaded Gun", on its MySpace page at www.mysp...

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NONPOINT: Live Album Sample Available

A live version of NONPOINT's "Broken Bones" has been posted online at this location. The track is set to appear on the South Florida band's new live CD/DVD, entitled "Live and Kicking", which is scheduled for release on November 7 through Bieler Bros. The CD will feature thirteen live tracks from th...

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THIN LIZZY Special Airs On Irish Radio: Audio Available

The Irish RTÉ Radio One arts show "Rattlebag" yesterday repeated its 2003 special program on the music of Phil Lynott and THIN LIZZY. People can listen to the show using a Real Player at this location. Phil Lynott died a victim of drug abuse on January 4, 1986 at the age of 36. ...

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UFO Guitarist VINNIE MOORE Begins Recording New Solo Album

UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore is scheduled to begin recording his new solo album in New York City today (Wednesday, Sept. 27). Laying down drums on the CD is Van Romaine, who has previously played with such artists as BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS, KANSAS, JOAN OSBORNE, BILLY JOEL and STEVE MORSE. Engineering...

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SKINLAB: 'The Beatdown Is Definitely Back!'

Acclaimed San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB have issued the following update: "SKINLAB rehearsed again on Sunday, September 24 and the beatdown is definitely back. The band plowed through a medley of oldies which included: 'When Pain Comes to Surface', 'Know Your Enemies', 'No Sympathy (For t...

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DOWN Guitarist KEENAN: 'We Just Want To Do A Killer F*ckin' Record'

DOWN guitarist Pepper Keenan recently spoke to Revolver magazine (web site) about the band's recent European tour and the progress of the songwriting sessions for the group's third album. To make sure they still have the right mojo after a four-year hibernation, the members of DOWN booked 16 shows i...

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NONPOINT Drummer: 'We Love What We Do'

Scott Fishman of The Miami Herald recently conducted an interview with NONPOINT singer Elias Soriano and drummer Robb Rivera. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On topping the bill for 93 Rock's End of Summer Slam Saturday (Sept. 30) at Markham Park in Sunrise, Florida: Rivera: "It's extremely ner...

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ALL THAT REMAINS: Podcast Episode 2 Now Available

Massachusetts-based metal act ALL THAT REMAINS has released the second episode of its podcast. Join ATR frontman Phil Labonte as he talks about "The Fall of Ideals", his bandmembers, Ozzfest, touring with DRAGONFORCE, and more. Episode 2 is now available now on iTunes at this location. ALL THAT REMA...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Sings Praises Of Vegetarian Diet

Terry Bunk of Market-Day.net reports: Legendary rock band DEF LEPPARD is enjoying critical acclaim for its 12th studio album, "Yeah!", and — in the midst of a whirlwind world tour — guitarist Phil Collen took time out of his busy schedule to record a public service announcement (PSA) for PETA in whi...

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Former SAIGON KICK Singer To Perform In Los Angeles

Former SAIGON KICK frontman Matt Kramer will perform a two-song acoustic set on Saturday, October 7 at Comedy Night Live in Los Angeles, California as a guest of host Phil Varone (ex-SKID ROW/SAIGON KICK drummer-turned-comedian). In addition to Kramer's short performance, the evening — dubbed "Sex,...

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DEF LEPPARD: Audio Interview With PHIL COLLEN Posted Online

WRQK Canton, Ohio DJ Joe Kleon has posted the unedited interview he did with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. Portions of the interview were broadcast on September 12. It can be downloaded at this location. DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott recently posted a message on the official DefLeppard.com web...