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CHRIS CORNELL To Perform On Tonight's 'Fashion Rocks'

Former SOUNDGARDEN and AUDIOSLAVE frontman Chris Cornell will perform his new song "Scream" as part of the TV special "Fashion Rocks 2008" on CBS tonight (Tuesday, September 9). Check your local listings for air times. The charity event was staged at Radio City Music Hall in New York on September 5...

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When Skies Wash Ashore

Those of you with no tolerance for clean singing and catchy melodies in modern metal are advised to steer clear of STRAIGHT LINE STITCH's "When Skies Wash Ashore". Everyone else should find the deft balance of metalcore aggression and scintillating melodies, featuring the sweet croon and savage grow...

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MEGADETH: JAMES LOMENZO 'Woodshed' Lesson On BassPlayer.com

MEGADETH bassist James Lomenzo has provided a "woodshed" lesson in Bass Player magazine and on the BassPlayer.com web site this month. The video footage features Lomenzo discussing his role as bassist in MEGADETH with editor Bill Leigh. Through selectable segments, Lomenzo demonstrates MEGADETH's ba...

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URIAH HEEP And DANGEROUS AGE GRAPHICS Release Rare Art Collectible

To commemorate the release of the new URIAH HEEP album "Wake The Sleeper", Ioannis, the cover artist, has created and issued two hundred and twenty five (225) prints measuring 20" x 24" unframed. This is the approximate size of the original painting. Each print is printed with a seven archival ink p...

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD's BILLY POWELL Undergoes Emergency Surgery

Billy Powell, keyboard player and original member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees LYNYRD SKYNYRD, underwent an emergency partial revision hip replacement surgery in Jacksonville, Florida on Wednesday, May 21. " Billy's hip had continued to give him dislocation problems and it was determined...

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KID ROCK, LYNYRD SKYNYRD To Team Up For 'Rock And Rebels' Tour

KID ROCK and LYNYRD SKYNYRD will be making headlines and turning heads this August as they team up for their first ever tour together. Hitting sheds across the country and Canada, the team of hell-raisers will be bringing the best party in years to fans of all generations for what is sure to be the...

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New BOSTON Singer Taking Time Off From Working At HOME DEPOT To Tour With Band

Marco R. della Cava of USA Today reports: See how this rock 'n' roll fantasy sounds: One day you're trying to get Home Depot shoppers to apply for in-store credit. The next you're rehearsing with BOSTON and getting ready for a national summer tour. "I never could have dreamed this," says Tommy DeCar...

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SLAYER: Photo Of RockHard Helmet Available

SLAYER, the Grammy-winning, undisputed kings of thrash/punk/metal, have joined forces with O'Neal USA, one of the leading manufacturers of motorcycle and BMX accessories, to produce a limited edition of SLAYER helmets (photo) that feature the band's distinguished and celebrated artwork. The helmets...

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SLAYER's RockHard Helmet For The Motorcycle Enthusiast And The Latest In Mosh Pit Couture

SLAYER, the Grammy-winning, undisputed kings of thrash/punk/metal, have joined forces with O'Neal USA, one of the leading manufacturers of motorcycle and BMX accessories, to produce a limited edition of SLAYER helmets that feature the band's distinguished and celebrated artwork. The helmets will lau...

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OZZY, MEGADETH, PANTERA, KISS AG RiffMaster Guitar Controllers Coming From ArtGuitar, Peavey

ArtGuitar, a leading designer of custom graphics for electric and acoustic guitars, along with Peavey Electronics, has announced plans to release the RiffMaster Pro bundle, a complete speaker system and guitar controller package designed to improve the experience of guitar-based music videogame tour...

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Is VAN HALEN Auctioning Off Hundreds of Tickets?

Alfred Branch, Jr. of TicketNews reports: Following the lead of BEYONCE and LYNYRD SKYNYRD/HANK WILLIAMS, JR., it appears that VAN HALEN are auctioning off dozens of tickets for their upcoming 2008 shows, based on a review of Ticketmaster's TicketExchange website. The band's current tour, featuring...

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ROADRUNNER RECORDS To Launch Venture Label

Roadrunner Records today announced an exclusive worldwide agreement with music industry veteran Tom Lipsky to launch a to-be-named joint venture label. The primary goal of the label will involve new recordings by established classic and heritage rock artists to augment the already formidable Roadrun...

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KING'S X Frontman Talks About New Solo Album; Video Available

A five-minute video clip of KING'S X bassist/vocalist Doug "dUg" Pinnick talking about his new solo album, "Strum Sum Up", can be viewed below. The CD is being released today (November 20) via Magna Carta Records. Like a slice of Pinnick's raw essence, "Strum Sum Up" is so free, so instinctual; it's...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Art Designs Coming To Limited Edition AG RiffMaster Guitar Controller

ArtGuitar, a leading designer of innovative custom paint and technology for guitars, along with licensing partner Signatures Network, announced today it will offer two exclusive designs (photo) featuring heavy metal pioneer OZZY OSBOURNE for its limited edition AG RiffMaster Guitar Controller. In ad...

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KING'S X Frontman DOUG PINNICK: New Solo Album Details Revealed

KING'S X bassist/vocalist Doug "dUg" Pinnick will release his visceral, loose, jam-heavy new solo effort, "Strum Sum Up", on November 20 via Magna Carta Records. Like a slice of Pinnick's raw essence, "Strum Sum Up" is so free, so instinctual; it's Pinnick, as you've never heard him before. This raw...