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LITA FORD Records Christmas Song With Former THE RUNAWAYS Bandmate CHERIE CURRIE

'80s hard rock queen Lita Ford has recorded a new Christmas single with her former THE RUNAWAYS bandmate Cherie Currie. Speaking to Mike of PsychoBabbleTV.com at a recent tour stop in Chicago (see video below),Lita explained how the collaboration came about. "My old drummer called me, Rodger Carter...

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BACKYARD BABIES/MICHAEL MONROE Guitarist DREGEN: More Solo Album Details Revealed

BACKYARD BABIES and MICHAEL MONROE guitarist Dregen (real name: Andreas Tyrone Svensson) will release his debut solo album on September 25 via Universal Music in Sweden. The CD will be issued via Spinefarm Records in the U.K. on September 30. Titled simply "Dregen", this 10-track release is a modern...

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Ex-THE RUNAWAYS Vocalist CURRIE: 'It's Become A Dream Of Mine To Come Back'

Former THE RUNAWAYS vocalist Cherie Currie spoke to the SF Examiner about the current status of the solo album she made in 2011 — produced by former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum and and featuring guest appearances by fellow ex-GN'R members Slash and Duff McKagan, THE VERONICAS and Juliette Lewis...

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Epitaph

First and foremost, KK Downing is gone. We must accept it if we're going to continue embracing JUDAS PRIEST as rightful lords of the metal empire. They now have a young knight in their realm, Richie Faulkner (of VOODOO SIX and the Lauren Harris band) and while it stings to see no KK these days, ...

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Former THE RUNAWAYS Vocalist CHERIE CURRIE Says Her Long-Awaited Album May Never Be Released

Former THE RUNAWAYS vocalist Cherie Currie has posted the following message on her Facebook page: "There have been a lot of stories flying around, mostly negative about my album and why it isn't out. I feel I owe you an explanation since you have patently waited as I have since it was recorded late...

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Video: LITA FORD Performs THE RUNAWAYS Classics In Sydney

Fan-filmed video footage of '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford performing the songs "Cherry Bomb" and "Black Leather" from her former band THE RUNAWAYS, which broke up in 1979, on May 25 in Sydney, Australia can be seen below. In 2010, the movie "The Runaways" was released starring Kristen Stewart of "T...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, PETER CRISS, LESLIE WEST To Appear At 'Campalooza 2013'

Get ready, New York City! Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp is bringing the rock to the city that never sleeps for Campalooza 2013. Don't miss out on this special east coast edition of Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp! Ever daydreamed at work about shredding next to guitar legends Yngwie Malmsteen and Johnny Win...

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Hard Attack/Dust

History is kind to some musicians and frustratingly obtuse to others. History can also be a late bloomer to certain artists if enough archaeologists of sound champion their mining. New York underground legends DUST have remained a subcultural phenomenon for many years, one reason being because the c...

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TWISTED SISTER, DANZIG, KING'S X Members Confirmed For 'Bonzo Birthday Bash' East Coast

Brian Thomas Tichy and his partner Joe Sutton have decided to bring their John Bonham celebration, "Bonzo Bash", to New York and New Jersey for three shows commemorating the life of rock's ultimate drummer. The shows have been booked on May 30, May 31 and June 1 to pay tribute to John Henry Bonham o...

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THE DARKNESS Drummer's Hip Problems Force Australian Tour Cancelation

Reunited British rockers THE DARKNESS have canceled their previously tour of Australia with JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS. THE DARKNESS drummer Ed Graham, who has had a history with hip problems, is having hip troubles again, thus forcing the band to pull out of the trek, which was set to kick off o...

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JUDAS PRIEST: Teaser For 'Epitaph' DVD And Blu-Ray

A teaser for JUDAS PRIEST's "Epitaph" DVD and Blu-ray, containing professionally filmed video footage of the the final show of the band's "Epitaph" world tour on May 26, 2012 at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, England, can be seen below. The set, which is due later in the year, was directed by Bri...

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JUDAS PRIEST Working On New Studio Album; 'Epitaph' DVD, Blu-Ray Coming Soon

According to a new post on JUDAS PRIEST's official web site, the British heavy metal legends "are working in the studio on their new album — and all is going is really well!" In other news, JUDAS PRIEST's "Epitaph" DVD and Blu-ray, containing professionally filmed video footage of the the final show...

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Proto-Metal Legends DUST To Have Their Two Classic Albums Reissued Via SONY/LEGACY

There are few artists you can single-handedly point to as being a trailblazers of a specific musical style. But when it comes to American heavy metal, DUST is one such band. Comprised of singer/guitarist/songwriter Richie Wise, bassist Kenny Aaronson and drummer Marc Bell (with Kenny Kerner supplyin...

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Video: STRIFE Joined By BIOHAZARD's BILLY GRAZIADEI At Hollywood Gig

Billy Graziadei of BIOHAZARD joined the Southern California hardcore band STRIFE on stage on February 1 at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California to perform the song "Never Look Back". Video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Graziadei makes a guest appearance on STRIFE's new album, "W...

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STRIFE To Be Joined By BIOHAZARD's BILLY GRAZIADEI At Hollywood Gig

Billy Graziadei of BIOHAZARD will join the Southern California hardcore band STRIFE on stage tomorrow night (Friday, February 1) at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California. Graziadei makes a guest appearance on STRIFE's new album, "Witness A Rebirth", which was released on November 6, 2012 via 61...