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SLASH: KEITH RICHARDS Encouraged Me To Stay In GUNS N' ROSES

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash revealed that Keith Richards of the ROLLING STONES was instrumental in keeping him from quitting GUNS N' ROSES sooner then he did. Slash told the British magazine Mojo that the success he's currently enjoying as part of VELVET R...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT To Release Double DVD Set

According to a posting on the web site of the Blackmore's Night Official Scandinavian Fan Club, SPV will be releasing a BLACKMORE'S NIGHT double DVD set in the near future. Disc 1 is a full concert recorded live from a recent show in Germany. Disc 2 is chock-full of more concert footage, videos, ...

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ON A PALE HORSE: New Song Available For Download

ON A PALE HORSE, the band featuring ex-SLIPKNOT guitarist Josh Brainard, have posted a new track, entitled "Penchant for the Divine", at this location. "Penchant for the Divine" comes off sophomore album, "Amplify the Circle", due in early 2005 via Mushroom Cloud Records. The follow-up to "Black Is...

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THE DREAMING To Be Featured On 'Elektra' Movie Soundtrack

THE DREAMING, the new project featuring former STABBING WESTWARD frontman Chris Hall, will have a song on the soundtrack for the upcoming Jennifer Garner film "Elektra". The track, entitled "Beautiful", was produced by Jay Baumgardner (ORGY, EVANESCENCE, PAPA ROACH, SEETHER, DROWNING POOL) and will...

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STRYPER Explain Mexican Cancellation

Reunited Christian hard rockers STRYPER have issued the following press release regarding the cancellation of their previously announced concert in Mexico City: On November 20, 2004, STRYPER was contracted to play Mexico City at the Palacio de los Deportes. Unfortunately STRYPER was forced to cancel...

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BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Guitarist Offers Services To GUNS N' ROSES

Former L.A. GUNS and current BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION guitarist Tracii Guns revealed in a recent online posting that he has reached out to GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose about possibly joining GN'R as the group's touring guitarist. Asked by a fan if he had been contacted by GN'R regarding the lead gui...

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DEAN GUITARS Founder: 'The World Has Lost A Great Human Being'

Dean Guitars founder Dean B. Zelinsky has issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "As I sit here awake at 2:34 am, feeling numb beyond belief to the news that our good friend Darrell Abbott is no longer with us, I would like to share my...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: West Coast Dates Announced

According to a posting on the web site of the Blackmore's Night Official Scandinavian Fan Club, BLACKMORE'S NIGHT have confirmed the following West Coast dates during January/February: Jan. 27 - House Of Blues - Las Vegas, NV Jan. 29 - 4th and B Theatre - San Deigo, CA Feb. 01 - TBA - ...

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Florida Man Pops The Question At AEROSMITH Concert

Nicol Jenkins of BocaRatonNews.com reports: Usually when a man pops the question, he does it in a quiet, personal setting, but Randy Goldfarb wanted the whole world to know, including a rock star legend, how much love he has for Tara Chartan. On April 3, 2004, AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler played cupid f...

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JAMES HETFIELD, OZZY OSBOURNE Reveal Their 'Greatest Songs Of All Time'

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield and BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne have revealed their Top Ten Greatest Songs Of All Time in the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine. Their picks are as follows: James Hetfield (METALLICA) 01. "Free Bird – LYNYRD SKYNYRD James Hetfield: "Nothing tops this wor...

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Heavy Metal Musicians Before They Were Rock Stars: Photos Available

Ever wondered what some of your favorite rock stars looked like when they were little kids? A Brazilian web site, Rock N Beauty, is currently hosting a number of childhood pictures of famous rock musicians, including the following: Ozzy Osbourne (BLACK SABBATH) Bruce Dickinson (IRON MAIDEN) Lars Ulr...

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GUNS N' ROSES's 'Greatest Hits' One Of U.K.'s Top-Selling Albums Of 2004

GUNS N' ROSES's "Greatest Hits" was one of the top-selling albums of 2004 in the U.K., according to the Sun Online newspaper. The list of the top 20 albums of the year were determined based on sales figures obtained for the 12-month period ending September 2004. "Greatest Hits" inclusion on the list...

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DEICIDE Guitar Being Auctioned Off

A brand new BC Rich Beast guitar purportedly made for former DEICIDE guitarist Brian Hoffman is currently being auctioned off via eBay at this location. According to a posting on the auction page, "this guitar has a solid mahogany neck thru body and wings with an ebony fretboard. It has very colorfu...

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GRAVE DIGGER Explain New Album Cover

German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER have issued a statement defending their choice of artwork (designed by Gyula Havancsak) for their upcoming release, "The Last Supper". The statement reads as follows: "After the release of 'The Last Supper' artwork we got a lot of very positive response. But there...

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SLASH: 'I Have Nothing To Do With GUNS N' ROSES Now'

VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash recently spoke to the Chicago Sun-Times about the group's current tour and GUNS N' ROSES, among other topics. An excerpt from the interview follows: Chicago Sun-Times: GUNS N' ROSES' influence on hard rock and heavy metal was enormous. Do you think Axl Rose's ill-fate...