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A PERFECT CIRCLE Guitarist Selling California Home For $1.8 Million
According to the Los Angeles Times, guitarist-songwriter Billy Howerdel (A PERFECT CIRCLE, ASHES DIVIDE) has put his Studio City house on the market at $1.799 million. The property, which Howerdel bought in 2008 for $1.685 million, features 10-foot ceilings, formal dining and living rooms, three fir...January 31, 2012
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Former DIO Guitarist TRACY G Talks About Upcoming Book In New Audio Interview
On January 18, Brian Rademacher of RockEyez conducted an interview with former DIO guitarist Tracy "G" Grijalva. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Grijalva is working on a book that will chronicle his time in DIO (from 1993 through 1999). In the book, titled "Tracy G: The Dio...January 31, 2012
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Call For Birmingham To Host A BLACK SABBATH Day
According to the Birmingham Post, Philip Parkin of the Birmingham City Council has written a letter of recommendation urging city officials in Birmingham, England create a "Black Sabbath Day" to highlight the legendary rock band's contribution to music. The "Destination Birmingham" document said: "B...January 31, 2012
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HELSTAR/MALICE Singer Launches METAL ASYLUM
Acclaimed Houston, Texas-based heavy metal singer James Rivera (HELSTAR, MALICE, VICIOUS RUMORS, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM) has formed a new project entitled METAL ASYLUM, which is slated to be launched in February. The concept of METAL ASYLUM was inspired by two of Rivera's previous endeavors; the first t...January 30, 2012
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JOHN SYKES Says His Collaborative Project With MIKE PORTNOY 'Didn't Work Out'
Guitarist/vocalist John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY) has commented on the dissolution of his much-hyped collaborative project with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB). Portnoy and Sykes announced they were working together during a July 2011 taping...January 30, 2012
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STAIND Frontman Nominated For Two 'Academy Of Country Music' Awards
Aaron Lewis has received two Academy Of Country Music nominations for his debut country single, "Country Boy", continuing his breakthrough year as a solo artist. The singer, songwriter and guitarist was nominated in the "Vocal Event of the Year" category for the song — which features George Jones an...January 28, 2012
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JAMES DURBIN: 'Stand Up' Video Available
"Stand Up", the new video from "American Idol" finalist James Durbin, can be seen below. The song comes off Durbin's debut solo album, "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster", which sold around 28,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 36 on The Billboard 200...January 28, 2012
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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'I Didn't Get Into This Business To Sing Music That I Don't Like'
Legendary Rock Interviews recently conducted an interview with former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Legendary Rock Interviews: I'm not going to ask you about recording "Wasted Time" or "Big Guns" but I want to clear up a misconception which is amazi...January 28, 2012
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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist Talks About Band's Early Days
A short video clip of JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill talking about the band's early days can be found at this location. Few heavy metal artists have built as stellar a discography as JUDAS PRIEST over the years. And now, fans will get a chance to acquire all of PRIEST's classics in one ...January 27, 2012
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BLAZE BAYLEY: 'I Loved Being In IRON MAIDEN'
Metal Blast recently conducted an interview with former IRON MAIDEN and current WOLFSBANE singer Blaze Bayley. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Blast: How do you think [your new solo album] "The King of Metal" is going to be any different from your last album? Blaze: Well, this...January 27, 2012
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Former KORN Drummer Joins Forces With ANYONE Members In INFINIKA
Former KORN drummer David Silveria has joined forces with ANYONE members Riz Story and Miki Black in a brand new project called INFINIKA. The group, whose lineup is completed by former TRAK 13 bassist Cory Tarallo, has just released a six-and-a-half-minute promotional clip featuring music from the u...January 27, 2012
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KORN's JAMES 'MUNKY' SHAFFER: 'My First Guitar'
All Axess, the web site property launched by DEVILDRIVER guitarists Jeff Kendrick and Mike Spreitzer, is keeping its promise of "bridging the gap" between professional musician and fan by announcing the segment "My First Guitar". Many guitarists often remember their first guitars fondly and in this...January 27, 2012
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DIO DISCIPLES Featuring ROBIN MCAULEY, ROBERT SARZO: 'Living Legends Jam' Tribute To DIO
A special incarnation of DIO DISCIPLES took part in the "Living Legends Jam" on January 20 on the main lobby stage at at the 2012 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that took place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can...January 26, 2012
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METALLICA: More Photos From 'Obey Your Master' Exhibition
METALLICA is the inspiration for new "Obey Your Master", a new art exhibition which sees pieces from a range of different artists who have interpreted various songs from the band in their own unique way. Among the artists who are displaying pieces at Exhibit A Gallery in Los Angeles are SLIPKNOT per...January 25, 2012
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RICHIE KOTZEN Comments On Rumored PORTNOY/SHEEHAN Collaboration
Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON) has commented on the rumors that he has been tapped by Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) and Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG) to be the guitarist/vocalist of their new project following the recent departure of John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER,...January 25, 2012