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Man Burns Legs While 'Torching' His Guitar

The Associated Press reports: It may have looked cool when Jimi Hendrix did it on stage at the Monterey Pop Festival, but things worked out badly for a Greensburg, PA man who set his guitar on fire in his apartment. David Kemerer, 43, was treated for burns to his lower legs after telling police he ....

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LACUNA COIL Singer Talks About Upcoming Studio Album

LACUNA COIL frontwoman Cristina Scabbia recently spoke to the web site of the group's official worldwide fan club, EmptySpiral.net, about the band's upcoming studio album and her work with Italian superstar Franco Battiato, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: EmptySpi...

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SKID ROW Hard At Work On New Album

According to MelodicRock.com, SKID ROW are hard at work writing material for a new studio album, which they hope to be release by next summer. Bassist Rachel Bolan is also working on a side project dubbed THE QUAZIMOTORS. Rachel says the band is a three-piece with two singers (himself and the guitar...

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MEGADETH: 'Anarchy' Request Denied By SEX PISTOLS Frontman

According to Popbitch.com, SEX PISTOLS frontman Johnny Rotten (a.k.a John Lydon) has reportedly refused to give permission for the lyrics to the PISTOLS' "Anarchy in the U.K." to be used in the forthcoming new complete MEGADETH anthology. Rotten was reportedly quoted as saying, "They got them wrong...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY Frontman Talks About New Album, Touring Plans

DARK TRANQUILLITY vocalist Mikael Stanne recently spoke to Antenna webzine about the group's new album, "Character", touring, entering the Swedish single charts and loads more. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Antenna: Please explain what people can expect from the new album, "Charact...

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Former ARCH ENEMY Singer JOHAN LIIVA Talks About NONEXIST

In a recent interview with the D-Day's Revenge webzine, HEARSE/ex-ARCH ENEMY frontman Johan Liiva was asked if he felt there was any "unfinished" business with his previous band, NONEXIST, since many fans felt cheated that they didn't get a follow-up to the group's debut album, "Deus Deceptor" (2002...

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SLAYER Guitarist KERRY KING Discusses B.C. RICH Signature Model

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King recently spoke to MusiciansFriend.com about his new B.C. Rich signature guitar model. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: MusiciansFriend.com: Why and how did you get together with B.C. Rich to create this new signature model? Kerry King: Well, I've been with...

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SHARON OSBOURNE Named 'Rock Personality of The Year'

ITV.com is reporting that Sharon Osbourne has snatched the "Rock Personality of the Year" award out of the hands of husband Ozzy. BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy picked up the accolade last year after scoring his first ever number one in a three-decade chart career. But this year, Sharon, 52, outdid her...

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GENE SIMMONS Named One Of The Worst Rock-Star Actors Of All Time

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has been named one of the worst rock-star actors of all time, according to IrishExaminer.com. Madonna, who has enjoyed phenomenal success as a pop superstar, but whose efforts on the silver screen have been met with an icy response from both critics and fans, lande...

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TNT: Radio Mix Of 'Song For Dianne' Available For Free Download

Veteran Norwegian-American hard rockers TNT have made available for download a "radio mix" version of their track "Song For Dianne" at their official web site. Download it at this location. TNT have commenced the songwriting process for the follow-up to their latest CD, "My Religion", which entered...

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Journalist: The Only Thing Legendary About DIMEBAG DARRELL Was His Drinking Habit

Geoff Harkness of The Pitch writes: Sympathies flooded the Web shortly after guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott was shot and killed during a December 8 DAMAGEPLAN concert in Ohio. Frenzied metal message boards were filled with tearful statements from rockers prominent and obscure. Some called Abbott...

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STAIND Sues For Trademark Infringement

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that STAIND has filed a lawsuit in Ohio federal court against Jon C. Stainbrook for trademark infringement and breach of contract, while also seeking a judicial declaration that the band's trademark registrations are valid. STAIND was forced to take legal action, a...

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The Silent Force

In the wake of EVANESCENCE's massive worldwide success, it is no surprise that virtually every female-fronted guitar-heavy group is being compared to Amy Lee and Co., even when the similarities are marginal, at best (see LACUNA COIL). In WITHIN TEMPTATION's case, red flags were raised earlier thus y...

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SHADOWS FALL Drummer Reports From DIMEBAG's Funeral

SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner has issued the following report from the funeral services and public memorial for slain DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, which were held on Tuesday (Dec. 14) in Arlington, Texas: "I have just gotten to my computer today after returning home...

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Norwegian Pop Singer Explains NIKKI SIXX Collaboration

Marion Raven (photo),formerly one half of Norwegian pop group M2M, was asked on her official forum about collaborating with MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx on her debut solo album. "It first started with me going to CBGBs in New York and his band BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION was playing there," she explain...