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THIN LIZZY Guitarist Loves Ireland
Launch Radio Networks reports: Today (Friday, March 17) is St. Patrick's Day, and it's also the 55th birthday of THIN LIZZY guitarist Scott Gorham. Gorham was born and raised in California, but he rose to fame after joining the Irish band in 1974. So it's appropriate on this "day o' the green" that...March 17, 2006
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AXEMASTER Reform, Plan New CD Release
The power/thrash metal band AXEMASTER, who found success in the '80s and '90s with two albums released by Azra International and two CDs issued via Unisound Records, are currently being reformed by original lead guitarist and main songwriter Joe Sims, drummer Mike Hissam (formerly of BELLADONA and O...March 17, 2006
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MICHAEL ANTHONY Speaks Candidly About VAN HALEN's Past And Future
Published in Japan, Burrn! magazine is famous for their worldwide exclusive interviews. VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony was interviewed in February 2006 for the April issue, which is out now. Anthony was interviewed by the magazine's U.S. correspondent John "Shooter" Harrell for their exclusive st...March 17, 2006
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TOMMY LEE, JASON NEWSTED And GILBY CLARKE Could Run Into Legal Trouble Over SUPERNOVA Name
MTV.com is reporting that SUPERNOVA — the new supergroup featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee, former METALLICA bassist and current VOIVOD member Jason Newsted, and onetime GUNS N' ROSES axeman Gilby Clarke — could end up running into some legal trouble down the line over their name. Back in the...March 16, 2006
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TOMMY LEE, JASON NEWSTED, GILBY CLARKE Form SUPERNOVA; Take Part In 'Rock Star' Singer Search
According to Variety.com, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee, along with bassist Jason Newsted (VOIVOD, ex-METALLICA) and Gilby Clarke (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),are forming a new band called SUPERNOVA and will use the "Rock Star" TV program to search for a lead singer. In addition, "Rock Star" has signed songw...March 16, 2006
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ROB ZOMBIE: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Educated Horses' Album Available
30-second audio samples of all 11 tracks that are set to appear on ROB ZOMBIE's upcoming album, "Educated Horses", have been posted online at SamGoody.com. "Educated Horses" is scheduled for release on March 28 via Geffen Records. The follow-up to 2001's "The Sinister Urge" was recorded at Los Angel...March 16, 2006
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EXODUS Guitarist Issues Tour Report
EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has checked in with the following tour report: "Just thought I'd give everybody a little bit of info about our recent trip. "Let's start with Japan. As always, it was amazing. To share the stage with our old friends THE HAUNTED and our new friends NILE was a total pleasure...March 15, 2006
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THE IRON MAIDENS Singer Performs With MOTÖRHEAD In Anaheim
Repaying the favor to MOTÖRHEAD's Lemmy and Phil Campbell, who joined THE IRON MAIDENS ("the world's only female tribute to IRON MAIDEN") on stage February 25 at their sold-out show at The Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, California, THE IRON MAIDENS singer Aja "Bruce Lee Chickinson" Kim sang back-up vo...March 15, 2006
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ROB ZOMBIE Decides Against Peforming New Single On 'Jay Leno'
Contrary to previously published reports, ROB ZOMBIE will NOT be performing his new single "Foxy Foxy" on NBC-TV's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno". Instead, he will be debuting a new song from his upcoming "Educated Horses" album, entitled "The American Witch". "Since you've all heard 'Foxy Foxy' I...March 13, 2006
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BILLY SHEEHAN: Previously Unreleased Track Posted Online
Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, DAVID LEE ROTH, TALAS, NIACIN) has launched his offcial MySpace page, featuring an unreleased song, entitled "Long Dark Road Ahead". Check it out at this location. Billy will be playing three very special shows across America, paying tribute to one of the greatest live bands...March 13, 2006
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: I Don't Want To Play The Same Five Albums For Three Years
ANTHRAX mainman Scott Ian recently spoke to Rockdetector.com editor Bernard Doe. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Rockdetector.com: Some may say that the timing of the reunion was strange. Especially as your last studio album, "We've Come For You All", has been universally acknowledged as...March 13, 2006
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MARSHALL LAW Part Ways With Guitarist, Seek Replacement
Long-running Birmingham-based heavy metal band MARSHALL LAW, who at one time featured Lee Morris of PARADISE LOST, have announced the departure of guitarist Andy Southwell due to "personal reasons." "Andy has been a fantastic servant to the band for many years and everyone associated with MARSHALL L...March 13, 2006
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VINNIE PAUL: REBEL MEETS REBEL Has 'Given Me Something To Live For'
A. Lee Graham of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: REBEL MEETS REBEL just may herald the next step in rock and roll —country metal. Do you think this sound has...March 11, 2006
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ROB ZOMBIE Says New Single's Sound Is Not Influenced By Record Company
ROB ZOMBIE has lashed out the people who have suggested that his new single, "Foxy Foxy" (view video here) is an attempt at a more commercialized sound in order to appease his record company. Said Zombie: "Let me set the record straight. Most things don't bother me, but this does. In response to ...March 10, 2006
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ROB ZOMBIE: 'Foxy, Foxy' Video Posted Online
ROB ZOMBIE's video for his new single, "Foxy, Foxy", has been posted online at this location. The clip, which was shot last month in Los Angeles, saw Zombie re-teaming with "The Devil's Rejects" cinematographer Phil Parmet. Parmet has also worked on LED ZEPPELIN's "The Song Remains the Same" and FRA...March 10, 2006