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POISON Drummer, ODUM Frontman In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Exhibition Video
In addition to his drumming duties in POISON, Rikki Rockett has another hobby that's not so usual among the mad and often controversial rock stars: a passion for jiu-jitsu. A vegan and animal-rights activist, Rockett holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. And shortly before hitting the road with...July 29, 2009
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FEAR FACTORY/DIVINE HERESY Guitarist To Guest On 'Liquid Metal'
FEAR FACTORY/DIVINE HERESY guitarist Dino Cazares will be the featured guest on Liquid Metal (Sirius 27/XM 42) today (Tuesday, July 28) beginning at 6:00 p.m. EST. He will join host Jose Mangin for a candid, in-depth interview covering a barrage of topics ranging from new DIVINE HERESY vocalist Trav...July 28, 2009
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SLAYER's KING Says He Is 'Offended' By The 'Silliness' Of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's Live Show
Joe Bosso of MusicRadar.com recently conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King. During the chat, which is available for streaming and/or download at this location, King discusses the making of the band's new album, "World Painted Blood"; his B.C. Rich signature series guitars; and he e...July 28, 2009
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MICHAEL ANTHONY Says VAN HALEN's ROCK HALL Induction Was 'A Pretty Bittersweet Thing'
Although both Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2007 with VAN HALEN, the band never performed at the induction since Eddie and Alex Van Halen were no-shows at the event. Artisan News Service recently caught up with Hagar and Anthony to get their tho...July 28, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD's ELLIOTT Clarifies POISON Potshots: 'My Belief Is That We're Better Than Them'
DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott has defended his band's decision to tour with POISON — a group that, just last year, he trashed in the media. Speaking to Noisecreep, Elliott explained, "I didn't say that [POISON's] music had no substance, I said that ours had more. That's a totally different thing....July 27, 2009
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Behind The Scenes With CHICKENFOOT In London
CHICKENFOOT, hard rock's newest supergroup, recently completed its first European tour, and Rolling Stone's Rock Daily has exclusive footage from behind the scenes as ex-VAN HALEN vets Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith invaded...July 27, 2009
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KISS Performs Unmasked Without PAUL STANLEY; Video Available
According to Kiss On Fire, KISS members Gene Simmons (bass, vocals),Tommy Thayer (guitar) and Eric Singer (drums) played the band's classic song "Deuce" at this year's San Diego Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 25 at the Hard Rock Cafe. This marked the first time KISS (minus guitarist/voca...July 27, 2009
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ANTHRAX: More Footage Of ROCKLAHOMA Press Conference, GRASPOP Performance Available
The members of ANTHRAX took part in a press conference on July 9, 2009 prior to the band's performance at the Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma. Watch footage of the question-and-answer session below (courtesy of Tahlequah, Oklahoma's IN TV). Also available is a video clip of ANTHRAX's June 28,...July 25, 2009
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Former SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Interviewed In Missouri
Louie Benson of Southeast Missourian newspaper's "SE Live" conducted an interview with former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell on July 17 at the Mississippi Mud House in Cape Girardeau, Missouri (where Herman was performing with his new band, HERMAN ZE GERMAN). Watch the chat below. (Note: The Rare...July 24, 2009
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KISS Interviewed On Ontario's 'Out There'; Video Available
"Out There" host Melissa DiMarco conducted an interview with KISS backstage just before they performed at Casino Rama in Orillia Ontario, Canada earlier this week. You can watch the chat below. KISS performed at Casino Rama's 5,000-seat Entertainment Centre on July 20 and July 21. KISS is tentativel...July 24, 2009
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ZAKK WYLDE Discusses His Status In OZZY OSBOURNE's Band
David "Gus" Griesinger of BackstageAxxess.com recently conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE). Watch the chat in three parts below. When asked about the recent reports that Ozzy was auditioning other guitarists for his solo band, Zakk said, "Everything's cool, ma...July 24, 2009
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JANE'S ADDICTION Drummer's Elbow Infection Forces Australian Tour Cancelation
The reunited original lineup of JANE'S ADDICTION has canceled all of its previously announced Australian tour dates because drummer Stephen Perkins has been admitted to the Infectious Disease Ward at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles for treatment of an infection in his elbow. Doctors expect to k...July 23, 2009
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: Reunion With JOHN BUSH Would Be 'The Best Thing' For Band And Fans
U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine conducted an exclusive interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian about the departure of singer Dan Nelson. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On whether Nelson was truly so ill that ANTHRAX had to cancel dates on their planned European tour or if that was a smok...July 23, 2009
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NEVERMORE's JEFF LOOMIS Joins ROCK HOUSE
Rock House, the leader in music instruction, announced today that "one of this era's most influential guitarists," Jeff Loomis, has joined Rock House's roster of master instructors. Jeff is the lead guitar player and main songwriter of NEVERMORE, a band that has certainly made its mark on modern mus...July 22, 2009
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METALLICA Officially Confirmed For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME's 25th Anniversary
METALLICA is among music's biggest stars who will come together on October 29 and October 30 at Madison Square Garden for two unique concerts celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The shows, presented by American Express, will be packed with guest stars and unique colla...July 22, 2009