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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Play Another Free Show In Akron
Powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will play another free unplugged/acoustic show with Scott Jones (US METAL) on guitar on Friday, February 19 starting around 9:30 p.m. at The Tap House in Akron, Ohio. This is a FREE show for...February 16, 2010
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HADES: New Rehearsal Footage Posted Online
At the end of January, the "Resisting Success" lineup of the acclaimed 1980s metal band HADES had its first rehearsal since 1986. Video footage of the session can be viewed below. HADES will perform at Germany's Keep It True festival on Saturday, April 24. The band will also play its only U.S. show...February 16, 2010
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SLASH On Solo Album: 'I Just Needed To Do Something Where I Was Calling My Own Shots'
Erin Broadley of LA Weekly recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES). The chat can now be viewed below. An excerpt from the chat follows. LA Weekly: You have a solo record coming out in April, "Slash", and it's being described as your first true...February 16, 2010
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QUEENSRŸCHE Members' 'Nu-Metal Meltdown'
QUEENSRŸCHE members Michael Wilton (guitar) and Scott Rockenfield (drums) recently tracked a bunch of instrumental hard rock stuff that can licensed for movie soundtracks and other media projects. Check it out at this location. In other news, Wilton will be interviewed on this Thursday's (February 1...February 16, 2010
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TAKARA In Writing Mode
U.S. rockers TAKARA have commenced the songwriting process for their seventh full-length effort. Guitarist/founder Neal Grusky states, "I think this album will really please all our loyal TAKARA fans, and most likely intrigue many new ones. [it] will surely pick up up where 2008's 'Invitation To For...February 16, 2010
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WARRANT, WARBEAST Members Interviewed On METAL RULES! RADIO
WARRANT lead guitarist Joey Allen and RIGOR MORTIS/WARBEAST frontman Bruce Corbitt were interviewed on the latest edition of Metal Rules! Radio. You can now listen to the program using the audio player below. Metal Rules! Radio (formerly Metal Rules! Magazine) is a weekly metal show with new shows e...February 14, 2010
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Report: AXL ROSE Was Nearly Three Hours Late For 'Surprise' NYC Gig
According to the New York Post, GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose was nearly three hours late for his band's "surprise" show Thursday night (February 11) at at the Varvatos store in New York City. The crowd, which reportedly included designer John Varvatos, p.r. icon Kelly Cutrone, One Model Managemen...February 14, 2010
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Former KIK TRACEE Guitarist To Release Solo Album
Garage Recordings has announced the release of the first solo CD, "No Apologies", from Rob Grad. Grad has been in two successful bands. His first, KIK TRACEE, was signed to RCA Records without even a demo. Their touring included opening slots with BON JOVI, JOE WALSH, and BODY COUNT. His second band...February 13, 2010
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ANTHRAX: More Footage From NYC In-Store Posted Online
Samson Technologies has uploaded edited video footage (see below) of ANTHRAX's clinic at the new Best Buy musical instruments store at Union Square in New York City on November 15, 2009. The ANTHRAX members that took part in the event were Scott Ian, Frank Bello, Rob Caggiano and Charlie Benante. AN...February 13, 2010
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The First Time AC/DC Guitarist Donned School Uniform On Stage
The Daily Telegraph has posted an exclusive photo capturing a moment in rock history — the first time that legendary AC/DC guitarist Angus Young donned his trademark school uniform on stage. These images were taken at a concert in Sydney's Victoria Park in April, 1974, when AC/DC had just emerged fr...February 13, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Behind The Music Remastered' To Air This Saturday
VH1's Emmy Award-nominated and critically acclaimed series "Behind The Music" returns to continue some of these now iconic stories. This Saturday, February 13 at 10 p.m. ET, VH1 Classic will air eight new half-hour weekly episodes of "Behind the Music Remastered" featuring some of classic rocks semi...February 12, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Interviewed On 'Metaleater' Radio Show; Audio Available
The "Metaleater" radio show conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford on January 18, 2010. The chat is now available for streaming in three parts below. JUDAS PRIEST was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 52nd annual...February 11, 2010
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ROBERT PLANT Working On New Solo Album
According to LedZeppelinNews.com, LED ZEPPELIN legend Robert Plant has set "It's Rude To Say No" as the tentative title of his new solo album, due later this year. The CD is reportedly being produced by Buddy Miller at a studio in Nashville and will feature a guest appearance by singer-songwriter Da...February 11, 2010
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Ex-METAL CHURCH Guitarist's PRESTO BALLET Working On New Album
PRESTO BALLET, the project led by ex-METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, is currently working on its third album for a late summer release via ProgRock Records. PRESTO BALLET released its second LP, "The Lost Art of Time Travel", in 2008 in the U.S. through ProgRock Records. PRESTO BALLET featu...February 11, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Is Itching To Get Back On Tour'
Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) was diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer and is currently receiving treatment at the Mayo Clinic. His wife/manager Wendy Dio has issued the following update on Ronnie's condition: "Since my la...February 10, 2010
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