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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS' 'Tap House' Rocks Akron

Powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens' (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) joined forces with restaurateur Randy Arehart to re-launch the Tap House on Waterloo Road in Akron, Ohio on October 16 to become a "rockin' sports eatery" named Ripper Owens Tap House. Guest...

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MICHAEL MONROE: U.K. Headlining Tour Announced

Michael Monroe, iconic rock 'n' roll frontman and founding member of hugely influential Finnish outfit HANOI ROCKS, has confirmed a 13-date headline U.K. tour for April 2011. The dates are as follows: April 04 - Brighton, Concorde 2 April 05 - Bristol, Academy 2 April 06 - Exeter, Phoenix April 07 -...

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MICHAEL MONROE Interviewed By SONIC SHOCKS (Video)

Sonic Shocks conducted an interview with legendary HANOI ROCKS singer Michael Monroe during his recent U.K. tour with for MOTÖRHEAD. You can now watch the chat below. Monroe recently entered a Los Angeles studio with legendary producer Jack Douglas (AEROSMITH, JOHN LENNON, CLUTCH, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT,...

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MICHAEL MONROE Interviewed By METAL EXPRESS RADIO (Audio)

Metal Express Radio's Mick Burgess conducted an interview with former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe when the singer performed at Newcastle City Hall in Newcastle Upon Tyne, U.K. on November 10 as the support act for MOTÖRHEAD. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below.

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MICHAEL MONROE Checks In From MOTÖRHEAD U.K. Tour

Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe, who is currently on the road in the U.K. as the support act for MOTÖRHEAD, has issued the following update: "Having a fantastic time here on the MOTÖRHEAD 35th-anniversary U.K. tour! This might be the best tour I've ever been on — I'm totally loving it. MO...

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MICHAEL MONROE To Play Special Acoustic Set In London

Legendary HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe and his band will perform an intimate acoustic set in London, England next week — and you could be there! The session is scheduled to take place at Universal Records' Kensington offices on the afternoon of Friday, November 26. Classic Rock magazine has f...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Visits Seattle VA Hospital

Former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan, along with his DUFF MCKAGAN LOADED bandmates Mike Squires and Jeff Rouse — was invited on Monday to go to the Seattle VA hospital and visit some of the patients. In his column, which appears on Reverb at SeattleWeekly.com, McKagan writes of the experience,...

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ROADRUNNER RECORDS Fully Acquired By WARNER MUSIC GROUP

According to Billboard.biz, Warner Music Group has fully acquired Roadrunner Records after first buying 73.5% of the company in January 2007. Roadrunner — which has been hosting the BLABBERMOUTH.NET web site since 2001 — will continue to operate as a distinct brand within WMG. Cees Wessels, the labe...

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ACE FREHLEY, TOMMY LEE, LITA FORD Sign On For ROCK 'N' ROLL FANTASY CAMP in Bahamas

Can you imagine playing lead guitar for MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee or jamming alongside KISS icon Ace Frehley and pioneering RUNAWAYS rock goddess Lita Ford in front of a live, screaming and standing-room-only crowd? For many people, this is a lifelong fantasy; at Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp, it b...

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MICHAEL MONROE: New Video Interview

Genelec, the Finnish manufacturer of high-quality active home theater loudspeaker systems, recently conducted an interview with Michael Monroe, iconic rock and roll frontman and founding member of hugely influential Finnish outfit HANOI ROCKS, and ex-HANOI ROCKS bassist (and current member of Monroe...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Supporting Veterans Through His Music

VA Puget Sound Health Care System and rock and roll legend Duff McKagan are teaming up to serve those who served. McKagan's band LOADED will share proceeds from the songs "Fight On" and "We Win" to benefit the general patient fund. LOADED will perform the songs at the Seattle Seahawks game on Novemb...

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THE SWORD: Temporary Drummer Announced, U.S. Tour Dates Rescheduled

After an amicable split with drummer Trivett Wingo forced THE SWORD to cancel its remaining tour dates, the band has now found someone to fill in for behind-the-kit duties and is ready to hit the road again. Joining them on the upcoming run is Kevin Fender, best known for his work with the Texas har...

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DAATH: New Album First-Week Sales Revealed

The third, self-titled full-length album from the Atlanta-based quintet DAATH sold around 500 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 89 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists...

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DAATH Guitarist Interviewed On 'Ryan's Rock Show' (Video)

"Ryan's Rock Show" conducted an interview with guitarist Eyal Levi of the Atlanta-based quintet DAATH. You can now watch the chat below. DAATH released its third, self-titled full-length album on October 26 via Century Media Records. Drummer Kevin Talley (ex-CHIMAIRA, DYING FETUS) began laying down...

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DAATH: New Audio Interview With EYAL LEVI

Rock My Monkey recently conducted an interview with guitarist Eyal Levi of the Atlanta-based quintet DAATH. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. DAATH will release its third, self-titled full-length album on October 26 via Century Media Records. Drummer Kevin Talley (ex-CHIMA...