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CHICKENFOOT Bassist Interviewed At 'Mark And Brian Christmas Show' (Video)

CHICKENFOOT performed at this year's Mark And Brian Christmas Show on December 15 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Singer Sammy Hagar kicked things off with a rousing rendition of "Santa's Going South For Christmas" with the MARK AND BRIAN ALL-STAR BAND. Guitarist Joe Satriani later...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Talks About His 'Guitar Prodigy' Interactive App

Ranked No. 1 by Joel McIver in "The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists" book, Dave Mustaine godfathered fast-heavy-metal guitar generations, first as the original lead guitarist for METALLICA, and then as the founder of legendary MEGADETH. Now, Mustaine has teamed with the creators of Rock Prodigy to giv...

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STEEL PANTHER Interviewed By U.K.'s KERRANG! (Video)

Kerrang! magazine recently conducted an interview with Satchel (guitar),Lexxi Foxx (bass) of the outrageous and popular '80s-style "hair" band STEEL PANTHER. You can now watch the chat below. STEEL PANTHER's sophomore album, "Balls Out", sold nearly 12,000 copies in the United States in its first w...

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Former SCORPIONS Drummer Interviewed On 'Shockwaves' Videocast

Bob Nalbandian of the Shockwaves videocast conducted an interview with former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell on November 7, 2011 at Cosmic Toast Studios in Burbank, California. You can now watch the chat below. Rarebell's new autobiography, "And Speaking Of Scorpions…", is available via Amazon.co...

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SIXX: A.M.: '7' First-Week Sales Revealed

"7", the new EP from SIXX: A.M. — the band consisting of Nikki Sixx (also of MÖTLEY CRÜE),DJ Ashba (also of GUNS N' ROSES) and James Michael — sold around 2,700 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The effort contains acoustic versions of songs from the group's first two ...

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SATURNUS Signs With CYCLONE EMPIRE

Danish melodic doom metal masters SATURNUS have inked a deal with Cyclone Empire Records. The band's fourth album will be released in the spring. Commented the group: "We are extremely happy and excited about having signed with Cyclone Empire to release our new album. Cyclone Empire were one of the...

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JOE LYNN TURNER's SUNSTORM To Release 'Emotional Fire' In February

Joe Lynn Turner's popular AOR side project with German/American producer Dennis Ward, SUNSTORM, will release its third album, entitled "Emotional Fire", on February 24, 2012 in Europe (February 28 in North America) via Frontiers Records. Born after Turner met with Frontiers Records' president Serafi...

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AXL ROSE Says 'There Is No Plan Yet' Regarding GUNS N' ROSES Performance At ROCK HALL Induction

Randall Roberts of the Los Angeles Times recently conducted an interview with GUNS N' ROSES lead singer Axl Rose. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On having fired two managers in the last year, the most recent of which, Peter Katsis, was let go in early December: Axl: "All these managers,...

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VENGEANCE: New Album Details Revealed

Dutch hard rock veterans VENGEANCE will release their new studio album, "Crystal Eye", on February 24 in Germany, February 27 in the rest of Europe and in March 2012 in the USA and Canada through SPV/Steamhammer. The effort will be available as a limited-edition digipak (including two bonus tracks),...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER To Reunite With ROBIN MCAULEY For 'Temple Of Rock' Tour

Singer Robin McAuley will reunite with legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (SCORPIONS, UFO) for their first full together in almost 20 years. The full band lineup for the trek will be as follows: * Michael Schenker (SCORPIONS, UFO) - Guitar * Robin McAuley (SURVIVOR) - Lead Vocals * Elliot Rubinson...

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HAMMERFALL Guitarist Interviewed On Croatia's 'Metal Eye' (Video)

Guitarist Pontus Norgren of Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL was interviewed by Tea Fluksi of the "Metal Eye" show on Z1 TV when the band performed in Zagreb, Croatia on December 2, 2011 as part of the "European Outbreak 2011" tour with VICIOUS RUMORS, AMARANTHE and DEATHDESTRUCTION. You can now...

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VOLBEAT Taps MERCYFUL FATE Guitarist For 'Gigantour'

Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT have tapped Hank Shermann of MERCYFUL FATE to play guitar on their their upcoming North American tour as part of "Gigantour". Shermann most recently shared the stage with METALLICA at one of four intimate shows which took place at the Fillmore in San Francisco a...

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MICHAEL MONROE Joins MOTÖRHEAD On Stage In Helsinki (Video)

Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe joined MOTÖRHEAD on stage last night (Sunday, December 18) at Cable Factory in Helsinki, Finland to perform the MOTÖRHEAD classic "Killed By Death". Commented Monroe: "MOTÖRHEAD was brilliant [last night] in Helsinki, as expected! I had the great honour of...

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CHICKENFOOT Performs At 'Mark And Brian Christmas Show' (Video)

CHICKENFOOT performed at this year's Mark And Brian Christmas Show on Thursday (December 15) at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Singer Sammy Hagar kicked things off with a rousing rendition of "Santa's Going South For Christmas" with the MARK AND BRIAN ALL-STAR BAND. Guitarist Joe Satr...

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The Chrysalis Years (1973-1979)

This isn't just a compilation of select UFO hits from the '70s; "The Chrysalis Years (1973-1979)" is a 5-disc set that contains five outstanding hard rock albums, as well as what is widely considered among the best live LPs ever recorded, plus tons of terrific extras and bonus material. The flaws ar...