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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist Isn't Sure He Wants To Read DAVE MUSTAINE's Autobiography

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson tells Classic Rock magazine that he isn't looking forward to reading former bandmate Dave Mustaine's upcoming autobiography, "Hello Me… This Is The Real Me". Ellefson, who worked with Mustaine from 1983 to 2002, says, "I'm not sure I really want to read what he...

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EUMERIA: Official Lineup Announced

EUMERIA, the brainchild of former OUTWORLD keyboardist Bobby Williamson, has issued the following update: "EUMERIA would like to clear up any confusion regarding the official band member lineup. "Chris Prema was a EUMERIA guitarist early on, and is on the demo recordings but won't be on the final re...

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DORO: 'Calling The Wild' Reissue To Include Bonus CD

SPV/Steamhammer has set a January 25, 2009 European release date for the re-release of DORO's 2000 album "Calling The Wild". The CD comes in a "high-class digipak" with a bonus CD (with two previously unreleased tracks). The extensive booklet includes new photos and liner notes by Doro Pesch and Nic...

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STRYPER Frontman's Son Discusses FLIGHT PATTERNS Band

Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet Jr. — son of STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet — and bassist Shane Perry of the Boston-based quintet FLIGHT PATTERNS. Watch the chat below. Emerging into the music scene by way of...

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ETERNAL LEGACY To Release 'Lifeless Alive' In December

Cleveland, Ohio metallers ETERNAL LEGACY will release their new album, "Lifeless Alive", on December 8, 2009 via Auburn Records. The CD was recorded at the band's own Mercinary Studios in Cleveland and produced by guitarist/vocalist Jason Vanek. The album's cover art was designed by German artist Fr...

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STRYPER Frontman Interviewed On 'The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show'

On November 16, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet was interviewed by Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show". Watch the chat in two parts below. STRYPER was recently forced to cancel several shows in Texas due to Michael Sweet's bout with the flu. The band's concerts in Dallas and Houston...

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MEGADETH Mainman Seeking Photos For Upcoming Autobiography

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's autobiography, "Hello Me... Meet The Real Me", is due next year via HarperCollins. The book was co-written by New York Times journalist Joe Layden who also authored "The Last Great Fight" about what is considered by many to be the biggest upset in the history of boxi...

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SCOTT WEILAND: 'I'm Not A Difficult Frontman At All'

Patrick Douglas of Skinnie magazine recently conducted an interview with former VELVET REVOLVER and current STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer Scott Weiland. A much-publicized rift between Weiland and certain members of VELVET REVOLVER not only left the group searching for a new vocalist, but left Weiland h...

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EUMERIA Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement

EUMERIA, the brainchild of former OUTWORLD keyboardist Bobby Williamson, is recording its debut album at Origin Sound in Spring, Texas with producer Craig Douglas (HELSTAR, NECROFAITH, LYCOPHILE). Williamson says, "Due to an unfortunate injury to EUMERIA bassist Shawn Kascak's hand, the band has cho...

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ALICE COOPER Interviewed On 107.7 THE BONE; Video Available

Steven Seaweed of 107.7 The Bone, the San Francisco Bay Area's rock station, conducted an interview with legendary rocker Alice Cooper on October 21, 2009. Watch the chat in four parts below. Alice Cooper celebrates his eternal love for the infernal holiday on his syndicated classic rock radio show...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: Why I Have A Problem Playing 'The Conjuring' Today

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently spoke to AOL's Noisecreep about his upcoming autobiography, "Hello Me... Meet The Real Me", which is due next year via HarperCollins. The book was co-written by New York Times journalist Joe Layden who also authored "The Last Great Fight" about what is conside...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: I Was A Clown, But Never A Bad Guy

Ian Burrell of U.K.'s The Independent recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On finally passing his driving test: "The first test was about 1974, then '75, '76, '77, '78. I've lost count how many times. I remember o...

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THE GREAT AMERICAN BEAST Signs With TRUSTKILL RECORDS

Dayton, Ohio's THE GREAT AMERICAN BEAST has inked a deal with Trustkill Records. The band's full-length debut, "Domestic Blood", was recorded at Random Awesome Studios in Saginaw, Michigan with producer Josh Schroeder and is scheduled for an early 2010 release. Commented bassist Pete DiSalvo, "I cou...

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HELIX: New Album Artwork, Release Date Revealed

Canadian hard rockers HELIX will release their new album, "Vagabond Bones", in Canada on November 17 via Universal/Fontana. Singer Brian Vollmer has been collaborating with Sean Kelly (CRASH KELLY) on material for the CD, which was mixed by engineer Aaron Murray. Commented Vollmer: "On 'Vagabond Bon...

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METALLICA Documentary Maker: 'They're Not Just A Bunch Of Lugheads Banging On The Guitar'

MotherJones.com recently conducted an interview with filmmaker Joe Berlinger, who's best known for "Paradise Lost", a harrowing film about the case of the West Memphis Three — a trio of Arkansas teens convicted of murdering three eight-year-old boys based on flimsy evidence of satanism — and "Metall...