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SLASH Recalls Hearts Scare At MICHAEL JACKSON Show

Paul Cole of the U.K.'s Sunday Mercury reports that former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash faced a medical crisis of his own while appearing at Michael Jackson's 40th birthday concert at Madison Square Garden. Slash — whose real name is Saul Hudson — reveals that it was his...

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VAN HALEN, QUEEN, POISON, VELVET REVOLVER Members Comment On MICHAEL JACKSON's Passing

Members of VAN HALEN, QUEEN, POISON, SHINEDOWN and VELVET REVOLVER have issued statements regarding the passing of pop music legend Michael Jackson, who died earlier today (Thursday, June 25) at age 50. CNN.com reports that Michael collapsed at his residence in the Holmby Hills section of Los Angele...

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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI: I've Seen A Ghost

Lorne Jackson of the Sunday Mercury reports that BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN & HELL guitarist Tony Iommi has admitted that has seen a ghost. And he wasn't alone when it happened. Back in the early '70s, SABBATH holed-up in Clearwell Castle, in the Forest Of Dean, to take part in a writing session for a...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer Interviewed On 'Glam Slam Radio Show'; Audio Available

Tony Kelly of "Glam Slam Radio Show" recently conducted an interview with former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell. Tony and Herman discuss various subjects including banned SCORPIONS album covers, why Herman decided to ultimately leave the SCORPIONS and his new project HERMAN ZE GERMAN. The chat is...

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FIREWIND, TALON Members Launch OUTLOUD

OUTLOUD is a brand new hard rock band featuring Chandler Mogel (TALON) on vocals, Bob Katsionis (FIREWIND) on guitar and keyboards, Mark Cross (FIREWIND, HELLOWEEN, KINGDOM COME) on drums, Tony Kash on guitar and Jason Mercury on bass. According to a press release, "These guys give you melodic hard...

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Former UNLEASHED Guitarist Launches ATLANTIC TIDE

Swedish guitarist Freddie Eugene (UNLEASHED, TERRA FIRMA, LOUD PIPES, HARMS WAY) has joined forces with ex-TERRA FIRMA bassist Izmo Ledderfejs and former BLACKSHINE axeman Stabel Miserabel in a new project called ATLANTIC TIDE. The band's first two songs — "Eyestroids" and "Bad Acid Queen" — are now...

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ARNOCORPS Signs With THOR's VULCAN SKY RECORDS

In a heavy rock merger that has been long anticipated, Austrian adventure rockers ARNOCORPS have signed with bodybuilder-turned-enduring-metal-frontman Jon Mikl Thor's new label, Vulcan Sky Records. ARNOCORPS' debut release for Thor's latest enterprise will be "The Ballsy EP", featuring such heroic...

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PAUL GILBERT Talks MR. BIG Reunion

Robert Gray of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with MR. BIG guitarist Paul Gilbert as part of a series entitled "Hit The Lights." Topics of discussion included the album "United States", working with Freddie Nelson, MR. BIG's reunion, and recording the group's Budokan performance...

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FREDDIE MERCURY Memorial Planned In Feltham

U.K.'s Hounslow Chronicle reports: Feltham councillors want to install a memorial to rock legend Freddie Mercury in the town centre. The QUEEN frontman lived in Gladstone Avenue for almost 10 years and, after years of wrangling, councillors have finally agreed to recognise the success of Feltham's m...

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HERMAN ZE GERMAN AND FRIENDS: Tour Dates Announced

HERMAN ZE GERMAN AND FRIENDS, the band led by former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell, has scheduled the following dates: July 10 - Rocklahoma - Pryor, OK (Retrospect Stage Headliner) July 17 - Mississippi Mud House - Cape Girardeau, MO July 18 - Heartbreakers - St. Louis, MO The group's current li...

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Police Hunting AC/DC Ticket Counterfeiters After Birmingham Scam

U.K.'s Sunday Mercury reports: Police are hunting counterfeiters who left hundreds of fans out of pocket after selling them fake tickets for a sell-out AC/DC rock concert in Birmingham. Thunderstruck fans, some of them young children, were refused entry to the LG Arena at the NEC after box office of...

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HATE GALLERY Completes Writing New Album

HATE GALLERY, the Finnish/British/Swedish rock band featuring Janne Jarvis and Rille Lundell from WARRIOR SOUL, has issued the following update: "It's April 22 and it's safe to say that the follow up to 'Compassion Fatigue' [HATE GALLERY's debut album] is written. We've managed to hit a powerful cre...

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BILLY CORGAN On The Future Of SMASHING PUMPKINS

SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Hello from sunny California, where I'm currently working with some of my friends on new SMASHING PUMPKINS songs. The mood here is relaxed, serene, and studious as my pals are helping me with som...

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IN THIS MOMENT, ALEX SKOLNICK Featured In Latest 'Robb's MetalWorks' Episode

San Antonio cult TV show "Robb's MetalWorks" has posted its February 2009 episode featuring an interview with guitarist Chris Howorth and bassist Jesse Landry of IN THIS MOMENT shot at the band's fall 2008 stop in San Antonio in support of "The Dream" LP. Also included is an exclusive chat with TEST...

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Former BLACK SABBATH Drummer To Host New Radio Show

According to U.K.'s Sunday Mercury, English rock musician Bev Bevan, who served as the touring drummer for BLACK SABBATH from 1983 to 1984 and played percussion on "The Eternal Idol" album in 1987, will host a new two-hour show of music and chat on BBC Radio WM. Bev will start at WM on ...