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Porn Star TAYLOR WANE Discusses Her 'Friendship' With GENE SIMMONS

Adult film star Taylor Wane (photos from Film Magic) recently spoke to RockConfidential.com about her relationship with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons. An excerpt from the interview follows: RockConfidential.com: I've seen you out and about with Gene Simmons a lot. Judging from our conversation...
January 3, 2005
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Ex-LIEGE LORD Guitarist Nominated For GRAMMY

Former LIEGE LORD guitarist Paul Nelson has been nominated for a Grammy award for "I'm A Bluesman" (Virgin/EMI),the album he wrote songs for and performed guitar on for JOHNNY WINTER. The album is nominated in the "Best Contemporary Blues Album 2004" category. The ceremonies will be held February 1...
December 25, 2004
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GREAT WHITE: Southern California Tour Dates Announced

Southern California rockers GREAT WHITE have announced more tour dates to benefit the victims and survivors of The Station nightclub fire in Rhode Island. Proceeds go directly to The Station Family Fund. The dates are as follows: Oct. 08 - Ventura Theatre – Ventura, CA Oct. 09 - Murphy's Grill - Sim...
September 20, 2004
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METALLICA's HETFIELD Says 'Too Much Magic' Happens Between Bandmembers To Call It Quits

In his review of METALLICA's documentary "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster", Chicago Sun-Times film critic Roger Ebert expressed surprise at the fact that the band are still playing together after going through what was arguably two of the most difficult years of the group's existence during the maki...
August 7, 2004
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Heavy Metal's Premier Guitarists Pick Their Dream G3 Lineups

Norway's Imhotep zine recently asked more than 100 guitarists to choose their own dream G3 lineups. "The respect that the guitar players have for Joe Satriani and Steve Vai is a proven fact," writes the magazine's Thiago Pinto Corrêa Sarkis (also of Brazil's Whiplash). "Anyway, talking with some mus...
July 14, 2004
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Report: Judge Rules TED NUGENT Suit Should Be Heard In Muskegon County

Steven Hepker of The Jackson Citizen Patriot reports that a judge Friday transferred to Muskegon County a defamation suit by rocker Ted Nugent against the Muskegon Summer Celebration. "I'd like to hear the case because it sounds interesting," Jackson County Circuit Judge Charles Nelson told attorney...
July 12, 2004
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BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Guitarist Reflects On European Tour

A bunch of BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION live photos taken at this past weekend's Graspop Metal Meeting at De Boeretang in Dessel, Belgium have been posted online at this location (courtesy of Datapix Agency). In other news, BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION guitarist Tracii Guns has posted the following message on the...
July 1, 2004
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Former LIEGE LORD Guitarist Records Tracks With Producer BOB EZRIN

Former LIEGE LORD guitarist Paul Nelson recently laid down "killer" tracks for famed producer Bob Ezrin (JANE'S ADDICTION, KISS, PINK FLOYD) for one of his new pet projects, according to Nelson's newsletter. In other news, Paul was recently invited to Oslo, Norway to arrange and produce a five-song...
June 18, 2004
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POISON Frontman To Perform At COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION Festival

Bret Michaels of POISON fame and occasional country crooner, will perform at CMA Music Festival/Fan Fair Sunday night (June 13) at The Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee with Capitol Nashville artist Chris Cagle. "This is what CMA Music Festival is all about," said CMA Executive Director Ed Benson. "E...
June 9, 2004
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LIZZY BORDEN Bassist Comments On ALEX NELSON's Passing

LIZZY BORDEN bassist Marten Andersson has posted the following message on his web site regarding the recent passing of ex-LIZZY BORDEN guitarist Alex Nelson: "Thanks for all the emails regarding Alex. I have been getting a ton of emails from all over the world. I knew the guy would be missed but I h...
May 24, 2004
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Ex-LIZZY BORDEN Guitarist ALEX NELSON: Funeral Services Details Announced

The funeral services for former LIZZY BORDEN guitarist Alex Nelson, who was killed in a head-on collision on Monday (May 17),will be held this morning (May 21) at 10:00 a.m. at: St. Theresa's Catholic Church 2800 E. Ramon Road Palm Springs, CA Following the mass, there will be a procession to: Palm...
May 21, 2004
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Former LIZZY BORDEN Guitarist Dies In Head-On Collision

Former LIZZY BORDEN guitarist Alex Nelson died in a head-on collision the afternoon of May 17, 2004. According to publicist Nancy B. Sayle, Alex "joined LIZZY BORDEN, after replacing Tony Matuzak, on guitar before the recording of 'The Murderess Metal Roadshow'. Alex maintained his place in the band...
May 18, 2004
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Former LIEGE LORD Guitarist To Tour With JOHNNY WINTER: Dates Announced

Former LIEGE LORD axeman Paul Nelson will be joining legendary blues guitarist Johnny Winter on a tour of California and Arizona in support of "I'm a Bluesman", Winter's first CD in eight years. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 16 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Rhythm Room May 18 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy .....
May 3, 2004
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Filmmaker: METALLICA's HETFIELD And ULRICH Are The LENNON And MCCARTNEY Of Their Generation

Rob Nelson of CityPages.com recently interviewed Joe Berlinger, one of the filmmakers behind the much-anticipated METALLICA documentary, "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster", about the movie that Nelson calls a possible candidate for "the movie of the year." "It's about human growth and creative relati...
April 7, 2004
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UPDATED: Heavy Metal Stars Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2003

Brazilian hard rock magazine Whiplash has compiled an **updated** list of more than 140 hard rock/heavy metal stars' favorite albums of 2003 and has posted it online at this location (scroll down the page). Some albums from 2002 were allowed, and the artists were asked to list anywhere from one to t...
January 31, 2004