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SCOTT WEILAND's Autobiography Tentatively Due In March

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland has set "Not Dead & Not For Sale" as the title of his long-awaited autobiography, tentatively due in March 2011 via the Simon & Schuster imprint Scribner. Weiland, 42, collaborated on the project with David Ritz, the "Sexual Heali...

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DIO: Classic 'Holy Diver' Tracks Coming To 'Rock Band'

Two classic DIO tracks — "Holy Diver" and "Stand Up And Shout" — will be made available on September 14 in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Wii. With more than 400 ar...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON, CHRIS CORNELL, SCOTT WEILAND On New SANTANA Album; Audio Samples

11 of the 12 tracks that are set to appear on Carlos Santana's "Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Time" album are available for streaming at Amazon.com. The longest-running, most successful partnership in the history of rock takes flight anew, as legendary Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame...

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SCOTT WEILAND Christmas Album Coming Soon

On August 29, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS frontman Scott Weiland told ExploreMusic host Alan Cross in Toronto that he is working on a Christmas album. He said, "It'll be very traditional. You know, strings, upright bass, jazz horns, piano, and guitar." While he was unsure about the exact track listing for t...

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STEVEN ADLER, HENRY ROLLINS Confirmed For New York City's 'Redemption Song'

On October 5, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in Zankel Hall, the Carnegie Hall Notables program — a membership and ticket program for music enthusiasts in their 20s and 30s — presents Redemption Song, an evening of conversation and song exploring the relationship between artistry, dependency, recovery, and longe...

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'Nobody Cages Me' Book Highlights The Remarkable Journey Of JIMI HENDRIX

Frequent discussions on who's the greatest guitarist of all time always bring the name Jimi Hendrix at the forefront. Considered as the greatest electric guitarist in the history of rock music by other musicians and commentators in the industry, he is often compared to world renowned artists. But wh...

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JOE STUMP: Concert DVD Due Before End Of Year

Guitar virtuoso Joe Stump (HOLYHELL, REIGN OF TERROR) has issued the following update: "I've compiled quite a bit of high-quality concert video footage over the last several months, so some type of full-on concert DVD of my solo stuff will be released before the end of this year. It'll be a two-DVD...

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EXPERIENCE HENDRIX Tour Returns For Second 2010 Run

For the first time in its history, Experience Hendrix, the concert tour that has wowed audiences revisiting the music and inspiration of Jimi Hendrix featuring an all-star lineup of music greats will be re-launched within a single calendar year. The Experience Hendrix tour crisscrossed the country t...

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MOTÖRHEAD's 'Aces Up My Sleeve' Collection Coming Soon

A new MOTÖRHEAD compilation, "Aces Up My Sleeve - The Collection", will be released in the United Kingdom on October 18 via Spectrum Audio/Universal Music. 2010 celebrates the 35th anniversary since the former HAWKWIND bassist and Jimi Hendrix roadie, put together one of the loudest, nastiest and fi...

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SLASH Jamming HENDRIX With ULI JON ROTH At G-TARANAKI Festival (Video)

Video footage of legendary guitarists Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES),Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS),bassist Tony Franklin (ex-THE FIRM, BLUE MURDER, WHITESNAKE) and drummer Brent Fitz (ex-ALICE COOPER, VINCE NEIL) performing the JIMI HENDRIX classic "Little Wing" at this year's G-TARanaki Int...

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CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOUR: 2010 Nominees Announced

AC/DC, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, KISS and SLASH are among the nominees at this year's Classic Rock Roll Of Honour. The ceremony — held by Classic Rock magazine and hosted by legendary rocker Alice Cooper — will take place on Wednesday, November 10 at London, England's Roundhouse venue. Commented Cla...

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ZAKK WYLDE Counts Down 'Top 10 Guitar Albums Of All Time'

Video footage of Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) counting down the "Top 10 Guitar Albums Of All Time" as selected by the editors of Gibson.com has been posted on YouTube. Watch the clip below to hear Zakk's comments on the following classics: 01. VAN HALEN - "Van Halen" (1978) 02. TH...

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ADRIFT FOR DAYS: Debut Album Out Now

Sydney, Australia-based psychedelic stoner/doom outfit ADRIFT FOR DAYS, which features former members of EBOLIE, INTREPID, THE CAPTAINS PACKAGE and KILL A CELEBRITY, has just released its 71-minute debut album, "The Lunar Maria". The CD was tracked at The Brain Studios, with additional recording, mi...

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HENDRIX LLC And LEGACY RECORDINGS Launching Second Wave Of JIMI HENDRIX Catalog Project

Experience Hendrix LLC and Legacy Recordings have announced the second wave of releases in the monumental 2010 Jimi Hendrix Catalog Project, available October 19, 2010. Legacy's next round of titles from the artist Rolling Stone magazine called the greatest guitarist of all time will include deluxe...

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JIMI HENDRIX Legacy: AES NY Section To Host ELECTRIC LADY 40th-Anniversary Salute

Jimi Hendrix celebrated the opening of his Electric Lady Recording Studios at 52 West 8th Street in New York City's Greenwich Village on August 26, 1970. On September 18 that year, the iconic 27-year-old guitarist passed away. In addition to his lasting musical legacy, Hendrix left a studio which co...