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Lemmy - My Philosophy Is Live And Let Live!

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:00:26 PST

Motörhead are currently promoting their latest album, 'The World Is Yours' by bringing their own brand of no holds barred rock to the 2012 'Gigantour', which also features Megadeth, Lacuna Coil and...

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James LaBrie Halfway Through Fifth Solo Album!

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:40:19 PST

The debut EP from 22 year old Norwegian metal guitar prodigy, The Commander-In-Chief, 'Evolution' has been released. The music is described as, "Killer guitar driven progressive hard rock, along with...

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James LaBrie Halfway Through Fifth Solo Album!

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:30:37 PST

With Dream Theater currently at the peak of their popularity, frontman James LaBrie is still managing to work on his own solo projects and is apparently halfway through completing his fifth solo...

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Jon Anderson Says Yes Rumours Are Unfounded!

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:10:15 PST

Ex-Yes vocalist and founding member, Jon Anderson has issued a press statement denying comments made by Yes bass player Chris Squire regarding the possibility of the pair working together again. This...

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Geddy Lee - Steampunk World Appealed To RUSH!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:55:10 PST

With the release of the new RUSH album hopefully set for a Spring release, the PR machine continues to roll. Vocalist/bass player Geddy Lee has been extolling the virtues of the album's title track -...

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The Darkness - New Video - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us!

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:25:00 PST

The rebooted Darkness, with their original lineup of Justin Hawkins, Dan Hawkins, Frankie Poullain and Ed Graham have unveiled the new video for their 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us' single. The video...

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Possibility Of Iron Maiden Tour In 2012!

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:25:00 PST

Nicko McBrain has indicated that Iron Maiden will tour again in 2012! Nicko announced the news during an interview at the 2012 National Association of Music Merchants trade show in Anaheim,...

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Anthrax Guitarist Scott Ian Hospitalised In LA!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:20:00 PST

Anthrax guitarist, Scott 'Not' Ian has been hospitalised in Los Angeles due to a severe viral infection. The hospitalisation meant that Ian had to be given intravenous fuids and was also ordered by...

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Ex-Judas Priest Guitarist K. K. Downing Expands Golf Club!

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:45:00 PST

Ex-Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing has unveiled plans to to open a multi-million pound 63 room luxury hotel on his 320 acre estate in Shropshire, England. The hotel development is believed to be...

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Mick Mars Says Illness Won't Stop Him Touring!

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:55:00 PST

Spondylitis sufferer Mick Mars says that his condition won't stop him touring with Mötley Crüe. Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic degenerative illness and inflammatory condition that results in...

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Anvil Respond To Departure Of Bassist Glenn Five!

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:05:00 PST

Lips Kudlow has responded to the recent departure of Anvil's bass player, Glenn Gyorffy (stage name Glenn Five) and his replacement by Sal Italiano, by posting a scathing update on the Official Anvil...

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Van Halen's 'Tattoo' Doesn't Impress Sammy Hagar!

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:50:00 PST

Former Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar isn't too impressed by VH's latest release with Dave Lee Roth, the understated, 'Tattoo'.

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Chickenfoot Will Never Play Any Van Halen Songs Live!

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:22:00 PST

Sammy Hagar has declared that Chickenfoot will never play any Van Halen or any of his own solo material live!

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Dave Ellefson Releases Self-Published Book Unsung!

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:00:00 PST

Megadeth bassist, Dave Ellefson will release a 'self-published' book through vanity publisher Lulu.com. The book will be titled 'Unsung' and features rare photos from his personal collection and some...

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Lita Ford Living Like A Runaway Released May 2012!

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:45:00 PST

British guitarist Lita Ford will release her first studio album in almost 3 years in May 2012. The new album is titled 'Living Like A Runaway' and is her first studio release since 2009's 'Wicked...

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Axl Rose On Jury Duty In Santa Monica, California!

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:30:00 PST

As somebody who is best known for his MO of turning up hours late and then starting riots, the staff and jury at a Civil trial in Santa Monica, California last week, got a surprise when a certain Mr...

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Crue Vegas Gigs - Not A Rock Show, An Extravaganza!

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:30:00 PST

Despite the continuing fan backlash, Mötley Crüe's publicity machine keeps rolling on the February 'Cabaret' shows in Las Vegas.

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Zakk Wylde Proclaims Himself 'A Soldier Of Christ'!

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:30:00 PST

In a recent interview with the AU Review, Black Label Society and former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist, Zakk Wylde proclaimed himself a 'Soldier of Christ.'

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Possibility of KISS & Motley Crue Mega Tour In 2012!

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:30:00 PST

As KISS get ready to release their new album, 'Monster', rumours are circulating the heavy rock scene that they will commence a World Tour starting in Autumn 2012 with Motley Crue as support!

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World's Youngest Rock Band Play Whisky A Go-Go!

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:30:00 PST

The World's Youngest Heavy Rock Band, Haunted By Heroes have acheived a landmark very early in their career by scoring a gig in Los Angeles, California's legendary rock venue, the Whisky A Go-Go!

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Van Halen Confirm Album Title & 2012 Tour Dates!

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:30:00 PST

Van Halen have just announced the North American dates for their 2012 tour in support of their new album, which is to be titled 'A Different Kind of Truth'.

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Metallica Releasing 'Beyond Magnetic' EP On CD!

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:30:00 PST

After pressure from fans, Metallica have decided to release their 4 song 'Beyond Magnetic' EP in conventional CD form through normal retail outlets on January 31st 2012.

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Carlos Santana Performs Live With Justin Bieber!

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:30:00 PST

In the USA, ABC Television's 'Dick Clark Show' surprised viewers with the unconventional pairing of guitar legend Carlos Santana and teeny pop sensation Justin Bieber.

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New Green Day Album Expected In Early 2012!

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:30:00 PST

It's now over 3 years since Bay Area pop-punksters Green Day released an album of new material and band insiders now claim that a new release will be announced in early in the New year just before...

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