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LickLibrary News

Welcome to the news section of the LickLibrary website, here you will find all the latest news and information from LickLibrary. In addition you'll notice some of our feeds from Twitter, Tumblr, YouTube and our Podcast's on iTunes.

Avenged Sevenfold's Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, Rest In Peace

Tue, 29 Dec 2009

Something I never wanted to write but out of respect for a sweet man, it is with a heavy heart that I do. 
It was reported that Avenged Sevenfold's Jimmy Sullivan aka The Rev passed away yesterday at his home in Huntington Beach, California. Unfortunately we can confirm this is true.

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Avenged Sevenfold finish writing their album

Wed, 23 Dec 2009

Avenged Sevenfold fans will be happy to know the band have now finished writing their album. 
 

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John Lennon's Hollywood Star stolen?

Wed, 23 Dec 2009

According to reports John Lennon's Hollywood Walk of Fame star has been removed from the ground and possibly stolen. 

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Jimmy Page to make new music in 2010

Wed, 23 Dec 2009

The former Led Zeppelin guitarist recently told Sky News that he has new material and can't wait to perform it! 
 

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Radiohead to go back into the Studio in January

Tue, 22 Dec 2009

Radiohead confirm they are set to begin work on their follow up to their album "In Rainbows" in the New Year. 
 

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Slash confirms the title of his song with M Shadows

Tue, 22 Dec 2009

A couple of week's ago we updated about the progress of Slash's solo album and mentioned the song with Avenged Sevenfold frontman M Shadows 'turned out killer' according to manager Larry Jacobson.

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Depeche Mode sell out Royal Albert Hall in 4 minutes!

Tue, 22 Dec 2009

Depeche Mode sell out London's Royal Albert Hall in 4 minutes for Teenage Cancer Trust concert.

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John Frusciante quits Red Hot Chili Peppers...over a year ago!

Mon, 21 Dec 2009

At the end of last week Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante confirmed he'd actually quit the band over a year ago. 

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Paul McCartney confirms he wants to play a London residency!

Mon, 21 Dec 2009

Sir Paul McCartney has revealed, like many other artists have already done, that he'd love to play a London residency at the O2 Arena.

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Extreme guitarist performs with Rihanna and talks of new

Mon, 21 Dec 2009

Last month Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt directly confirned on his Myspace blog that he will be touring with singer Rihanna on her World Tour.

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The race for UK Christmas Number One

Fri, 18 Dec 2009

If you've not heard about it by now have you been living under a rock for the past month? 
It seem's former Beatle Paul McCartney, despite performing on the Xfactor final last weekend, is backing RATM for Christmas number 1! 
 

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Metallica announce another Sonisphere Festival appearance....for now

Thu, 17 Dec 2009

Confirmed on their website yesterday their final tour announcement of 2009, Metallica have added another Sonisphere show to their schedule on June 18th in Switzerland.

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Green Day to be the next artist to feature on Rock Band

Thu, 17 Dec 2009

Green Day have been announced as the next band to join forces with the makers of Rock Band to bring Gamers "Green Day: Rock Band"

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The 'Big Four' together for the first time!

Tue, 15 Dec 2009

Yes, its true. Last night Sonisphere announced its BIG SURPRISE and its pretty huge!

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Slash/M Shadows song is to be a killer!

Fri, 11 Dec 2009

Slash, lover of Facebook and guitar legend to millions, is still working hard on the final stages of his album and the final song with Avenged Sevenfold frontman M Shadows is now complete. 

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Metallica confirm more tour dates for Europe

Thu, 10 Dec 2009

Metallica have confirmed even more tour dates for their 2010 European tour.

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Sonisphere Festival 2010- UK line up and headliners announced!

Thu, 10 Dec 2009

Last night, Sonisphere UK made their big announcement at 6pm on there website which included confirmation of the line up so far and the addition of an extra day!

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Sonisphere Festivals are back for a second year, Metallica confirm they're back to headline Poland!

Wed, 09 Dec 2009

Summer 2009 saw Sonisphere Festival's first year with events across Europe, getting ready for their second year in 2010, Sonisphere UK are getting ready for a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT at 6pm GMT tonight! 
 
 
Metallica have already confirmed they will be back... for the Sonisphere in Poland!

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ZZ Top to headline Classic Rock's High Voltage Festival in London

Mon, 07 Dec 2009

Classic Rock Magazine today announced the headliners for their new summer festival at London's Victoria Park. 

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Metal Hammer magazine's Dimebag Darrell Tribute Tracklisting

Fri, 04 Dec 2009

Earlier this week Metal Hammer revealed their Tracklisting for The Dimebag Darrell Tribute CD which will be available with the Deceber 16th issue. 
 
It will includes tributes from Zakk Wylde, Machine Head, Avenged Sevenfold and more...

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Slash World Tour & New "Slash Model" Les Paul

Fri, 04 Dec 2009

"I'm planning a world tour starting in April, so I'm planning on going everywhere that will have me."

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The 52nd Grammy Nominees...

Thu, 03 Dec 2009

Earlier this week the 52nd Grammy Nominees were announced at the 'The Grammy Nominations Concert Live at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. 
 
And the nominees are... 

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Zakk Wylde in Prison?

Wed, 02 Dec 2009

Zakk Wylde was in a Singapore prison yesterday. 

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The 'Richie Sambora Way'

Tue, 01 Dec 2009

Bon Jovi's lead guitarist, Richie Sambora goes back to New Jersey where his hometown of Woodbridge have named a street after him. 
 
 

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New Releases

Hellfire Festival & Music Live - Interviews

Wed, 30 Dec 2009

We've added 3 new videos into the Vault from our weekend at Hellfire Festival & Music Live.

Anvil, Beholder and Erik Mongrain.

These are available now.

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New LickLibrary Media Uploads

Fri, 04 Dec 2009

Check out our latest media uploads
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Reminder: Webcast next Tuesday! Sign up now!

Tue, 01 Dec 2009


Lick Library is proud to present the company's very first interactive webcast.

Don't forget to register is absolutely FREE  - if you can't view the video you'll still be able to interact with us via Twitter, Facebook and the chat room but sign up for the webcast aswell!

And if we can get at least 500 people for our first Webcast/Chat then Stuart will dress up as Santa for it!

Tell us your suggestions here.

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