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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.

Bruce Dickinson to play British band's Iron Maiden cover on his Rock show tonight!

Fri, 30 Apr 2010

Sacred Mother Tongue's (LickLibrary shredder Andy James's band) Transcend label-mates' cover of the Iron Maiden track 'The Wicker Man' will be played by Bruce Dickinson himself on his Friday Rock Show on BBC Radio 6...  

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High Voltage Festival add 3 new bands to line up

Fri, 30 Apr 2010

High Voltage Festival announced 3 more acts to their line up for this summer's first London based event.

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Ozzy Osbourne 'Scream' artwork & tracklisting

Fri, 30 Apr 2010

Ozzy reveals album cover & Ozzfest Details to be released today!

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Joan Jett will open for Green Day on European tour!

Fri, 30 Apr 2010

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts has been confirmed to be opening support act for Green Day this summer.

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Sonisphere Festival add 10 more bands to line up & comedy stage!

Fri, 30 Apr 2010

Sonisphere Festival (Knebworth) have added another 10 bands to the UK line up for this summer. 

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High Voltage Festival announce day splits and more bands to be announced tomorrow!

Thu, 29 Apr 2010

Earlier this week High Voltage Festival announced the day splits for the first festival being held at London's Victoria Park this summer!

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Avenged Sevenfold: It's coming!

Thu, 29 Apr 2010

Avenged Sevenfold are about to make a big announcement very soon.

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British Progressive Metal band TesseracT's new video a big hit... check them out!

Tue, 27 Apr 2010

UK based metal band TesseracT have recently finished recording their album and their new music video has been a hit on Scuzz TV and YouTube, check out our interview with the band back in November at Hellfire Festival. 

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AC/DC's Iron Man 2 Takes the UK No.1 spot!

Tue, 27 Apr 2010

AC/DC: Iron Man 2 has topped the charts in the UK at number 1! 

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Bullet For My Valentine 'Fever' out now... and Tonight live concert to be streamed online!

Mon, 26 Apr 2010

If you were unable to get yourself one of the much sought after wristbands for tonight's Myspace Secret Show with Bullet for My Valentine - don't despair!

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What do Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr & Eric Clapton all have in common?

Mon, 26 Apr 2010

Ever wondered what Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr & Eric Clapton all have in common apart from music?

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Santana announces European Tour

Mon, 26 Apr 2010

Santana have announced details of their European Tour later this year which will see the first UK shows in 2 years!

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Billy Idol to tour North America in August

Fri, 23 Apr 2010

Billy Idol announces North American tour dates for this summer!

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Wolfmother drummer quits band

Fri, 23 Apr 2010

Drummer Dave Atkins has quit Wolfmother to spend time with his family an official statement from the band posted yesterday on their website.

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Stone Temple Pilots confirm they're planning a North American Tour

Fri, 23 Apr 2010

The Stone Temple Pilots have answered their fans on Twitter to confirm their US tour plans.

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Stuart Bull gear demo's

Thu, 22 Apr 2010

Stuart Bull has filmed a couple of video gear demo's for YouTube. Check them out.

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Webcast Archives Update: Danny Gill!

Thu, 22 Apr 2010

We've updated our Webcast Archives!

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Register for the LickLibrary Webcast with Guthrie Govan - May 5th!

Tue, 20 Apr 2010

Join us Thursday 5th May 2010 at 7pm (BST-UK time) for an exclusive performance, tips, and question & answer session with Guthrie Govan! 

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New Ozzy Osbourne track streaming online!

Tue, 20 Apr 2010

Check out the new song by Ozzy Osbourne from the album Scream

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Bullet for My Valentine stream new album 'Fever' online

Tue, 20 Apr 2010

Check out Bullet For My Valentine's new album, 'Fever' online now

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MUSE announce USA & Canada tour dates!

Mon, 19 Apr 2010

MUSE have just announced their US & Canada tour dates for later this year.

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Exclusive Ted Nugent Interview & Performance

Mon, 19 Apr 2010

Check out our Exclusive interview with American Hard Rock Guitarist and Vocalist Ted Nugent at this year's NAMM Show in California 

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Mike Portnoy talks touring with Iron Maiden & working with Avenged Sevenfold

Mon, 19 Apr 2010

Legendary drummer Mike Portnoy recently talked to Chris Epting for his web radio show about his upcoming tour with his side project Transatlantic, opening for Iron Maiden this summer on The Final Frontier tour and his time with working with Avenged Sevenfold.

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Blur give away free download of first track recorded together since 2003

Mon, 19 Apr 2010

Epsecially for Record Store Day Blur recorded a new song and released it on limited edition 7 inch vinyl, which sold out across the UK. 

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Avenged Sevenfold announce special appearance

Fri, 16 Apr 2010

Avenged Sevenfold have confirmed they will make a special one-off appearance during the Rockstar Mayhem Festival Tour.

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Marshall Amps update for the AFD100 - Interview with Slash

Fri, 16 Apr 2010

Marshall Amplification have added another great interview with Slash about his AFD100 project, check it out.

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Gibson Guitar introduce the Joan Jett Blackheart

Fri, 16 Apr 2010

Gibson USA are celebrating Joan Jett by introducing the Joan Jett Blackheart. 

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Status Quo confirmed for GuilFest!

Fri, 16 Apr 2010

Status Quo & Level 42 have been confirmed the 19th annual GuilFest this July 

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Roger Waters will play The Wall live

Fri, 16 Apr 2010

Roger Waters announced on his website earlier this week that following on from performing the album 'Dark Side Of The Moon' around the world he will next perform The Wall live. 

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Slash confirmed for Glastonbury!

Thu, 15 Apr 2010

Glastonbury have announced the line up for their sold out festival at the end of June.

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LickLibrary & Sacred Mother Tongue's Andy James gets a one of a kind gift from ESP!

Wed, 14 Apr 2010

We've just heard the good news. Congratulations to our very own Andy James who recieved a special gift from the Vice President of ESP Guitars,

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Win a guitar signed by Dream Theater

Wed, 14 Apr 2010

You could win a guitar signed by Dream Theater, but be quick! 

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Ringo Starr explains why he put a ban on signing autographs

Tue, 13 Apr 2010

Is he a diva, does he just not care. No, Ebay are to blame for Ringo's ban on at signing autographs! 

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John Frusciante crowned Modern Day guitar hero

Tue, 13 Apr 2010

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante was named the best guitarist of the last 30 years in a BBC 6 Music Axe Factor poll last week. 

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Slash, Atreyu, and The Used and more announced for Download Festival 2010

Mon, 12 Apr 2010

Download Festival announced another 30 bands for their line up this evening. Check them out!

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New Music: Chimp Spanner 'At the Dream's Edge'

Mon, 12 Apr 2010

UK based guitarist and musician releases new instrumental album. 

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Bullet for My Valentine to play Secret London Show & New Music Video released

Mon, 12 Apr 2010

Bullet For My Valentine will play a 'Secret' FREE Show in London on April 26th 2010. 
 

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Alter Bridge announce UK tour and frontman prepares to tour with Slash

Mon, 12 Apr 2010

Alter Bridge have today announced a full UK tour schedule for October to support their 3rd studio album out later this year!

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Avenged Sevenfold's Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan honoured at Golden God Awards

Fri, 09 Apr 2010

Last night LA played host to the Golden God Awards, Avenged Sevenfold's drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan's memory was honoured last night when his family and bandmate M Shadows accepted the Best Drummer award on his behalf.

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Iron Maiden to play show in Dublin with Heaven & Hell

Fri, 09 Apr 2010

Iron Maiden have announced the European leg of the "Final Frontier World Tour" will open in Dublin. 

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Former Sex Pistols manager dies at age 64

Thu, 08 Apr 2010

Tributes have been filling the news and the internet after news broke that Malcolm Mclaren had passed away at the age of 64. 

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Iron Maiden's producer confirms The Final Frontier is almost finished

Thu, 08 Apr 2010

Iron Maiden are almost done with the new album ready for the upcoming summer 'The Final Frontier World Tour'

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Sonisphere Festival (UK) announce more live acts!

Wed, 07 Apr 2010

Sonisphere Festivals added 12 more live acts to their Knebworth UK festival this summer.

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Good Charlotte Guitarist wins celebrity boxing match

Wed, 07 Apr 2010

Last weekend Good Charlotte's Benji Madden won a celebrity boxing match in Las Vegas. 

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Slash praises former band mate Axl Rose

Wed, 07 Apr 2010

The former Guns 'N' Roses guitarist has praised frontman Axl Rose and the band's 'Chinese Democracy' album. 

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Orianthi releases new single, and win a signed guitar!

Wed, 07 Apr 2010

Australian Singer-Songwriter Orianthi released her new single this week on iTunes, you can also win a signed PRS guitar!

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Slash streams album online ahead of release!

Thu, 01 Apr 2010

Want to hear Slash's album now before it's release next week? Well good news you can! 

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MUSE let the fans choose their setlists!

Thu, 01 Apr 2010

MUSE will play 27 live shows in the UK and Europe this summer and want the fans to pick the setlists!

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New Releases

New Release: Danny Gill's 5 minute lessons

Fri, 30 Apr 2010

New Release: Danny Gill's 5 Minute Guitar Lessons The Basics
Now available for pre-order!

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Webcast date change = Guthrie Govan Webcast now on 5th May

Tue, 27 Apr 2010

Please note the change of date for the Guthrie Govan webcast.

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Webcast Archives Update: Danny Gill!

Thu, 22 Apr 2010

We've updated our Webcast Archives!
You can now watch the Danny Gill Webcast anytime you want!

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Webcast with Guthrie Govan!

Tue, 20 Apr 2010

Join us May 5th for our Exclusive Live webcast with Guthrie Govan!

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Exclusive Ted Nugent Interview & Performance

Mon, 19 Apr 2010

Check out our Exclusive interview with American Hard Rock Guitarist and Vocalist Ted Nugent at this year's NAMM Show in California.

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