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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.

Linkin Park's 8 Bit Rebellion Game to be released end of April

Wed, 31 Mar 2010

Linkin Park announce their 8 Bit Rebellion game and trailer.

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West Hollywood declare August 26th 2010 "Slash Day"

Wed, 31 Mar 2010

The City of West Hollywood will honour Slash at their Third Annual Sunset Strip Music Festival in August this year, declaring August 26th "Slash Day"

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UK's Reading and Leeds Festivals announce Line up

Mon, 29 Mar 2010

Reading & Leeds Festivals in the UK have announced the first bands for their August 2010 line up!

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Top-secret Megadeth track recorded

Mon, 29 Mar 2010

Dave Mustaine recently talked about a top secret track the band have recorded. 

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Do you want to be in Slash's new music video?

Mon, 29 Mar 2010

Slash is giving his fans in the Los Angeles's area the chance to be in his new music video for "By The Sword".

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Slash adds another full track to his Myspace!

Fri, 26 Mar 2010

Slash has given fans another track to get their teeth into on his Myspace today, this time the track featuring M Shadows from Avenged Sevenfold. 
 

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Iron Maiden to open the 2012 London Olympics?

Fri, 26 Mar 2010

Facebook fans and campaigners have been buzzing around the internet to have British band Iron Maiden to open the 2012 London Olympics instead of showcasing the usual pop bands. 

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Avenged Sevenfold confirm appearance at the Heavy Metal Festival in Montreal

Thu, 25 Mar 2010

Avenged Sevenfold today confirmed they will be performing at the Heavy Metal Festival in Montreal, Canada. 

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Get a free download from the Slash album!

Thu, 25 Mar 2010

You can get yourself a FREE download from Slash's new album featuring Dave Grohl and Duff McKagan! 

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Atreyu premiere their new music video on Monster Music Website

Wed, 24 Mar 2010

Californian metalcore band Atreyu release their new music video with the help of energy drink Monster! 

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The Beatles Phillharmonic Tribute live in London

Wed, 24 Mar 2010

In October the Royal Albert Hall in London will play host to The Beatles Philharmonic Tribute. 

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Slash and Amazon.com release more previews for the new album!

Wed, 24 Mar 2010

Slash's debut solo album is getting alot of attention, and he's definitely doing his best to keep people talking. Last night he tweeted to give fans a heads up that a preview of the album was up on amazon. 

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Sacred Mother Tongue filming new Music Video, update and upcoming UK tour dates

Tue, 23 Mar 2010

Sacred Mother Tongue are filming their new Music Video this week, have issued an update and are getting ready for a short UK tour in April...

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Get a custom CRACKED MIRROR PS KISS Stage Guitar!

Tue, 23 Mar 2010

KISS's Paul Stanley, Boogie Street Guitars and Washburn are giving fans a chance to own a true custom Cracked Mirror PS KISS Stage Guitar for thousands less than the USA Custom. 

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Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010

Tue, 23 Mar 2010

Join Eric Clapton and a host of other musicians at the Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010. 

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Download Festival announce another 22 bands to the line up!

Mon, 22 Mar 2010

Tonight Download Festival announced the next 22 bands to be added to their huge line up for this June's festival!

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Stuart Bull Member Q&A Session - Batch 1

Mon, 22 Mar 2010

Stuart Bull answers LickLibrary members questions!

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New Deftones album artwork, music video and tour updates

Mon, 22 Mar 2010

In the last few week's the Deftones have released two album cover preview videos, announced tour dates and also the their new Music video is now online!

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Green Day Rock Band Game Trailer released

Fri, 19 Mar 2010

At the end of 2009 Green Day announced they would be the next band to join forces with the makers of Rock Band.  
Check out the trailer for the new game and the release date!

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UFO on Tour in Europe

Fri, 19 Mar 2010

UFO are on tour throughout Europe in April and May so check them out in a town near you. 

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Joe Bonamassa's new album streaming online!

Fri, 19 Mar 2010

Joe Bonamassa and Billboard.com are offering fans a chance to listen to his new album ahead of its release on March 23rd. 

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Do you want the guitar of your dreams?

Thu, 18 Mar 2010

Steve Vai & Ibanez are giving one lucky guitarist a chance to win the guitar of their dreams!

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Dream Theater, Slash & Orianthi all confirmed to play Japan's Summer Sonic Festival

Wed, 17 Mar 2010

The annual Summer Sonic Festival in Japan have announced their line up... 
 

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Avenged Sevenfold tour rumours?

Wed, 17 Mar 2010

Rumours are floating around the internet that Avenged Sevenfold are set to join Disturbed and Stone Sour for the Rockstar Uproar tour this summer.

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Slash album audio samples...

Wed, 17 Mar 2010

The Australan iTunes store are offering 30 second clips of the new Slash album.

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KISS skincare tips!

Wed, 17 Mar 2010

Have you ever wanted to know the secrets to KISS's make up? Well now you can...

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Stone Temple Pilots fansite releases exclusive preview of new song!

Tue, 16 Mar 2010

A Stone Temple Pilot's fansite today released an exclusive track snippet from the band's new album. 

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KORN announce "Ballroom Blitz" tour

Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Yesterday KORN confirmed on their official website they will be touring intimate venues' this May.

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Marshall Amps update for the AFD100 - new Slash Videos

Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Slash records samples for the new Marshall AFD100 amp. 

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Slash announces touring line up & regains control of his website

Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Last week Slash confirmed his new touring line up and updated on his Myspace the good news that he had regained control of his website! 

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Guitar World give fans a chance to ask Joe Bonamassa anything!

Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Guitar World give fans a chance to ask their idols anything... coming up you could get the chance to ask Joe Bonamassa and be printed in the magazine! 

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Rockfest 2010 release line up for their one day music festival in Kansas City!

Mon, 15 Mar 2010

North America's largest one day music festival Kansas City ROCKFEST have released their 2010 line up for the May 15th event. 
 

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Pink Floyd win court case against EMI!

Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Towards the end of last week British rock group Pink Floyd won their legal battle against EMI records selling their songs as seperate downloadable tracks. 

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Killing Joke to release 13th album in September, UK shows rescheduled until October

Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Killing Joke reschedule their 13th studio album's release date until September 2010. 

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Chickenfoot to release DVD in late spring!

Thu, 11 Mar 2010

Chickenfoot announce Live DVD to be released in late spring.

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Jeff Loomis to do European guitar clinic tour

Thu, 11 Mar 2010

Nevermore's guitarist Jeff Loomis will be doing a European Clinic Tour over at the end of the March/beginning of April, check out his tour dates. 

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Win a trip to see Stone Temple Pilots & new album details!

Thu, 11 Mar 2010

Stone Temple Pilots and Rolling Stone magazine are giving one lucky US fan a chance to win a trip to see them at the South by Southwest event in Austin, Texas.

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Linkin Park auction off signed PRS guitar for Haiti

Thu, 11 Mar 2010

Linkin Park have donated a signed PRS Guitar to Music For Relief in support of the victims of the January earthquake in Haiti. 

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Dragonforce hold open auditions for new singer

Tue, 09 Mar 2010

DragonForce have split from their lead singer ZP Theart due to “insurmountable differences of musical opinion.” and have started a worldwide search for his replacement. 
 

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Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr to perform at LA's Greek Theatre plus the venue's 2010 schedule!

Mon, 08 Mar 2010

On Friday LA's Greek Theatre announced it's 2010 schedule which will see a host of musicians hitting their stage throughout the year! 

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Slash talks about new album!

Mon, 08 Mar 2010

Slash talks about his new album, working with M Shadows (Who's a huge Guns N Roses fan) and Black Eyed Peas Fergie.

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My Chemical Romance drummer quits!

Mon, 08 Mar 2010

My Chemical Romance confirm drummer Bob Bryar has quit the band.

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Smashing Pumpkins give free Download of new tracks to fans

Mon, 08 Mar 2010

The Smashing Pumpkins, who released plans to give away 44 songs on their website have released track three. from "Teargarden From The Kaleidyscope project' is 'Stitch in Time' 

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More Jimi Hendrix material is yet to come!

Mon, 08 Mar 2010

This week sees the release of the "Valleys of Nepture" by the late Jimi Hendrix, but there are still more tracks to comeas mentioned back in September last year. 

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MUSE will not feature in the next 'Twilight' movie soundtrack

Mon, 08 Mar 2010

The third movie in the Twilight series 'Eclipse' was due to include MUSE (the band have also featured in the previous 2 films), however it was recently confirmed by MUSE drummer Dom Howard that the song will not be included. 

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Sonisphere Festival's continue to grow around Europe!

Fri, 05 Mar 2010

Sonisphere 2010 are set to take over Europe as even more Festivals were announced this week for Bulgaria and Spain! 

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Iron Maiden announce "The Final Frontier" world tour with Dream Theater!

Fri, 05 Mar 2010

Earlier this week Iron Maiden left a warning on their website for North America to beware! Last night they announced their World Tour! 

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NAMM 2010: Exclusive Interview with Orianthi

Thu, 04 Mar 2010

Watch our Exclusive Interview with Austrialian Singer songwriter Orianthi. 

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KISS rock London's O2 Islington!

Wed, 03 Mar 2010

Last night KISS played an intimate London gig to 800 lucky fans but have to cut show short due to the stage being flooded with excessive carbon dioxide from the confetti and smoke cannons. 

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Airbourne Stream their new album online!

Wed, 03 Mar 2010

Australian Hard Rock band Airbourne release their new album next week but you can hear it now!

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Reading and Leeds Festival line up revealed?

Wed, 03 Mar 2010

The Blink 182 rumour for the August Bank holiday Festivals is still buzzing around the internet but Metro newspaper have 'revealed' two more names for the schedule. 

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Sneak a peak behind the making of Slash's new album & UK festival hints

Tue, 02 Mar 2010

Slash posted a behind the scenes look at the making of his new album. 
 

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Killswitch Engage stream their new track for the God of War game

Tue, 02 Mar 2010

Killswitch Engage & Roadrunner Records are streaming the new track recorded exclusively for the new God of War: Blood and Metal EP released today for digital download. 

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Paul McCartney to join Jay-z and The Strokes and headline the Isle of Wight Festival & more UK dates

Tue, 02 Mar 2010

In addition to Hard Rock calling, this morning the Isle of Wight Festival have confirmed Paul McCartney will also be headlining the annual gathering on the Island.

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Paul McCartney to headline Hard Rock Calling 2010

Tue, 02 Mar 2010

Announced today London Hyde Park's Hard Rock Calling's line up will include the one and only sir Paul McCartney. 

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Sonisphere Festival 2010- More bands announced!

Tue, 02 Mar 2010

Tonight Sonisphere announced another batch to their schedule here's the latest...

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V Festival confirm line up for 2010

Mon, 01 Mar 2010

This evening V Festival confirmed their Festival line up for summer 2010...

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Iron Maiden leave a warning for their US Fans

Mon, 01 Mar 2010

Iron Maiden have left a banner on the front page of their website as a warning for their North American fans...

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Aerosmith Tour dates and more details

Mon, 01 Mar 2010

In addition to the video announcement last week here's some more information on the forthcoming Aerosmith tour. 
 

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U2 made more than any other act in the US in 2009

Mon, 01 Mar 2010

Reports have revealed that Irish rock band U2 made more money in the US last year than any other act.

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New Releases

New Release: Danny Gill's Rock Guitar in 6 Weeks

Wed, 31 Mar 2010

Danny Gill's Rock Guitar in 6 Weeks is now in and waiting for you!
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New Release: Steve Trovato's Country Guitar in 6 Weeks

Tue, 09 Mar 2010

Next up in our 'In 6 weeks' range is Steve Trovato's Country Guitar in 6 weeks available now for pre-order!
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Latest Media Uploads

Mon, 08 Mar 2010

Here are the latest uploads to the site (February-March)

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