Canadian metallers Anvil are to reissue three of their earliest albums

Mon, 31 Oct 2011

Canadian rockers Anvil are to reissue three of their eighteen albums in deluxe digipacks through SPV/Steamhammer on Nov.28

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The Scorpions preview "Comeblack" album track clips

Mon, 31 Oct 2011

Fans can hear clips of the new compilation album from German rock band "The Scorpions" streaming online

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David Bowie artefacts to feature in British design exhibit

Mon, 31 Oct 2011

A number of David Bowie artefacts will be included in an upcoming exhibit celebrating 'British Design'

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Duff McKagan's Loaded to open for Guns N Roses

Mon, 31 Oct 2011

Axl Rose has revealed that former GNR bassist Duff McKagan's band Loaded will open for Guns N Roses

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New Rush album expected for early 2012

Mon, 31 Oct 2011

Rush's Geddy Lee has revealed the band will tour in 2012 and that fans can expect a new album in early 2012.

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Kinks to release 'In Mono' box-set

Mon, 31 Oct 2011

A brand new Kinks box-set will be released on Nov.21 set to be reissued in its original mono state

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Metallica cancel show in Delhi due to safety concerns, but go ahead with Bangalore show.

Mon, 31 Oct 2011

Metallica were forced to cancel their show in Delhi which caused fans to riot, last night's Bangalore show went ahead and was their first show in India

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Johnny Depp jams with Keith Richards

Mon, 31 Oct 2011

Actor Johnny Depp jammed onstage with The Rolling Stones Keith Richards at the New York after party of his the stars new movie "The Rum Diary

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Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society to reissue first 6 albums on vinyl

Fri, 28 Oct 2011

Black Label Society will be reissuing their first 6 albums on vinyl

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Rush announce the release "SECTORS" three box sets

Fri, 28 Oct 2011

Rush will release three new box sets to cover their entire time on Mercury Records before their recent move to Roadrunner.

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Elvis Costello to release 'Spectacular Spinning Songbook' box-set

Fri, 28 Oct 2011

Elvis Costello to commemorate the rivival of his 'Spectacular Spinning Songbook' with a limited edition box-set, entitled 'Elvis Costello: The Return of the Spectacular Spinning Songbook!!! 

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Trivium post new music video for "Built To Fall"

Fri, 28 Oct 2011

Watch Trivium's new music video for the new single "Built to Fall"

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Marshall UBC finalists announced

Fri, 28 Oct 2011

The 5 bands to perform to win the voting round in the Marshall UBC for a spot at the live final at Marshall Amps HQ have been announced

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Alice Cooper guitarist releases new 5 track EP

Fri, 28 Oct 2011

Alice Cooper's new guitarist Orianthi, has released her new EP via iTunes

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Dusty Hill chats with Expedition 29 Crew

Fri, 28 Oct 2011

Bassist, Dusty Hill dropped by the NASA Mission Control in Houston recently to have a chat with his Astronaut Commander friend and the Expedition 29 Crew

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Former Judas Priest guitarist reveals his concerns for metal world

Fri, 28 Oct 2011

Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K Downing has posted a heartfelt message on his official website about the current state of the music industry,

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Queen to release demo's album

Thu, 27 Oct 2011

Queen have revealed plans to release an album of old demo's featuring late frontman Freddie Mercury

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Arctic Monkeys frontman thinks their choice of band name is bad

Thu, 27 Oct 2011

As they prepare to start their UK Arena tour, Arctic Monkey's singer Alex Turner has revealed he thinks their band name is bad

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BFMV's Matt Tuck working on new collaboration side project

Thu, 27 Oct 2011

Bullet For My Valentine frontman Matt Tuck has revealed he's working on a side project

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Metallica & Lou Reed release new (almost) 13 minute "Lulu" EPK

Thu, 27 Oct 2011

LouTallica have released their full EPK to promote new album "Lulu"

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Tony Iommi to hold live webcast chat

Thu, 27 Oct 2011

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi will be hosting a live webcast to talk about his new book.

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Iron Maiden Lullaby Album released and streaming online

Thu, 27 Oct 2011

Let the songs of the mighty Iron Maiden sing you to sleep.

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Metallica begin work on new album

Thu, 27 Oct 2011

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo has revealed the band have already begun working on their next album

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Sammy Hagar accuses Van Halen of using recordings of Michael Anthony's vocals

Thu, 27 Oct 2011

Chickenfoot vocalist Sammy Hagar has accused his former Van Halen band mates of using ex-bassist, Michael Anthony of using his backing vocals via tape on their 2008 tour with David Lee Roth.

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Bono says U2 would be happy to end it all now

Wed, 26 Oct 2011

U2 frontman Bono wonders if his band are still relevant and that they would be happy to end it all on their 2009 album "No Line On The Horizon

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Aerosmith postpone show in Paraguay after Steven Tyler has fall

Wed, 26 Oct 2011

Aerosmith postpone show after frontman collapses in shower.

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Ilan Rubin joins Angels And Airwaves

Wed, 26 Oct 2011

Former Lost Prophets and Nine Inch Nails drummer Ilan Rubin has joined Angels And Airwaves

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VH1 Classic to celebrate National Metal Day

Wed, 26 Oct 2011

VH1 Care preparing for a day dedicated to metal programming next month to celebrate National Metal Day

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Diamond Head to release Fan USB Stick with albums, rare tracks and videos

Wed, 26 Oct 2011

Diamond Head have had a big year, playing with The Big 4 and Sonisphere, their first US Tour and to celebrate they're releasing a new USB Stick full of media goodies

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Guitar Interactive Magazine - Issue 5 - OUT NOW

Tue, 25 Oct 2011

The latest issue of LickLibrary's Guitar Interactive Magazine - Issue 5 - featuring Dream Theater, Judas Priest, Megadeth & Steve Hackett is available now!

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Slash petitions to have Rory Gallagher inducted into the Hall of Fame

Tue, 25 Oct 2011

Guitarist Slash has joined an online campaign to help get Rory Gallagher into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Alice Cooper app now available for iPhone/iPad & Android

Tue, 25 Oct 2011

Alice Cooper is to release a new one of a kind app that will transfer your iPhone/iPad/Android into an air guitar or an air drum kit

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Yes announce live CD/DVD package

Tue, 25 Oct 2011

A new 2CD/2DVD package from prog-rock titans Yes will be released on Nov.29 through Frontier Records

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The next generation of pro level effect switching systems

Tue, 25 Oct 2011

The Next Generation of Pro Level Effect Switching Systems. The Rack Gizmo is the new flagship switching product of the RJM Music line 
 

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Elvis Costello announces details of 2012 UK tour

Tue, 25 Oct 2011

Elvis Costello has announced details of a UK spring tour for 2012

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Tony Iommi says "There is no status at the moment" on Black Sabbath reunion

Tue, 25 Oct 2011

The Black Sabbath reunion "will they won't they" continues

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Go Behind The Scenes on Def Leppard's "Mirror Ball" tour more videos added

Tue, 25 Oct 2011

Watch the latest installment of Def Leppard's Behind the Scenes video series

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Diago Micropower9

Tue, 25 Oct 2011

The Diago Micropower9 is a smaller version of the Powerstation.  
 

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Rotosound launch Darkzone guitar strings

Tue, 25 Oct 2011

Rotosound have unleashed Darkzone drop tuning high output Nickel Plated Electric Steel Guitar Strings not only in time for Halloween, but eternity! 
 

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Former label boss to auction off Creation Records memorabilia

Mon, 24 Oct 2011

Creation Records founder, Alan McGee is to auction a host of memorabilia he's amassed since he set up the label in 1983

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Anthrax frontman gets spear tackled during show

Mon, 24 Oct 2011

Joey Belladonna was spear tackeld to the ground this weekend, mid-set, after an overzealous security marshal mistook him for a stage invader.

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Very rare Iron Maiden EP sells for $3,350 online

Mon, 24 Oct 2011

A rare Iron Maiden EP sold on eBay this past Friday (Oct.21) for $3,350,

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Previously unreleased Rolling Stones track "No Spare Parts" appears online

Mon, 24 Oct 2011

Listen to the previously unreleased track from the Rolling Stones that has been made available online

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Duff McKagan takes on heckler

Mon, 24 Oct 2011

Duff McKagan's new book 'It's So Easy (And Other Lies)' has landed at #17 on the New York Times Best Sellers List.

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Motley Crue confirmed to headline Sweden Rock Festival

Mon, 24 Oct 2011

Motley Crue have been confirmed as the headliners for next summers Sweden Rock Festival

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Metallica 3D?

Mon, 24 Oct 2011

Metallica are planning to self-finance a 3D feature film

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Black Country Communion post "Man In The Middle" live performance clip from new DVD

Mon, 24 Oct 2011

Watch Black Country Communion perform their track "Man In The Middle" taken from their new live concert DVD "Live Over Europe"

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Tony Iommi reveals Black Sabbath have been rehearsing again

Mon, 24 Oct 2011

A Black Sabbath reunion could be closer than ever as guitarist, Tony Iommi reveals the band have been rehearsing again,

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Led Zeppelin IV exhibition to celebrate 40 years

Fri, 21 Oct 2011

Next month will mark the 40th anniversary of Led Zeppelin IV, the fourth album from the 70's rock icons. To celebrate this musical milestone The Food Gallery, which resides in the world famous Greenwich Market.

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Scott Ian discusses the chances of a Big 4 tour

Fri, 21 Oct 2011

Anthrax thrasher Scott Ian has been discussing the prospects of a full-scale Big 4 world tour. But how likely is it?

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New Release available for Pre-Order: Quick Licks - John Petrucci

Fri, 21 Oct 2011

Learn killer guitar licks in the style of John Petrucci, lead guitarist of Dream Theater

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Cult metallers Riot return with new album

Fri, 21 Oct 2011

Riot, the cult 70's power metallers led by guitarist Mark Reale, will release their first album since 2006 on Nov.22 in the form of 'Immortal Soul'

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Muse shoot for an October 2012 release date

Fri, 21 Oct 2011

The trio from Teignmouth have written "Lots of material" for new album says manager.

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Paul Rodgers says he'd be open to a Queen reunion

Fri, 21 Oct 2011

After hearing rumours he was reuniting with Queen at the 2012 London Olympics, Paul Rodgers has said he would be open to it.

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Iron Maiden post "Behind the scenes" at their London show video

Fri, 21 Oct 2011

Go behind the scenes at Iron Maiden's recent London O2 Arena show with their latest IMTV episode

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Mick Jagger to act as executive producer on upcoming rock n roll drama

Fri, 21 Oct 2011

Mick Jagger is to team up with filmmaker Martin Scorsese to create a new HBO drama depicting the 70's rock n roll scene in New York

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Slipknot's "Self Titled" album voted best debut of the last 25 years

Fri, 21 Oct 2011

Readers of Metal Hammer magazine have voted Slipknot's 1999 self titled album as the best debut of the last 25 years!

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Oasis reunion in 2015?

Fri, 21 Oct 2011

Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has said he would consider putting his differences with brother Noel aside in 2015 to mark the 20th anniversary of their second album

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Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit Concert to be broadcast live

Fri, 21 Oct 2011

Neil Young is to broadcast his annual non-profit Bridge School Benefit Concert for the first time in its 25 year history,

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Muse donate £15,000 worth of music equipment to University

Thu, 20 Oct 2011

Muse have revealed they will donate £15k worth of equipment to Plymouth University to help students experience industry standard recording equipment

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UK launch parties announced for new Megadeth record 'Th1rt3en'

Thu, 20 Oct 2011

The highly anticipated new album from metal titans Megadeth is now available for pre-order via iTunes. To celebrate the UK launch there is a scheduled 13 Halloween launch parties up & down the UK.

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Metallica and Lou Reed stream "Lulu" album in full

Thu, 20 Oct 2011

Listen to the full "Lulu" track listing from Lou Reed and Metallica

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'Nirvana for Christmas No1' campaign underway

Thu, 20 Oct 2011

The powers of social media could once again scupper the chances of this year's X Factor winner bagging the number one spot, as the now standard 'facebook Chrismas #1 campaign' gets underway

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Heavy metal could cause mental illness?

Thu, 20 Oct 2011

Researchers at a Melbourne University have warned that kids aged between 13 & 18 who continually listen to one heavy metal track or an album could be in danger of developing metal illness

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MTV EMA's to honour Queen as "Global Icons"

Thu, 20 Oct 2011

MTV announced yesterday the legendary Queen will be honoured with this year's MTV EMA Global Icon Award

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Sting, Patti Smith & others to appear on Bob Dylan charity compilation

Wed, 19 Oct 2011

A whole host of musicians from past & present are to appear on a new charity compilation made up of Bob Dylan covers,

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Dragonforce cancel singers live debut in Los Angeles

Wed, 19 Oct 2011

Dragonforce have been forced to cancel their first show with new singer Marc Hudson due to illness,

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Godin Awards Guitars to Winners of the 2011 Montreal Guitar Grand Prix

Wed, 19 Oct 2011

Canadian based Godin Guitars was once again proud to help present this year’s Montreal Guitar Grand Prix

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Belgium's Pukkelpop Festival announces they will return for 2012

Wed, 19 Oct 2011

After the devastating accidents at this years festival, Pukkelpop have announced they will return next summer.

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Coldplay to stream one song a day from new album "Mylo Xyloto"

Wed, 19 Oct 2011

Coldplay have released their new music video for "Paradise" and revealed plans to stream a new song each day until the album's release next Monday.

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Tommy Emmanuel announces release date for Christmas album

Wed, 19 Oct 2011

Tommy Emmanuel is planning to release a new Christmas album in the UK on Monday Nov.7. 
 

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Trivium play acoustically performance of "Built To Fall" for radio station

Wed, 19 Oct 2011

Watch Trivium's recent acoustic performance of their track "Built to Fall" for Baltimore's 98 Rock Radio Station

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Bruce Springsteen collection to be rehoused at Monmouth University

Wed, 19 Oct 2011

The world's largest Bruce Springsteen printed memorabilia collection will move from is long-time home at the Asbury Park library to the Monmouth University in West Long Branch on Nov.1

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Metallica and Lou Reed streaming 30 Second clips of each "Lulu" track

Wed, 19 Oct 2011

Take a listen to the upcoming "Lulu" album from Lou Reed and Metallica

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Radiohead's Ed O'Brien discusses 2012 tour

Wed, 19 Oct 2011

Radiohead guitarist, Ed O'Brien has revealed in an interview with BBC 6 Music that the band are 'finalizing dates' for a 2012 of the UK & US.

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The Stone Roses officially announce they have reformed

Tue, 18 Oct 2011

After much speculation, The Stone Roses have officially announced their return at a press conference in London today.

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Hole cancel Soundwave Festival apperance

Tue, 18 Oct 2011

Courtney Love's band Hole have cancelled their appearance at next year's Soundwave Festival after finding out they were below Limp Bizkit on the line up

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Kurt Cobain story goes digital

Tue, 18 Oct 2011

A Kurt Cobain graphic novel which tells the turbulent life story of the Washington born grunge king is now available for iPad

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Former Guns N Roses drummer Steven Adler to perform GNR hits with Asking Alexandria

Tue, 18 Oct 2011

Steven Adler is set to play live with Asking Alexandria a series of hits from the classic GNR album "Appetite For Destruction" this halloween in Los Angeles.

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Chickenfoot release new music video

Tue, 18 Oct 2011

Watch Chickenfoot's new music video for "Three And A Half Letters"

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Dave Davies: 'A Kinks reunion would last no longer than an hour'

Tue, 18 Oct 2011

The seemingly never ended will they/wont talk surrounding The Kinks reunion may have been put to bed once and for all.

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Megadeth debut brand new track from new album 'Th1rt3en'

Tue, 18 Oct 2011

Megadeth have debuted a brand new track from their upcoming new album 'Th1rt3en' on Full Metal Jackie Radio,

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Tom Morello performs at Occupy Wall St rally as The Nightwatchman

Mon, 17 Oct 2011

RATM & Audioslave guitar slayer Tom Morello performced at the Occupy Wall Street protests last week under his Nightwatchman guise. Morello performed a trio of his own tracks along with a Woody Guthrie cover of 'This Is Your Land'

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Steven Tyler biopic a possibility

Mon, 17 Oct 2011

A biopic on the life & times of Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is rumoured to be in the pipeline

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Robert Plant wins "Album of the Year" at the 2011 Americana Awards

Mon, 17 Oct 2011

Robert Plant's "Band of Joy" was named album of the year at this years Americana Awards in Nashville

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Songwriters Hall of Fame shortlist announced for 2012

Mon, 17 Oct 2011

Lou Reed, Bob Segar, Pete Townshend & Elvis Costello are amongst the 12 nominees on the short list for the performers category for the 2012 Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Motley Crue fans in Indonesia scammed out of $60,000 for concert that never was to happen

Mon, 17 Oct 2011

Fake Concert promoters in Indonesia have scammed excited Motley Crue fans out of an estimated $60,000 for tickets to a show that was never planned.

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"Lulu is one of the best thing's we've ever done" says Kirk Hammett

Mon, 17 Oct 2011

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has claimed their new collaborative album with Lou Reed is one of the best things the band has done

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Joe Elliot: 'They don't want the likes of Def Leppard in Rock n Roll Hall of Fame'

Mon, 17 Oct 2011

Def Leppard's Joe Elliot is backing an internet campaign to have Scottish blues-rockers The Sensational Alex Harvey Band inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame

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U2 to release new book detailing 360 world tour

Mon, 17 Oct 2011

U2 are reportedly set to release a new book documenting their record-breaking '360' world tour

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New Rush box-set announced

Fri, 14 Oct 2011

A new Rush box set spanning the Canadian prog-rockers entire Anthem Records recording career will be released on Nov.21 through Universal Music Canada. 
 

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Archie comics meets KISS

Fri, 14 Oct 2011

Yet another week passes & yet another KISS offshoot is announced. This week the glam-rock kings have been illustrated for a four-part cartoon series by Archie Comics

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Former Korn guitarist opens up during testimony

Fri, 14 Oct 2011

Former Korn guitarist & born again Christian, Brian 'Head' Welch has given a testimony at Christ Temple Church in Huntingdon, WV

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Disturbed's Dan Donegan is confident the band will be back but not yet decided on a game plan

Fri, 14 Oct 2011

Despite the start of their expected long hiatus, Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan has revealed he's confident the band will be back!

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Van Halen cancel 2012 European tour

Fri, 14 Oct 2011

Van Halen have cancelled their planned 2012 European tour before even all of the dates were announced

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Def Leppard looking to 'evolve' current set-list

Fri, 14 Oct 2011

Def Leppard's Joe Elliot has revealed the band are looking to 'evolve' their set on their current world tour.

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Blur's 1995 classic 'The Great Escape' to be turned into musical?

Fri, 14 Oct 2011

Damon Albarn has revealed he would like to turn Blur's 1995 Britpop classic 'The Great Escape' into a stage-musical

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Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers to release live vinyl LP

Thu, 13 Oct 2011

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are to release a live vinyl LP in support of his 'ongoing battle with the corporate takeover of the record industry'

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Slipknot's Shawn "Clown" Crahan confirms Slipknot have plans to record new album

Thu, 13 Oct 2011

Despite Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor's reluctance to commit to a new studio album yet, percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan has revealed the band have plans to record

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Rare copy of Led Zeppelin self-titled debut sells for $3,400

Thu, 13 Oct 2011

A rare copy of Led Zeppelin's 1968 self-titled debut has sold for over $3,400 on Ebay

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Rare Sex Pistols record sells for £11,100 in eBay auction

Thu, 13 Oct 2011

A rare promo-record of the Sex Pistol's "God Save The Queen" has sold on eBay for £11,100!

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Tom Morello to perform at Occupy Wall St protest

Thu, 13 Oct 2011

Tom Morello is to perform at the Occupy Wall Street protest today in Manhattan under his Nightwatchman alias.

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The Scorpions to release April 2011 German concert recording this week

Thu, 13 Oct 2011

Scorpions are set to release on CD & Blu-Ray Saarbrucken 2011 concert

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Lou Reed & Metallica post "Lulu" trailer online

Thu, 13 Oct 2011

Watch the trailer for Lou Reed and Metallica's upcoming collaboration album release "Lulu"

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Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention Carnegie Hall debut coming to DVD soon

Thu, 13 Oct 2011

On October 11 1971 Baltimore born art-rocker Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention performed one of two historic shows at the Carnegie Hall. Now, almost 40 years on, thoses fabled performances will make there way to CD.

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Richard Gere raises nearly $1 million for charity

Thu, 13 Oct 2011

Actor Richard Gere auctioned his vast collection of guitars on Tuesday (Oct.11) fetching nearly $1 million for charity

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Billy Gibbons reveals his 'dream collaborator'

Wed, 12 Oct 2011

ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons would top the wish list of musicians from around the world as their choice of dream collaborator. However, in an interview with Audio Ink Radio the influential Texan has revealed his.

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The Movie Poster Art Gallery announce 'The Manchester Connection'

Wed, 12 Oct 2011

The Movie Poster Art Gallery has announced an exhibition of original & rare music posters entitled, 'The Manchester Connection',

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Manic Street Preacher's Nicky Wire would like to play with The Libertines

Wed, 12 Oct 2011

Manic Street Preachers bassist Nicky Wire has revealed his desire to act as peacemaker to noughties indie saviours The Libertines & as well as Guns N Roses.

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'AHK-toong Bay-bi Covered' full tracklisting revealed

Wed, 12 Oct 2011

A number of world renowned artists including The Killers, Jack White, Nine Inch Nails, Snow Patrol, Patti Smith & Depeche Mode have all contributed to Q Magazines U2 tribute to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Achtung Baby.

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My Chemical Romance could have new album out by "next summer"

Wed, 12 Oct 2011

My Chemical Romance fans could see a new album by next summer says guitarist Frank Iero. 

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Guns N' Roses "would never intentionally disrespect their fans" says publicist

Wed, 12 Oct 2011

Guns N Roses' publicist has released a statement regarding the band's recent Rock in Rio performance lateness

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Chickenfoot play impromptu concert in Mexico

Tue, 11 Oct 2011

Earlier this weekend, Chickenfoot played an unannounced show during Frontman Sammy Hagar's birthday bash

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Mastodon heading to the UK in 2012

Tue, 11 Oct 2011

Sludge-metallers Mastodon have announced details of a UK arena tour due to start in February 2012,

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LickLibrary moves!

Tue, 11 Oct 2011

We have officially moved to our brand new offices and studios!

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Judas Priest rock Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Tue, 11 Oct 2011

Metal veterans Judas Priest appeared on US chat show Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Friday prior to the start of the North American leg of their Epitaph world tour

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Brand new New York Dolls DVD to feature authentic 70's era footage

Tue, 11 Oct 2011

A new DVD featuring influential 70's proto-punks, The New York Dolls will be released on Nov.22

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Guns N Roses don't care how long they make their fans wait at shows

Mon, 10 Oct 2011

Guns N Roses have addressed their poor time keeping to their fans in a recent Facebook post.

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Chickenfoot announce 2012 European tour dates

Mon, 10 Oct 2011

Chickenfoot are heading back to Europe in January for a series of tour dates

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Hundreds turn out in support at Gibson guitar rally

Mon, 10 Oct 2011

Hundreds of Gibson supporters turned out in support of the legendary guitar factory last week at a duel demonstration-concert following a federal raid on the company's Memphis offices over the manufactures use of imported resources

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Brian Setzer adds US tour dates

Fri, 07 Oct 2011

Brain Setzer has added more dates to his Rockabilly Riot tour in support of his latest album 'Setzer Goes InstruMental',

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Red Hot Chili Peppers confirmed to headline MTV Awards

Fri, 07 Oct 2011

The Red Hot Chili Peppers will headline the MTV Europe Music Awards in Belfast, Northern Ireland next month

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Slipknot & Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor announces North American Solo tour

Fri, 07 Oct 2011

Corey Taylor has released a video announcement for his upcoming solo "An evening with..." tour in the US and Canada

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Win a year's worth of strings from Rotosound with LickLibrary's iGuitar!

Fri, 07 Oct 2011

In the latest issue of our free digital guitar magazine, iGuitar, we've got one year's supply of Rotosound Strings to give to one lucky reader!

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Metallica & Lou Reed post 60 second EPK for "Lulu" album online

Fri, 07 Oct 2011

As the release date gets closer for Lou Reed and Metallica's collaboration album "Lulu" a 60 second EPK is now available to view online

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Gilby Clarke says only if Slash does it to Guns N Roses reunion

Fri, 07 Oct 2011

Gilby Clarke spoke out about the reunion rumours and says if asked "I would only do it if Slash was involved"

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Lindsey Buckingham doubtful of 2012 Fleetwood Mac tour

Fri, 07 Oct 2011

Contrary to recent reports, it would now appear that Fleetwood Mac don't have any plans for a 2012 tour or new album

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Soundwave announce 2012 festival line up

Fri, 07 Oct 2011

Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, Marilyn Manson, System of a Down, Trivium and more confirmed for Australia's Soundwave Festival 2012

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Motorhead to release 'Around The World Vol.1' DVD

Fri, 07 Oct 2011

A new Motorhead DVD entitled, 'Around The World Vol.1', shot on their recent world tour in support of their 'The World is Yours' LP will be made available on Nov.14

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Mini Metallica cover is an online hit

Fri, 07 Oct 2011

A group of Berkshire youngsters known as The Mini Band have been wowing online audiences with their cover of Metallica's 'Enter the Sandman'

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New Releases: Lead &Rhythm Guitar for Absolute Beginners - Out now

Thu, 06 Oct 2011

Two new DVDs for Absolute Beginner guitarists by Danny Gill available now!

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Def Leppard answer fans question

Thu, 06 Oct 2011

Over the last few months Def Leppard have been receiving literally hundreds of questions via promoters Live Nation from fans with the intention of answering at least one day throughout October

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LickLibrary Interview: Stuart Bull chats to Joe Bonamassa

Thu, 06 Oct 2011

In July, LickLibrary caught up with Joe Bonamassa at London's High Voltage Festival, check out Joe and Stuart's chat

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The Who's Roger Daltrey shoots down the possibility of 2012 tour

Thu, 06 Oct 2011

Roger Daltrey has stated "Nothing's For Sure Yet" when it comes to a 2012 tour for The Who, despite Pete Townshend revealing plans

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Judas Priest's 'Epitaph tour' is the "Beginnning of the End"

Thu, 06 Oct 2011

Glenn Tipton says Judas Priest's 'Epitaph' tour isn't the end of the band, but the beginning of it.

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Mick Jones remembers where it all began

Thu, 06 Oct 2011

The Clash & B.A.D guitarist, Mick Jones has been speaking back-stage at the Liverpool Olympia about the band's journey as South London punk upstarts to worldwide rock icons.

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Rush release "Time Machine: Live In Cleveland DVD" Trailer

Thu, 06 Oct 2011

Watch the trailer for Rush's upcoming DVD release

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Iron Maiden release iPhone App

Thu, 06 Oct 2011

Make sure you keep up to date with all Iron Maiden news with their free, official iPhone/iPad App available to download from the iTunes store. 
 

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Rod Stewart to release biography

Thu, 06 Oct 2011

Rod Stewart is set to "tell all" in a brand new book set to be published through Random House,

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Acoustic guitar legend Bert Jansch dies aged 67

Wed, 05 Oct 2011

Acoustic guitar maestro Bert Jansch has died at the age of 67 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. 
 

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The Scorpions new "Comeblack" track listing revealed

Wed, 05 Oct 2011

Germany rock band The Scorpions new "Comeblack" compilation record track listing has been revealed.

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Phil Collen's Manraze makes US live debut

Wed, 05 Oct 2011

Def Leppard guitarist's Manraze made their US live debut at The Roxy in West Hollywood at the weekend

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BMI awards honour Queen as "Icons"

Wed, 05 Oct 2011

Queen were honoured as "Icons" by the BMI London awards last night for their unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers"

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The remaining Beatles pay tribute at George Harrison film premiere

Wed, 05 Oct 2011

Ringer Starr and Paul McCartney paid tribute to their bandmate at the premiere of the new George Harrison film in London

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Rare R.E.M demo surfaces

Wed, 05 Oct 2011

An extremely rare cassette recording from R.E.M's earliest days has surfaced online just weeks after the band annouced the newsa of their breakup

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Almost 20 songs written for second Slash album

Wed, 05 Oct 2011

As Slash works on his second solo album with singer Myles Kennedy, they have 20 songs already for recording

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CJ Ramone was asked to audition for Metallica

Wed, 05 Oct 2011

Former Ramones bassist C.J Ramone has revealed that he was asked to audition for Metallica, not once, but twice.

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UB40 awarded heritage plaque by PRS

Tue, 04 Oct 2011

UB40 have been awarded with a prestigious heritage plaque whilst becoming only the eigth band in history to receive the award

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The Maccabees announce title & tracklisting of third album

Tue, 04 Oct 2011

South London's finest, The Maccabees have announced the title & tracklisting of their forthcoming album

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Dream Theater post "Life On The Road" videos from their current US Tour

Tue, 04 Oct 2011

Dream Theater are on tour in North America and are documenting it with a series of "Life On The Road" webisodes for the fans

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William Shatner records Iron Man cover

Tue, 04 Oct 2011

William Shatner has recorded a cover version of Black Sabbath hit 'Iron Man' for his upcoming covers album

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The Deftones to release "The Vinyl Collection 1995-2011"

Tue, 04 Oct 2011

The Deftones have announced the release of a limited edition vinyl box set later this month

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Kiss could work with Lady Gaga in the future

Tue, 04 Oct 2011

Paul Stanley has hinted at future collaboration with pop sensation Lady Gaga is a possibility

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The Doors 40th anniversary box-set pushed back until 2012

Tue, 04 Oct 2011

The previously announced Doors box-set due to mark the 40th anniversary of the band's L.A Woman album (originally due at the end of 2011) has been pushed back to early next year

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The Rolling Stones on Ed Sullivan coming to DVD

Tue, 04 Oct 2011

A new DVD featuring every Rolling Stones performace on The Ed Sullivan Show will be coming your way on Nov.1

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Marshall UBC announce final 5 heat finalists!

Mon, 03 Oct 2011

See the last 5 acts set to battle it out in the voting stage for a place at the Live Final at Marshall Amps HQ!

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Pete Townshend to host first John Peel lecture

Mon, 03 Oct 2011

Pete Townshend is to conduct the first ever John Peel lecture at the end of this month as part of the Radio Festival. 
 

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Pearl Jam perform Pink Floyd classic 'Mother'

Mon, 03 Oct 2011

Pearl Jam close Pink Floyd tribute week on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon with a searing cover of The Wall classic, 'Mother'

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MTV India to air Metallica's first show in India

Mon, 03 Oct 2011

MTV India have announced they will be broadcasting Metallica's first concert in their country

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LickLibrary Birthday Tribute: Stevie Ray Vaughan

Mon, 03 Oct 2011

Today would have been the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan's 57th birthday, today we remember the great player.

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Nirvana's "Nevermind" re-issue hits the UK top 5

Mon, 03 Oct 2011

The 20th anniversary reissue of Nirvana's "Nevermind" has entered the UK album charts at number 5 this week.  
 
Plus new documentary on "Nevermind" studio in the making

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What makes a tune 'catchy'?

Mon, 03 Oct 2011

Music psychologists have worked out what makes a tune 'catchy' by asking thousands of volunteers to sing along with various songs.

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Guns N Roses close final night of Rock in Rio

Mon, 03 Oct 2011

Watch footage from Guns N Roses headlining closing performance at Brazil's Rock In Rio

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The Stone Roses to release Fools Gold biography in 2012

Mon, 03 Oct 2011

A new Stone Roses biography being penned by former NME writer Simon Spence will be released in October 2012.

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Michael Anthony: 'Chemistry in Chickenfoot similar to early Van Halen'

Mon, 03 Oct 2011

Chickenfoot bassist Michael Anthony believes the chemistry within the the band is similar to that of Van Halen in their early days.

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