Anthrax to take part in American Forces broadcast

Fri, 30 Sep 2011

A one-hour Anthrax special will be broadcast today (Friday 30th) on American Forces Network's 'Radio Recon'

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BLS unveil 8-bit video for single 'Crazy Horse'

Fri, 30 Sep 2011

Black Label Society have released a new video for their single 'Crazy Horse' which features low-budget pixelated versions of the band members

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Guitar Idol Final to be held at LickLibrary Live!

Fri, 30 Sep 2011

The 2011 Guitar Idol 3 Live Final will be held at our first live guitar show this December, join us and get a free LickLibrary DVD!

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The Darkness announce intimate 100 Club show in London

Fri, 30 Sep 2011

The Darkness & concert promoters Live Nation announced today an intimate warm up show at London's 100 Club next month

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Early recordings of The Beatles with Tony Sheridan set for release

Fri, 30 Sep 2011

Fans of The Beatles will be able to add a new record to their collection as they're set to release the groups earliest recordings with Tony Sheridan

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Metallica post official footage from their Rock in Rio performance

Fri, 30 Sep 2011

Check out footage from Metallica's recent visit to Rock in Rio Festival in Brazil

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Steven Tyler says to expect new Aerosmith record in March

Fri, 30 Sep 2011

Contrary to previous reports stating a May release date for the new Aerosmith album, frontman Steven Tyler has now revealed the record may be available a little earlier

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Chris Cornell announces Songbook live album

Fri, 30 Sep 2011

Following a string of Soundgarden reunion shows frontman Chris Cornell has surprised fans by announcing his intentions to release a live album recording of his Songbook tour

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Motorhead play Rock in Rio

Thu, 29 Sep 2011

Metal elders Motorhead performed a rip-roaring show at this past weekend's Rock in Rio with a set full of Motorhead classics such as 'Ace of Spades', 'I Know How to Die' & 'Overkill.

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Whitesnake 'Box O'Snakes: The Sunburst Years 1978 - 1982'

Thu, 29 Sep 2011

A brand new Whitesnake box-set boasting over 75 tracks from the band's storied musical history has received a Nov.7 release date

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Joe Bonamassa announces UK arena tour for 2012

Thu, 29 Sep 2011

Joe Bonamassa has released details of a UK arena tour set to start in March 2012.

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Slipknot confirm "Iowa" 10th anniversary edition details

Thu, 29 Sep 2011

Slipknot mark 10 years since the release of their second album "Iowa" with a special edition for the fans

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Robert Plant to work with Les Miserables star on new album

Thu, 29 Sep 2011

Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant will team up with Les Miserables tenor Alfie Boe for a new album and a series of live shows,

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Kiss create wine and beer range

Thu, 29 Sep 2011

Another branding for rockers Kiss to add to their checklist, the band have teamed up with REWINE to create their own wine and beer range.

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Make-or-break time for The Smashing Pumpkins

Thu, 29 Sep 2011

Smashing Pumpkins head-boy Billy Corgan believes that their upcoming album, Oceania will be make-or-break time for latest incarnation of the Chicago alt-rockers

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Watch Roger Waters perform with the Foo Fighters

Thu, 29 Sep 2011

As Late Night with Jimmy Fallon celebrate their Pink Floyd week, Roger Waters joined them for a special performance with the Foo FIghters

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Korn announce "The Path Of Totality" album release and new music video

Thu, 29 Sep 2011

Check out the new music video from Korn and fans can expect their 10th studio album in December

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Corey Taylor releases audiobook version of "Seven Deadly Sins"

Wed, 28 Sep 2011

Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor has released the first clip from his audio version of his recent book release, "Seven Deadly Sins"

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Sonic Youth 'best of' compilation to receive world-wide reissue

Wed, 28 Sep 2011

A Sonic Youth 'best of' compilation enititled 'Hits Are For Squares' will receive a world-wide reissue on Oct.31 through Universal Music.

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Dream Theater add another "Behind the Scenes" studio clip

Wed, 28 Sep 2011

Dream Theater have posted a new video to give fans a look at the writing and recording process of "A Dramatic Turn Of Events" 

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Buckcherry confirmed as support on selected US Guns N Roses tour dates

Wed, 28 Sep 2011

Buckcherry have been confirmed as direct support for 5 of Guns N Roses upcoming US tour dates

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Nick Mason says he'd be "Very Happy" to tour with Pink Floyd again

Wed, 28 Sep 2011

Whilst Pink Floyd have no immediate plans to work together, drummer Nick Mason has said he'd be "Very happy" to head out on tour

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The Cure to perform 'Reflections' set at The Royal Albert Hall

Wed, 28 Sep 2011

The Cure will perform their debut album 'Three Imaginary Boys' along with 'Seventeen Seconds' and 'Faith' in their entirety at The Royal Albert Hall on Nov.15

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The Hollies release first official documentary

Wed, 28 Sep 2011

Eagle Rock Entertainment in conjunction with Reelin' In The Years Productions will release the first official Hollies documentary on Oct.4 entitled, 'The Hollies: Look Through Any Window 1963 - 1975'

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LickLibrary announce "LickLibrary LIVE"

Tue, 27 Sep 2011

Join us in London on December 4th for our first ever LickLibrary Live event, featuring a day jam packed full of guitar performances, masterclasses and the Guitar Idol LIVE final! 

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iDrum Magazine - Issue Four featuring Carmine Appice!

Tue, 27 Sep 2011

The fourth issue of our free digital drum magazine, iDrum, featuring an exclusive with the incredible Carmine Appice is out now!

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Nirvana 1991 Seattle show to be streamed online for one day only

Tue, 27 Sep 2011

To celebrate the release of the Nirvana: Live at the Paramount DVD and 20th anniversary of "Nevermind", Nirvana's classic 1991 Seattle show is streaming online for one day only

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Manraze to play first gig on US soil

Tue, 27 Sep 2011

The Phil Collen led trio which goes by the name, Manraze will play their first ever US show on Oct.2

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Guns N Roses get Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination

Tue, 27 Sep 2011

Guns N Roses have been named as one of 15 finalists for the next induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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W.A.S.P announce '30 Years of Thunder' anniversary tour

Tue, 27 Sep 2011

LA Glam metallers W.A.S.P have announced details of a massive anniversary tour set to kick off in the UK in 2012

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Chickenfoot to hold free live web-concert today

Tue, 27 Sep 2011

Don't forget, Chickenfoot will be hosting a live concert on their website later today to celebrate the release of "Chickenfoot III" plus check out the full album streaming online now

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Joe Bonamassa & Beth Hart release Delaney & Bonnie cover

Tue, 27 Sep 2011

To mark the release of their new album Don't Explain, blues rock giant Joe Bonamassa & 'LA Song (Out of This Town)' vocalist Beth Hart have made their rendition of Delaney & Bonnie's classic 'Well, Well' available as a free MP3 download

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Slipknot to celebrate 10 years of "Iowa" with reissue

Mon, 26 Sep 2011

Slipknot are set to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of their "Iowa" album with a reissue in November

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Hear Zakk Wylde's rendition of 'Baseball Tonight' theme

Mon, 26 Sep 2011

ESPN what fans to help them decide on which was the best alternate version of their flagship baseball show, 'Baseball Tonight' them tune. You can Zakk Wylde's effort here. 

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Stone Sour play Rock in Rio with Mike Portnoy

Mon, 26 Sep 2011

Take a look at footage from Stone Sour's performance with Mike Portnoy at the past weekends Rock In Rio Festival in Brazil

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New Megadeth track "Never Dead" streaming online

Mon, 26 Sep 2011

Another new track from the upcoming Megadeth "Th1rt3en" album is available for streaming online

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Cancer research UK to hold Busking Cancer Week

Mon, 26 Sep 2011

Music lovers can do their bit for Cancer Research UK this week during Busking Cancer Week which takes place from Sept.26 through to Oct.2 
 

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"3 Guitar Heroes" Tour postpone shows

Mon, 26 Sep 2011

The "3 Guitar Heroes" tour featuring Leslie West, Michael Schenker and Uli Jon Roth has announced some of the shows will be postponed

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Nirvana drummer briefly quit in '93 according to new book

Mon, 26 Sep 2011

The alt-rock juggernaut that is Nirvana may never have reached the heady heights of rocks super league after drummer, Dave Grohl briefly quit the band in '93 after overhearing Kurt Cobain 'bashing' him

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Metallica & Lou Reed release full version of "The View"

Mon, 26 Sep 2011

Take a listen to the full version of the first track from the new Metallica & Lou Reed collaboration, "The View".

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Alter Bridge announce release of special expanded edition of ABIII

Mon, 26 Sep 2011

Alter Bridge will be releasing an expanded edition of their latest studio release

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Jeff Beck to receive Classic Rock Magazine's "Living Legend" award in November

Mon, 26 Sep 2011

Classic Rock Magazine have named this year's "Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards: Living Legend" as Jeff Beck!

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Chickenfoot announce "The 2011 Road Test" tour dates

Sun, 25 Sep 2011

Chickenfoot have announced 5 new US tour dates for November which will feature the bands first performances of their second studio release

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Kiss offer fans a chance to win a trip to the new KISS Mini Golf in Las Vegas

Fri, 23 Sep 2011

The new KISS Mini Golf will open later this year and fans could win a trip to the new Las Vegas Monster Mini Golf center to meet the band

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Slipknot's #6 compiling Maggot Bible with the help of fans

Fri, 23 Sep 2011

Slipknot's #6, Shawn Crahan is compiling his very own 'Maggot Bible' which will be made up from artwork submitted by fans of the Iowa nu-metal outfit,

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Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to host weeklong Pink Floyd tribute

Fri, 23 Sep 2011

US talk show 'Late Night Jimmy Fallon' will host a weeklong tribute to legendary rockers Pink Floyd in a move similar to that of last year's Rolling Stones celebrations

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Eric Clapton "Live from Jazz at Lincoln Center" clips available online

Fri, 23 Sep 2011

Eric Clapton has released video clips from this latest album release "Wynton Marsalis & Eric Clapton play the blues", take a look at the live performance footage

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Foo Fighters drummer and The Darkness frontman to form supergroup

Fri, 23 Sep 2011

The latest of the supergroup trend could see Taylor Hawkins and Justin Hawkins join forces

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Pink Floyd to recreate Animals album cover

Fri, 23 Sep 2011

Pink Floyd set to recreate their classic 1977 album, Animals once again to celebrate the launch of the 'Why Pink Floyd' reissue campaign.

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Tony Iommi announces more UK book signing

Fri, 23 Sep 2011

Legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has announced more UK signing for his new "Iron Man" book

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Dave Mustaine reveals his intensions for Megadeth's next tour

Fri, 23 Sep 2011

What with their collosal Big 4 Yankee Stadium show now behind them, Dave Mustaine has revealed his intentions for Megadeth's next tour.

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Megadeth & Testament guitarists to hold first annual "Winter Guitar Retreat"

Fri, 23 Sep 2011

Chris Broderick and Alex Skolnick will host the first "Winter Guitar Retreat" this December

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Nickelback stream new tracks online

Fri, 23 Sep 2011

Nickelback are streaming tracks from their upcoming new album online to give fans a look at their new record

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Dave Grohl 'disrespcted' metal world by skipping Headbangers Ball

Fri, 23 Sep 2011

Way back in October 1991 a rag-tag bunch of Seattle upstarts appeared on MTV's Headbangers Ball with exception of their drummer, subsequently enraging the shows fans and the metal-world in general.

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Chickenfoot talk about new single "Big Foot" in their album podcast update

Fri, 23 Sep 2011

Check out the latest podcast from Chickenfoot as they get ready to release their second album next week

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The Flaming Lips release 6 hour single

Thu, 22 Sep 2011

The Flaming Lips have now released their storied charity single in aid to the Central Oklahoma Humane Society and the Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma

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Black Country Communion to air "Live Over Europe" in cinemas

Thu, 22 Sep 2011

Black Country Communion have announced their debut concert film will be shown across the UK on November 1st at selected VUE cinemas

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Anthrax hits the US Top 15 with "Worship Music" plus number 2 on the UK Album Rock Charts!

Thu, 22 Sep 2011

Anthrax are celebrating their successful first week of sales for new album "Worship Music"

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Aerosmith post album update

Thu, 22 Sep 2011

Find out the latest from the Aerosmith camp as they record their new album

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Stevie Ray Vaughan to release Vol.2 of biography

Thu, 22 Sep 2011

The second instalment of Blues legend Stevie Ray Vaughan's biography is to be published in November

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Guns N Roses officially announce US Tour

Thu, 22 Sep 2011

Guns N Roses have officially announced their first US tour in five years for October/November 2011.

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R.E.M split after 31 years

Thu, 22 Sep 2011

After 31 years together, 15 albums & countless world tours, R.E.M have split

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Go in the studio with Dream Theater

Thu, 22 Sep 2011

Dream Theater have posted a new video to give fans a look at the writing and record process of "A Dramatic Turn Of Events"

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Disturbed to release "The Lost Children" on November 8th

Thu, 22 Sep 2011

Disturbed frontman David Draiman has revealed a new B-Sides album is set for release in November.

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Leslie West posts clip of collaboration with Slash

Wed, 21 Sep 2011

Take a listen to the song Leslie West recorded with Slash for his new album "Unusual Suspects"

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Stone Sour's next album could be a two-disc concept album

Wed, 21 Sep 2011

Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor has revealed the bands next album could possibly be a concept album

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Rival Sons announce European tour dates

Wed, 21 Sep 2011

Californian blues rockers Rival Sons have confirmed dates for their upcoming European tour

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Gary Moore "Live At Montreux" CD/DVD details

Wed, 21 Sep 2011

Fans of Gary Moore can take a look at a clip and get a free download from the new Gary Moore live CD/DVD

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Slash officially opens brand new GuitarGuitar store

Wed, 21 Sep 2011

Slash, a living legend, the reason behind some of us picking up a guitar in the first place, was in Epsom on September 15th to officially cut the ribbon and open GuitarGuitar’s brand new store

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Radiohead to tour in 2012 & announce two New York shows

Wed, 21 Sep 2011

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has confirmed that they will be touring in 2012

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Chickenfoot post final "making of" video

Wed, 21 Sep 2011

Chickenfoot are definitely on the ball to keep their name out there ahead of the release of their new album next week, they've now post the final part to their "Making of "Chickenfoot III" documentary

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Jeff Ament updates on the next Pearl Jam record

Wed, 21 Sep 2011

Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament has revealed that the grunge vets have reached the halfway point recording their new album

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

Wed, 21 Sep 2011

Rush are set to release their new live DVD in November and have revealed more details of what's instore for the fans

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Neil Young to release autobiography

Wed, 21 Sep 2011

Buffalo Springfield co-founder Neil Young has announced he is writing an autobiography entitled, 'Waging Heavy Peace'

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Mastodon stream new album in full online

Tue, 20 Sep 2011

Mastodon are streaming their new album "The Hunter" online, check out the Full album premiere.

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Kirk Hammett releases line of signature guitar straps

Tue, 20 Sep 2011

Metallica's Kirk Hammett has released his very own line of signature guitar straps

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Chickenfoot update podcast and 'making of' video series

Tue, 20 Sep 2011

In the run up to the release of their second album "Chickenfoot III", the band have been releasing a series of video podcasts for fans to find out more about the album, Check out part 7!

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Bon Jovi to stream Lisbon concert

Tue, 20 Sep 2011

Bon Jovi fans will be able to watch a stream of the band's final 2011 performance which took place on July 31st in Lisbon, Portugal 
 

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Avenged Sevenfold announce "Buried Alive" tour and plan new music video

Tue, 20 Sep 2011

Avenged Sevenfold announce late 2011 US tour and talking to Rob Zombie about plans for an epic music video to accompany next single "Buried Alive"

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Campaign for a '90's Punk Rock' Big 4 showcase is underway

Tue, 20 Sep 2011

A Facebook group campaign to reunite the heavy hitters of the 90's Punk scene is underway

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Queen for 2012 Olympics?

Tue, 20 Sep 2011

Queen could be set to reform with Paul Rodgers (Free) next summer for the 2012 Olympics says drummer Roger Taylor.

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

Tue, 20 Sep 2011

Watch Def Leppard's behind the scenes footage from their "Mirror Ball" Tour

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Rush auction raises over $50,000 for charity

Tue, 20 Sep 2011

Canadian prog-rock giants Rush along with their fans have raised more than $50,000 in an online auction for Grapes for Humanity

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More US Guns 'N' Roses tour dates announced

Tue, 20 Sep 2011

More tour dates for Guns N Roses US tour in October and November have been announced

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Metallica release online Yankee Stadium documentary

Tue, 20 Sep 2011

Metallica have released a 28-minute documentary on their Big Four show at Yankee Stadium which took place last Wednesday (Sept.14),

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AC/DC exhibition to open in Scotland

Mon, 19 Sep 2011

A new AC/DC exhibit, 'AC/DC Scotland's Family Jewels' has opened at the Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow,

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Coldplay announce UK & European Arena tour

Mon, 19 Sep 2011

Coldplay will play a series of Arena shows in the UK and Europe this coming December

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Rock fan changes name to Led Zeppelin II

Mon, 19 Sep 2011

A Missouri man has made rock n roll history after changing his name to Led Zeppelin II

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New Status Quo documentary in the making

Mon, 19 Sep 2011

Status Quo are filming their first documentary, currently entitled "Hello Quo" planned for release in late 2012.

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The Cars announce reissue campaign

Mon, 19 Sep 2011

The Cars, who reunited recently to release thier seventh album 'Move Like This', will have all six of their albums reissued in three double-album sets

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Megadeth shoot video for Public Enemy No 1

Mon, 19 Sep 2011

Megadeth have shot the new music video for the bands latest single release, Public Enemy No1

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Gus G to embark on Guitar Clinic tour in Japan

Mon, 19 Sep 2011

Ozzy Osbourne and Firewind guitarist Gus G is set to head to Japan for a guitar clinic tour this November

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The Foo Fighters take on Westboro Babtist Church

Mon, 19 Sep 2011

This past weekend the Foo Fighters performed a sold out stadium show in Kansas City where they were joined by members of the notorious Westboro Babtist Church who formed a picket line outside the Missouri venue

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Chickenfoot add parts 5 and 6 of album podcast series

Mon, 19 Sep 2011

Watch the latest additions to Chickenfoot's podcast series as they talk track by track about the new release "Chickenfoot III"

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First clip from new Metallica/Lou Reed "Lulu" album streaming online

Mon, 19 Sep 2011

Take a listen at the first peek at the new collaboration between Metallica and Lou Reed

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Alice Cooper returns to Whisky A Go-Go after 40 years

Fri, 16 Sep 2011

Alice Cooper returned to the Whisky A Go-Go music venue in West Hollywood for the first time in over 40 years last night (Sept.15),

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Playing an instrument may aid your hearing

Fri, 16 Sep 2011

A new study carried out by The Rotman Research Institute in Toronto has found that people who play musical instruments throughout their lives are likely to have better hearing in their senior years.

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Iron Maiden donate sales of limited edition t-shirts to relief effort

Fri, 16 Sep 2011

Iron Maiden have donated the proceeds from sales of their Japanese event shirts to a charity assisting victims of the recent earthquakes & tsunami that rocked the country earlier this year

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Jimmy Page to release limited edition vinyl of Death Wish II score

Fri, 16 Sep 2011

Jimmy Page's 'Death Wish II' film score will be reissued on limited edition vinyl in October and will include bonus material plus previously unreleased instrumentals

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Snakecharmer formation announced

Fri, 16 Sep 2011

A number of the UK's most esteemed rockers have united to create a new band called Snakecharmer

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Watch Gus G's Guitar Clinic online

Fri, 16 Sep 2011

Earlier this month Gus G hosted a live clinic in Guildford, Blackstar Amps have made the live stream from the clinic available to view online

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John Lydon talks on his involvement with punk film 'Sons of Norway'

Fri, 16 Sep 2011

Johnny Lydon has spoke on his involvement with indie punk flick, 'Sons of Norway' which premiered at this years Toronto Film Festival 
 

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Metallica drummer says the Big Four competition is internal now that they've all grown up

Fri, 16 Sep 2011

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich says they couldn't refuse the invitation to rock Yankee Stadium and how the Big Four have now all grown up and put their rivalry aside

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Guthrie Govan demonstrates his Vigier Fretless Excalibur Guitar

Fri, 16 Sep 2011

In the current issue of Guitar Interactive Magazine: Guthrie Govan shows us his fretless Vigier guitar

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Scott Weiland announces the release date for his Christmas Album

Fri, 16 Sep 2011

Stone Temple Pilots and former Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland will release his new Christmas album next month

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Tony Iommi announces London & New York book signings

Fri, 16 Sep 2011

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has announced book signings in London & New York

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Dez Fafara considers Coal Chamber reunion

Fri, 16 Sep 2011

Dez Fafara has revealed that he would consider reuniting with his former Coal Chamber bandmates

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Rare 1991 Nirvana concert to be televised and released on DVD

Thu, 15 Sep 2011

Nirvana's 1991 Halloween show at Seattle's Paramount Theater will be released on a live DVD at the end of this month

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Shaun Ryder publishes autobiography

Thu, 15 Sep 2011

Happy Mondays & Black Grape lynchpin, Shaun Ryder will publish his new autobiography, 'Twisting My Melon', today (Sept.15).

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Two new DVD's for beginner guitarists

Thu, 15 Sep 2011

Available now for pre-order are two new DVD's for Absolute Beginners!

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Phil Anselmo fronts Pantera, Anthrax, Slayer, Megadeth & Dream Theatre 'supergroup'

Thu, 15 Sep 2011

Have you ever wondered to yourself who would make up the ultimate 'metal' supergroup? Everyone probably has their preferences but the heavy-weight names which turned out at this year's Metal Masters Clinic' will probably feature in most metallers fantasy line-up.

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Def Leppard perform on "America's Got Talent"

Thu, 15 Sep 2011

Def Leppard performed at the season finale of America's Got Talent last night, take a look at their performance.

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Mike Portnoy to fill in for Roy Mayorga in Stone Sour

Thu, 15 Sep 2011

Stone Sour have announced Mike Portnoy will join them at Rock In Rio to fill in for Roy Mayorga.

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Fleetwood Mac 2012 tour, possibly?

Thu, 15 Sep 2011

Fleetwood Mac founder, Mick Fleetwood has revealled that the entire band are looking to tour in 2012

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The Big Four play Motorhead cover at New York Yankee Stadium show

Thu, 15 Sep 2011

Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer members teamed up again at last nights Yankee Stadium show to perform a cover of Motorhead's "Overkill"

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Yes announce UK tour dates

Thu, 15 Sep 2011

London symph-rock pioneers, Yes have announced details of UK November tour in support of their new album 'Fly From Here',

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The Flaming Lips release more details on 6 hour charity track

Thu, 15 Sep 2011

The Flaming Lips recently revealed their plans for a mammoth 6 hour song for charity in which fans could be named dropped in for a donation. 
 

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Chickenfoot post part 4 of "Chickenfoot III" podcast series

Thu, 15 Sep 2011

Chickenfoot talk fans through their new album, track by track with podcast series, check out the latest

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Mustaine & Hammett call a truce ahead of The Big 4 showcase

Wed, 14 Sep 2011

Dave Mustaine & Kirk Hammett have finally called time on their longstanding rivalry

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Chad Szeliga joins Black Label Society as new drummer

Wed, 14 Sep 2011

Breaking Benjamin drummer Chad Szeliga has been recruited by Black Label Society

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'Some Girls Live in Texas' making its way to DVD Nov.21

Wed, 14 Sep 2011

Following on from yesterday's news regarding the re-issue of Rolling Stones classic album, 'Some Girls', today it has been reported that the rock gods will now release the 1978 concert performance of 'Some Girls Live in Texas' on DVD

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Iced Earth re-record Dante's Inferno for free download

Wed, 14 Sep 2011

Legendary metallers Iced Earth have re-recorded their entire 17-minute epic 'Dante's Inferno' with plans to give it away for free on their official website

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Dream Theater premiere new music video

Wed, 14 Sep 2011

Dream Theater released their new album this week, they have also revealed the new music video for "On The Backs Of Angels"

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Joe Bonamassa wins at British Blues awards

Wed, 14 Sep 2011

The winners of the 2011 British Blues awards were announced at the weekend, and Joe Bonamassa was awarded best Overseas Artist

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Judas Priest enlist the help of fellow hard rock & metal artists

Wed, 14 Sep 2011

Judas Priest have enlisted the help of fellow hard rock & metal artists' in order to compile their forthcoming album, 'The Chosen Few'

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Guns N Roses' Bumblefoot releases new single

Wed, 14 Sep 2011

Guns N Roses guitarist Bumblefoot has released his new solo single "Let Your Voice Be Heard"

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Alter Bridge to take a break to make way for the return of Creed

Wed, 14 Sep 2011

Alter Bridge drummer Scott Phillips has confirmed the band will be taking 2012 off

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Gibson guitars honour 9/11 victims

Wed, 14 Sep 2011

Gibson guitars have paid tribute to the victims of 9/11 on its 10th anniversary by creating a trio of guitars to remember the 2,977 people that died in the attack

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Mastodon announce UK record release party details

Tue, 13 Sep 2011

Mastodon will release their new album, The Hunter on September 26th and to celebrate the launch there will a number of record release parties up and down the UK

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Duff McKagan releases online preview of forthcoming book

Tue, 13 Sep 2011

Duff Mckagan has released an online preview of his forthcoming autobiography

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Bono announces first batch of Achtung Baby covers

Tue, 13 Sep 2011

The mammoth reissue campaign to celebrate the 20th anniversary of U2's Achtung Baby is under way and during a recent press conference Bono also revealed news of a tribute to the 90's classic.

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Metallica to play in the United Arab Emirates for the first time

Tue, 13 Sep 2011

Metallica have announced their first ever live appearance in Abu Dhabi

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Rolling Stones classic to receive reissue treatment

Tue, 13 Sep 2011

The Rolling Stones are working on a deluxe re-issue of their 1978 classic 'Some Girls' 
 

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Primal Scream to release new album in 2012

Tue, 13 Sep 2011

Primal Scream have announced plans to release a new album in 2012 
 

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Slash "Made in Stoke" live DVD track listing announced

Tue, 13 Sep 2011

The track listing and features have been confirmed for Slash's upcoming live DVD

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Linkin Park frontman to write first film score

Tue, 13 Sep 2011

Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda is working on his first film score for the release of new action movie "The Raid"

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Watch part 3 of Chickenfoot's album podcast series

Tue, 13 Sep 2011

Part 3 of Chickenfoot's album podcast series is now available, check out the podcasts so far as they prepare to release "Chickenfoot III"

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Premier drums announce "An Evening With Nicko McBrain"

Mon, 12 Sep 2011

Premier drums have announced tour dates for Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain

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Coldplay release new single "Paradise"

Mon, 12 Sep 2011

Check out the new single from Coldplay, "Paradise"

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New tour dates in the US for Guns N Roses

Mon, 12 Sep 2011

US tour dates for Guns N Roses are slowly appearing for later this year

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Bono talks about "Achtung Baby" covers album

Mon, 12 Sep 2011

The U2 debuted their new film at the Toronto Film Festival over the weekend, and Bono has spoken about the upcoming release of the tribute to their "Achtung Baby" album

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Pearl Jam stream PJ20 album in its entirely via RollingStone.com

Mon, 12 Sep 2011

Pearl Jam are set to release Pearl Jam Twenty next on September 19th/20th, and are streaming the album in full on RollingStone.com

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Listen to Zakk Wylde and William Shatner's cover of "Iron Man"

Mon, 12 Sep 2011

Legendary Star Trek actor William Shatner has released his cover the legendary Black Sabbath track "Iron Man" with Zakk Wylde ahead of the release of his new album

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Glenn Hughes to do "An Evening With" solo acoustic tour

Mon, 12 Sep 2011

Deep Purple/Black Country Communion bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes has announced a solo acoustic tour

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Orianthi makes Alice Cooper debut on Jay Leno Show

Mon, 12 Sep 2011

Take a look at Orianthi's debut performance with Alice Cooper

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Chickenfoot post part 2 of "Chickenfoot III" podcast series

Mon, 12 Sep 2011

Watch part 2 of Chickenfoot's podcasts, talking about each track from their new record.

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The Cure play only European show of 2011

Mon, 12 Sep 2011

On Saturday night, The Cure played their only European show of 2011 at Isle of Wight's "Bestival"

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Pearl Jam debut new track and offer free download

Fri, 09 Sep 2011

Check out the brand new track from Pearl Jam, "Pearl Jam Ole" and get a free download of the song!

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iDrum Magazine meets Aaron Comess from the Spin Doctors!

Fri, 09 Sep 2011

In Issue 3 of LickLibrary and StickLibrary's iDrum Magazine, deputy editor Sam Pert meets the incredible Spin Doctors drummer, Aaron Comess

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New album from The Killers will have more guitars

Fri, 09 Sep 2011

The Killers have promised their next album "is going to have more guitars"

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LickLibrary's Michael Casswell Jams with Joe Bonamassa

Fri, 09 Sep 2011

In the latest issue of our free digital guitar magazine, iGuitar, LickLibrary's Michael Casswell meets Joe Bonamassa, and we treat you to the pair's impromptu jam!

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Nickelback announce new album

Fri, 09 Sep 2011

Nickelback are set to release their new album "Here And Now" later this year

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Rolling Stones tour rumours fueled as all four members meet in London

Fri, 09 Sep 2011

Earlier this week, all four members of the Rolling Stones, were seen leaving the same building in London, which has fueled the rumours of a 50th Anniversary tour next year

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Motley Crue's Mick Mars teams up with Marilyn Manson's Twiggy Ramirez

Fri, 09 Sep 2011

Motley Crue guitarist, Mick Mars, has revealed on his twitter he is writing new music with Marilyn Manson Bassist Twiggy Ramirez

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Dream Theater new album streaming in full online

Fri, 09 Sep 2011

The new new Dream Theater album "A Dramatic Turn Of Events" is now streaming online ahead of its release

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Megadeth confirm "TH1RT3EN" album details

Fri, 09 Sep 2011

Megadeth have released the track listing and album artwork for their upcoming new studio album

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Chickenfoot talk new album in podcast series

Thu, 08 Sep 2011

Watch Chickenfoot's new Podcast series talking about their upcoming second album "Chickenfoot III"

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Slash "Made in Stoke" live DVD gets release date!

Thu, 08 Sep 2011

Slash's homecoming show in Stoke On Trent is due for release as a Live DVD later this year

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Aerosmith post new studio "jam" footage

Thu, 08 Sep 2011

Watch Aerosmith's new studio jam video they've shared with fans as they record their new album

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Dream Theater announce European tour

Thu, 08 Sep 2011

In support of their new album "A Dramatic Turn Of Events", Dream Theater have announced a 25 date European tour in early 2012.

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Mudhoney's Mark Arm discusses grunge's legacy

Thu, 08 Sep 2011

Mudhoney lynchpin Mark Arm has paid tribute to his label home Sub Pop claiming it was the Seattle based label who, 'turned the rock model on its head and handed centre stage to ugly people for the first time'

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Styx to release career spanning double disc

Thu, 08 Sep 2011

American prog-rockers Styx will have their 40 year career captured within a 16 track double-disc entitled, 'Regeneration Volume I & II'

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Dave Colwell releases solo album

Thu, 08 Sep 2011

Bad Company guitarist Dave Colwell has compiled a stellar cast of musicians to appear on his new solo album,

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Les Paul monument details revealed

Thu, 08 Sep 2011

The final resting place of electric guitar pioneer Les Paul is to be marked with a new granite memorial in his hometown of Wisconsin

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Flaming Lips reveal plans for six hour song

Thu, 08 Sep 2011

The musical enigma that is Wayne Coyne, frontman of trippy, neo-rockers The Flaming Lips, has revealed his plans to record a six hour song for charity

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Kasabian frontman brands The X Factor as "tragic"

Wed, 07 Sep 2011

Tom Meighan has lashed out at ITV's The X Factor branding the show and its contestants as 'tragic',

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My Chemical Romance drummer admits he made a "Tremendous mistake"

Wed, 07 Sep 2011

Former My Chemical Romance drummer, Michael Pedicone admits he regrets his mistake and gives his side of the story.

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Duff McKagan's Loaded to tour UK & Ireland in November

Wed, 07 Sep 2011

Velvet Revolver and Former Guns N Roses bass player Duff McKagan will be taking his band "Loaded" on a UK tour this coming November. 
 

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Arthur Brown confimred for Alice Cooper's Alexandra Palace show

Wed, 07 Sep 2011

Alice Cooper has confirmed the inclusion of psyc-rock pioneer, Arthur Brown to his London Halloween showcase on Oct.29

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Orange Amps signs new endorsees both sides of the atlantic

Wed, 07 Sep 2011

2011 has been a fantastic year for Orange Amps with top artists from both sides of the Atlantic becoming part of the growing Orange Amp endorsee roster. The great new signings represent some of the finest, award-winning and innovative talent in the industry today

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Dream Theatre announce NY signing session

Wed, 07 Sep 2011

Dream Theatre will be taking part in an in-store signing session at Guitar Center, Manhattan on Friday Sept.16

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Chickenfoot to play free live concert to celebrate the release of "Chickenfoot III"

Wed, 07 Sep 2011

Chickenfoot will play a free live show for their fans via their website to celebrate the release of "Chickenfoot III" 

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Metallica and Lou Reed confirm full album track listing

Wed, 07 Sep 2011

The collaboration album from Metallica and Lou Reed track listing has now been revealed in full

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Wynton Marsalis & Eric Clapton play the blues

Wed, 07 Sep 2011

The live collaboration between Eric Clapton & 9 time Grammy award winning Jazz colossus Wynton Marsalis will be released on both CD & DVD later this month

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Smashing Pumpkins heading to the UK in November

Tue, 06 Sep 2011

The latest incarnation of The Smashing Pumpkins have announced a UK tour for this November

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Joey Belladonna once offered his services for a Megadeth track

Tue, 06 Sep 2011

Anthrax frontman Joey Belladonna once invited himself onto a Megadeth track whilst sharing an elevator with Dave Mustaine

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Lindsey Buckingham announces UK dates

Tue, 06 Sep 2011

Fleetwood Mac's guitarist & chief songwriter, Lindsey Buckingham has announced a series of UK dates for December

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Alice Cooper to play special show at LA's Whisky A Go Go

Tue, 06 Sep 2011

To celebrate the release of his new "Welcome 2 My Nightmare" album, Alice Cooper will play a special club gig

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"God Bless Ozzy Osbourne" set for November DVD release

Tue, 06 Sep 2011

The "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne" feature documentary produced by his son, Jack, will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray in November

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My Chemical Romance fire drummer

Tue, 06 Sep 2011

Drummer Michael Pedicone has been kicked out of My Chemical Romance, after being caught stealing from the band.

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Sting to co-write musical, 'The Last Ship'

Tue, 06 Sep 2011

Police frontman & bassist, Sting is reportedly working on a new musical about his hometown of Newcastle,

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Van Halen finish mixing new album

Tue, 06 Sep 2011

Van Halen have reportedly completed mixing their upcoming new studio album.

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Slash set to open GuitarGuitar, Epsom

Tue, 06 Sep 2011

Few men define rock ‘n’ roll, the idols that were pinned to the bedroom walls of a generation. Of these men, one stands out from the crowd, a true icon, an inspiration that every young guitarist dreamed they could one day meet

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Marshall UBC announce heat 4 finalists

Tue, 06 Sep 2011

The heat 4 finalists of the Marshall Ultimate Band Contest have been announced!

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Joe Bonamassa, Guthrie Govan, Bruce Welch and more in LickLibrary's Free Guitar Interactive Magazine

Mon, 05 Sep 2011

Issue Four iGuitar magazine features Joe Bonamassa plus hours of FREE Guitar Lessons

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Temple of the Dog breifly reform at PJ20

Mon, 05 Sep 2011

Music fans in attendance at this past weekend's Pearl Jam 20th anniversary spectacular were thrust back in time, if only for about 20 minutes, when Soundgarden's Chris Cornell appeared on stage at the Alpine Valley theatre with Eddie Vedder

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Red Hot Chili Peppers top UK album charts

Mon, 05 Sep 2011

Red Hot Chili Peppers' new album "I'm With You" has debuted at number 1 on the UK album charts

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Stream Queen's legendary Wembley Stadium concerts online for free

Mon, 05 Sep 2011

Queen are streaming their 1986 Wembley Stadium concerts for free for 48 hours only!

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Anvil announce dates for US headline tour

Mon, 05 Sep 2011

Toronto cult metallers, Anvil have announced the dates for their forthcoming US headline tour

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Pink Floyd release Dark Side Of The Moon 'Immersion' teaser video

Mon, 05 Sep 2011

This month will see the release of The Dark Side Of The Moon Immersion Box-Set that subsequently mark the beginning of the biggest reissue campaign of Pink Floyd's 40 year plus career

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Buffalo Springfield postpone reunion tour, again

Mon, 05 Sep 2011

Buffalo Springfield's long awaited reunion tour, their first full tour in over 40 years, has been postponed yet again

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New Chickenfoot, Jason Mraz and Red Hot Chili Peppers Lessons available!

Fri, 02 Sep 2011

Check out the lesson and artist feature uploads to LickLibrary.com including Chickenfoot, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jason Mraz!

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Fundamentalist Church plan to picket Foo Fighters show

Fri, 02 Sep 2011

The upcoming Foo Fighters show in Kansas City later this month will have a number of unwelcomed guests from the notorious Christian fundamentalist church Westboro Baptist Church

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Stetsbar announce details of YouTube competition

Fri, 02 Sep 2011

The European distributors of the Stetsbar electric guitar vibrato system are excited to announce the launch of their YouTube competition to find the best original vibrato-infused video from guitarists in Europe and beyond

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Andy James to host masterclass at London's Institute Of Contemporary Music Performance

Fri, 02 Sep 2011

LickLibrary shredder Andy James will be hosting a masterclass on September 30th, and will follow it up with the first ever live performance of his new album at a nearby venue.

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FunKo to release range of KISS 'plushies'

Fri, 02 Sep 2011

Glam-rockers, KISS have been reinvented by pop culture toy manufacturers, FunKo into a range of plush toys or 'plushies' as they are also referred to

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Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience announce new tour dates

Fri, 02 Sep 2011

Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience will tour throughout October and November in North America

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Judas Priest have next album "Mapped out"

Fri, 02 Sep 2011

Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford has revealed the band have 12-14 songs already planned out for a new record

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"Lulu" artwork revealed for new LouTallica collaboration album

Fri, 02 Sep 2011

Take a look at the artwork from the new album from Metallica and Lou Reed

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Keith Richards saves Isle of Wight radio station

Fri, 02 Sep 2011

Rolling Stone legend, Keith Richards has donated a sum of money to an Isle of Wight radio station that was recently struck by lightning

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Marilyn Manson confirms title of new album

Fri, 02 Sep 2011

Marilyn Manson has released the title of his 8th studio album, and watch his new music video directed by Shia LaBeouf

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RATM still not ready to start recording

Fri, 02 Sep 2011

Rage Against the Machine's guitar kingpin, Tom Morello has announced that the band are not currently working on any new material and, at the present, have no plans to do so, although they haven't entirely ruled out the possibility

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Canadian authorities overturn Dire Straits ban

Fri, 02 Sep 2011

Canadian authorities have lifted a ban which prevented radio stations playing Dire Straits 1985 classic, 'Money For Nothing', the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) announced the news yesterday

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Stuart Bull interviews Def Leppard's Phil Collen!

Thu, 01 Sep 2011

In the current issue of Guitar Interactive Magazine: Stuart Bull talks to Def Leppard's Phil Collen about his playing, keeping fit, Def Leppard's latest release "Mirrorball" and a whole lot more.

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Anthrax announce details of 'meet & greet' at Apple NY

Thu, 01 Sep 2011

Anthrax have announced details of a 'meet & greet' session to take place in New York. 
 

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Lenny Kravitz to play intimate London show for Absolute Radio

Thu, 01 Sep 2011

Lenny Kravitz will be performing an intimate gig for Absolute Radio on Sept.12 at The Box in London's Soho.

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Inspiral Carpets reform with Stephen Holt back at the helm

Thu, 01 Sep 2011

Madchester scene innovators, Inspiral Carpets have announced today (Sept.1) they're reuniting with original lead vocalist, Stephen Holt & are planning to record their first new batch of songs for 15 years

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Ozzy Osbourne listens to lost Randy Rhoads solo

Thu, 01 Sep 2011

A video of Ozzy Osbourne listing to a rare audio of Randy Rhoads jamming during a recording session 30 years ago has appeared online. 
 

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Dream Theater post another new album teaser

Thu, 01 Sep 2011

Check out the latest Dream Theater album teaser from their upcoming release "A Dramatic Turn Of Events"

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Fender announce the release of the Kurt Cobain Jaguar signature model

Thu, 01 Sep 2011

Take a look at the new Kurt Cobain signature model from Fender to be released for the 20th anniversary of "Nevermind"

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David Bowie 'Space Oddity' has been turned into childrens book

Thu, 01 Sep 2011

David Bowie has had his 1969 classic, 'Space Oddity' single turned into a illustrated children's book

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Foo Fighters post "Hot Buns" Video to promote US tour

Thu, 01 Sep 2011

Watch Foo Fighters new Hot Buns trucker 'faux porn' video promoting their US tour

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Black Country Communion post trailer for new live DVD

Thu, 01 Sep 2011

Check out the trailer for the upcoming Black Country Communion "Live Over Europe" DVD

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Angus Young pays homage to Eddie Van Halen

Thu, 01 Sep 2011

AC/DC's Angus Young has spoke disparagingly of his status as guitar hero claiming he has never actually rated himself as a musician & believes guitar maestro Eddie Van Halen is comparable to Jimi Hendrix

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