Lynyrd Skynyrd and Paul Rodgers to perform at 'Thrills in the Irish Hills' biker festival

Wed, 29 Feb 2012

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Paul Rodgers will be performing on closing night of the 'Thrills in the Irish Hills Bike Festival' which will debut this summer

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Jamie Humphries meets Johnny Marr - iGuitar Magazine

Wed, 29 Feb 2012

In the latest issue of Guitar Interactive Magazine, Jamie Humphries meets The Smith's legendary guitarist, Johnny Marr.

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Radiohead debut new songs in Miami

Wed, 29 Feb 2012

Radiohead kicked off their 2012 World Tour in Miami earlier this week and debuted 2 new songs for the fans

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Flea & Damon Albarn announce Rocketjuice And The Moon's debut album details

Wed, 29 Feb 2012

Rocketjuice And The Moon, the supergroup made up of Damon Albarn, Flea and Tony Allen are streaming their first single online and have revealed the details for their debut album out next month

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Download Festival announce 22 new bands for the summer line up

Wed, 29 Feb 2012

Corey Taylor, Soil, Cancer Bats and Saxon are among the new batch of bands to be added to this summers Download Festival

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Ace Frehley begins work on follow up to 'No Regrets'

Wed, 29 Feb 2012

Former KISS guitarist, Ace Frehley, has already started work on another book after his first venture into the literacy world was such a success. 

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Part 5 of Slash's "In the studio" webisodes available

Tue, 28 Feb 2012

Watch part 5 of the in the studio video series with Slash and co as they record the upcoming new album "Apocalyptic Love"

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Walter Trout adds new date to UK tour

Tue, 28 Feb 2012

Walter Trout has added a new date to his March 2012 UK Tour.

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"Joe Satriani is a genius creative guitar player" says Chickenfoot's Kenny Aronoff

Tue, 28 Feb 2012

In the latest issue of our FREE iDrum Magazine, deputy editor Sam Pert meets an incredible session musician who has appeared on more than 30 GRAMMY nominated records, Kenny Aronoff. 

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W.A.S.P to kick off '30 Years of Thunder' anniversary tour in UK

Tue, 28 Feb 2012

W.A.S.P have announced details of an 11 date UK tour set to commence in September

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New EP on the way from The Melvins

Tue, 28 Feb 2012

Sludge-metal godfathers, The Melvins, will release a brand new 5 track EP entitled 'The Bulls and the Bees' on March 13 as a free download via ScionAV.com. 

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New Aerosmith album with have a "Vintage Sound" says Steven Tyler

Tue, 28 Feb 2012

In a recent interview, Steven Tyler talks about the upcoming new album from Aerosmith.

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Slash joins Alter Bridge onstage at Australia's Soundwave Festival

Tue, 28 Feb 2012

Slash performed live with AlterBridge at the weekend in Australia, watch a video clip from the show

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Former Hole guitarist to release new Kurt Cobain book

Tue, 28 Feb 2012

A new book reflecting on the short & turbulent life of Nirvana frontman, Kurt Cobain, will be published 3 days after the 18th anniversary of the grunge legend's death

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Brian May & N-Dubz rapper Dappy perform Queen cover on UK Radio station

Tue, 28 Feb 2012

Yesterday, Brian May and Dappy appeared on BBC's Radio 1 and performed a cover of the Queen hit "We Will Rock You" listen to the performance

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Joe Bonamassa & Paul Rogers perform together in new video clip from Joe Bonamassa's upcoming DVD

Tue, 28 Feb 2012

Watch a new clip from Joe Bonamassa's upcoming Live DVD release, "Joe Bonamassa Beacon Theater Live In New York"

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Brian May features on new single of N-Dubz star Dappy (Watch the music video)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012

Queen Legend Brian May, features on the new single from N-Dubz star Dappy, the song is called "Rockstar" take a listen to the new track and the official music video now available

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Radiohead add new Australia and New Zealand dates to "King of Limbs" World tour

Mon, 27 Feb 2012

Radiohead have added new dates in Australia and New Zealand

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Sex Pistols to reissue 'Never Mind The Bollocks'

Mon, 27 Feb 2012

The Sex Pistols have agreed on a new record deal with Universal Music Catalogue UK to release a 35th anniversary edition of 'Never Mind The Bollocks'

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David Bowie to reissue 'Starman' for Record Store Day 2012

Mon, 27 Feb 2012

Fans of David Bowie will be pleased to hear that a vinyl re-issue of his 1972 single 'Starman' is in for the special edition Record Store Day treatment.

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Motley Crue back in the studio

Mon, 27 Feb 2012

What with their Las Vegas residency now behind them, Motley Crue have revealed that they are now back in the studio working on new tracks

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Motorhead's Lemmy reveals who will be appearing on solo LP

Mon, 27 Feb 2012

Motorhead lynchpin Lemmy Kilmister has been discussing his new album and reveals a few names who will be appearing on his solo debut.

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Bruce Springsteen week on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Mon, 27 Feb 2012

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon will be dedicating this upcoming week of programming to Bruce Springsteen to mark the relase of his new album, 'Wrecking Ball'

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Guns N Roses confirm UK tour for May 2012

Mon, 27 Feb 2012

Guns N Roses will be touring through the UK on an Arena tour this May

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Matt Sorum's "Rock and Roll Allstars" tour to be announced this week

Mon, 27 Feb 2012

As previously revealed by Billy Idol guitarist, Steve Stevens, a group of top musicians will team up for a tour this spring.

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The Stone Roses & The Killers to headline the 2012 V Festival

Mon, 27 Feb 2012

The line up for the 2012 V Festival has been announced

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Arctic Monkeys stream new song online

Mon, 27 Feb 2012

Hear the new track "R U Mine?" by the Arctic Monkeys

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Part 2 of David Lee Roth's interview with the Van Halen brothers posted online

Mon, 27 Feb 2012

Watch part 2 of Van Halen's website interview series

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Gibson Guitars announce release of new Zakk Wylde Vertigo Les Paul at NAMM 2012

Fri, 24 Feb 2012

At the NAMM show in Anaheim, California, last month Gibson Guitars announced the release of the new Zakk Wylde Les Paul Vertigo Custom Guitar, a design that takes Wylde back to the beginning.

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Sabaton reveal track listing and artwork for 'Carolus Rex'

Fri, 24 Feb 2012

Swedish power-metal exports Sabaton have revealed the track listing and artwork for their forthcoming album 'Carolus Rex'

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Dave Lombardo's Philm announce new album release date

Fri, 24 Feb 2012

Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo's band Philm have announced the release date for their debut album, "Harmonic"

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New Release available for Pre-Order: Learn to Play: Slipknot

Fri, 24 Feb 2012

Learn five Slipknot tracks note for note, guitar lessons by Andy James 

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Chris Cornell announces UK dates for 'Songbook' tour

Fri, 24 Feb 2012

Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell will headline his first UK tour in over three years in June when he brings his much-anticipated 'Songbook' tour to Europe

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Megadeth & Rob Zombie team up for May 2012 Tour

Fri, 24 Feb 2012

Megadeth and Rob Zombie are set to head out on the road together this May on a US co-headlining tour

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Carlos Santana plans 2 years residency at the House of Blues in Las Vegas

Fri, 24 Feb 2012

Carlos Santana is set to play a two year headlining string of shows in Las Vegas

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Aerosmith's Joe Perry to release autobiography

Fri, 24 Feb 2012

Joe Perry has announced he has started work on his autobiography

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Styx, REO Speedwagon & Ted Nugent to join forces for Midwest Rock 'N Roll Express tour

Fri, 24 Feb 2012

American prog-rockers Styx, REO Speedwagon & Ted Nugent will be hitting the road this summer as part of The Midwest Rock 'N Roll Express tour

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G3 announce another new show in Australia

Fri, 24 Feb 2012

Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Steve Lukather have announced another date on the G3 Australian tour in March & April.

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Slash streams new track preview for "You're A Lie"

Fri, 24 Feb 2012

Slash has released a new track taken from his upcoming second album "Apocalyptic Love" online, take a listen

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Jack Bruce's Spectrum Road to release debut album

Fri, 24 Feb 2012

Spectrum Road, the Jack Bruce led blues-rock outfit, will release their debut album in just in time for their US festival appearances this summer.

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John 5 set to release "God Told Me To" album in May 2012

Thu, 23 Feb 2012

Rob Zombie and former Marilyn Manson guitarist John 5 has announced the release date of his new solo CD/DVD "Gold Told Me To"

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Red Hot Chili Peppers post new Behind the Scenes Video

Thu, 23 Feb 2012

Go Behind the Scenes of Red Hot Chili Peppers "Interactive Music Video" for "Look Around" with bassist Flea

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iDrum Issue 7- Featuring Thomas Lang, Lloyd Ryan, Kenny Aronoff (Chickenfoot), and Todd Sucherman

Thu, 23 Feb 2012

Check out the latest issue of our popular free magazine for drummers worldwide, iDrum Magazine

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The Stone Roses, Kasabian, Mastodon, The Darkness confirmed for "T In The Park" 2012

Thu, 23 Feb 2012

Check out the line up for the 2012 T In The Park this July

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Blur to headline Sweden's "Way Out West" festival

Thu, 23 Feb 2012

Blur have been confirmed as headliners for the Swedish Music festival this August

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Kasabian post new demo track for fans

Thu, 23 Feb 2012

Take a listen to another new demo track posted by Kasabian called "Narcotic Farm No.II"

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Papa Roach release new music video for "One Track Mind"

Thu, 23 Feb 2012

Check out the new video from the Sacramento rockers

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BB King and President Obama perform live at The White House together

Wed, 22 Feb 2012

A host of Blues stars assembled at The White House for Blues Night last night. Watch the legendary BB King performing live with President Obama.

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Paul McCartney joins Teenage Cancer Trust Charity gig line up

Wed, 22 Feb 2012

Paul McCartney has been confirmed among the headliners for this Teenage Cancer Trust shows at Londons Royal Albert Hall

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Blur, Coldplay & Foo Fighters win at this years Brit Awards

Wed, 22 Feb 2012

Last night London's O2 Arena played host to the 2012 Brit Awards, check out the winners

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The Great British Guitar Show confirm Bernie Marsden among live stage line-up

Wed, 22 Feb 2012

The organisers of the Great British Guitar Show have revealed details of the Live Stage line-up for the event, which takes place on 25-26 February at Birmingham’s Bingley Hall.

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Jack White reveals art & track-listing for new album

Wed, 22 Feb 2012

Jack White has revealed the full track-listing and cover art for his debut solo offering, 'Blunderbuss'

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Motorhead urge fans against buying new box-set

Wed, 22 Feb 2012

Motorhead's head Lemmy has urged fans against buying the band's 'Complete Early Years Box-Set'

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Chickenfoot announce the "Different Devil" tour

Wed, 22 Feb 2012

Chickenfoot have announced they'll hit the road in North America this May and June with Black Stone Cherry

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Slash & Lenny Kravitz play together at Muhammed Ali's Birthday gala

Wed, 22 Feb 2012

Slash and Lenny Kravitz were among the performers at the 70th birthday celebations of Muhammed Ali

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Footage of Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen acoustic performance on New York Radio show available

Tue, 21 Feb 2012

Watch Def Leppard and Manraze guitarist Phil Collen's acoustic performance on New York's Q104.3

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Noel Gallagher, Elbow and I Am Kloot feature on new charity compilation

Tue, 21 Feb 2012

A brand new compilation album featuring Manchester based acts to raise money for the Campaign Against Living Miserably 9CALM) has been compiled by Hacienda legend Dave Haslam.

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Record labels want Pirate Bay blocked for UK users

Tue, 21 Feb 2012

One of the world's biggest unlawful download websites, The Pirate Bay, could be blocked for all UK users

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Bruce Springsteen streams new track online

Tue, 21 Feb 2012

"The Boss" is streaming a new track from his album "Wrecking Ball" online, find out more about the album track

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Blur to headline "Best of British" show in Hyde Park for the 2012 Olympics

Tue, 21 Feb 2012

Blur, New Order and The Specials have all been signed on to perform at an Olympic Closing Ceremony Concert in Hyde Park, the event dubbed "Best of British" will take place in August.

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Kiss, Queen and Faith No More confirmed for Sonisphere Festival UK

Tue, 21 Feb 2012

Sonisphere Festivals announced their line up for Knebworth last night which includes the rumoured Queen with Adam Lambert pairing

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Machine Head members go back to school

Mon, 20 Feb 2012

Machine Head's Robb Flynn and bassist Adam Duce stopped by an Oklahoma music class last week to the shock & awe of its sudents.

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Blur debut new track 'Under The Westway'

Mon, 20 Feb 2012

A brand new Blur track was unveiled during a short gig in London last night (Feb.19).

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Benoit David releases statement regarding Yes departure

Mon, 20 Feb 2012

When prog-rock legends Yes announced they would be parting ways with their lead vocalist, Benoit David, it was a huge-shock for their legions of fans around the world

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Kings of Leon plan to start work on new album in 2012

Mon, 20 Feb 2012

After a turbulent 2011, Kings of Leon could start work on a new album together later this year says drummer Nathan Followill

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Primal Rock Rebellion stream full debut album online

Mon, 20 Feb 2012

Primal Rock Rebellion, the collaborative effort of Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and former SikTh frontman Mikee Goodman are streaming their debut album "Awoken Broken" in full online ahead of its release next week

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Dragonforce stream their "fastest song" ever

Mon, 20 Feb 2012

Take a listen to the new song from metallers Dragonforce now streaming online

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Black Sabbath cancel all tour dates except for Download to be replaced by Ozzy & friends

Fri, 17 Feb 2012

Black Sabbath today announced that they will cancel all tour dates except their headlining spot at the UK's Download Festival due to Tony Iommi's illness, however "Ozzy Osbourne & Friends" will fill the tour dates.

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Killswitch Engage added to Download Festival line up

Fri, 17 Feb 2012

Download Festival revealed another 6 acts including Killswitch Engage and NoFX

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John Mayer posts teaser of new track "Shadow Days"

Fri, 17 Feb 2012

John Mayer has posted a short teaser of his new single for fans from the upcoming new album "Born and Raised"

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Bloodstock Open Air to parnter with Teenage Cancer Trust for 2012

Fri, 17 Feb 2012

Bloodstock Open air have announced Teenage Cancer Trust as their official partner for the second year running

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Revolver Magazine to honour Kiss' Gene Simmons at this years Golden Gods and reveal nominees

Fri, 17 Feb 2012

The performers and nominees for the 2012 Revolver Golden Gods Awards in Los Angeles have been announced.

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Aerosmith's Brad Whitford posts studio update as he records with Joe Bonamassa

Fri, 17 Feb 2012

Aerosmith guitarist, Brad Whitford, is currently recording tracks for Joe Bonamassa's next album

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Bullet For My Valentine post studio update as they work on their fourth album

Fri, 17 Feb 2012

Bullet For My Valentine entered the studio earlier this week and have posted a short video to take fans into the studio with them

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Simple Mind's stream remastered track 'Special View'

Fri, 17 Feb 2012

Scottish rockers Simple Minds have offered a stream of the remastered 'Special View' taken from their upcoming box-set.

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Peter Frampton to play 'lost' guitar live after 32 years

Fri, 17 Feb 2012

Peter Frampton and his newly reunited '54 Gibson Les Paul will be appearing together for the first time in over 30 years this weekend (Sat.18) in New York.

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Chickenfoot, Creed, Megadeth, Slash and Rob Zombie among the Rocklahoma 2012 line up!

Thu, 16 Feb 2012

Rocklahoma have today announced their May 2012 line up for fans looking for "Live, Liberty and The Pursuit of Rock!"

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Slash announces new album title featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators

Thu, 16 Feb 2012

The new album, set for May 22nd release from Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators has been revealed.

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Guns N Roses and Marilyn Manson confirmed as headliners of Costa De Fuego Festival in Spain!

Thu, 16 Feb 2012

Benicassim organisers announce new festival "Costa De Fuego" featuring Marilyn Manson and Guns N Roses this July.

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Bulllet For My Valentine start recording for new album

Thu, 16 Feb 2012

Welsh metal band Bullet For My Valentine have entered the studio this week to begin work on their fourth studio album.

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Beach Boys reveal first batch of 50th anniversary tour dates

Thu, 16 Feb 2012

More and more details of the Beach Boys 50th anniversary tour have been revealed with the first batch of US dates being announced

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Iron Maiden announce "Maiden England" North American Tour

Thu, 16 Feb 2012

Iron Maiden have announced a summer tour in North America, which will then continue around the world in 2013.

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Garbage release video teaser for 'I Hate Love'

Wed, 15 Feb 2012

Newly reformed alt-rock trio Garbage have premiered a teaser for their new song 'I Hate Love'

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Watch Part 3 of Slash's "In the Studio"

Wed, 15 Feb 2012

Check out the latest video in Slash's "In the Studio" series now available

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Tony Iommi is doing "Brilliantly well" says Sharon Osbourne

Wed, 15 Feb 2012

Ozzy Osbourne's wife/manager has recently explained the situation with Bill Ward & Black Sabbath is currently "up in the air" but has reassured that guitarist Tony Iommi is doing "brilliantly well".

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Joy Division masters discovered in restaurant basement

Wed, 15 Feb 2012

Original Joy Division and New Order masters have been discovered by workmen excavating the site of new restaurant in Manchester

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High Quality footage of Dream Theater's London show available

Wed, 15 Feb 2012

Some great fan footage of last weekends Dream Theater gig at London's Wembley Arena has been posted online, check out the videos.

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Green Day head into the studio

Wed, 15 Feb 2012

Green Day have officially entered the studio to start work on their next studio album

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Public Image Ltd debut new track

Wed, 15 Feb 2012

A brand new track from noise-rockers Public Image Ltd. debuted earlier this week on BBC6 Music

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Radiohead join Bonnaroo Festival line up

Wed, 15 Feb 2012

Last night Radiohead were confirmed as joining Red Hot Chili Peppers as headliners for the Tenessee music festival Bonnaroo

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Joe Bonamassa jams in the New York Subway...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012

To help promote the release of his new live DVD, Joe Bonamassa has posted new clips including one of him jamming in a New York Subway Station

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All "Original" Guns N Roses members to attend Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction

Tue, 14 Feb 2012

The full original line up of Guns N Roses is expected to attend the the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction this April says keyboardist Dizzy Reed.

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Steve Hackett announces one-off London date

Tue, 14 Feb 2012

Former Genesis man Steve Hackett has announced details of a unique one-off London date and charity single

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Jason Mraz to perform for YouTube's "Valentine's Day Live Stream"

Tue, 14 Feb 2012

Jason Mraz is set to perform his favourite love songs especially for Valentines Day today in a live stream on YouTube

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Meat Loaf to sign copies of new album at HMV, Oxford St

Tue, 14 Feb 2012

Meat Loaf is set to make a rare public appearance at HMV's flagship store on Oxford Street, London

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Korn invite young British band to support them on European tour dates after covering their song

Tue, 14 Feb 2012

Korn have invited a young band from South Wales on tour with them after an acoustic cover of their hit "Narcissistic Cannibal" was posted online

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Motorhead wine banned in Iceland

Tue, 14 Feb 2012

Motorhead have had the latest alcoholic venture outlawed in Iceland due to issues with the name

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Metallica to headline Sonisphere Switzerland

Tue, 14 Feb 2012

Sonisphere Festival have announced the line up for their visit to Switzerland in May.

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Avenged Sevenfold confirm Far & Middle East tour

Tue, 14 Feb 2012

Avenged Sevenfold have confirmed their return to the Far & Middle East this Spring

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Sci-fi author announces plans to novelise Rush's new album

Tue, 14 Feb 2012

Renowned sci-fi author Kevin J.Anderson announces his intentions to begin work on a novel to accompany upcoming Rush album, 'Clockwork Angels'.

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Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Bruce Springsteen and Joe Walsh perform Beatles Medley

Mon, 13 Feb 2012

At this weekends Grammy Awards, Paul McCartney was joined by Bruce Springsteen, Dave Grohl and Joe Walsh for a Beatles "Abbey Road" Medley. Watch the performance.

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New Release available now: Quick Licks: Gary Moore (Volume 2) by Jamie Humphries

Mon, 13 Feb 2012

Learn some killer rock and blues licks in the style of guitar legend Gary Moore. Also includes a guitar jam track. Lessons by Jamie Humphries.  

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Big brands line up for Great British Guitar Show 2012

Mon, 13 Feb 2012

Following an extremely busy trip to the NAMM show in early January, UK Music shows Ltd has revealed a raft of new exhibitors for its Great British Guitar Show on 25-26 February. 
 

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New Release available now: Learn to Play Chickenfoot!

Mon, 13 Feb 2012

Learn five tracks note for note, guitar lessons by Danny Gill with Learn to Play Chickenfoot! Now Stock and being despatched.

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Slash announces May 2012 US tour plus new "In the Studio" update

Mon, 13 Feb 2012

Slash and his solo band will hit the road in May for a headlining US tour, plus check out part two of the "In The Studio" webisodes

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Red Hot Chili Peppers to headline Hangout Music Festival in Alabama

Mon, 13 Feb 2012

The Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama have confirmed their 2012 line up for the 3 day beach festival in May

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Trailer for upcoming Sound City Studio documentary debuts online

Mon, 13 Feb 2012

A new trailer for the upcoming Dave Grohl produced 'Sound City Studios' documentary has debuted online. 

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Guns N Roses kick off intimate New York show series with 28 song set

Mon, 13 Feb 2012

Guns N Roses kicked off their series of Intimate New York area shows on Friday at the Roseland Ballroom with an almost three hour set.

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Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens reveals All star line up for "Titans of Rock" tour

Mon, 13 Feb 2012

Duff McKagan, Matt sorum, Jason Newsted, Vince Neal and Glenn Hughes are among the all star line up to take part in a tour in South American named "Titans of Rock"

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Keith Richards, Eric Clapton & Buddy Guy to pay tribute to late blues legend Hubert Sumlin

Mon, 13 Feb 2012

A stellar lineup of musicians will pay tribute to Howlin Wolf guitarist Hubert Sumlin at a memorial concert for the late Chicago blues legend. 
 

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Paul McCartney honoured on Hollywood's Walk of Fame

Mon, 13 Feb 2012

Beatles legend Paul McCartney has finally been honoured on Hollywood's Walk of Fame

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Graham Coxon reveals Blur will begin work on a new album

Mon, 13 Feb 2012

Graham Coxon has revealed in a recent interview that Blur will release a follow up to 'Think Tank', however, he is unsure as to when the brit-pop heroes will begin work on the new record.

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Foo Fighters take home 5 GRAMMYS

Mon, 13 Feb 2012

Check out the winners at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards

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Graham Coxon gives away new track for free

Fri, 10 Feb 2012

Graham Coxon is set to release his new solo album in April, fans can get a free copy of an album track online

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Tom Jones' cover of Howlin Wolf's 'Evil' debuts online

Fri, 10 Feb 2012

The recent cover of Howlin Wolf's 'Evil' by Tom Jones which has been produced by Jack White has debuted online

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Nikki Sixx to play part in proposed indie film 'Shoot'er'

Fri, 10 Feb 2012

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx will soon be able to add actor to his rock-star resume thanks to his role in an upcoming indie film

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Ace Frehley to release limited edition 'Anomaly' vinyl

Fri, 10 Feb 2012

Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley to reissue his 2009 solo effort 'Anomaly' on limited edition silver vinyl pressing.

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Ringo Starr announces new line up for All Starr Band

Fri, 10 Feb 2012

Ringo Starr has revealed the line up for the newest All Star Band featuring Steve Lukather, Gregg Bissonette and more...

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Country music legend, Merle Haggard to go back on tour

Fri, 10 Feb 2012

We're delighted to hear that country music legend Merle Haggard is getting back on the road after his tour earlier this year was cut short.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers release "Interactive" music video

Thu, 09 Feb 2012

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have released an Interactive Version of their Music video for "Look Around"

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Guitar Interactive Magazine - Issue 7 - OUT NOW

Thu, 09 Feb 2012

Check out the new issue of LickLibrary's Guitar interactive Magazine, issue 7 featuring Johnny Marr out now!

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Steve Hackett reveals how he gained entry to Led Zepplin's 2007 O2 show

Thu, 09 Feb 2012

Back in 2007, Led Zeppelin took to the stage to perform one of most famed rock-reunions in music history. Genisis legend, Steve Hackett was there, but should he have been?

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Disturbed's John Moyer joins Adrenaline Mob

Thu, 09 Feb 2012

Mike Portnoy revealed Adrenaline Mob's newest member in a press release yesterday as Disturbed bassist John Moyer.

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Van Halen play show for family and friends in Los Angeles

Thu, 09 Feb 2012

Last night, Van Halen played a not so secret show at the LA Forum for family and friends as a rehearsal for their upcoming US tour.

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Slipknot won't record until at least next year

Thu, 09 Feb 2012

Slipknot have revealed they won't be entering the studio to record together until at least 2013

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Sharon Osbourne denies rumour that she fired Bill Ward from Black Sabbath reunion

Thu, 09 Feb 2012

After the recent posts by both Black Sabbath and drummer Bill Ward were made online last week rumours circulated that Sharon Osbourne had fired Bill Ward

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Beach Boys to reunite at this weekend's Grammy Awards

Thu, 09 Feb 2012

The 50th anniversary reunion of the Beach Boys will begin this weekend at the Grammy Awards

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Ibanez unveil new acoustic guitars at NAMM 2012

Wed, 08 Feb 2012

Ibanez acoustic guitars across all of it's popular acoustic guitar ranges released at NAMM 2012. 
 

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Aerosmith plan US tour for summer 2012

Wed, 08 Feb 2012

Aerosmith guitarist has confirmed that the band will hit the road for a US tour this June.

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Yes announce Benoit David's replacement

Wed, 08 Feb 2012

Prog-rockers Yes have announced former Glass Hammer vocalist, Jon Davidson, as the replacement for Benoit David on the band's Australian leg of their current world tour.

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Avenged Sevenfold to head to Japan for tour dates

Wed, 08 Feb 2012

Avenged Sevenfold will hit the road in Japan for a string of tour dates this April.

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'That Metal Show' announce first batch of guests to appear in tenth season

Wed, 08 Feb 2012

VH-1 Classic has announced that the forthcoming season of 'That Metal Show' will premier on March.31

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Slash to release new album via Classic Rock Magazine

Wed, 08 Feb 2012

Slash & Classic Rock Magazine have once again teamed up to bring fans his new album in the UK as a special edition fan pack.

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Go behind the scenes of Motley Crue's Las Vegas residency

Wed, 08 Feb 2012

Motley Crue have uploaded a new 'Behind the scenes' video from the first week of their Sin City residency. 

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Johnny Cash museum to open in Nashville later this year

Wed, 08 Feb 2012

A new museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Johnny Cash will be opened in Nashville, Tennessee later this year

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Tenacious D to release new album in May

Wed, 08 Feb 2012

Tenacious D have revealed they are planning to release their first studio album in nearly six years this coming May

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Metallica announce their new music festival in Atlantic City this June!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012

Metallica will headline two nights in a row at their own music festival in Atlantic City this June, with other artists including Arctic Monkeys & Avenged Sevenfold also confirmed to play.

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Santana to release new live DVD

Tue, 07 Feb 2012

Carlos Santana is set to release his new "Santana Live At Montreux 2011" DVD later this month.

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Killing Joke release tracklisting for '2012'

Tue, 07 Feb 2012

Post-punk rock-goths, Killing Joke, have released full details of their new album '2012'. 
 

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New Slash album set for May 2012 release, plus new "in the studio" web series

Tue, 07 Feb 2012

New weekly Slash webisodes takes fans behind the scenes of making the new album with the guitarist and his band.

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Motley Crue to start on next album towards the end of 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012

In a recent interview, Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars says fans can possibly expect a new album from the band around the same time of their movie release.

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Howard Stern to host marathon Van Halen special today

Tue, 07 Feb 2012

US radio personality Howard Stern will be hosting a marathon Van Halen special today on his radio home of Sirus/XM Radio. 
 

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David Lee Roth interviews the Van Halen brothers...

Tue, 07 Feb 2012

A new video interview with Eddie and Alex Van Halen has been posted online with the questions being posed by the bands singer.

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Graham Coxon recruiting fans for new music video

Tue, 07 Feb 2012

Blur maestro Graham Coxon is recruiting fans in order to feature in the video for his latest single, 'What'll It Take'

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Paul McCartney to stream live set on Thursday to celebrate release of new album

Tue, 07 Feb 2012

Paul McCartney will perform tracks from his new album, "Kisses on the Bottom" live from the LA studio he recorded them in.

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Jesse Leach officially returns to Killswitch Engage?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012

Killswitch Engage have subtly announced Howard Jones' replacement as the bands original frontman, Jesse Leach

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Tribute to Gary Moore - One Year on

Mon, 06 Feb 2012

A year ago today we lost an incredible musician, we pay tribute to the one and only Gary Moore,

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Metallica tell fans to "Save the date" for big announcement on February 7th

Mon, 06 Feb 2012

Metallica have promised a big announcement tol be made on their website tomorrow!

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Slayer to head into the studio from March!

Mon, 06 Feb 2012

Kerry King has revealed Slayer plan to hit the studio next month to record their next album

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Motley Crue kick off Las Vegas residency

Mon, 06 Feb 2012

Fan Filmed footage from Motley Crue's first Las Vegas residency shows appears online

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Paul McCartney to be honoured at MusiCares Person of the Year Gala

Mon, 06 Feb 2012

Paul McCartney will be honoured as MusiCares Person of the Year this week at a Gala featuring performances from Cold Play, Duane Eddy, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Foo Fighters and more

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Black Sabbath continue without Bill Ward

Mon, 06 Feb 2012

After Bill Ward's recent blog post addressing his situation within the Black Sabbath reunion, the other band members have responded to say they "Have no choice but to continue recording" without the drummer.

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Supertramp's Roger Hodgson prepares to launching solo tour

Fri, 03 Feb 2012

Supertramp's Roger Hodgson will begin his 'Breakfast in America' tour later this month with two sold out shows at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, CA

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NFL never intended to play Glitter track 'Rock and Roll Pt II' at Superbowl

Fri, 03 Feb 2012

NFL bosses have announced that a rendition of shamed pop-star Gary Glitter's 'Rock and Roll Pt II' will not be played at Superbowl XLVI, and nor was it never intended to

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New Feature: John Petrucci Guitar Gear Set Up

Fri, 03 Feb 2012

In the newest video feature added to LickLibrary.com, we take a tour of Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci's on tour gear with his tech Matt "Maddi" Schieferstein.

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Dave Grohl & Dana Gould working on new rock-band sitcom

Fri, 03 Feb 2012

Foo Fighters head Dave Grohl is reportedly working on a comedy series for US television network FX

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France's Hellfest announce 2012 line up

Fri, 03 Feb 2012

Guns n Roses, Black Sabbath, Megadeth, Motley Crue, Children of Bodom, Trivium and Lynyrd Skynyrd among the 2012 line up confirmed for HellFest in France this June

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Willie Nelson returns to Sony Records for a 5 album record deal

Fri, 03 Feb 2012

Country Music Legend, Willie Nelson, has signed a new record deal with Sony Records and plans to release a new album in Spring 2012.

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Anthrax bassist will miss shows to be with terminally ill grandmother

Fri, 03 Feb 2012

Anthrax bassist Frank Bello will leave the band's tour to join his uncle, Charlie Benante, at the bedside of the Anthrax drummer's terminally ill mother

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Slash to finish recording next week

Fri, 03 Feb 2012

Slash has revealed the recording on his next solo album will be completed by next week.

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Bruce Springsteen to play the Grammys

Fri, 03 Feb 2012

The Grammy's have announced more acts playing live at this month's Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

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Paul McCartney posts 'Making of" video for new album

Fri, 03 Feb 2012

Paul McCartney releases his new album "Kisses on the Bottom" next week and has releases a 'making of' video for his fans to find out more about the record

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Thin Lizzy announce new UK dates for 2012

Fri, 03 Feb 2012

Thin Lizzy have added some extra dates to their 2012 tour schedule

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Another Sonisphere Festival UK line up 'leak' confirms Queen as headliners

Fri, 03 Feb 2012

Last week a 'leaked' Sonisphere Line up claimed Queen with Adam Lambert would be headling their annual summer festival at Knebworth, the Daily Mail today made a claim of the same

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Guns n Roses to headline Graspop 2012

Fri, 03 Feb 2012

Graspop Metal Meeting in Belgium have confirmed Guns N Roses for the closing night of the 2012 summer festival

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Motley Crue to perform 'unplugged' section at Sin City residency

Fri, 03 Feb 2012

Motley Crue are planning on performing a selection of acoustic numbers during their upcoming 12-gig Las Vegas residency

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Schecter Guitars debut first 8 string Floyd Rose Hellraiser at NAMM 2012

Thu, 02 Feb 2012

Schecter guitars announce the first ever Floyd Rose equipped 8 String Electric Guitar

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Bill Ward makes statement regarding Black Sabbath reunion

Thu, 02 Feb 2012

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward issued a statement to tell fans that he may not be a part of the Black Sabbath reunion after all.

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New Led Zeppelin, David Bowie & Trivium song lessons available at LickLibrary.com

Thu, 02 Feb 2012

Check out the latest lessons available on licklibrary.com including tracks by Led Zeppelin, David Bowie & Trivium, and Def Leppard Style lessons.

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The Darkness release new music video

Thu, 02 Feb 2012

Watch the official music video for The Darkness' new single "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us"

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Leslie West makes a heroic return to live music

Thu, 02 Feb 2012

New York's BB King Blues Club played host to Leslie West's heroic return to live music on Tuesday night

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Sonisphere Poland line up announced

Thu, 02 Feb 2012

Sonisphere Festival's 3rd summer visit to Poland will see the Polish fans treated to Metallica, Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society and plus unnamed 'Special Guests' on May 10th.

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The Aristocrats to head out for UK mini-tour in March

Thu, 02 Feb 2012

Guthrie Govan led trio The Aristocrats will head out for a series of UK dates in March

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Slash, Marilyn Manson, Megadeth and Rob Zombie confirmed for Rock on The Range 2012

Thu, 02 Feb 2012

America's premier rock festival, Rock on The Range have confirmed their full 2012 line up.

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Black Country Communion to release "Live Over Europe" CD set

Thu, 02 Feb 2012

Last October, Black Country Communion released a new live DVD, "Live Over Europe", the band have announced a CD of the same name will be released at the end of February

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'Given To The Wild' described as 'too experimental' by Fiction Records

Thu, 02 Feb 2012

Maccabees guitarist, Felix White, has revealed that the band's record label, Fiction, thought their new album would be 'too experimental' to achieve mainstream success. 

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Van Halen play secret show in Los Angeles plus more new song previews

Thu, 02 Feb 2012

Last night Van Halen played an hour long show at a private media showcase at Hollywood's Henson Studios.

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The Edge and Ronnie Wood working on new WholeWorldBand app

Thu, 02 Feb 2012

A brand new app which will allow users to create music with musicians from around the world in both studio and video is being is being launched by WholeWorldBand

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AC/DC's work on their next album has been delayed due to illness

Wed, 01 Feb 2012

Long-time TC guitar effects user John Petrucci has joined forces with TC, taking their collaboration to a whole new level.

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The Darkness issue free download to fans

Wed, 01 Feb 2012

Newly reunited glam-rock revivalists, The Darkness, will release their first album since reforming last year (2011) on Feb.1 2012

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Joe Bonamassa releases trailer for upcoming new Live DVD

Wed, 01 Feb 2012

Joe Bonamassa is set to release his new Live DVD of his show at Beacon Theatre in New York, check out the trailer.

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Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet is a new feature-length documentary

Wed, 01 Feb 2012

Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet is a new feature-length documentary that chronicles the heroic and incredible true story of guitar legend, Jason Becker

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Scorpions fans can expect more special releases after their farewell tour

Wed, 01 Feb 2012

When The Scorpions complete their farewell tour in early 2013, fans can expect a number of special releases from the band.

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Rolling Stones issue second concert recording through official archive

Wed, 01 Feb 2012

Following on from their much-anticipated 'The Brussels Affair', The Rolling Stones have now issued their second concert recording through their official archive website

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Gibson Guitars unveil a new Shred Les Paul Studio guitar at NAMM

Wed, 01 Feb 2012

Gibson have unveiled a brand new "Shred" Gibson Les Paul featuring a Floyd Rose Tremelo at last month's NAMM show

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Corey Taylor talks more of his recording session with Dave Grohl

Wed, 01 Feb 2012

After his recent excited tweets about recording a song with Dave Grohl, Corey Taylor has explained more details about the track they made together

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Birmingham city council to host a Black Sabbath Day?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012

Birmingham city council may sanction an official Black Sabbath Day to highlight the heavy metal elders outstanding contribution to music

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Download Festival add Slash, Megadeth and more to 2012 line up

Wed, 01 Feb 2012

Download Festival made their next line up announcement this morning, find out who's joining Metallica, The Prodigy and Black Sabbath at the big event

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