Fan Filmed footage of Zakk Wylde's Rock and Roll Roasting appears online

Tue, 31 Jan 2012

Footage from the first ever Rock n Roll Roast earlier this month is available online

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Retro KISS figures are back

Tue, 31 Jan 2012

Hard-rock merchandise juggernaught KISS have yet another line of collectable memroabilia for the KISS fanatics and collectors out there

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Trivium cover acoustic version of Iron Maiden song

Tue, 31 Jan 2012

In a recent acoustic session for a Florida radio station, Trivium performed a cover of an Iron Maiden song. Footage available.

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Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony talk about new Van Halen songs

Tue, 31 Jan 2012

Former Van Halen members Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony talk about Van Halen's "New" songs, being not so new.

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U2 manager: 'Artists don't see the financial benefit of Spotify'

Tue, 31 Jan 2012

U2 manager Paul McGuiness claims established artists don't see any 'financial benefit' in Spotify

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More new tracks from upcoming Van Halen album streaming online

Mon, 30 Jan 2012

More new track previews from from Van Halen's new "A Different Kind of Truth" album is available to stream online

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Radiohead tracks set to be reworked into classical symphonies

Mon, 30 Jan 2012

Radiohead are to have two of their tracks reworked into classical compositions

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Steve Vai receives "Les Paul Award" at TEC Awards

Mon, 30 Jan 2012

Steve Vai receives the "Les Paul Award" at the 27th annual "Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards"

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New video of Neil Young with the Crazy Horse posted online

Mon, 30 Jan 2012

After reports last week that Neil Young had confirmed his reunion with his backing band Crazy Horse for two new albums footage of them in the studio together has been uploaded to his official website.

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'Lost' interview with Alex Harvey surfaces online

Mon, 30 Jan 2012

A long lost interview with Glaswegian rocker Alex Harvey has surfaced after being discovered by rock photographer, Janet Macoska

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Lenny Kravitz starts work on new album

Mon, 30 Jan 2012

As he hits the road in North American to promote his 2011 album "Black and White America", Lenny Kravitz has revealed he's already working on the follow up

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Iron Maiden to tour in 2012

Mon, 30 Jan 2012

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain recently revealed the band will embark on a short tour run later in 2012

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New Aerosmith album has "A Feel Like Some Of The Early Stuff"

Mon, 30 Jan 2012

Joe Perry has revealed that the new Aerosmith album is having the finishing touches put on the record and has an early Aerosmith feel to it

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Blue Oyster Cult's Richie Castellano cover's Queen, single handedly

Mon, 30 Jan 2012

Blue Oyster Cult's multi-instrumentalist, Richie Castellano, has covered Queen classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

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Guns N Roses set to play 6 New York area shows in February

Mon, 30 Jan 2012

Guns N Roses announced they will invade New York next month for a series of intimate shows

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Def Leppard plot 2012 US summer tour

Mon, 30 Jan 2012

British hard-rockers Def Leppard are plotting a 2012 US tour this summe, however the dates and veues have not yet been revealed.

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Motorhead release limited edition 'Motor-Bag' package

Mon, 30 Jan 2012

Hard-rock elders Motorhead are to release a limited edition Motorhead bundle bag package

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Gibson Custom releases Ace Frehley 'Budokan' Les Paul for NAMM 2012

Sat, 28 Jan 2012

Gibson Custom, a division of Gibson Guitar, today announced the release of the Signature Series Ace Frehley Budokan Les Paul.

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Ronnie Wood Show to launch in North America this weekend

Fri, 27 Jan 2012

Rolling Stone legend Ronnie Wood will launch his radio show, The Ronnie Wood Show, in North America this weekend on Q104.3/WAXQ-FM in New York

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Social Distortion announce 2012 tour

Fri, 27 Jan 2012

A year on from its official release LA punk hounds, Social Distortion, will go back out on the road in support of their seventh studio album 'Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes'

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The tale of Frank Zappa's 'Straight' & 'Bizarre' labels explained in new DVD

Fri, 27 Jan 2012

A new behind-the-scenes documentary detailing the story of Frank Zappa's record imprints 'Straight' and 'Bizarre' will be available on Feb.21

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Queen and Green Day to play Sonisphere Knebworth?

Fri, 27 Jan 2012

A leaked line up for this summers Sonisphere Festival at Knebworth has appeared online, but organisers claim the press release is a fake.

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Richie Kotzen addresses replacng John Sykes' in Portnoy/Sheehan project rumours

Fri, 27 Jan 2012

After Mike Portnoy recently revealed the 'power trio' project with John Sykes and Billy Sheehan was not going any further, rumours circulated that Richie Kotzen was to step into the trio.

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Temple Of The Black Moon take part in first radio interview

Fri, 27 Jan 2012

A new metal 'supergroup' comprised of members of Cradle of Filth, Anthrax & Enslaved took part in their first live interview as 'Temple Of The Black Moon' on Norwegian radio station NRK

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

Fri, 27 Jan 2012

AC/DC's new album is currently on hold as one of the band is recovering from an illness .

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Lynyrd Skynyrd to curate 2012 Simple Man Cruise

Fri, 27 Jan 2012

Southern rock giants Lynyrd Skynryd will curate the 2012 Simple Man Cruise.

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Joe Satriani "Satchurated" concert film preview video available

Thu, 26 Jan 2012

Check out the new preview for Joe Satriani's upcoming new live concert film.

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Primal Rock Rebellion release debut music video

Thu, 26 Jan 2012

Watch the debut music video from Primal Rock Rebellion, (Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith and SikTh's Mikee Goodman)

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Rory Gallagher's first albums to be reissued

Thu, 26 Jan 2012

Sony Music have announced that the first 6 records by Rory Gallagher will be re-issued to celebrate the 40 years since the start of the late musicians solo career

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Neil Young reunites with Crazy Horse to work on two new albums

Thu, 26 Jan 2012

Neil Young has recently revealed he has reunited with Crazy Horse and hopes to release new material this year

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Paul McCartney praises Stevie Wonder as a genius

Thu, 26 Jan 2012

Stevie Wonder appears on Paul McCartney's new album, and the former Beatle had nothing but praise for the legendary musician

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Harlem artist recreates Jimi Hendrix using thumbtacks

Thu, 26 Jan 2012

An innovative US based artist who creates portraits of black icons in pop culture using coloured thumbtacks has now added a 36 x 45" canvas featuring Jimi Hendrix to his 'Mixtape' collection

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Slash performs an intro for the NFC Championship game

Thu, 26 Jan 2012

Slash played a unique intro for the NFC championship game between the New York GIants and San Francisco 49ers last weekend, Check out the video clip.

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Johnny Marr unveils unique backpack designs

Thu, 26 Jan 2012

Indie icon Johnny Marr has designed three unique backpacks in conjunction with EASTPAK for a fundraising initiative

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Van Halen stream "Stay Frosty"

Thu, 26 Jan 2012

Another new 90 second preview from Van Halen's upcoming album is available for streaming online

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Founding Riot guitarist Mark Reale has sadly passed away

Thu, 26 Jan 2012

The metal world lost another soldier yesterday morning (Jan.25) after it was annoucned founding Riot guitarist Mark Reale had sadly passed away.

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Van Halen stream clip of new song online

Wed, 25 Jan 2012

Van Halen posted a new preview of the track "Blood and Fire" online for as a teaser for fans

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Slipknot and Slayer to headline Rockstar Mayhem Festival tour this summer

Wed, 25 Jan 2012

As already revealed earlier in the week, Slipknot will spend the summer on the road in the US & Canada headlining the Rocktar Mayhem Festival with the mighty SLAYER!!!

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Iggy Pop named as ambassador of Record Store Day 2012

Wed, 25 Jan 2012

Iggy Pop has been announced as ambassador of this year's edition of Record Store Day, due to take place on April.21

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This Day In Music announce release of Bob Dylan app

Wed, 25 Jan 2012

Ever wondered what Bob Dylan was doing on your birthday? Or any day for that matter, well now you can with the third in the series of 'This Day In Music' apps

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The Libertines film 'There Are No Innocent Bystanders' available to pre-order

Wed, 25 Jan 2012

The crticillaly acclaimed Libertines documentary detaling the band's triumphant reunion in 2010 will be availble to pre-order as of today (January 25). 
 

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Mastodon release new music video

Wed, 25 Jan 2012

Mastodon have released the new music video for their new single "Dry Bone Valley" taken from their latest studio album "The Hunter"

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Phil Collen to release 'Physical Mechanics' fitness DVD

Wed, 25 Jan 2012

Def Leppard's Phil Collen is preparing to release a new fitness DVD and book based on 'Physical Mechanics' training program

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Mike Portnoy confirms new band with John Sykes is over

Wed, 25 Jan 2012

Last year, Mike Portnoy revealed one of his new projects was a band with John Sykes and bassist Billy Sheehan, he now has updated fans that the dubbed "modern day powertrio" is over.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers debut new music video

Wed, 25 Jan 2012

Red Hot Chili Peppers have premiered the new music video for their third single, "Look Around" plus exclusive behind the scene videos

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Brand new series of Hendrix picture-sleeve singles announced for April

Wed, 25 Jan 2012

Renowned reissue label Sundazed Music has partnered with Experience Hendrix to release a new series of 7"picture sleeve vinyl singles featuring rare vintage performances from the Seattle born guitar maestro.

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Peavey unveil Ampkit Link HD iOS guitar interface at NAMM 2012

Tue, 24 Jan 2012

The new Peavey AmpKit LiNK HD pocket-size iOS guitar interface features twice the fidelity and convenience of the original AmpKit LiNK.

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Slipknot to headline Rockstar Energy's Mayhem Festival this summer

Tue, 24 Jan 2012

At NAMM this weekend it was let slip that Slipknot are set to headline Rockstar Energy's annual touring festival, the Mayhem Festival this summer.

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Lamb of God stream new album online

Tue, 24 Jan 2012

Lamb of God are celebrating the release of their new album, "Resolution" by streaming it online for now!

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Deep Purple confirm plans for new album next year

Tue, 24 Jan 2012

Deep Purple have officially announced their plans to write and record a brand new album expected for 2013!

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A revised 'Live Music Bill' will aim to breath new life into smaller UK venues

Tue, 24 Jan 2012

A revised bill was passed on Friday (Jan.20) to enable smaller music venues up and down the UK, including pubs, with a capacity of 200 or less to host live music. 
 

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McKagan hits out at anti-SOPA campaigners

Tue, 24 Jan 2012

Former G'N'R & Velvet Revolver bassist, Duff McKagan, has hit out at online campaigners opposed to the recent SOPA uprising,

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Trivium release new lyric video for album track, "Black"

Tue, 24 Jan 2012

Trivium and Roadrunner Records have made a new lyric video available online for the bands "In Waves" album track "Black", take a look

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Footage from NAMM's Sabian live available!

Tue, 24 Jan 2012

Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan, Tony McAlpine and Derek Sherinian headlined the the annual SABIAN LIVE event at this years NAMM, check out the fan footage available from the set.

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Alter Bridge/Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti to release solo album this Spring

Tue, 24 Jan 2012

Mark Tremonti will release his debut solo album "All I Was" this Spring

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Eddie Vedder announces solo US jaunt

Tue, 24 Jan 2012

Pearl Jam head, Eddie Vedder has announced a 13-city solo US tour

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Angels and Airwaves announce European tour dates

Tue, 24 Jan 2012

Earlier this month Angels and Airwaves announced a string of European tour dates for this coming April to support their new album, "Love"

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Tony Iommi receives replica '65 Gibson SG

Tue, 24 Jan 2012

As the newly reunited Black Sabbath prepare for a new album and tour, Jaydee Custom Guitars are working on second replica of Tony Iommi's retired red 1965 Gibson SG

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Chickenfoot's show in Germany last week filmed for TV

Tue, 24 Jan 2012

Last week, Chickenfoot's stop at Germany's Electric Hall was filmed for a German TV Station, footage of the performance is available online

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Iron Maiden release En Vivo DVD trailer

Mon, 23 Jan 2012

Check out the official trailer from Iron Maiden's upcoming new live DVD release

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Metallica add Prague and Belgrade to their summer tour

Mon, 23 Jan 2012

Metallica announced today two new European tour dates for May!

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Joe Bonamassa jams with Seymour Duncan at NAMM

Mon, 23 Jan 2012

After unveiling the new Joe Bonamassa Seymour Duncan Signature Pick up set at this weekend's NAMM, the guitarist jammed with Seymour Duncan himself, watch the fanfilmed footage!

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Johnny Ramone's autobiography to be released in April

Mon, 23 Jan 2012

The long-overdue Johnny Ramone autobiography, entitled 'Commando: The Autobiography of Johnny Ramone, will be released in April

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Bruce Springsteen's "Wrecking Ball" album track listing and release details

Mon, 23 Jan 2012

Bruce Springsteen is set to release his new album, "Wrecking Ball" on March 6th, check out the track listing now available.

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Mastodon bassist confirms tour rumours

Mon, 23 Jan 2012

Mastodon bassist & vocalist Troy Sanders has confirmed rumours they will be hitting the road with Opeth & Ghost sometime in 2012

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Green Day's "American Idiot" musical adds more UK tour dates

Mon, 23 Jan 2012

Due to the success of the ticket sales so far, Green Day's "American Idiot" musical have added extra performances to their UK tour

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Footage of NAMM's "Living Legends" jam available online!

Mon, 23 Jan 2012

Check out the footage available from NAMM's Living Legends Jam that took place this past weekend in Anaheim, California

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Red Hot Chili Peppers confirmed as Germany's Rock Im Pott headliners

Mon, 23 Jan 2012

Red Hot Chili Peppers have confirmed they will headline Germany's Rock Im Pott this August and have added more USA and Canada tour dates to their postponed North American leg of their world tour

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Mick Mars won't allow condition to stop him touring

Mon, 23 Jan 2012

Motley Crue's Mick Mars will be hitting the road with the hard-rock icons despite his condition

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Yamaha's hybrid makes US debut at NAMM 2012

Fri, 20 Jan 2012

Yamaha's GL1 Guitalele looks like a ukulele but plays like a guitar

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New and improved PRS Artist guitars unveiled at NAMM 2012

Fri, 20 Jan 2012

PRS Guitars' family of signature artist guitars will see updates across the lines in 2012

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Gretsch Introduces New Rancher Acoustic Models at NAMM 2012

Fri, 20 Jan 2012

A great Gretsch name is back with the return of Rancher acoustic guitars.

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'Great Gypsy Soul' a tribute to Tommy Bolin will be released in March

Fri, 20 Jan 2012

The all-star tribute for the late Tommy Bolin, entitled 'Great Gypsy Soul', will be released on March.27 through 429 Records. 
 

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Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley to release new "Starfire" signature guitar

Fri, 20 Jan 2012

Washburn guitars and Paul Stanley have announced the release of the brand new PS21012 "Starfire" signature guitar

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The Association of Independent Music launch campaign to thwart sale of EMI

Fri, 20 Jan 2012

The Association of Independent Music (AIM) has launched a campaign to thwart the break-up and sale of EMI 
 

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Tony Iommi has written two songs for new Black Sabbath album

Fri, 20 Jan 2012

Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler updates on bands album progress now they're up and running at Tony Iommi's home studio in the UK.

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The 2012 edition of the Big Chill festival has been cancelled

Fri, 20 Jan 2012

Hertfordshire's Big Chill festival has been cancelled due to the 2012 Stratford Olympics

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AC/DC pinball machine now available for fans & fanatics

Fri, 20 Jan 2012

Pinball wizards worldwide will now be able to flip, bump and plunge to AC/DC classics such as 'Back In Black' & 'You Shook Me All Night Long' with the official AC/DC pinball machine.

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Scott Weiland has not rejoined Velvet Revolver says drummer

Fri, 20 Jan 2012

Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorun recently confirmed to fans that their former singer has not rejoined the band after they performed together in Hollywood last week

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Boss announce new 10 Clip-On Chromatic Tuner for NAMM 2012

Thu, 19 Jan 2012

A number of unique and useful features, along with legendary BOSS accuracy and reliability, make the TU-10 a true standout among clip-on style tuners. 

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Catalinbread unveils new pedals for NAMM 2012

Thu, 19 Jan 2012

Chorus-vibrato and fuzz models introduced with Uni-Vibe inspired prototype in the pipeline

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PRS Custom 24 gets new, contoured pickup bobbins at NAMM 2012

Thu, 19 Jan 2012

PRS Guitars' Flagship Model Gets a Subtle New Look and an Enhanced Tonal Spectrum

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Ampeg's Limited Edition Heritage B-15 is Back for NAMM 2012

Thu, 19 Jan 2012

Ampeg made big waves last year with the launch of the Heritage B-15, which not only breathed life into a classic Ampeg design, but generated such attention that the limited edition run sold out almost immediately upon announcement.

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Roland and Fender announce GK-Ready Stratocaster GC-1 at NAMM 2012

Thu, 19 Jan 2012

Roland and Fender announce the GC-1 GK-Ready Stratocaster guitar

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Matt Heafy and John Petrucci Guitar Masterclass - Part 4

Thu, 19 Jan 2012

Check out the fourth and final instalment of Roadrunner Records' exclusive Guitar Masterclass video sessions with Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci and Trivium's Matt Heafy.

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Coldplay to perform with Rihanna live at the Grammy's

Thu, 19 Jan 2012

Grammy nominees Coldplay and Rihanna have been added to the Grammy Awards performance line up, they'll perform live together for the first time

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Megadeth to headline Metalfest 2012

Thu, 19 Jan 2012

Euro metal fiesta, Metalfest, have confirmed Megadeth as headliners for their 2012 run of shows

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Pink Floyd's Roger Waters discusses his Pink Floyd days with Howard Stern

Thu, 19 Jan 2012

Pink Floyd bassist, Roger Waters, stopped by the infamous Howard Stern radio show yesterday (Jan.18) to promote the return of his 'The Wall' tour to the US

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Paul McCartney to host live webcast!

Thu, 19 Jan 2012

This afternoon Sir Paul McCartney will host a live webcast to answer questions from some of the world's media live on the internet

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RATM's Tom Morello to feature on new Bruce Springsteen album

Thu, 19 Jan 2012

Rage Against The Machine guitar ace, Tom Morello, will feature on Bruce Springsteen's new album

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Corey Taylor records songs with Foo Fighters frontman

Thu, 19 Jan 2012

Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor has revealed he as recently recorded with Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters and Butch Vig!

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New Fender acoustics and upgrades for NAMM 2012

Wed, 18 Jan 2012

New Fender acoustics and upgrades, Including a very limited edition and new signature models

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Megadeth bassman to release 'Dave Ellefson Rock Shop' app

Wed, 18 Jan 2012

David Ellefson and POCKETLABWORKS, INC. today announced the new David Ellefson Rock Shop app for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch with iRiffPort

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Michael Angelo Batio offers technique tips and lessons in the latest issue of iGuitar!

Wed, 18 Jan 2012

If you've not checked out the latest issue of LickLibrary's Guitar Interactive Magazine, then you've missed the iGuitar debut of one worlds of shred's founding fathers exclusive lessons...the one and only Michael Angelo Batio

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iDrum meets Chad Smith from the Red Hot Chili Peppers

Wed, 18 Jan 2012

In the new issue of our iDrum Magazine, editor Ian Croft grabs a chat with the big drummer with the huge personality, the one and only Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer, CHAD SMITH

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Sammy Hagar 'not impressed' with new Van Halen single

Wed, 18 Jan 2012

Chickenfoot frontman, Sammy Hagar, isn't impressed with his former Van Halen bandmates much-anticipated new single.

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My Chemical Romance debut new fan directed music video online

Wed, 18 Jan 2012

My Chemical Romance have released their brand new music video for "The Kids from Yesterday" directed by one of their fans

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Judas Priest "The Complete Albums Collection" box set details revealed

Wed, 18 Jan 2012

Judas Priest fans will be able to get all an ultimate complete album collection box set spanning their albums since 1974!

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2012 will be a "strengthening" year for Slipknot says frontman

Wed, 18 Jan 2012

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor talks about the year ahead for Slipknot in new interview

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Watch John Petrucci and Matt Heafy's talk rhythm guitar in the Roadrunner Records guitar masterclass

Wed, 18 Jan 2012

Roadrunner Records continue their exclusive 'Guitar masterclass' with two of their rosters guitar players, Trivium's Matt Heafy and Dream Theater's John Petrucci.

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The Cribs to release new album in April

Wed, 18 Jan 2012

Wakefields finest The Cribs are to release the follow-up to 2009's 'Ignore The Ignorant' in April

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Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers add second Royal Albert Hall date

Wed, 18 Jan 2012

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers have added a second show at The Royal Albert Hall on June 18th in addition to the previously announced concert on June 20th. 
 

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Top 10 Best selling LickLibrary DVDs of 2011

Wed, 18 Jan 2012

Here's the full top 10 of our best selling DVDs of 2011

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Iron Maiden announce En Vivo DVD release

Tue, 17 Jan 2012

Iron Maiden have announced today the release date for their new live DVD and double soundtrack album

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Part two of John Petrucci and Matt Heafy's guitar tips video chat available

Tue, 17 Jan 2012

Check out another installment of guitar tips and chat between Dream Theater's John Petrucci and Trivium's Matt Heafy

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

Tue, 17 Jan 2012

Learn five Chickenfoot tracks note for note, guitar lessons by Danny Gill.

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Deftones frontman to release new EP with side project †††

Tue, 17 Jan 2012

Deftones frontman Chino Moreno is working on a second EP with his side project †††

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Coldplay revealed as biggest selling rock act of 2011

Tue, 17 Jan 2012

Coldplay were recently revealed as the UK's biggest selling rock act of 2011 after the final sales figures were calculated by The Official Charts company.

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US punk label Lookout! Records is no more

Tue, 17 Jan 2012

US punk record imprint, Lookout! Records, is no more, according to a blog post by Citizens Arrest frontman Ted Leo

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Megadeth bassist to release debut book

Tue, 17 Jan 2012

Dave Ellefson of metal titans, Megadeth, is scheduled to release his debut book in March

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Jason Sutter joins Marilyn Manson touring line up

Tue, 17 Jan 2012

In November Chris Vrenna announced his departure from Marilyn Manson's band, his replacement has been now revealed as LA drummer Jason Sutter

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Download Festival announce new bands for 2012 line up

Tue, 17 Jan 2012

The first batch of bands to join headliners The Prodigy, Black Sabbath and Metallica have been announced for this summer's Download Festival.

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Fender to introduce the Kurt Cobain Mustang guitar at NAMM 2012

Mon, 16 Jan 2012

Nirvana star's Teen Spirit video and In Utero tour favourite celebrated

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John Petrucci and Matt Heafy talk 'right hand picking' tips in new video

Mon, 16 Jan 2012

Dream Theater's John Petrucci and Trivium's Matt Heafy give their "right hand picking" technique tips in a new video session with the New York office of their record label, Roadrunner Records.

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LickLibrary's Top 10 Best Selling DVDs of 2011 continues

Mon, 16 Jan 2012

Continuing on with our best sellers of 2011, and at number 9 we have....

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HMV announces plans to 'step up' their vinyl stocks

Mon, 16 Jan 2012

The vinyl revival is well and truly under-way as HMV announces its plan to 'step up' the amount of vinyl their stores stock

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Micro-chipped wristbands for Glastonbury 2013?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012

Glastonbury mastermind, Michael Eavis, has revealed he is looking into a new micro-chipped wristband concept for the 2013

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Kasabian launch new "Kasabian Live" website

Mon, 16 Jan 2012

Kasabian have launched a brand new website to help them get up close and personal with their fans

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Original Kiss drummer named Drum Legend

Mon, 16 Jan 2012

At Guitar Center's annual Drum-off in Los Angeles, Original Kiss drummer, Peter Criss was named as one of the Drum Legend inductees

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Bruce Springsteen new album is his "Angriest" record to date

Mon, 16 Jan 2012

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are preparing to release their new record this year, and The Boss says its his "angriest" yet.

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Riot issue statement on condition of founder Mark Reale

Mon, 16 Jan 2012

Riot founder Mark Reale was admitted to hospital on Friday (Jan.13) in a critical condition due to complications of Chrohns disease

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Van Halen Tour Collectors Edition Vinyl available

Mon, 16 Jan 2012

Van Halen are set to release their first studio album with David Lee Roth, since 1984, next month and fans can now order a Collectors Edition Vinyl

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Jon Anderson announces US tour dates

Mon, 16 Jan 2012

Original Yes vocalist, Jon Anderson, has announced details of a solo US trek for 2012

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The Stranglers announce UK tour dates

Fri, 13 Jan 2012

New wave legends The Stranglers have announced details of a UK tour in support of their new album

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Michael Schenker 'Temple of Rock' UK Tour details

Fri, 13 Jan 2012

Legendary rock n roll guitarist Michael Schenker has announced that his brand new classic rock band "Temple of Rock" will embark on a 4-date UK tour in May 2012.

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Tom Petty announces UK & Ireland shows to coincide with Isle of Wight Festival appearance

Fri, 13 Jan 2012

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers will play 3 dates in the UK and Ireland this June in additionl to their Isle of Wight Festival performance

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Johnny Marr designs limited edition Ray-Ban sunglasses

Fri, 13 Jan 2012

Former Smiths & Cribs guitarist Johnny Marr has been busy helping customize he's very own limited-edition signature Ray-Bans.

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iDrum Magazine - Issue 6 – Featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith & Kasabian's Ian Matthew's

Fri, 13 Jan 2012

In the sixth issue of LickLibrary's FREE iDrum Magazine, editor Ian Croft heads to the O2 Arena for a chat with a drummer with a huge personality, the one and only Mr Chad Smith.

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LickLibrary's Top 10 Best Selling DVDs of 2011 continues

Fri, 13 Jan 2012

Continuing on with our best sellers of 2011, and at number 8 we have....

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Velvet Revolver perform 4 songs with Scott Weiland together in LA

Fri, 13 Jan 2012

Last night Velvet Revolver reunited with singer Scott Weiland for a one off benefit show in LA

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All-star Experinece Hendrix tour adds more dates

Fri, 13 Jan 2012

The upcoming Experience Hendrix 2012 tribute tour is looking to be one the best since launching in 1995. With even more musicians & dates having been added the tour is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet.

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Even more bootlegs & unheard gems will soon be available at the Rolling Stones Archive

Fri, 13 Jan 2012

The Rolling Stones have revealled even more unreleased material will soon be availbale at their official Rolling Stones archive website.

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Neil Peart talks new Rush album

Fri, 13 Jan 2012

In a recent post on his website, Rush drummer Neil Peart has updated fans about the bands new album, "Clockwork Angels"

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Gus G's Firewind sign new record deal and new reveal album details

Fri, 13 Jan 2012

Ozzy Osbourne guitarist, Gus G's band of melodic metallers - Firewind, have announced their new deal with Century Media Records and details of their upcoming album

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LickLibrary's Top 10 Best Selling DVDs of 2011 continues

Thu, 12 Jan 2012

Continuing on with our best sellers of 2011, and at number 7 we have....

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Foo Fighters to perform at the 54th Grammy Awards

Thu, 12 Jan 2012

The first acts lined up to perform at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards have been announced

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Alice in Chains start work on new album

Thu, 12 Jan 2012

With guitarist Jerry Cantrell now recovered from his shoulder surgery, Alice In Chains have started work on their new album

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Steve Morse and Mike Portnoy team up to form Flying Colors

Thu, 12 Jan 2012

Steve Morse & Mike Portnoy have joined forces to release their debut album together as Flying Colors

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Eddie Van Halen donates 75 electric guitars to schools music program

Thu, 12 Jan 2012

Van Halen co-founder, Eddie Van Halen, has donated 75 electric guitars from his own personal collection to the Mr.Holland's Opus Foundation 

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Joe Bonamassa wins Guitarist of the Year award

Thu, 12 Jan 2012

Guitar International have named Joe Bonamassa as their Guitarist of the Year

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Motley Crue to team up with Kiss later in 2012?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012

Rumours have been circulating online over the past few days that an announcement from

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Available for Pre-Order - Quick Licks Gary Moore - Volume 2

Thu, 12 Jan 2012

Learn some killer rock and blues licks in the style of guitar legend Gary Moore.

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The new Charvel new Desolation series models - NAMM 2012

Wed, 11 Jan 2012

Charvel introduces new Desolation series models

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Red Hot Chili Peppers reschedule upcoming US tour due to frontman's foot injury

Wed, 11 Jan 2012

Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced today that all their US tour, set to start later this month have been rescheduled

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LickLibrary's Top 10 Best Selling DVDs of 2011 continues

Wed, 11 Jan 2012

Continuing on with our best sellers of 2011, in reverse order here's the sixth biggest seller of the year!

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AC/DC single 'Can I Sit Next To You Girl' sells for $1252.62

Wed, 11 Jan 2012

A rare copy of AC/DC debut single 'Can I Sit Next To You Girl' sold for $1252.56 during an eBay auction on Monday.

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More details for Zakk Wylde's "Rock & Roll Roast" next week

Wed, 11 Jan 2012

More details and 'roasters' have been confirmed for Guitar World's first ever Rock & Roll Roast

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Jane's Addiction announce North America tour dates

Wed, 11 Jan 2012

Jane's Addiction have announced details of a North American tour in support of their latest album 'Great Escape Artist.' 
 

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Judas Priest announce one-off London show in May

Wed, 11 Jan 2012

Judas Priest have announced a show at London's Hammersmith Apollo for May 2012

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Graham Coxon announces UK Solo tour

Wed, 11 Jan 2012

Blur guitarist Graham Coxon has announced an April UK tour

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Paul McCartney reveals tracklisting for new album

Wed, 11 Jan 2012

Paul McCartney has revealed the tracklisting for his new record, "Kisses on the Bottom"

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Were Black Sabbath the real big headliner fo Coachella 2012?

Wed, 11 Jan 2012

Rumours and reports have surfaced online yesterday after Coachella announced their 2012 line up that Black Sabbath were signed on to headline the 2 weekend event in the southern California desert

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Reissue of KISS classic 'Destroyer' gets release date

Wed, 11 Jan 2012

A deluxe 25th anniversary edition of KISS album 'Destroyer' will be released world-wide at the end of February .

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London's 100 Club loses out on listing bid

Wed, 11 Jan 2012

It would seem the attempts by both musicians & industry figures to save London's 100 Club from closure have been in vain

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SIXX:AM start work on third studio album

Wed, 11 Jan 2012

Nikki Sixx has revealed that SIXX:AM have started work on their third studio album, but fans shouldn't expect the record until 2013

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Primal Rock Rebellion announce debut album release details

Tue, 10 Jan 2012

Primal Rock Rebellion, the collaborative effort of Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and former SikTh frontman Mikee Goodman have released the details for their upcoming debut release, "Awoken Broken".

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LickLibrary's Top 10 Best Selling DVDs of 2011 continues

Tue, 10 Jan 2012

Continuing on with our best sellers of 2011, in reverse order here's the fifth biggest seller of the year!

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Ronnie James Dio tribute album to be released this year

Tue, 10 Jan 2012

The much anticipated Ronnie James Dio tribute album, set to feature a slew of hard rock & metal artists, will be released later this year

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TAMA drums to unveil two new Mike Portnoy signature snares at NAMM

Tue, 10 Jan 2012

At the Winter NAMM show in Anaheim later this month, TAMA will unveil two new versions of Mike Portnoy Signature Snare Drums.

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Killswitch Engage start search for new singer online

Tue, 10 Jan 2012

After the announcement of the departure of singer Howard Jones last week, Killswitch Engage have started their search for a new singer and are taking online submissions

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Anthrax's Scott Ian takes fans through his guitar gear

Tue, 10 Jan 2012

Check out Jackson Guitars' new "Rig Rundown" video with Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian

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Rotosound announce NAMM 2012 artist appearances

Tue, 10 Jan 2012

Duff McKagan, Billy Sheehan and Warren DeMartini are among Rotosounds artist appearances at the NAMM show later this month in California

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Unreleased Doors track surfaces online

Tue, 10 Jan 2012

A previously unreleased Doors track, entitled 'She Smells So Nice', has been released online.

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Coachella announce 2012 line up

Tue, 10 Jan 2012

Coachella brings not 1 but 2 band reunions to the desert and announce 2012 line up including Radiohead as Saturday headliners

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Van Halen release new single music video for "Tattoo"

Tue, 10 Jan 2012

Watch the new Van Halen music video for their brand new single "Tattoo"

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Charlie Watts: "It would be lovely next year to do some shows"

Tue, 10 Jan 2012

A Rolling Stones tour to mark the rock n roll kings 50th anniversary at the very top of rock musics hierarchy could be on the cards for 2012.

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Metallica confirm 3D movie will go ahead

Tue, 10 Jan 2012

In October reports that Metallica were planning to start work on their first major film, the band have now officially announced the project

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Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi diagnosed with Lymphoma

Mon, 09 Jan 2012

Black Sabbath announced today that sadly guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with Lymphoma.

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LickLibrary's Top 10 Best Selling DVDs of 2011 continues

Mon, 09 Jan 2012

Continuing on with our best sellers of 2011, in reverse order here's the fourth biggest seller of the year!

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Alice Cooper's London show to be released as Live Album

Mon, 09 Jan 2012

Alice Cooper's "No More Mr Nice Guy Live" to be released as live album

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Aerosmith post tour footage from Japan!

Mon, 09 Jan 2012

Check out footage from Aerosmith's 2011 tour of Japan

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Iced Earth's Jon Schaffer invites you backstage for a peek at his gear

Mon, 09 Jan 2012

Iced Earth founder Jon Schaffer has given fans an exclusive look backstage at the band's collection of gear. 
 

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Van Halen "A Different Kind of Truth" album release details revealed online

Mon, 09 Jan 2012

Van Halen track listing and bonus DVD details appear online ahead of February release

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Michael Schenker enlists the help of former Scorpions members for UK tour

Mon, 09 Jan 2012

The upcoming Michael Schenker tour of the U.K will now feature two former members of German hard-rock exports, Scorpions

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Original Velvet Revolver line up to reunite for one off benefit show in Los Angeles

Mon, 09 Jan 2012

Scott Weiland will reunite with Velvet Revolver bandmates this week in Los Angles for their first show together since 2008

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Metallica classic declared top-selling album of last 20 years

Mon, 09 Jan 2012

Metallica's self-titled break-out album, also known as the 'Black Album', has been announced as the top-selling album of the last two decades.

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LickLibrary's Top 10 Best Selling DVDs of 2011 continues

Fri, 06 Jan 2012

Continuing on with our best sellers of 2011, in reverse order here's the third biggest seller of the year, its top selling technique DVD!

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RHCP's Flea discusses new project with Damon Albarn

Fri, 06 Jan 2012

Red Hot Chili Peppers bass-wizard Flea has been discussing his new side-project with Blur & Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn & Feli Kuti drummer, Tony Allen. 

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Dave Grohl to collaborate with glam-metallers Ratt

Fri, 06 Jan 2012

An unlikely collaboration between Dave Grohl & members of 80's cult-metallers Ratt is on the cards for 2012

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Alter Bridge "Live at Wembley" DVD trailer released online

Fri, 06 Jan 2012

Alter Bridge will release their show from Wembley Arena in 2011 as a Live DVD, watch the trailer for the DVD!

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Van Halen play first show since 2008 in New York City plus new North American Tour dates!

Fri, 06 Jan 2012

Last night Van Halen took to the stage to play for 250 invited guests at New York's Cafe Wha? The first tour dates for their upcoming tour have also been revealed.

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Latest Media Uploads (December-January)

Fri, 06 Jan 2012

New lessons and jamtrax including The Rolling Stones, Iron Maiden and Guns N Roses

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Adrenaline Mob announce album release details

Fri, 06 Jan 2012

Mike Portnoy's Adrenaline Mob have revealed details for their upcoming debut album release

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Available for Pre-Order - Learn to Play Chickenfoot

Fri, 06 Jan 2012

Learn five Chickenfoot tracks note for note, guitar lessons by Danny Gill

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KISS close to finishing new album, 'Monster'

Thu, 05 Jan 2012

Glam-rock godfathers, KISS, are reportedly just two days away from finishing their new album

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Metallica post fourth anniversary show recap video

Thu, 05 Jan 2012

Watch Metallica's 45 minute highlight video from their fourth anniversary show in San Francisco last month

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Slash: 'This has been the most fun I've had since the early G'N'R days'

Thu, 05 Jan 2012

Slash has been discussing the recording sessions for his forthcoming solo effort

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Jason Mraz releases new single and gets ready for new album in early 2012

Thu, 05 Jan 2012

Jason Mraz is set to release his first album in four years and returns with a new single "I Wont Give Up" - take a listen to the new single now

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Killswitch Engage part ways with singer Howard Jones

Thu, 05 Jan 2012

Killswitch Engage announced yesterday that singer Howard Jones have left the band

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Legacy of Joe Strummer to be honoured with UK festival

Thu, 05 Jan 2012

The life and legacy of Joe Strummer will be honoured with a UK based festival this summer

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LickLibrary's Top 10 Best Selling DVDs of 2011 continues

Wed, 04 Jan 2012

In Number 1 was Quick Licks: Joe Bonamassa, find out what came in a close 2nd!

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Black Country Communion plan to record third album in June

Wed, 04 Jan 2012

Black Country Communion look set to start work on their third album this summer

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Corey Taylor talks about new Stone Sour album

Wed, 04 Jan 2012

Corey Taylor says new Stone Sour album will be like Pink Floyd's "The Wall" meets Alice In Chains' "Dirt"

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Dream Theater's James LaBrie announces details of new solo album

Wed, 04 Jan 2012

Dream Theater's James LaBrie has revealed details of a new solo album in which he will once again work with Matt Guillory

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Peter Frampton reunited with 'lost' 1954 Gibson Les Paul after 30 years

Wed, 04 Jan 2012

Humble Pie founder Peter Frampton has been reunited with his treasured 1954 Gibson Les Paul after nearly 30 years. 

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Van Halen to perform at New York's Cafe Wha tomorrow night and name new single

Wed, 04 Jan 2012

Journalists in the New York area have been invited to a special Van Halen concert at New York city's Cafe Wha? on Thursday evening and reveal first tour dates for 2012

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LickLibrary's 2011 Best Selling DVD is....

Tue, 03 Jan 2012

Check out the number 1 best selling DVD of 2011 at LickLibrary.com

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Lamb of God stream another new album track online

Tue, 03 Jan 2012

Lamb of God are set to release their new studio album later this month, the band have now released another new track online for fans to check out

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Alice Cooper, Steven Tyler & Weird Al cover The Beatles for New Year

Tue, 03 Jan 2012

Alice Cooper performed alongside Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and parody songwriter Weird Al this New Year

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'Lost' Thin Lizzy tracks to feature in brand new box-set

Tue, 03 Jan 2012

A brand new Thin Lizzy box-set to feature a deluge of unheard tracks from the Irish rockers will be released later this year.

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Music sales in the UK decline for seventh successive year

Tue, 03 Jan 2012

Album sales in the UK are down for the seventh successive year according to the British Recorded Music Industry

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Pink Floyd set for 2012 Olympic performance

Tue, 03 Jan 2012

A source has revealed to a UK newspaper that "Pink Floyd are set to reunite and perform at the Olympics"

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Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi looking forward to 2012

Tue, 03 Jan 2012

Tony Iommi has revealed he his looking forward to performing & recording again with Black Sabath in 2012 

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Pro-Shot footage available from Guns N Roses Las Vegas Show

Tue, 03 Jan 2012

Footage from Guns N Roses live show stream from Las Vegas is available to view online

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New Van Halen artwork unveiled in Times Square

Tue, 03 Jan 2012

A new graphic design based on the album artwork for the forthcoming Van Halen album has been unveiled

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Metallica make San Francisco anniversary shows available as downloads

Tue, 03 Jan 2012

Metallica fans can download their four anniversary shows as mp3's

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Paul McCartney reveals name of new album

Tue, 03 Jan 2012

The new album from Sir Paul McCartney due for release in February 2012 will be called "Kisses on the bottom"

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Adrian Smith teams up with Mikee Goodman to form "Primal Rock Rebellion"

Mon, 02 Jan 2012

Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith announced today a new project with SikTh frontman Mikee Goodman for 2012

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Happy New Year!

Sun, 01 Jan 2012

Happy New Year from all of us at LickLibrary

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