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Slash 2012 Album Release Date Announced
Slash 2012 Album Release Date Slash has announced that his new studio album will be available on May 22. According to a…
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Mixing Board Breakdown: Part III – Split Consoles, Routing and More
This is a continuation of an earlier article. You can check out earlier segments below: Part I: Introduction and Basics Part II:…
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Lars Ulrich Speaks on Lulu: Failure or Classic?
Source: Antiquiet It is always difficult for bands and artists to stray from what made them famous in the first place.…
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P2P File-sharers Are Actually Music Industry’s Best Customers, Report Finds
Pirates really like their music; Photo Courtesy of the American Assemmbly File sharers are going to ruin the music industry they said.…
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Bassist Oliveri Reunites with QOTSA, AC/DC Dominate iTunes
From Left: Josh Homme and Nick Oliveri Good morning everyone and happy Friday. Let’s check out what’s happening in the rock world…
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Ace Frehley To Release Memoir Sequel
Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley To Release Memoir Sequel Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley is working on a second book right now,…
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A History of the Stratocaster Headstock
As you can see, the CBS-era Stratocaster’s (below)headstock was noticeably larger and featured a more pronounced logo. Alone among Fender electric instruments, the…
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Van Halen Erased Original Bassist from Old Album Covers, More
Michael Anthony; Photo Credit to Official Van Halen site Breaking up is hard to do – especially when it’s between you and…
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Ulrich sees Metal in Arctic Monkeys, Bob Welch Death Reaction from Former Band
Official poster for Mission to Lars Lars Ulrich sees a bit of Rush in Arctic Monkeys According to the weekly publication NME…
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The Life and Legacy of Dick Clark
November 30, 1929 – April 18, 2012 In the world of American youth culture in regards to music, fewer men can claim…
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Rush and Beatles Plan New Concert Films, Jimmy Page New Music
The Beatles performing at the Hollywood Bowl Its Thursday music fans so you know what that means! Well, one more day until…
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Randy Blythe Updates Fans on Manslaughter Trial
Randy Blythe in court for his manslaughter trial inthe Czech Republic. For all of you who have been paying close attention to…