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Dave Stewart excels as professional ‘Ringmaster’

December 18, 2012 | princep | 0

Dave Stewart is an exceptional musical ringmaster. The former Eurythmics guitarist perfectly directs the talent of extraordinary guest artists towards the rightful place in his songwriting. ►

Album review of Deep Purple’s ‘Total Abandon: Australia ’99′

December 7, 2012 | princep | 0

Deep Purple Total Abanadon Australia '99

Steve Morse reinvigorated Deep Purple after Ritchie Blackmore left in the 1990s. And Morse plays as the album’s title implies, with total abandon. ►

DVD review of ‘The Strange Case of Alice Cooper’

December 5, 2012 | princep | 0

By the time the concert film “The Strange Case of Alice Cooper” was released in 1979, Vincent Furnier had legally changed his name to his rock and roll persona. ►

Record Store Day spices up Black Friday for music collectors

November 20, 2012 | princep | 0

As Record Store Day continues to gain traction as a growing phenomenon among collectors and vinyl enthusiasts, the buzz now travels over to Black Friday. ►

Megadeth fully embraces ‘Countdown’ anniversary

November 19, 2012 | princep | 0

Veteran metal band brings out the best in celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Countdown To Extinction.” Dave Mustaine explains in a candid Q&A with Goldmine. ►

The real Randy Rhoads is revealed in new extensive bio

November 14, 2012 | princep | 0

Fan/collector Andrew Klein has co-authored “Randy Rhoads,” a 420-page biography, packed with rare photos and personal stories from those who knew Rhoads best. ►

Fully signed Led Zeppelin album headlines Rock & Pop auction

November 7, 2012 | princep | 0

High-end, hard-to-find lots for artists ranging from punk rock acts to The Beatles, The Boss and The Band are among the goodies up for grabs in Backstage Auctions’ Rock & Pop Auction, which closes Nov. 11, 2012. ►

30 years of Metal Blade Records, and counting

October 11, 2012 | princep | 0

Throughout the year, Metal Blade Records has been celebrating its 30th anniversary. Here is an interview with Brian Slagel, owner/founder of the heavy metal label. ►

Led Zeppelin unveils film, gets annoyed with silly questions

October 10, 2012 | princep | 0

After Tuesday’s advance screening of “Celebration Day,” Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham fielded assorted (and sometimes sordid) questions from the press. ►

10 albums that changed the life of Blind Guardian’s Marcus Siepen

July 23, 2012 | princep | 0

The 10 Albums picked by guitarist Marcus Siepen is a good example of how “progressive song structures” have had an impact on the evolution of the band’s sound. ►