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All posts for the day October 19th, 2011
Artisan News recently spoke to new DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini about his addition to the band and what part of the group’s catalog he enjoys the most.
QUEEN, one of the most dynamic and influential rock bands of all time, will be honored with the Global Icon Award at the “2011 MTV EMA“, MTV announced today. The legendary rock band will also take the stage for a special performance. This year marks the 40th anniversary of QUEEN‘s formation in 1971; since then, these Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers have garnered a long list of accomplishments and accolades, including career sales of more than 300 million albums, 16 No. 1 albums, 18 No. 1 singles and the U.K.‘s top-selling album of all time (their “Greatest Hits” compilation has sold a staggering 5.7 million copies). Continue Reading
Commemorating it’s 25th birthday, METAL HAMMER magazine released the 25th Anniversary Edition.
Gianluigi D’Autilia of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with Danish producer Flemming Rasmussen (METALLICA, RAINBOW, BLIND GUARDIAN, MORBID ANGEL, EVILE). Check out the interview below.
How was it being in Cleveland at the Rock ‘n’ Roll of Fame ceremony? I noticed the Master of Puppets giant cover, right there on stage..
Flemming: It was amazing. Metallica, invited 150 people who had been important for their career, and have been working for them for the last 25 years, to be part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I flew directly from Denmark together with Ken Anthony (Lars‘ heavy metal mentor and lead singer from Switchblade). The location was the famous House of Blues, rented for the special occasion. There was a private party, then the induction ceremony the following day, where the band played, it was so great being there. Continue Reading