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Preview In-depth Axl Rose Interview Online
(hennemusic) VH1's That Metal Show did an interview with Axl Rose after Guns N' Roses' October 29 show in Miami, for an upcoming special broadcast on the station's "National Metal Day" blitz on 11-11-11.

TMS host Eddie Trunk offered up some discussion and a mini-preview of that session on his New York radio show Friday night, chatting with his TV co-host Jim Florentine. The two say Axl was in great spirits, speaking openly about anything the guys wanted to ask.

In the first clip, Trunk praises Axl's Miami performance, marveling at the vocal stamina required to pull off a 3-hour show, night-in and night-out. "I had a good night," replied Rose. "It's not an anomaly, but I did have a good night, and I have been taking care of my voice. I do warm-ups before the show, I do warm-downs after the show, I do those religiously." A lot more here



Metallica and Lou Reed Album Bombs
(Rock News Desk) First-week sales of Metallica's collaboration album with Lou Reed are set to be just three percent of what their previous record, Death Magnetic, achieved.

Lulu is estimated to have shifted between 12,000 and 15,000 copies since it went on sale in the US on November 1.

But in 2008 Death Magnetic sold 490,000 in its first week, even though the time period was just three days because it was put out on a Friday. more on this story



Lindsay Lohan Only Spends A Few Hours in Jail
(TMZ) Lindsay Lohan has been released from jail -- a mere 4.5 hours after she checked in.

As we first reported, Lindsay checked into the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, CA last night at 8:48PM PST to begin serving her 30-day jail sentence.

She was released at approximately 1:30AM Monday morning. Tough life. more on this story



Queen and Adam Lambert Rock MTV EMAs
(hennemusic) The 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards wrapped up Sunday night in style, as rock legends Queen were presented with the Global Icon Award.

The honor was presented to Brian May and Roger Taylor by Katy Perry, before Queen took to the stage with Adam Lambert to perform a medley of some of their hits.

"When I was growing up there was no MTV in my house," said Perry. "But then one day, a friend of mine played me Queen – it opened my eyes, unlocked my heart, blew my mind. I knew exactly what I wanted to do and I knew who I was. I am only standing here because of the brilliance, and drama of Queen."

The guys performed "The Show Must Go On," "We Will Rock You" and "We Are The Champions." Check it out



Pete Townshend Gives Jools Another Number
(hennemusic) More video of Pete Townshend's appearance this week on the BBC's Later with Jools Holland has surfaced.

On Tuesday's broadcast, The Who guitarist was featured doing an acoustic take on "I'm One," from the band's 1973 classic, "Quadrophenia"; that album is being reissued in various formats (including a "Director's Cut" box set) on November 14th (UK) and November 15th (US).

Friday night's extended version of Jools' show added more Townshend, as he sat down with the host for a chat and a version of "Drowned," a second live performance from Tuesday's taping, was featured.

When asked about the ongoing relevancy of Quadrophenia, forty years after its release, Pete said, "I think it's become a bit of a universal story; every teenage boy goes through this stuff." Check out the video here



Watch Chickenfoot Rock Kimmel
(hennemusic) Chickenfoot completely rocked Jimmy Kimmel's show Thursday night with a couple of high-energy performances.

The band played "Three And A Half Letters," its current single from "Chickenfoot III," as well as the first single, "Big Foot."

This week, Chickenfoot are playing the first leg of its 2011 Road Test tour, doing a week of shows across select US cities; the 5-date trip started Tuesday at the Warfield in San Francisco, and winds its way to New York by next week. Check out video of the appearance here



Watch James Durbin Unplugged
(hennemusic) The promo machine for the James Durbin debut, "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster," is cranking up as the project nears its November 21st release date.

James is now starting to appear up on different shows as his media interviews and performances kick into gear.

Last week he stopped by FOX News and did a live, acoustic version of his new Top40-aimed single, "Love Me Bad." more on this story



Win A Led Zeppelin Box Set
We normally do not feature or promote contests but one of our news partners, Ultimate Classic Rock have a killer contest running that should be of interest to Led Zeppelin fans:

In honor of the 40th anniversary of the release of Led Zeppelin's fourth album (Nov. 8), Rhino and Ultimate Classic Rock are giving you the chance to win their complete discography in the form of the Definitive Collection Mini LP Replica CD box set.

This impressively packaged box set features all nine of Zeppelin's studio albums, as well as their live set 'The Song Remains the Same,' with CD-sized artwork replicating the look and function of each record. Read more and enter here



See Selena Gomez's MTV EMA Performance
(popmusiclife) Selena Gomez was doing double-duty at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards Sunday night in Belfast. Not only did Selena host, but she performed, as well.

More than 8,000 fans watched the drama unfold at Belfast's Odyssey Arena, as the world's biggest artists delivered live performances including Justin Bieber, David Guetta, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jessie J, LMFAO, Snow Patrol and Queen.

Check out footage of Selena & The Scene doing "Hit The Lights" from her latest album, "When The Sun Goes Down" here.



Sebastian Bach Talks Favorites
(hennemusic) Sebastian Bach chatted recently with radio station WDHA in New Jersey as part of the station's "Box Of Rock" webisode series.

While plugging his new album, "Kicking & Screaming," Bach spoke with host Terrie Carr about his favorite singers and new bands.

While Bach's answers on his favorite singers may surprise some fans, his taste in new bands likely won't, especially since he's wearing a Black Veil Brides shirt during the session. Check it out



Def Leppard Osaka Soundcheck Footage Online
(hennemusic) Last week, Def Leppard wrapped up a successful run of shows in Australia as part of their current Mirror Ball world tour.

Saturday, the band kicked off the Japanese leg of the tour in Osaka. Footage of the band at soundcheck at the venue has surfaced.

Following the band's December 7 gig in Tokyo, Leppard head home for a series of UK dates through December with Motley Crue and Steel Panther. check out the video here



Johnny Rivers Birthday
(Gibson) On this date in 1942, John Henry Ramistella was born in New York City. When he was five years old, his father lost his job and moved the family to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where little Johnny's uncle got his old man a job painting houses and antiquing furniture. No one realized at the time that this reunion of Ramistella brothers would foster one of the most distinctive musical voices of the 1960s.

When Johnny's dad and uncle got together, the two often played Italian folk songs on guitar and mandolin. Soon, Johnny was asking for lessons — and his own guitar. But Johnny was less interested in music from the old country and more zeroed in on the sounds he would hear on late-night R&B stations. Local musicians like Fats Domino and Jimmy Reed crossed his path as well, leaving a lifelong impression on the scrawny kid from New York.

By junior high school, Johnny had honed his craft and was sitting in with various local bands. And when Elvis Presley stormed the charts in 1956, Johnny added rockabilly to his repertoire. By the age of 14, Johnny released his first single, "Hey Little Girl" (by Johnny and The Spades), on the local Suede label. A year later, Johnny was on holiday at his aunt's home in New York City. Taking advantage of his time in the media capital, he boldly sought out legendary DJ Alan Freed, who arranged an audition for the teenager. The result was a contract with Gone and End Records and a name change. Ramistella wasn't going to cut it with mass America, opined Freed. He suggested, instead, Johnny Rivers, after the Mississippi River that flows through Johnny's home state