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Debunking the myth that 'You Really Got Me' featured a solo by Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page

For years now, the legend has gone that Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page, a favored sideman for Kinks producer Shel Talmy, actually played the titanic solo on “You Really Got Me” — one of the signature moments in 1960s rock. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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'They revitalized us': Kiss' Paul Stanley on the impact of Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer

In the run up to releasing the new Kiss album Monster, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons oversaw the release of a massive retrospective book covering the band’s lengthy history — a process that led to some conversations about former members. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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'You can never deny the immense talent': Steve Vai on first David Lee Roth band vs. Van Halen

When David Lee Roth left Van Halen the first time, he assembled a new set of sidemen who were arguably the musical equal of his former group. Just don’t ask guitarist Steve Vai to compare the two. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Paul Stanley works to recapture early Kiss music's glorious 'lack of restriction'

Paul Stanley has learned, over the years, much about the craft of songwriting. And he’s tried to forget most of it, in service of making better records for his fun-loving band Kiss. You May Also Like: Motley Crue, “Like a Virgin” (2019): One Track Mind

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Rare cuts from Black Sabbath, Deep Purple round out upcoming 2-disc WhoCares set

A special two-disc set of rarities has been built around last year’s two-song charity project by Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi and Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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One Track Mind: Benedictum, “Bang” (2011)

Sometimes what you need is a good us-against-the-world song. You May Also Like: Gloryhammer, “Fly Away” (2022): One Track Mind Metallica, “Hardwired” from Hardwired … to Self Destruct (2016): One Track Mind

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Baroness – Yellow and Green (2012)

Ambitious and sprawling, Baroness’ double album Yellow and Green is never pompous or packed. The record is one of their best, demonstrating an audacious step forward into the domain of creativity and damn good songwriting. You May Also Like: Chicago + Al Green, “Tired of Being Alone” (1973): Saturdays inRead More

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Something Else sneak peek: Down, "Witchtripper" (2012)

It’s been a long time coming, but on Thursday fans finally got a listen to some new studio work from Down. You May Also Like: The Lickerish Quartet, “Lighthouse Spaceship” (2020): Something Else! sneak peek Pantera – ‘Power Metal’ (1988): Forgotten Series

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One Track Mind: Motley Crue, “Sex” (2012)

According to Nikki Sixx, Motley Crue’s new single “Sex” sounds like the band’s debut album Too Fast for Love. Maybe Nikki has been around those loud amps too long and damaged his hearing beyond repair. You May Also Like: Motley Crue, ‘The Dirt’ (2019): Movies Why That Self-Titled 1994 AlbumRead More

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'Internet has changed everything': Eddie Van Halen addresses outcry over reworking old demos

Something of a firestorm broke out among some when David Lee Roth offhandedly confirmed that Van Halen had reworked some old songs for its then-still pending reunion project, A Different Kind of Truth. You May Also Like: How Van Halen’s Jaw-Dropping First Album Ruined My Sex Life (Again)