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SCOTT WEILAND Wants To Write 'Better Final Chapter' To STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Story

WashingtonPost.com recently conducted an interview with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer Scott Weiland. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: WashingtonPost.com: It's interesting to hear you say that you're not afraid to throw your influences into an album, because STONE TEMPLE PIL...

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Entire NIRVANA Album Licensed To 'Rock Band' Video Game

Launch Radio Networks reports: NIRVANA's landmark 1991 album "Nevermind" has been licensed in its entirety for use in the upcoming Electronic Arts video game Rock Band, according to Tech Digest. Gamers will be able to download the complete album and play along to it as they're playing the game. Rock...

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ATREYU Announces Headlining Shows

Acclaimed metallic rock act ATREYU has announced plans for a headlining tour in support of its upcoming Hollywood Records debut, "Lead Sails Paper Anchor". The much-buzzed-about album arrives in stores on August 28 and the tour begins September 9 at the Big Easy in Boise, ID, with openers HASTE THE...

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ATREYU: Second 'Lead Sails Paper Anchor' Webisode Posted Online

ATREYU has posted the second of six webisodes documenting the recording sessions for the group's new album, "Lead Sails Paper Anchor": Windows Media, Quicktime, Real Media. Due on August 28 via Hollywood Records (Roadrunner in Europe),"Lead Sails Paper Anchor" was produced by GOLDFINGER's John Feld...

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ATREYU: First 'Lead Sails Paper Anchor' Webisode Posted Online

ATREYU has posted the first of six webisodes documenting the recording sessions for the group's new album, "Lead Sails Paper Anchor": Windows Media, Quicktime, Real Media. Due on August 28 via Hollywood Records (Roadrunner in Europe),"Lead Sails Paper Anchor" was produced by GOLDFINGER's John Feldm...

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Documentary On KURT COBAIN To Get Theatrical Release

Launch Radio Networks reports: Director A.J. Schnack has posted a message at his online blog announcing that "Kurt Cobain: About A Son", Schnack's documentary about the late NIRVANA frontman, will open in New York City on October 3, Los Angeles on October 5 and Seattle on October 10. According to Th...

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Former RIP Editor Featured In 'Shockwaves' Podcast

Shockwaves/HardRadio Podcast #18 is now available for download at this location (20 MB). Host Bob Nalbandian interviews rock journalist/author and notorious "metal dude" Lonn Friend. In this episode Lonn discusses his recent book "Life on Planet Rock", his days as editor for the infamous RIP magazin...

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Report: Vintage AC/DC, NIRVANA Still Big-Sellers

Jake Coyle of The Associated Press reports: AC/DC's "Back in Black" (1980) last year sold 440,000 copies and has thus far sold 156,000 this year, according to the Nielsen SoundScan catalog charts, which measure how well physical albums older than two years old are selling. BON JOVI's 1994 "Cross Roa...

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SWEET F.A. To Reunite

Late '80s/early '90s band SWEET F.A. has agreed to reunite for what may be the last time ever. The group is holed up in a remote location in Indianapolis, Indiana for rehearsals, which are expected to last through early August. Touring partners have not been decided yet but talks have begun with sev...

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OSBOURNE, HETFIELD, SIMMONS Featured In VH1 Classic's 'Seven Ages Of Rock' Series

"Seven Ages of Rock", a co-production with the BBC, will make its U.S. debut on VH1 Classic Monday, December 17. MTV veteran Mark Goodman narrates this seven-part series, which showcases the various genres of rock music that impacted and shaped pop culture. From the birth of rock to metal to alterna...

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ATREYU Signs With ROADRUNNER RECORDS

Roadrunner Records has announced the worldwide signing (excluding North America) of Orange County bruisers ATREYU. The group's new album, "Lead Sails Paper Anchor", will be released in Europe on August 27. Vocalist Alex Varkatzas comments, "We're excited to be on a label with a roster we respect and...

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ATREYU To Film 'Becoming The Bull' Video

ATREYU has reportedly tapped Kevin Kerslake (THE USED, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) to direct the video for its new single, "Becoming the Bull". The song comes off the group's new album, "Lead Sails Paper Anchor", due on August 28 via Hollywood Records. The band will be previewing select songs from the hi...

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AKERCOCKE To Guest On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show This Friday

Controversial U.K. dark art practitioners AKERCOCKE will be IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guests on Friday, July 13 (postponed from the originally announced July 6) during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio show, aptly named "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". Listen to the program live v...

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BLACK SABBATH, NIRVANA, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT Songs Confirmed For ROCK BAND Game

According to ShackNews, a total of eight songs have been revealed for inclusion in Harmonix Music Systems' ambitious upcoming rhythm game Rock Band. Of the eight listed songs, an impressive six are drawn from the master tapes of each band's original recording: THE WHO's "Won't Get Fooled Again", DAV...

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'Rock Band' Game Takes Core Premise Of 'Guitar Hero' And Expands It Tenfold

The first glimpse at the upcoming multi-instrument video game Rock Band has been posted at YouTube. Check out a rendition of GUNS N' ROSES' "Welcome to the Jungle" at this location. The game will feature additional tracks from the QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, BLACK SABBATH, NIRVANA, WEEZER and many more...