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AEROSMITH Bassist Checks In From London
AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton has issued the following update: "Just got back to the hotel after a gig at the Hard Rock in London. There were probably all of a hundred and fifty people there. A nice cozy club gig. Our equipment probably took up more space than the audience. "We've been in London fo...February 23, 2007
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Original AC/DC Bassist Rehearsing For BON SCOTT Celebration Concert
According to Australia's X-Press Online, BUFFALO frontman Dave Tice and original AC/DC bass player Mark Evans will be at Fly By Night in Fremantle, Australia to rehearse their sets for the Bon Scott Celebration Concert at Claremont Showgrounds. Around 10:00 p.m. the pair will play a set of acoustic...February 21, 2007
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CHRIS CORNELL Quits AUDIOSLAVE, Prepares To Release New Solo Album
Two-time Grammy winner, singer-songwriter and voice of a generation, Chris Cornell, announced today the release date of his 13th career album, "Carry On", in stores May 1 on Suretone/Interscope. Steered by Grammy Award-winning British super-producer Steve Lillywhite (U2, ROLLING STONES, MORRISSEY, D...February 15, 2007
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MARILYN MANSON: No Spousal Support For DITA VON TEESE
According to court documents obtained by TMZ.com, Marilyn Manson asked the courts to block any future claim by his soon-to-be ex-wife Dita Von Teese for spousal support. Marilyn also wants her to pay for her own lawyers. The former lovers aren't seeing eye-to-eye on the date of their breakup either....January 21, 2007
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THERAPY?: Fan-Voted Webgig Posted Online
Irish rock n' roll killing machine THERAPY? has finally released its webgig. Last August the band had an online vote when the fans could pick three of their favorites to be performed. Based on the results of this vote, the group played "Screamager", "A Moment of Clarity", "Straight Life", "Knives",...January 15, 2007
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CHEVELLE To Release 'Vena Sera' In April
CHEVELLE has set "Vena Sera" as the title of its fifth studio LP, due on April 3 via Epic. The album was recorded with producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette, with whom the band previously worked with on both "This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)" and "Wonder What's Next". The full track listing for "V...January 13, 2007
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Music From LED ZEPPELIN Elected To GRAMMY HALL OF FAME
Launch Radio Networks reports: Songs and albums from artists including LED ZEPPELIN, THE WHO, and THE CLASH have been elected to the Grammy Hall Of Fame. Every year, the Recording Academy honors "recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance that are at least 25 years old." This year'...January 11, 2007
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MARILYN MANSON Divorce Documents Posted Online
TMZ.com has obtained divorce papers filed by Marilyn Manson's wife, burlesque dancer Dita by Von Teese (real name Heather Sweet) in Los Angeles Superior Court. In the documents, Von Teese cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for ending her marriage to Manson (real name Brian Warner). Accor...January 6, 2007
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DEEP PURPLE Frontman: ELVIS PRESLEY 'Was The Greatest Singer That Ever Lived'
DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan recently spoke to Classic Rock magazine (web site) for its latest issue in which the stars of rock (plus some assorted rock-loving comedians, sportmen, MPs and other riff raff) nominate their "rock icons." The following is Gillan's explanation for why Elvis Presley be...January 3, 2007
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GLENN DANZIG: 'Man's Inhumanity To Man Is Just As Bad As It's Always Been'
Jason Heller of The Onion's The A.V. Club recently conducted an interview with Glenn Danzig (DANZIG, MISFITS, SAMHAIN). A few excerpts from the chat follow: The A.V. Club: When you're a musician on the road, though, iPods are really convenient. Danzig: I don't even listen to music on the road, and i...January 3, 2007
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BLACK STONE CHERRY Guitarist Talks About Touring With BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
Kevin Karr of The Times-Herald recently conducted an interview with BLACK STONE CHERRY guitarist Ben Wells. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: The Times-Herald: How does it feel to team up with label mates BLACK LABEL SOCIETY for a U.S. tour? Ben Wells: It's great to be on the road with ...November 27, 2006
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Guitarist BERNIE TORME Discusses GMT Project
DioMessageBoard.com recently conducted an interview with Irish guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE) about his new band GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT),also featuring his old compadre from GILLAN, bassist John McCoy — who has worked with Joey Belladonna, SAMSON, and the UK SUB, among others — and dr...November 25, 2006
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LED ZEPPELIN's UK MUSIC HALL OF FAME Inducton To Air On VH1 This Weekend
The 2006 UK Music Hall Of Fame premieres on VH1 as a two-hour extravaganza on Saturday, November 25 9:00 p.m. Prince joined the inductees for this year's event — Brian Wilson, Dusty Springfield, LED ZEPPELIN, Rod Stewart, BON JOVI and James Brown in a star-studded evening full of musical legends. Th...November 20, 2006
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GUNS N' ROSES Frontman Performs At MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION Gala In NYC
GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose performed Saturday (Nov. 11) at the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research fundraising dinner at The Waldorf-Astoria in New York City, titled "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson's..." Rose reportedly performed "Live And Let Die", a cover o...November 11, 2006
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HALFORD/BRUCE DICKINSON Guitarist ROY Z Schedules Brazilian Workshow
Guitarist/producer Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, TRIBE OF GYPSIES) has scheduled a special clinic-meets-show workshow this coming Sunday, November 5 at Manifesto Bar (Rua Iguatemi N° 36) in São Paulo, Brazil. The event is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. and price of admission is R$20.00. Visit ww...November 3, 2006
