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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...July 28, 2007
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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...July 26, 2007
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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...July 26, 2007
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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...July 16, 2007
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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...July 16, 2007
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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...July 13, 2007
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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...July 13, 2007
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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...July 12, 2007
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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...July 10, 2007
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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...July 5, 2007
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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...July 4, 2007
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AIRBOURNE Signs With ROADRUNNER RECORDS
Roadrunner Records has announced the signing of Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE. Forming a genuine brand of fist-pumping, beer-slinging rock 'n' roll, AIRBOURNE have established a respectable name for themselves in their native country. Although still very young, the band sonically tears pages fro...July 3, 2007
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Legendary MAIDA VALE Studios To Close
According to NME.com, the BBC is planning to close its famous Maida Vale studios in west London — where such rock heavyweights as LED ZEPPELIN, IRON MAIDEN and NIRVANA have laid down sessions — explaining it's not suitable for the "21st-century digital age." The closure of the studio, which was home...July 2, 2007
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OZZY OSBOURNE Names Five Favorite Hard Rock Bands
Launch Radio Networks reports: Ozzy Osbourne has listed his five favorite hard rock bands for Spinner.com. The list includes LED ZEPPELIN, MOTÖRHEAD, NIRVANA, GREEN DAY and, of course, his own group, BLACK SABBATH. Osbourne said about his No. 1 choice, LED ZEPPELIN, "I can remember walking through B...June 29, 2007
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AKERCOCKE To Film 10-Year-Anniversary Concert For Live DVD/CD
Controversial U.K. dark art practitioners AKERCOCKE have announced a special show at the Underworld in London on August 4. This will be the band's much-discussed and previously postponed 10-year-anniversary concert. Commented the group: "We've decided finally to go ahead and mark the 10th year of th...June 27, 2007
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