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DEEP PURPLE's 'Smoke On The Water' Voted Best Rock Riff Of All Time

Kathy McCabe of the Herald Sun is reporting that DEEP PURPLE's "Smoke On The Water" has been voted the best rock 'n' roll riff ever played in a poll conducted by the Australian Musician magazine. The poll of more than 300 professional and amateur musicians also named AC/DC the best Australian band —...

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NIRVANA Spreading The Wealth With New Box Set

VELVET REVOLVER's Duff McKagan, who watched the formation of NIRVANA as a Seattle native, told Launch Radio Networks that the new NIRVANA box set, "With The Lights Out", is going to provide a payday for more than just the members of the band. According to McKagan, other musicians who are on the box...

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NINE INCH NAILS To Perform At Next Year's COACHELLA FESTIVAL?

According to a posting at The NIN Hotline, NINE INCH NAILS are rumored to be taking part in the upcoming Coachella Festival, set to take place April 30-May 1, 2005 in Indio, California. Other artists believed to be taking part in the two-day event include DAVID BOWIE, PJ HARVEY and R.E.M. View the ....

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MOTÖRHEAD And SEPULTURA Perform In London: Photos Available

MOTÖRHEAD and SEPULTURA performed at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, England on Saturday (Nov. 27). Check out pictures from Wire Image. As previously reported, MOTÖRHEAD were joined during their performance by ex-guitarist Wurzel for a live rendition of the set closer "Overkill". Wurzel was a memb...

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MOTÖRHEAD Joined By Former Guitarist WURZEL At London Concert

During last night's (Nov. 27) MOTÖRHEAD show at the legendary Hammersmith Apollo in London, ex-guitarist Wurzel joined the band for a live rendition of the set closer "Overkill". Wurzel was a member of MOTÖRHEAD from 1984's "No Remorse" LP to 1995's "Sacrifice". MOTÖRHEAD are in the middle of a Euro...

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Could A NIRVANA Live Album Be Next?

In a recent interview with the Rocky Mountain News, Jack Endino, NIRVANA's original producer in the early days and the project consultant for the just-isued "With the Lights Out" box set, speculated that a NIRVANA live album could be next collection to come out. He also talked about how he helped tr...

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VELVET REVOLVER's DUFF MCKAGAN Is Excited About NIRVANA Box Set

VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan is among the many NIRVANA fans excited about today's release of the box set "With The Lights Out". McKagan is a Seattle native who started his music career in that city and he witnessed NIRVANA's early days, and he said the box set will allow fans a deeper insigh...

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Bid On Lunch With Former NIRVANA Bassist

According to MTV.com, NIRVANA fans can bid on a lunch with Krist Novoselic on his private plane as part of People for the American Way's annual Auction for the American Way. Beginning Sunday (Nov. 28) and ending December 5 on eBay, the auction will also include autographed memorabilia from MADONNA,...

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IRON MAIDEN's EDDIE Heads The All-Time Classic T-Shirt Chart

Anthony Barnes of the Belfast Telegraph is reporting that IRON MAIDEN's iconic mascot Eddie — the ghoulish figure which has appeared on their album sleeves for a quarter of a century — has helped them to the top of the charts in the rock 'n' roll fashion stakes. The denim-and-leather-clad heavy meta...

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NIRVANA On Track to Have Biggest Boxed Set Of All Time

Billboard magazine is reporting that many retailers are excited about the NIRVANA boxed set, "With the Lights Out", which comes out Nov. 23. The defunct grunge trio's Geffen Records collection "could be the biggest boxed set of all time," says Bryan Everitt, director of music purchasing for Amarillo...

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Offers Update On Solo Album

In a recent interview with Metal Maniacs magazine, MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister offered the following update on his upcoming solo album: "I got seven tracks done already. I've got two with SKEW SISKIN [reportedly titled 'Stand Upon The Mountain' and 'Don't Matter To Me' — Ed.], which are...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Helps Select Top 500 Greatest Rock Songs Of All Time

Ozzy Osbourne was among the panel of recording artists, producers, label executives, critics and songwriters that selected the list of the greatest rock 'n' roll songs of all time, to be published in a special edition of Rolling Stone magazine out on Friday, according to Reuters. Also on the panel w...

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HIGH ON FIRE: Fall Tour Dates Announced

HIGH ON FIRE have announced fall 2004 U.S. tour dates. The critically acclaimed power trio will display their high volume live prowess when they kick off six weeks worth of performances beginning November 18 in Salt Lake City, UT. The band will remain on the road until the end of 2004, concluding th...

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KURT COBAIN's Letter To COURTNEY To Be Auctioned Off

According to The New York Post, a never-before-seen letter from NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain to his then-wife Courtney Love, written as the doomed rock star was hallucinating on LSD in a British hotel, is expected to fetch between $12,000 and $14,000 as part of a sale of rock 'n' roll memorobilia at...

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VELVET REVOLVER To Add B-Sides To New Version Of Debut Album

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER's U.S fans will be able to hear some of the B-side cover versions from some of their overseas singles. The band will release a new version of their debut album, "Contraband", later this month packaged with an additional disc featuring the cover...