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LAWNMOWER DETH: Quality Milton Keynes Footage Available

LAWNMOWER DETH, the reunited late '80s/early '90s English comedy/thrash metal band which released three-and-a-half well-regarded albums, played a headlining show at the Pitz in Milton Keynes on Friday, June 5. They were introduced by Keith Platt, who is the alter ego of H (from ACID REIGN). He did a...

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Former HANOI ROCKS Guitarist's Autobiography To Receive North American Release

The decadent autobiography of HANOI ROCKS co-founder Andy McCoy, "Sheriff McCoy: Legend of Hanoi Rocks", will soon be available in English for the first time in a deluxe hardcover edition through North American publisher Bazillion Points. Pre-orders are being taken now for books shipping on July 31....

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Singer, Guitarist Welcome Second Child

WITHIN TEMPTATION singer Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt welcomed their second child on June 1. Robin Aiden Westerholt (pictured below) is "a healthy little man of 2360 grams and 46 cm and was born after 32 weeks and 6 days," according to a posting on the band's web site. The couple...

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SPINAL TAP To Perform On 'The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien'

England's "loudest heavy metal band" SPINAL TAP will be the featured musical guest on "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" on Monday, June 15. Check local listings for more information. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the cult classic film "This is Spinal Tap", and SPINAL TAP, is celebratin...

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CREATURES Signs With EULOGY RECORDINGS

Eulogy Recordings has announced the signing of Southern California's CREATURES. The band's full-length debut, "I, Lucifer", will be released on August 4. Commented CREATURES vocalist Stephen: "I'm beyond excited to be working with Eulogy for our upcoming record. They have the power to push our music...

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DEF LEPPARD Singer: 'We Can Do 40 Dates For Breakfast'

InTheNews.co.uk recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott . A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. InTheNews.co.uk: Are there benefits to having a one-armed drummer? Elliott: He's actually a better drummer now! He plays more to the song than the ego. If a drumme...

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TED NUGENT To Present At CMT MUSIC AWARDS

Ted Nugent and Kid Rock are among the presenters at this year's CMT Music Awards, which will be held June 16 at Nashville's Sommet Center and will be telecast live on CMT and CMT.com at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Hosted by actor-comedian Bill Engvall, the event will also include performances by TRACE ADKINS, JAS...

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DEF LEPPARD/TAYLOR SWIFT DVD: Complete Details Revealed

CMT has partnered with Big Machine Records for the first DVD release of its critically acclaimed series "CMT Crossroads", when the episode featuring TAYLOR SWIFT and DEF LEPPARD hits stores on Tuesday, June 16. "CMT Crossroads: Taylor Swift And Def Leppard" includes 11 electrifying performances by 2...

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SHEAVY Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces New Album Title

Vocalist Steve Hennessey of St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada "stoner" rockers SHEAVY has issued the following update: "Some of you may be aware of the fact that Dan Moore [guitar] has left SHEAVY after sixteen years of faithful service. We want to thank Dan for all the songs and the memories. You wi...

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BUCKCHERRY Frontman Interviewed At ROCK ON THE RANGE; Video Available

David "Gus" Griesinger of Backstage Axxess conducted an interview with BUCKCHERRY lead vocalist Josh Todd on May 17, 2009 at the Rock On The Range festival in Columbus, Ohio. Watch the chat in two parts below. BUCKCHERRY has landed the support slot for all dates on the upcoming North American tour b...

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BUCKCHERRY Frontman Interviewed On KISW 99.9 FM; Audio Available

BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd was recently interviewed by "The BJ Shea Morning Experience" on the Seattle station KISW 99.9 FM. Listen to the chat using the audio player below (click on "Josh Todd Interview"). BUCKCHERRY has landed the support slot for all dates on the upcoming North American tour b...

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DEF LEPPARD's Collaboration With TAYLOR SWIFT Now Available On DVD

"CMT Crossroads: Def Leppard And Taylor Swift", the collaboration between Great Britain's premier arena rock band and one of country music's hottest stars, is now available for purchase on DVD at Walmart.com. The DVD is being sold exclusively through Wal-Mart stores for $11.88. It's on pre-sale now...

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INFERNAEON: New Album To Feature Guest Appearance By GWAR Frontman

Florida's INFERNAEON has announced the addition of Italian female guitarist Stephania Ponzilacqua. She joins the band as the replacement for Scott Tomacelli from Chicago's ART OF THE FLESH. Commented vocalist Brian Werner: "We absolutely have nothing but excellent things to say about Scott; he's bee...

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KISS, BUCKCHERRY Team Up For Fan-Routed Tour; More Details Revealed

Legendary band KISS made headlines last month when they announced their U.S. and Canadian tour will be the world's first to put fans in charge of where a tour is routed. Now, KISS is adding even more excitement to their tour as they announce the selection of BUCKCHERRY as the opening act for all dat...

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BUCKCHERRY Turns Song Into Awareness Campaign

At BUCKCHERRY's special intimate show at the Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza recently, the band presented a check in the amount of $10,000 to Childhelp, a leading national non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse. The chart-topping, Grammy-nominated band launched the "Rescue M...