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VINCE NEIL: 'Girls, Girls, Girls' Performance From ARF ROCKS! Fundraiser Posted Online
Fan-filmed video footage of Vince Neil performing the MÖTLEY CRÜE classic "Girls, Girls, Girls" at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation's (ARF) ARF Rocks! fundraiser on January 4, 2008 at the Dean Lesher Regional Center in Walnut Creek, California can be viewed below. Vince fronted the ARF all-s...January 15, 2008
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ANCIENT RITES: Spanish Dates Cancelled
Vocalist Gunther Theys of Belium's ANCIENT RITES has issued the following update: "To our supporters in the Iberian lands: We received the news that our tour, which was supposed to start next week in your lands, is cancelled. The tour organisers informed us that clubs that booked ANCIENT RITES recei...January 15, 2008
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AYREON Mastermind Schedules Dutch In-Store Appearances
AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen will make at least two in-store appearances this month. Joining him for a short acoustic set will be female singer Marjan Welman, whose powerful vocals are featured on the song "E=mc2" on the new AYREON album, "01011001". January 25 - 17:00 - Velvet Music in Breda, N...January 15, 2008
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Bang… You're Dead
Recalling some of the '80s metal tinged hard rock acts that rode melodic riffs and hooks without concern for flashy playing, "Bang… You're Dead" by Milwaukee's BONE SHAKER is a fun-filled ride. A thread of NWOBHM pride and bluster runs through these 10 tracks and the trio succeeds in writing memorab...January 15, 2008
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TEMPESTT With JEFF SCOTT SOTO: European Tour Dates Announced
Legendary hard rock singer Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) will perform with Sao Paulo, Brazil's TEMPESTT during the latter band's upcoming European tour beginning March 1. According to Soto's newsletter, Jeff will join TEMPESTT "about seven songs into their set [every night],...January 14, 2008
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Y&T's DAVE MENIKETTI Discusses 'One Hot Night' DVD
Y&T's Dave Meniketti recently spoke with antiMUSIC's Morley Seaver about the group's new DVD, "Live – One Hot Night". An excerpt from the chat follows: antiMUSIC: Was there a real particular reason why you chose the Netherlands or this area? Dave Meniketti: Ah, really it was just because a perso...January 13, 2008
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AYREON: New '01011001' Preview Video Available
A preview video for AYREON's upcoming album, "01011001", can be viewed below. The CD is scheduled for release on January 28 via InsideOut Music. AYREON is the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen. The group will make its new rock opera, entitled "01011001", available in three editio...January 10, 2008
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RATT: NAMM Appearances Announced
Reactivated '80s rockers RATT have issued the following update: "RATT fans, don't miss appearances by Warren DeMartini, Bobby Blotzer and Robbie Crane at this year's NAMM convention [at the Anaheim Convention Center] in Anaheim, California. Warren will be signing autographs in the Seymour Duncan boo...January 10, 2008
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VINCE NEIL Performs At ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION Fundraiser; Photos, Video Available
Vince Neil performed a selection of MÖTLEY CRÜE hits at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation's (ARF) ARF Rocks! fundraiser on January 4, 2008 at the Dean Lesher Regional Center in Walnut Creek, California. Vince fronted the ARF all-star band, featuring Mike Vanderhule (Y&T),John Nymann (Y&a...January 8, 2008
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WITHIN Y: 'The Cult' Artwork Revealed
Swedish melodic death metal band WITHIN Y has revealed the cover artwork of its third album, "The Cult", due in the spring via the Gothenburg-based label Gain. The art, which was created by Niklas Sundin of DARK TRANQUILLITY and Cabin Fever Media, can be viewed at this location. "The Cult" track lis...January 7, 2008
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NIGHTWISH Plays Sold-Out Concert In Helsinki; Video Available
Fan-filmed video footage of NIGHTWISH's sold-out January 1, 2008 concert at the Ice Hall in Helsinki, Finland can be viewed below (courtesy of "thesummerwine"). As previously reported, NIGHTWISH's latest album, "Dark Passsion Play", has been certified gold in Germany for sales in excess of 100,000 c...January 5, 2008
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LED ZEPPELIN Souvenir Hunters Invade Vicar's Retirement Home
Polly Dunbar of the Daily Mail reports: For decades, the Rev John Dale has looked forward to retiring to the isolated 18th Century cottage he owns in the Welsh hills. But his dreams of tranquillity have been shattered — by hundreds of LED ZEPPELIN fans. For the property, Bron-Yr-Aur, overlooking the...January 5, 2008
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ERIC MARTIN, MARK SLAUGHTER To Perform As 'Acoustic Duo' At Y&T's San Francisco Gig
Eric Martin (MR. BIG) and Mark Slaughter (SLAUGHTER) will perform as an "acoustic duo" at Y&T's first-ever performance at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco, California on March 29. Upcoming Y&T shows: Mar. 29 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore (with Eric Martin, Mark Slaughter) Apr. 05...January 4, 2008
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ASPHYX Confirmed For Germany's ROCK HARD FESTIVAL
The reformed lineup of the Dutch death metal outfit ASPHYX — Martin van Drunen (vocals),Wannes Gubbels (bass/vocals),Paul Baayens (guitar) and Bob Bagchus (drums) — has been confirmed for this year's Rock Hard Festival, set to take place May 9-11, 2008 at the Gelsenkirchen Amphitheatre in Gelsenki...January 3, 2008
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KISS, HELLYEAH, SEVENDUST, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Drummers Schedule NAMM Signing Sessions
Pearl Drums is hosting an autograph session at this year's Winter NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants),which runs from January 17 to January 20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The signing will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 19 at the Pearl booth...January 3, 2008

