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VOLBEAT Frontman Performs With ELVIS PRESLEY's Backing Musicians: Photos Available
VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen performed with some of the musicians ELVIS PRESLEY used in the studio and in concert during the '50s and the '70s on Saturday, April 22 at Amager Bio in Copenhagen, Denmark. Pictures from the gig — which featured Poulsen alongside Jerry Carrigan (drums),Richie Young...April 26, 2006
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JOEY RAMONE Birthday Benefit To Take Place Next Month
Billboard.com is reporting that THE STROKES, THE DICTATORS' Andy Shernoff, the DEAD BOYS' Cheetah Chrome and DKT with guest vocalists Corey Glover and Marshall Crenshaw will perform at the Joey Ramone Birthday Benefit next month. The event will be held May 19 at New York's Irving Plaza on what would...April 17, 2006
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SHADOWKEEP Frontman Laying Down Vocals For New CD
Vocalist Richie Wicks of the U.K. power metallers SHADOWKEEP is currently in the studio laying down tracks for the band's as-yet-untitled third album, tentatively due later in the year. "The sessions have been phenomenal!" stated Richie, "Richard West [keyboard player with U.K.'s THRESHOLD and renow...April 10, 2006
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SOULFLY Mainman Records New Collaboration With APOCALYPTICA
SOULFLY's web site has been updated with the following message: "Well, the European tour concluded last week, and with that said, what's up for SOULFLY next? More touring, of course! But until that resumes, in North America near the end of April, here's a recap of the things that happened on the rec...April 3, 2006
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Flying High Again: Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
Tribute albums are usually good for a little fun, maybe even surprising you with a couple of bands you wouldn't expect to be covering a classic song by a classic band/artist. In my case, I typically check out the album, appreciate it for the handful of cool covers, and never again take it off the .....February 20, 2006
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MOTÖRHEAD, TWISTED SISTER, JUDAS PRIEST Members On OZZY Tribute CD: Audio Samples Available
MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister, TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider, ex-JUDAS PRIEST/current ICED EARTH frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens and legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen are among the metal icons appearing on "Flying High Again: The World's Greatest Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne", due on Marc...February 10, 2006
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Drummer CARMINE APPICE Signs Book Deal With ALFRED PUBLISHING
Drummer/author/educator Carmine Appice (VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS, BECK/BOGERT/APPICE, ROD STEWART) ahs signed a 10-year agreement with Alfred Publishing to distribute a line of educational percussion books. (Alfred, on December 24, 2005, bought Warner Bros. Publications, one of the world's largest publ...February 1, 2006
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AEROSMITH Guitarist Set For LES PAUL Salute Next Week
Launch Radio Networks reports: Guitarists Joe Perry from AEROSMITH and Neal Schon from JOURNEY are among those taking part in a tribute concert to music industry legend Les Paul next week. The Les Paul & Friends: 90th Birthday Salute takes place at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Cali...February 1, 2006
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SHADOWKEEP Hard At Work On New Album
U.K. power metallers SHADOWKEEP have now completed all the rhythm parts for the new album, the title of which is still under wraps. Drummer Scott Higham and bassist Stony Grantham entered Thin Ice Studios just before Christmas to lay down all their parts and the results have been "stunning," accordi...January 20, 2006
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THE DARKNESS Frontman Vows To Come Back 'Stronger Than Before'
Belfast Telegraph reports: THE DARKNESS' second album, "One Way Ticket to Hell ... and Back", may not have enjoyed the accolades or chart position of their debut, "Permission to Land", but the group's lead singer, Justin Hawkins, said he was still pleased with the end result and that he wouldn't cha...January 7, 2006
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RICHIE KOTZEN, ROB BALDUCCI To Team Up For Exclusive NAMM Gigs
Guitarist Richie Kotzen (formerly of POISON and MR. BIG) will team up with Favored Nations (Steve Vai's label) shredder Rob Balducci for two exclusive NAMM gigs in the Los Angeles area. Kotzen and Balducci toured the U.K. together in 2004 and are doing two exclusive sets yet again. The first gig wil...December 30, 2005
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THE DARKNESS Select Second Single Off 'One Way Ticket To Hell'
British rockers THE DARKNESS have selected "Is It Just Me?" as the second single off their sophomore album, "One Way Ticket to Hell ... and Back". The single will be released in the U.K. on CD, DVD and limited-edition 7" on February 20. "One Way Ticket to Hell …and Back" is the follow-up to THE ...December 26, 2005
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ACE FREHLEY: 'More 'Greatest Hits Live' Details Revealed
KissAsylum.com has revealed more information regarding original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's upcoming compilation titled album, "Greatest Hits Live", due on January 24, 2006 via Megaforce Records. "Greatest Hits Live" (view cover here) track listing: 01. Rip It Out (Live) 02. Breakout (Live) 03. Col...December 23, 2005
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ACE FREHLEY: 'Greatest Hits Live' Cover, Track Listing Revealed
The track listing has been revealed for the new ACE FREHLEY (ex-KISS) compilation titled album, "Greatest Hits Live", due on January 24, 2006 via Megaforce Records. According to a press release, this CD "represents some of the best work from legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley during the period aft...December 17, 2005
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THE DARKNESS: International Chart Positions Revealed
THE DARKNESS' second album, "One Way Ticket To Hell ... and Back", has entered the national album charts in the following countries: #11: U.K. (dropped to 34 in second week!) #20: Ireland #22: Sweden #25: New Zealand #27: Italy #29: Norway #32: Germany #35: Finland #43: Canada #44: Austria #48: Swit...December 12, 2005


