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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX: 'To Me, Fashion And Music Go Hand In Hand'
Leslie Earnest of the Los Angeles Times reports that former St. John Knits International Inc. executive Kelly Gray and MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx have joined forces to launch a line of men's clothing. Apparel from Newport Beach-based Royal Underground, whose clothing includes $100 T-shirts, $900...August 10, 2006
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX To Launch 'Royal Underground' Clothing Line
Women's Wear Daily reports that MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx is partnering with Kelly Gray, formerly the co-president and house model of St. John, to launch a label called Royal Underground that will comprise contemporary sportswear. "I don't think anyone else could have convinced me to get back i...August 8, 2006
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MASTODON: 'Taste Of Chaos Ensemble' Tribute Album Due Next Month
A unique tribute album to MASTODON's "Leviathan" album, aptly titled "Taste of Chaos Ensemble Perform's Mastodon's Leviathan", is scheduled for release on August 8 via Vitamin Records. The album's official description reads as follows: "On this record, THE TASTE OF CHAOS ENSEMBLE is going back to MA...July 25, 2006
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CORNERSTONE Completes Work On 'Two Tales and One Tomorrow'
CORNERSTONE, the Danish/British melodic metal band featuring YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/ex-RAINBOW frontman Doogie White and ex-ROYAL HUNT bassist Steen Mogensen, has posted the following message on its official web site: "[The new CORNERSTONE album] 'Two Tales and One Tomorrow' is now mixed and mastered. Ste...July 17, 2006
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PRETTY MAIDS Sign With FRONTIERS RECORDS
Frontiers Records has announced the signing of Danish metal legends PRETTY MAIDS to a multi-album deal. The group's long awaited follow-up to 2002's "Planet Panic", entitled "Wake Up to the Real World", will be released in November. Commented singer Ronnie Atkins: "The new record has all the tradema...July 12, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE's 'Concerto For Group And Orchestra' To Be Performed By Italian Jazz Musicians
Jon Lord's (ex-DEEP PURPLE) "Concert for Group and Orchestra" will be performed live in Italy by an Italian jazz trio and the "Arturo Toscanini Foundation" orchestra. The jazz band is composed by Vito Di Modugno (organ),Mimmo Campanale (drums) and Massimo Sutera (bass). Special guests will be guita...July 5, 2006
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SILENT FORCE Frontman Begins Laying Down Vocals For New CD
SILENT FORCE frontman D.C. Cooper (ex-ROYAL HUNT) has finally producer Dennis Ward's new studio in Bruchsal, Germany to begin laying down the vocals for the group's fourth album, "Walk the Earth", tentatively due in October via AFM Records. The guitars, bass and keyboards for the new CD were laid do...June 30, 2006
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OZZY OSBOURNE Talks About This Year's OZZFEST
Patrick MacDonald of the Seattle Times conducted an interview with Ozzy Osbourne several days prior to the launch of this year's Ozzfest, which kicks off next Thursday (June 29) at the White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, Washington. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Seattle Times: If it rains [at...June 22, 2006
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MOTÖRHEAD: 'Stage Fright' Special To Air On MTV2's 'Headbanger's Ball'
MOTÖRHEAD will get the royal treatment this Saturday, June 24 with the "Headbanger's Ball" thirty-minute "Stage Fright" special. Culled from the spectacular DVD of the same title (released earlier this year on SPV),the program contains a healthy selection of MOTÖRHEAD favorites along with some back...June 20, 2006
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GODSMACK, MINISTRY, DISTURBED Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: GODSMACK, HINDER Venue: Centre de Foire City/State: Quebec City, Quebec Date: June 10, 2006 Gross Sales: $115,900 Attendance: 3,695 Capacity: 3,748 Artist/Event: M...June 17, 2006
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CHILDREN OF BODOM, IN FLAMES, H.I.M., AVENGED SEVENFOLD Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: CHILDREN OF BODOM, GOD FORBID Venue: House of Blues City/State: Cleveland, Ohio Date: March 26, 2006 Gross Sales: $7,617 Attendance: 435 Capacity: 600 Artist/Event...June 9, 2006
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ALICE COOPER To Take Part In Star-Studded Golfing Tournament
According to the Irish Examiner, Alice Cooper was today confirmed to take part in a star-studded golfing tournament. The announcement was made at the launch of this year's Northern Rock All Star Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, South Wales. There were also hints that a member of the Britis...June 1, 2006
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LED ZEPPELIN Receive Polar Music Prize In Stockholm
Irish Examiner is reporting that the surviving members of legendary rock band LED ZEPPELIN received the prestigious Polar Music Prize from Sweden's king today (May 22) in the city where they recorded their final studio album 27 years ago. Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones crossed the stag...May 22, 2006
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LED ZEPPELIN: Brand New TV Interview Available Online
Sweden's TV4 has uploaded an interview with LED ZEPPELIN members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, which was broadcast earlier today (May 22). Watch it at this location. The rock legends are currently in Stockholm attending tonight's Polar Music Prize gala, where they will be presented w...May 22, 2006
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GRAVE DIGGER/Ex-RUNNING WILD Bassist Selling Classic Guitar
GRAVE DIGGER bassist Jens Becker (also ex-RUNNING WILD) is selling a Yamaha five-String bass guitar BB5000 from 1988 via eBay. This is the same bass guitar that he used to record the RUNNING WILD albums "Port Royal" and "Death Or Glory". For more information, click here. GRAVE DIGGER are currently w...May 22, 2006
