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LIFE OF AGONY Drummer Seeks Musicians For New Project

LIFE OF AGONY drummer Sal Abruscato and Gene Blank of LOURDS are looking for a vocalist and bassist for a new project. The band's style is described as "gritty, dark, melodic abrasive, hard rock/metal." Applicants: * Must be 21 and up. * Must be able to submit MP3s and/or web site URL that has sampl...

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MARILYN MANSON Sued By Former Keyboardist/Drummer Over 'Partnership Proceeds'

According to the New York Post, former MARILYN MANSON keyboardist/drummer Stephen "Pogo" Bier is filing a lawsuit in Los Angeles today against Manson charging that instead of paying Bier for his services, the singer squandered his band's earnings on "sick and disturbing purchases of Nazi memorabilia...

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AC/DC Among Australia's Top Earners

Australian business magazine BRW reports that AC/DC earned 18 million Australian dollars (approximately $16 million) last year landing at No. 6 on BRW's annual Top 50 Entertainers list. Making their debut on the list are Sydney rockers WOLFMOTHER, who come in at number 33 with earnings of AUD $2.3 m...

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JEFF BECK Will Not Take Part In THE YARDBIRDS Reunion Tour

Launch Radio Networks reports: Jeff Beck will not be part of the equation if THE YARDBIRDS reunite this year. His manager told Billboard.com that despite recent rumors, the guitarist has no plans to tour with Jimmy Page, founding bassist Chris Dreja and drummer Jim McCarty as THE YARDBIRDS this fall...

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LIFE OF AGONY Frontman Schedules More European Solo Tour Dates

LIFE OF AGONY frontman Keith Caputo has scheduled the following solo dates in Europe in September/October: Sep. 13 - Hedon - Zwolle, NL Sep. 14 - Pul - Uden, NL Sep. 15 - Bibelot - Dordrecht, NL Sep. 16 - Prime Club - Cologne, DE Sep. 18 - Knust - Hamburg, DE Sep. 22 - ...

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JIMMY PAGE To Reunite With JEFF BECK For YARDBIRDS Tour?

RollingStone.com reports: According to an industry insider, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck are going to tour as THE YARDBIRDS this fall alongside founding bassist Chris Dreja and drummer Jim McCarty. The tour is said to kick off this October. It's unclear who will be the reformed YARDBIRDS' lead singer (o...

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DEEP PURPLE Contracts PAID INC. Celebrity Services

The legendary hard rock band DEEP PURPLE has selected Paid Inc. celebrity services to coordinate VIP experience ticket packages for its live performances, redesign its web site, develop and direct its official fan community and manage both mobile and online merchandising, marketing and fulfillment....

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LIFE OF AGONY Frontman Completes Work On New Solo Album

LIFE OF AGONY frontman Keith Caputo has completed work on a new solo album, entitled "Fondness for Hometown Scars". The CD was produced by Martyn Lenoble (JANE'S ADDICTION, DAVE GAHAN, PORNO FOR PYROS, THE CULT) and features the following band lineup: Keith Caputo - Vocals Jochem Van Rooijen - Drums...

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THE GATES OF SLUMBER To Team Up With CENTURIONS GHOST For U.S. Run

Indiana-based doomsters THE GATES OF SLUMBER will team up with England's CENTURIONS GHOST for an East Coast assault this August. Confirmed dates are as follows: Aug. 16 - Chicago, IL - The Note Aug. 17 - Cleveland, OH - Now That's Class Aug. 18 - Rochester, NY - The Bug Jar Aug. 19 - Boston, ...

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GUNS N' ROSES Joined By BUBBLES From 'Trailer Park Boys' In Tokyo

Keith Tarrier of Rock and Roll All Nite has submitted the following report: "I was just at the historic Budokan in Tokyo [on July 18] to see GUNS N' ROSES. As well as [putting on] another awesome show here in Japan, GN'R invited special guest Bubbles [a.k.a. actor/musician Mike Smith] from the 'Trai...

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SCRAP METAL Signs On With WILLIAM MORRIS

The William Morris talent and literary agency today announced they have signed celebrity rock supergroup SCRAP METAL as a client, and will represent the rock supergroup worldwide. "SCRAP METAL offers an unprecedented collection of musical talent in one unique act," says agent Keith Sarkisian of The...

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DREAM THEATER's PORTNOY: 'NEIL PEART Introduced Me To Progressive Drumming'

Michael Senft of The Arizona Republic recently conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: The Arizona Republic: You just moved to Roadrunner Records from Atlantic. Portnoy: We were with Atlantic/Elektra for 15 years, a seven-album deal...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Frontwoman: 'With Every Album We Try To Do Something Different'

FMQB recently conducted an interview with WITHIN TEMPTATION vocalist Sharon Den Adel. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: FMQB: You recently finished the Hottest Chicks In Metal Tour with LACUNA COIL, which was your first visit to the U.S. How did it go? Sharon: Very well. I was very surprise...

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OSBOURNE, HETFIELD, SIMMONS Featured In VH1 Classic's 'Seven Ages Of Rock' Series

"Seven Ages of Rock", a co-production with the BBC, will make its U.S. debut on VH1 Classic Monday, December 17. MTV veteran Mark Goodman narrates this seven-part series, which showcases the various genres of rock music that impacted and shaped pop culture. From the birth of rock to metal to alterna...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION: Interview With SHARON DEN ADEL To Be Rebroadcast Tomorrow

WSOU's interview with WITHIN TEMPTATION frontwoman Sharon den Adel, which originally aired on the South Orange, NJ radio station on Friday, July 6, will be rebroadcast this Wednesday, July 11 between 9:00 and 10:00 p.m. during the "No Man's Land" show, which features female artists. NYC/Northern NJ...