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AC/DC Members, JOE LYNN TURNER To Take Part In 'Classic Rock Cares' Fundraising Tour

AC/DC members Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams, along with legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),will take part in the "Classic Rock Cares" fundraising tour to benefit The John Entwistle Foundation. Also scheduled to appear are Mark Farner (GRAND FUNK R...

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3 INCHES OF BLOOD Announces Summer 'Off-Fest' Dates With LAMB OF GOD

Vancouver, B.C.-based heavy metal warriors 3 INCHES OF BLOOD have announced a slew of "Off-Fest" live dates centered around their participation as part of Ozzfest 2007. 3 INCHES OF BLOOD will join forces with LAMB OF GOD, HATEBREED and BEHEMOTH for upwards of twenty "Off-Fest" live dates that promis...

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VIP Tickets Now Available To Public For DIMEBAG's BLACK TOOTH BASH

Six-String Masterpieces is currently presenting The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute Auction to benefit the Little Kids Rock Foundation, including Dimebag's Black Tooth Bash. Purchase your VIP package through the House of Blues or Ticketmaster. The donation is $100.00 per person. The VIP Package includes...

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THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD Reveals Cover Art For 'Malice'

South Carolina's THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD has unveiled cover art for the band's forthcoming effort, "Malice". The album — the band's second full-length and the follow-up to 2005's "Bloodlust" — has been slated for an August 21 release through Prosthetic Records. Cover artwork, again designed by...

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Ex-VAN HALEN Bassist Having A 'Blast' On Cinco De Mayo Weekend

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has issued the following update: "Hey everybody!! It's been awhile since my last post, so I thought I would let you know what's been going on lately. "Those of you who were on the Hagar cruise ship party the other month know that I put a little jam together ....

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AC/DC To Tour Australia Early Next Year?

Australia's Herald Sun daily newspaper published the following item in its May 6 edition (page 2 of the Sunday entertainment liftout): "AC/DC will tour next year — with plans to take the show to the Red Centre [region of Australia]. Concert industry sources at Coachella said AC/DC leader Angus Young...

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AC/DC's Classic Song 'Highway To Hell' Among APRA Nominees

According to News.com.au, AC/DC's classic song "Highway to Hell" has been nominated in the "Most Performed Australian Work Overseas" category at the 25th Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA) awards. The 20,000 members of APRA will decide the winners of the awards honoring songwriters. The...

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GRAYSON MANOR Working With GUNS N' ROSES Producer MIKE CLINK

GRAYSON MANOR has just entered Sound Instinct Studios in North Hollywood, CA with producer Mike Clink (GUNS N' ROSES, METALLICA) to begin recording its new album. After a year of writing and pre-production, the band is ready to deliver songs that are their strongest to date. Lead singer Brad Cox has...

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AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE's HANKS Discusses VIRGINIA TECH Massacre

Planet Loud recently conducted an interview with AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE's Chad Hanks (a.k.a. Mr. H.C. Banks III). An excerpt from the chat follows: Planet Loud: I was going to do this interview last week but recent events in America brought up a whole series of new questions. Considering there is a go...

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AC/DC: New Album Coming In January?

According to a posting on the AC/DC fan site AC/DC Highway to Hell, it is rumored that AC/DC has completed editing video footage for a brand new double DVD set to be released September, which will contain one Bon Scott DVD and one Brian Johnson DVD of AC/DC live in concert. The band ...

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HIMSA: Video Footage From Recording Studio Available

The first in a series of studio video reports from the recording of the new HIMSA album has been posted online at this location. HIMSA is tracking the drums, bass and guitars with Steve Carter (who produced the band's "Courting Tragedy and Disaster" album); Devin Townsend (LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR)...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS Launches THE HOLY RAGE

Original JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Al Atkins has set THE HOLY RAGE as the name of his band. The group's lineup consists of the following musicians: Al Atkins - Vocals Mike De Jager - Guitar Chris Johnson - Guitar Alex Reynolds - Drums Scott Dallow - Bass A MySpace page has been launched, featuring ...

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ZAKK WYLDE To Perform At DIMEBAG Hollywood's RockWalk Induction

May 17, 2007 marks the day of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's induction into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock 'n' roll. A bronze bust of Abbott will be unveil...

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ALICE COOPER Adds New Guitarist

According to ALICE COOPER fan site SickthingsUK, Cooper has recruited new guitarist Jason Hook. Jason has worked with many acts over the years, including BULLETBOYS, STEPHEN PEARCY (RATT),and VINCE NEIL. He also has a solo album out, called "Safety Dunce", which recently won the L.A. Music Award fo...

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SALEM'S WYCH Members Comment On Singer RON JOHNSON's Passing

The surviving members of SALEM'S WYCH have commented on the passing of their singer Ron Johnson, who died this past Monday (April 23) in Lima, Ohio from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Their statement reads as follows: "All of the members of SALEM'S WYCH, past and present, deepest sympa...