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OZZY OSBOURNE Drops 'Living Legend' Trophy During Acceptance Speech; Video Available
Billboard.biz reports that OZZY OSBOURNE, FOO FIGHTERS and AC/DC were among the winners at the Marshall Classic Rock Roll Of Honour held at London's Park Lane Hotel. Osbourne won the gong for "Living Legend" although almost dropped the trophy on his foot, commenting, "I'm not very good at this award...November 4, 2008
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Talks About SAMSON Microphones; Video Available
A three-and-a-half-minute clip of vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) talking about Samson microphones can be viewed below. D.X. Ferris of the Cleveland Free Times recently spoke to Owens about Tim's forthcoming solo debut, which he has been recor...November 1, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD's CAMPBELL On WHITESNAKE: 'They're Not A Band, It's DAVID COVERDALE And Whoever'
In a brand new interview with The West Australian, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell explained why his band kept plugging away even when no-one seemed to be listening during the seemingly sudden rise of grunge in the early '90s, when bands like NIRVANA and PEARL JAM stole the pop/rock niche. "Wh...October 31, 2008
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Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING: Dates Announced For Next Year's Event
The 14th edition of the Graspop Metal Meeting will take place June 26-28 on the festival grounds of the Boeretang in Dessel, Belgium. According to the organizers, the concept remains identical: three days of metal mania, four stages, 70 bands, metal market, festival fair, side animation, signing ses...October 29, 2008
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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE At GUITARFEST: More Information Available
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine will be joined by bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, TED NUGENT) and drummer Tommy Aldridge (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, OZZY OSBOURNE) for a performance at this year's Guitarfest at Music Live (the UK's favorite music-making bash) on Friday, November 7. Mustai...October 27, 2008
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Founding SAXON Members OLIVER, DAWSON Working On Book
OLIVER DAWSON SAXON, featuring founding SAXON members Graham Oliver and Steve Dawson, took part in a live webcast from Berlin Studios (owned by former WHITESNAKE and current THIN LIZZY guitarist John Sykes) in Blackpool, UK on September 1. According to a press release, the webcast was so successful,...October 26, 2008
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JOEY VERA To Take Part In BASS PLAYER LIVE! Event
Bassist Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING) has issued the following update: "I've been invited to be on a panel at this year's Bass Player LIVE! convention in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, November 1. I'll be sitting in with moderator David Ellefson (F5, ex-MEGADETH) along with Marco Me...October 21, 2008
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LYNCH MOB Cutting New Tracks, Seeking Record Deal
Vocalist Oni Logan of the reactivated rockers LYNCH MOB has issued the following update: "All is well here in the land of milk and honey. Finally after four months of being away from the family, I am back [home] in Switzerland for a much-needed visit with my daughter and wife. "Just a little note to...October 20, 2008
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, SNOWY SHAW on 'Maximum Threshold'; Audio Available
Vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and Swedish multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw (THERION, DREAM EVIL, KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME) were the featured guests on this past Saturday's (October 18) edition of the "Maximum Thr...October 20, 2008
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Guest On 'Maximum Threshold' Tomorrow
Vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will guest on this Saturday's (October 18) edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show at 9:00 p.m. EST. "Maximum Threshold" is an Internet radio show dedicated to presenting up-and-coming hard rock bands and succes...October 17, 2008
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TWISTED SISTER, POISON, FOREIGNER, JOURNEY Songs Featured In 'Rock Of Ages' Musical
Playbill.com reports that the 1980s-set musical "Rock of Ages" — starring "American Idol" finalist Constantine Maroulis — officially opens at Off-Broadway's New World Stages October 16. Previews began October 1. Featuring a book by Chris D'Arienzo, the musical, press notes state, is "fueled by high-...October 16, 2008
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says Solo Album Was 'Management And Label's Decision'
D.X. Ferris of the Cleveland Free Times recently spoke to vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) about Tim's forthcoming solo debut, which he has been recording in Los Angeles. Tentatively due in early 2009, the album will include guest appearances b...October 15, 2008
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MÖTLEY CRÜE, TWISTED SISTER, GUNS N' ROSES, SKID ROW Covers Featured On 'Hair Apparent' Tribute
New Jersey-based Main Man Records continues its string of unique tribute albums with "Hair Apparent - The Main Man Records Tribute To Hair Bands", which is now available. "Nearly a quarter of a century after they dominated the charts, bands like MÖTLEY CRÜE, TWISTED SISTER and WHITESNAKE still have...October 13, 2008
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WHITESNAKE To Perform In Cyprus For First Time
WHITESNAKE will perform in Cyprus for the first time at Eleftheria Stadium on November 13 as part of its "Good to be Bad" world tour. Tickets went on sale today (Wednesday, October 8) at the following locations: Octagono Kiosk, Traffic Music Store and Megaland (Nicosia),Musical Paradise and Brent C...October 8, 2008
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CHRIS POLAND, TY TABOR, TONY FRANKLIN Featured On New TADASHI GOTO Album
Chris Poland (MEGADETH),Ty Tabor (KING'S X) and Tony Franklin (WHITESNAKE, THE FIRM, BLUE MURDER) are among the guest musicians who appear on "Innervisions", the new album from a rising star progressive metal, Tadashi Goto. Due via ProgRock Records, the CD is described in a press release as "an ext...October 7, 2008
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