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Ex-GIRLSCHOOL Guitarist KELLY JOHNSON Dead At 49

Veteran British female hard rockers GIRLSCHOOL have posted the following message on their official web site: "It is with extreme sadness to tell you that Kelly Johnson [photo], original member of GIRLSCHOOL, passed away on Sunday the 15th of July after fighting a six-year battle with cancer of the s...

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AC/DC Members Perform With 'Classic Rock Cares' In New Jersey; Photos Available

Photos from the July 13, 2007 Atlantic City, New Jersey stop on the current "Classic Rock Cares" tour — featuring AC/DC's Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams, Joe Lynn Turner (ex-RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) and a bevy of special guests — have been posted at Wire Image. Classic Rock Cares concerts are a serie...

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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON, CLIFF WILLIAMS Perform At 'Classic Rock Cares'; Video Available

Video footage from the current "Classic Rock Cares" tour — featuring AC/DC's Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams, Joe Lynn Turner (ex-RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) and a bevy of special guests — has been posted at YouTube: * June 30, 2007 at Barbara B Mann Theater in Ft. Myers, Florida: Video * July 3, 2007 .....

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BRIAN JOHNSON Says New AC/DC Album, Tour Are In The Works

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson recently spoke to DailyRecord.com about his participation in the Classic Rock Cares tour, which raises money for the John Entwistle Foundation. The Fort Myers, Fla.-based charity, which is primarily dedicated to promoting musical education for disadvantaged children, is...

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THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD Confirms Late Summer Headlining Tour

South Carolina's THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD has confirmed another American headlining tour for August and September, this time featuring support from AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK, Prosthetic Records labelmates BENEATH THE MASSACRE, and ION DISSONANCE. Hitting many places the band hasn't played for a time,...

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ANNIHILATOR: Cover Of EXCITER Classic Posted Online

ANNIHILATOR's cover version of EXCITER's "Heavy Metal Maniac", featuring guest appearances by former EXCITER drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler and bassist Alan Johnson, has been posted on ANNIHILATOR's MySpace page. The song was originally included on the Japanese version of ANNIHILATOR's new album, "Met...

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New 'World's Fastest Drummer' Contest Announced

NAMM International has announced its tenth outing to find the "World's Fastest Drummer." This highly charged interactive event is a feature at this year's summer NAMM Show in Austin, TX. The contest, which consists of two categories — "Fastest Hands" and "Fastest Feet" — will be held each day on The...

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HIMSA: 'Summon In Thunder' Artwork Revealed

Seattle's HIMSA has revealed the artwork for its new album, "Summon in Thunder", due on September 17 via Century Media Records. Check it out at this location. Steve Carter (who produced the band's second album, "Courting Tragedy And Disaster") produced the music while Devin Townsend (LAMB OF GOD, DA...

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BLOODHORSE Signs With TRANSLATION LOSS RECORDS

Boston, Massachusetts-based band BLOODHORSE has inked a deal with Translation Loss Records. The group's Translation Loss debut release, "EP", was recorded solely by the band, mastered at M-Works in Massachusetts and will be issued on July 24. Clocking in at about 37 minutes, "EP" will "floor the roc...

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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Performs At Party For Make-A-Wish Golf Classic

According to KissOnline.com, KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer and PGA tour pro/avid KISS fan Shaun Micheel performed for the second year in a row at the pairings party for the 2007 Shaun Micheel Make-A-Wish Golf Classic. With them on stage at the Rendezvous were fellow guitarists Gerry Finney and Do...

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Former GIRLSCHOOL Guitarist Battling Cancer Of The Spine

Veteran British female hard rockers GIRLSCHOOL have issued the following update: "Original member Kelly Johnson [guitar] has been fighting an ongoing battle with cancer of the spine. For anybody who would like to send their best wishes or a personal message to Kelly, please [send it to] girlschool@h...

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AC/DC Bassist Says 'Nothing Is Set In Concrete' Regarding New Album

Thomas S.Orwat Jr. of Glam-Metal.com recently conducted an interview with AC/DC bassist Cliff Williams about the Classic Rock Cares charity project, which also includes AC/DC singer Brian Johnson, Joe Lynn Turner (ex-RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) and Steve Luongo, who played in THE JOHN ENTWISTLE BAND. Proc...

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Ex-RAINBOW/DEEP PURPLE Vocalist Embraces Digital Download Technology

During stints with DEEP PURPLE, Ritchie Blackmore's RAINBOW and Yngwie Malmsteen's RISING FORCE, singer Joe Lynn Turner was credited with helping these legendary rock bands redefine their sound, diversify their repertoire and achieve even more commercial success. On "Second Hand Life", his first USA...

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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5: New Audio Interview Posted Online

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features and interview host Mark Strigl and and John Ostronomy recently conducted with ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5 during "Talking Metal Live". Topics include John 5's new solo album "The Devil Knows My Name", ROB ZOMBIE, VAN HALEN, DAVID LEE R...

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HIMSA: New Album Title, Release Date Announced

Seattle's HIMSA have set "Summon In Thunder" as the title of its new album, due on September 17 via Century Media Records. Steve Carter (who produced the band's second album, "Courting Tragedy And Disaster") produced the music while Devin Townsend (LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR) produced vocals and the...