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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Talks Technology
DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott tells Mary Colurso of Alabama's The Birmingham News that he embraces technology that allows him to locate music on the Internet and buy songs easily as downloads. Innovations in recording gear also get an enthusiastic "thumbs up." "We can do all kinds of things, ridi...August 7, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Says Ideas Coming Together for New Album
DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott was recently asked by Noisecreep when fans can expect to hear new music from the group. "It's a case of like, if anybody's got any ideas, and I know they do because [bassist Rick Savage] already played me a couple of things," Elliott said. "I've played him a ...July 30, 2009
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POISON Drummer, ODUM Frontman In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Exhibition Video
In addition to his drumming duties in POISON, Rikki Rockett has another hobby that's not so usual among the mad and often controversial rock stars: a passion for jiu-jitsu. A vegan and animal-rights activist, Rockett holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. And shortly before hitting the road with...July 29, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD's ELLIOTT Clarifies POISON Potshots: 'My Belief Is That We're Better Than Them'
DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott has defended his band's decision to tour with POISON — a group that, just last year, he trashed in the media. Speaking to Noisecreep, Elliott explained, "I didn't say that [POISON's] music had no substance, I said that ours had more. That's a totally different thing....July 27, 2009
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SPINAL TAP Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance
England's "loudest heavy metal band" SPINAL TAP will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday, August 5 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with SPINAL TAP by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For more information, visit Rockli...July 16, 2009
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POISON Drummer Becomes First-Time Father
Congratulations are in order for POISON drummer Rikki Rockett and his wife Melanie Martel on the birth of their first child, Jude Aaron Rockett (see photo below). The baby boy was born July 14 at 4:31 a.m. He weighed in at seven pounds, four ounces and measured 21 inches long. POISON is currently on...July 16, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist's MAN RAZE Schedules 'Surprise' London Show
MAN RAZE, the rock outfit featuring Phil Collen of DEF LEPPARD, Simon Laffy from GIRL and Paul Cook of THE SEX PISTOLS, will play a "surprise" show at the Borderline in London on Wednesday, July 29. MAN RAZE's debut album, "Surreal", was re-released on June 9 via VH1 Classic Records as a deluxe edit...July 16, 2009
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'Louder Than Hell: The Unflinching Oral History Of Metal' Book Due In 2011
"Louder Than Hell: The Unflinching Oral History of Metal" by Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman will be a comprehensive, informative and entertaining history of metal told by the people who created it. In addition to talking to a broad range of artists, the authors will interview industry professio...July 9, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist On Country Music, Band's Longevity
Rege Behe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On the band's collaboration with country superstar Tim McGraw on the single "Nine Lives": "There was never any intention of DEF LEPPARD go...July 9, 2009
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METALLICA, SLAYER In 'Rick Rubin: In The Studio' Book; Release Date Announced
On August 11, ECW Press will issue the 300-page book "Rick Rubin: in the Studio" by biographer Jake Brown. Nearly three years of meticulous research went into the making of the book, which documents the roots of Rubin's rise as one of the industry's most singularly influential record producers and A...July 7, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD, POISON: Hartford Show To Be Filmed For VH1's 'Live & Loud Fridays'
According to a posting on POISON singer Bret Michaels' Facebook page, DEF LEPPARD and POISON are set to kick off VH1's new series "Live & Loud Fridays" by filming songs from their 2009 tour tonight (July 7) at Meadowlands Music Theater in Hartford, Connecticut. Fans in attendance will not only g...July 7, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD Drummer Talks About RAVEN DRUM FOUNDATION
DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen, who had a life-changing experience when he lost an arm in a car accident in 1984, recently spoke to TimesUnion.com about the Raven Drum Foundation, which he founded with his now-wife Lauren Monroe to share his journey and help others discover their own paths to recove...July 2, 2009
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ACE FREHLEY: 'Anomaly' Commercial Posted Online
A short commercial for original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's new solo album, "Anomaly", can be viewed below. Due on September 15, the CD was produced and recorded in Westchester County, New York between 2007 and 2009 and was mixed in Los Angeles by Marti Frederiksen, who has previously worked with A...July 2, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD: Camden Footage Available
Quality video footage of DEF LEPPARD's June 23, 2009 performance in Camden, New Jersey can be viewed below. DEF LEPPARD has just released deluxe editions of its classic albums "Pyromania" and "Adrenalize". The albums feature never-before-released B-sides and live recordings as well as nine Top 10 si...July 1, 2009
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ACE FREHLEY: 'Anomaly' U.S. Release Date Announced
According to the Rocket Science music label services organization, which lists original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley as one of its clients, Frehley's new solo album, "Anomaly", will be released on September 15. The CD was produced and recorded in Westchester County, New York between 2007 and 2009 and...June 30, 2009
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