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TOMMY LEE Explains Why He Took Tap Dancing Lessons As A Kid

During his appearance on NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" on Wednesday (Nov. 3) to promote his new book, "Tommyland", former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee talked about taking tap dancing lessons as a kid. "I took tap dancing lessons just 'cause I thought, I swear, I thought you had to know that...

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TOMMY LEE Confirms Recording Session With NIKKI SIXX

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has spoken to MTV.com about the reports that a CRÜE reunion tour is currently being planned and is scheduled to kick off in early 2005. "I did get together with Nikki [Sixx, CRÜE bassist] and record a couple of tracks," Lee said. "But as far as all four of ...

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ANDREW W.K. Nominated For Technology Award

ANDREW W.K.'s "Phone Party" idea from "The Wolf" album has been nominated in the Billboard Digital Entertainment Awards. The awards honor breakthroughs in music using digital technology. The nomination is presented to Andrew and the team at Island Records who made Andrew's idea a reality. As previou...

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WITH PASSION Sign With EARACHE RECORDS

Sacramento, California-based "technical, melodic, blackened metal-core" band WITH PASSION have inked a deal with Earache Records. The band, who are inspired by the legends of European melodic death metal, from DISSECTION to AT THE GATES, as well as the best of the contemporary U.S.-Canada metal/hard...

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Guitar Autographed By OZZY, PRIEST, SLAYER, SLIPKNOT To Be Auctioned Off For Charity

One-of-a-kind Schecter Diamond Series C-1 guitar custom-made for Guitars4Kids charity and autographed by many of the Ozzfest 2004 bands, including OZZY OSBOURNE (signed on the front "God bless you all, Ozzy Osbourne"),JUDAS PRIEST, SLAYER, SLIPKNOT, and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY (on the back of the body...

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Another End Of The Road For VAN HALEN?

Andrew McNeice of MelodicRock.com reports: "The world of VAN HALEN is a fickle thing and the band have never been far from a headline. The guys are currently working their way through their last weeks of 2004 tour dates — shows that some never thought would happen. "But they did, after the feud ...

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ANDREW W.K.: Live Show Announced

ANDREW W.K. and his band will be playing a live concert on November 12, 2004 in Bellingham, Washington. The show will take place at Western Washington University in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room. The show starts at 7:00 p.m.. Tickets are $11 (students) or $14 (general),available at the PAC Box...

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CKY's DERON MILLER Offers Updates On DEATH Tribute Album, FOREIGN OBJECTS Side Project

CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller has issued the following update on the highly anticipated DEATH tribute album "Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner", his FOREIGN OBJECTS side project (featuring legendary ex-DEATH/TESTAMENT guitarist James Murphy) and the upcoming...

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ANDREW W.K. Performs At RAMONES Benefit Concert: Photos Available

ANDREW W.K. made a guest appearance at "Be Well: Ramones Beat on Cancer", a benefit concert in memory of the late Johnny and Joey Ramone. Check out pictures from WeWantFun.com and DontStopTheNoise.com. "Be Well: Ramones Beat on Cancer" was held on October 8 — which would have been Johnny's 56th birt...

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ANDREW W.K. Sings With FEAR FACTORY

Andrew W.K. had the "honor" of singing with FEAR FACTORY during their New York City concert at the Roseland Ballroom Wednesday night (Oct. 13),according to a posting on the singer's web site. "Andrew helped sing the song 'Edgecrusher' from the band's 'Obsolete' album," the posting continues. "It wa...

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METALLICA, ANDREW W.K. Attend LAMB OF GOD/FEAR FACTORY Show In NYC: Photos Available

METALLICA members Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo, plus Andrew W.K. were among athe attendees at the LAMB OF GOD, FEAR FACTORY, CHILDREN OF BODOM and THROWDOWN show at Roseland in New York City Wednesday night (Oct. 13). Check out pictures from Film Magic. (Thanks: David Ungar Photography / Bagel)...

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ANDREW W.K. Begins Recording New Album: Studio Photos Available

ANDREW W.K. has entered the studio to begin recording his third full-length album, tentatively due in early 2005. "The new songs are building to an even higher level of power and exaltation!!!" reads a posting on Andrew's web site. "Radiance, resplendence, and richness will coarse through every mome...

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METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC Have Penned Some Of Athletes' Favorite 'Get-Hyped' Tunes

METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC and ROB ZOMBIE are among the artists who were recognized by more than 150 celebrities and college athletes for having written and recorded some of their favorite "get-hyped tunes." The complete list of the "top 25 jock jams," as compiled by the Sport Illustrated magaz...

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TOMMY LEE: New Album To Include Duet With BACKSTREET BOYS Singer?

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee is currently in the studio with producer Scott Humphrey (ROB ZOMBIE, POWERMAN 5000) recording tracks for his next release. Among the guest musicians tentatively scheduled to appear on the CD are former THE CULT touring bassist/current DOHENY/CAMP FREDDY guitarist...

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GODSMACK: 'Changes' DVD To Receive European Release In December

GODSMACK's long-form live in-concert DVD, "Godsmack - Changes", will receive a European release on December 6 via Coming Home Studio. Filmed throughout GODSMACK's 2003-2004 worldwide "Faceless" tour, much of which included the coveted support slot for METALLICA's "St Anger" tour in Europe and North...