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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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FAITH NO MORE, KORN, SLIPKNOT, DOWN, DEF LEPPARD Performances From DOWNLOAD Available
Professionally filmed video footage from this year's Download festival, which was held June 12-14 at Donington Park, United Kingdom, can be found at the event's official web site. Includes are performance clips from such acts as FAITH NO MORE, KORN, LIMP BIZKIT, SLIPKNOT, DOWN, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, FI...June 29, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD: Video Footage, Photos Of Hamburg In-Store Available
David "Gus" Griesinger of Backstage Axxess has posted video footage and photos of DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen and bassist Rick Savage's appearance on Friday, June 26 at Music Exchange in Hamburg, New York for a signing session. Hamburg proclaimed June 26 "Def Leppard Day" and Collen and Savage...June 27, 2009
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Several Arrested At DEF LEPPARD/POISON Concert In Upstate NY
According to The Daily News Online, the following people were arrested at Darien Lake Theme Park Resort in Darien, New York during Friday's (June 26) DEF LEPPARD/POISON concert, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office said: * Murad R. , 35, of Buffalo, was charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly...June 27, 2009
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AC/DC, IRON MAIDEN, METALLICA, HEAVEN & HELL Among 'Classic Rock Roll Of Honour' Nominees
The nominations for the 2009 Classic Rock Roll Of Honour awards staged by Classic Rock magazine were unveiled today by legends of rock parody SPINAL TAP. The band took time out of rehearsals for their show at Wembley Stadium next week to announce the shortlists for the six public voted categories at...June 26, 2009
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Friday Proclaimed 'DEF LEPPARD Day' In Hamburg, New York
Barbara O'Brien of The Buffalo News reports that Friday, June 26 has been proclaimed "Def Leppard Day" in the town of Hamburg, New York by virtue of a unanimous vote Monday by a bemused Town Board. Two members of the famed band, Phil Collen and Rick Savage, will be on hand to sign ...June 25, 2009
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SPINAL TAP: 'Back From The Dead' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Back From The Dead", the first new album in almost two decades from England's "loudest heavy metal band" SPINAL TAP, sold 10,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 52 on The Billboard 200 chart. Issued on June 16, the follow-up to 1992's "Break Like Th...June 24, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD, POISON, CHEAP TRICK Kick Off Summer Tour: Video Footage, Photos Available
Last night (Tuesday, June 23),DEF LEPPARD, POISON and CHEAP TRICK kicked off their 2009 North American tour with a smashing show in Camden, New Jersey. For almost one hour and 45 minutes, LEPPARD played a selection of their biggest hits in front of an enthusiastic, near sold-out crowd at the Susque...June 24, 2009
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