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MINISTRY, WALLS OF JERICHO, BLEEDING THROUGH Featured On '8 Songs To Die For'
MINISTRY, WALLS OF JERICHO and BLEEDING THROUGH are among the featured artists on "8 Songs to Die For", the first branded soundtrack released by After Dark Films and Primary Wave Special Markets in conjunction with Horrorfest III "Eight Films To Die For". Debuting in 2006, After Dark Films' Horrorfe...January 6, 2009
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THIN LIZZY's SCOTT GORHAM Remembers PHIL LYNOTT
THIN LIZZY guitarist Scott Gorham has posted a message on the Thin Lizzy Live MySpace page in remembrance of THIN LIZZY legend Phil Lynott, who died a victim of drug abuse on January 4, 1986 (23 years ago) at the age of 36. He writes, "We're at that time of year again aren't ...January 5, 2009
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EDDIE VAN HALEN To Auction A Pair Of 1956 Chevy Classics
A pair of Chevrolet classics from the personal collection of rock 'n' roll icon Eddie Van Halen will be sold at no reserve during the 38th annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., Jan. 11-18, 2009. The 1956 Chevy 210 (Lot #1259) and 1956 Chevy Nomad (Lot #1259.1) will each...January 5, 2009
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HENRY ROLLINS Has Confidence In BARACK OBAMA
Punk rock icon Henry Rollins recently spoke to the Artisan News Service about the recent presidential election and the new direction our country is about to take. "I think of all the candidates America had to chose from, Barack Obama, John McCain, Dr. Ron Paul, people like that, I think in my opinio...January 3, 2009
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GENERAL SURGERY: Split CD/LP With BUTCHER ABC Finally Released
Legendary Swedish grindcore merchants GENERAL SURGERY have issued the following update: "The story goes back all the way to 2003 when we got asked by then Escorbuto Recordings president Johan Wallin if we would be interested in doing a split with Japanese gore maniacs BUTCHER ABC. Naturally, we were...January 3, 2009
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DUFF MCKAGAN: Random Thoughts (And Experiences) Of 2008
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has penned the latest installment of his weeky column, which appears every Thursday on Reverb at SeattleWeekly.com. A few excerpts follow below. "I really don't have a 'tidy conclusion of 2008' column anywhere in me. Really, I think I ceaselessly...January 2, 2009
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EXTREME Guitarist Thanks U.S. Fans For Their Support
Guitarist Nuno Bettencourt of the reunited Massachusetts rockers EXTREME has issued the following update: "Well, well, well... Now that we are home. Back in the U.S. of A. I noticed... with a little help from a birdie outside my window... Two things. 1. We have a new president. And 2. That I didn't...January 1, 2009
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MEGADETH Mainman Comments On Former Co-Manager's Passing
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has commented on the passing of the band's former co-manager Bud Prager (pictured below). The president of E.S.P. Management, Inc., Prager co-managed MEGADETH from 1995 to 2001, helping the group to its first major commercial radio success and co-writing a number of so...December 26, 2008
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Former MEGADETH Co-Manager Dies Of Esophageal Cancer
Bud Prager, president of E.S.P. Management, Inc. — who co-managed MEGADETH from 1995 to 2001, helping them to their first major commercial radio success and co-writing a number of songs — lost his year-plus long battle with esophageal cancer at his home in Montauk, N.Y. on December 22. Born in New Y...December 23, 2008
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OTEP Frontwoman To Guest On 'M.I.B. Show'
OTEP frontwoman Otep Shamaya will guest on the "M.I.B. Show" on Saturday, December 27 at 2:00 p.m. EST. You can listen to the show live via the Internet at www.hardrockradiolive.com. Shawn Jones of ILMOEntertainment.com conducted an interview with Otep Shamaya on November 12, 2008. Otep discussed th...December 23, 2008
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Music Is Medicine For AC/DC Frontman
SunNewspapers.net reports that AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson was welcomed by Sarasota Memorial Hospital president and CEO Gwen MacKenzie, Healthcare Foundation president and CEO Alex Quarles and Jennifer Mayer, medical director of All Children's at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, as they opened the new B...December 22, 2008
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SCOTT WEILAND Inks BUG Deal
Shelley Jones of MusicWeek reports that Scott Weiland has signed a new publishing deal with Bug Music including his share of the STONE TEMPLE PILOTS catalog and songs from future solo projects. As part of the agreement, Weiland will receive funding to pursue the development of creative projects and...December 20, 2008
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NIGHTWISH Singer: 'I Think I've Done A Hell Of A Job In This Band'
U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine conducted a short interview with NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon for its "Xmas Rocks" issue, available on newsstands now. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Kerrang!: 2008 – rock or suck fest? Anette: "It's been a mix of both. I've enjoyed seeing so many differen...December 20, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Partners With ACE MARKETING & PROMOTIONS INC.
Ace Marketing & Promotions Inc. announced a partnership with DEF LEPPARD to support their next tour with Proximity Marketing Bluetooth and Wi-Fi content delivery system, bringing a sponsor-centric and interactive media component to this dynamic show. During the band's past summer "Sparkle Tour",...December 19, 2008
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SIXX: A.M. Partners With PAID, INC.
SIXX: A.M. has contracted Paid, Inc.'s celebrity services to design and manage its new fan-engaging and interactive web site, as well as provide brand management and online, traditional and international merchandise retailing to support the band's projects including bassist Nikki Sixx's New York Tim...December 18, 2008
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