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DEF LEPPARD Frontman Talks About New Album's Musical Direction

DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Let's talk a little about the next album. We've been writing while on tour, really. At most shows, we did have this room set up backstage that we called the 'Sparkle Lounge,' where we were trying new...

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DEF LEPPARD To Tour North America With FOREIGNER, STYX

DEF LEPPARD's official web site has been updated with the following message: "So, if DEF LEPPARD is not hitting the road with KISS this year (as previously rumored),then who will they go out with? Although there is no official word that it will be the case for ALL dates on the 2007 tour, we ...

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HEAVEN AND HELL Drummer On Upcoming Tour: 'Everybody's In The Mood To Play'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How did you originally become involved with BLACK SABBATH? Vinny Appice: "That was in '79. BLACK SABBATH had just done the...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Talks About Change In His Singing Approach Since He Joined JOURNEY

According to MelodicRock.com, vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (JOURNEY, ex-SOUL SIRKUS, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN) frequently stops by the JOURNEY and JSS message boards to post and on the eve of JOURNEY's U.K tour, he made the following comment on how he has adapted to singing the JOURNEY catalog since h...

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PHILIP ANSELMO With METAL SKOOL: Photos Posted Online

Several high-quality photos of former PANTERA/current DOWN frontman Philip Anselmo performing ALICE IN CHAINS' "Man in the Box" and PANTERA's "Walk" with the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band METAL SKOOL last night (Monday, February 26) at the Key club in Hollywood, California have been posted onlin...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist FORTUS Working On SPIDERMAN 3 Video Game Soundtrack

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Richard Fortus told GN'R fan site Gnrsource.com that he's been keeping busy with several projects in recent months, including writing the soundtrack to the new Spiderman 3 video game. He's also been writing and recording with PUDDLE OF MUDD for their new record. In addition,...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Profiled On REAL MAGIC TV

Jonathan Krackehl of Real Magic TV sat down with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's Howard Jones (vocals) and Joel Stroetzel (guitar) in New York for some magic, an interview, and to share some fan submitted questions and video. You can check out the full episode now in HD here. The episode also features a live hi...

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DEF LEPPARD Featured On 'Best Of Rockline Live'

DEF LEPPARD is among the artists that will be featured on the "Best of Rockline Live" show on Wednesday, February 28. The program, which features highlights from the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. To find a station near you, check out www.rocklin...

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ADDICTION CREW Parts Ways With EARACHE RECORDS; New Music Available

A two-track preview of ADDICTION CREW's upcoming album is available on the band's MySpace page. The CD, which previously had a working title of "High Def Impact", will now be called "Lethal" and the preview songs — "Along The Way" and "Ride On Liars" — are both pre-mastered versions, produced by the...

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DEF LEPPARD Confirmed For Ontario's ROGERS SARNIA BAYFEST

According to the Port-Huron Times-Herald, DEF LEPPARD is the latest blockbuster name added to the lineup for Rogers Sarnia Bayfest, set to take place July 19-22 in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. The English pop-metal band will headline the concert July 21 in Sarnia's Centennial Park. Tickets for DEF LEPPA...

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I-DEF-I: 'In The Light Of A New Day' Track Listing, Release Date Announced

Manchester, U.K.-based metallers I-DEF-I will release their full-length debut, "In the Light of a New Day", on April 2 via Copro Records. Previously home to the likes of EARTHTONE9 and VACANT STARE, Copro is the larger parent label of Casket Music, whom the band developed a close and succesful worki...

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DIECAST Kicks Off SEVENDUST Tour, Shoots New Video

DIECAST kicks off a monstrous 10-week U.S. tour tonight as direct support to SEVENDUST in what will be the longest tour of DIECAST's career. Fans can expect a blistering 45-minute set with a diverse setlist featuring a slew of new material that has yet to be performed live. This is the group's secon...

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Motorcycle Customized For DEF LEPPARD, JOURNEY Being Auctioned For Charity

A one-of-a-kind motorcycle customized for the legendary bands DEF LEPPARD and JOURNEY is being auctioned to benefit Cure Autism Now. Autographed by members of the bands and featuring the DEF LEPPARD and JOURNEY logos, this bike showcases the Arlen Ness flair for design with two of the greatest bands...

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DEF LEPPARD: Autographed Couch To Be Auctioned For Charity

According to the Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot, DEF LEPPARD members Joe Elliott and Phil Collen were among several celebrities that autographed a white Romanesque couch designed by Modern Studio Furnishings at this year's Billboard Awards in December. The couch will be auctioned on eBay to benefit th...

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EVERGREY Performs In Bulgaria For First Time; Photos Available

Swedish metallers EVERGREY made their Bulgarian live debut on January 15 in the city of Plovdiv as part of their current Eastern European tour. Check out pictures of the concert at this location. EVERGREY recently returned to their rehearsal studios to prepare their next studio album. The band is te...