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VELVET REVOLVER, DEFTONES, ALICE IN CHAINS Members Featured On BEATLES Compilation

On October 24, 2006, Restless Records will release "Butchering The Beatles" — featuring the biggest, the baddest, the heaviest all-star line-up ever assembled to honor what is arguably the greatest band ever — THE BEATLES. All-in-all, over 50 internationally known recording artists bring their uniqu...

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DEF LEPPARD: '20th Century Boy' Single Going For Radio Adds

According to a posting on DEF LEPPARD's official web site, the second single off the band's "Yeah!" album, "20th Century Boy", is being released today to mainstream and classic rock radio. This means that you can now call your radio station and request the follow-up to "Rock On", which reached the c...

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DEF LEPPARD Featured In GUITAR EDGE Magazine

According to a posting on DEF LEPPARD's web site, the September/October issue of Guitar Edge magazine — "the newest and hottest magazine on the music scene" — features a seven-page article in which LEPPARD guitarists Vivian Campbell and Phil Collen, along with JOURNEY's Neal Schon, talk about the DE...

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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL On Early Years

Gibson.com reports: From pioneering British metal band SWEET SAVAGE to DIO and WHITESNAKE to DEF LEPPARD today, Vivian Campbell rode rock 'n' roll from the violent streets of Belfast to L.A.'s Sunset Strip. Now, with "Yeah!", DEF LEPPARD's joyful tribute to their early influences, he comes full circ...

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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'We're Very, Very Good At What We Do'

Brandon Griggs of The Salt Lake Tribune recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. An excerpt from the chat follows: The Salt Lake Tribune: There's been so much drama and tragedy in the band's history. Does that ever overshadow the music and become a distraction? Cam...

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DEF LEPPARD: More Tour Dates With JOURNEY Announced

DEF LEPPARD has added more shows to its current North American tour with JOURNEY. The newly added dates are as follows: Oct. 11 - Fresno, CA @ Save Mart Center Oct. 13 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl Oct. 14 - San Bernardino, CA @ Hyundai Pavilion Oct. 16 - Albuquerque, NM @ Journal ...

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DEF LEPPARD Become Members Of World's Oldest Football Club

Yorkshire Post Today reports that rock legends DEF LEPPARD have become members of the world's oldest soccer club — Sheffield FC. The band was presented with a team shirt (photo) and an early club photograph by the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Coun Jackie Drayton, after pledging their support to their ho...

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ADDICTION CREW Confirmed For Italy's FROGSTOCK

ADDICTION CREW has been confirmed to perform at the Frogstock Festival, set to take place August 24-27 in Riolo Terme (Ravenna),Italy. ADDICTION CREW will appear on the third day of the event (August 26),along with LINEA 77 and EXTREMA. Also on the bill are EXILIA, the band which features in its r...

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DEF LEPPARD's 'Hysteria' To Receive 'Deluxe Edition' Reissue Treatment

DEF LEPPARD will be releasing a "deluxe edition" of their classic album "Hysteria" (1987) before the end of the year. No further details are currently available. "Hysteria" was recorded in 1986 at Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, Netherlands; Windmill Lane Studio 2 in Dublin, Ireland; and Studio Des...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist: New Material Is 'More Rock Than It Has Been In A Few Years'

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisted recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisted: DEF LEPPARD is well known for their live shows. You have a sustained energy on stage. How do you all keep from falling into th...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Can Kick Your Ass: Video Available

Apart from making music, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen's other favorite pastimes are dedicated to his health, working out, and martial arts. Phil wanted to give his fans a peek at his martial arts training routine that he gets from his personal trainer Jean Carrillo: go to Jean's web site and ch...

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TRIVIUM: New Song Available For Download

A brand new TRIVIUM song, entitled "Detonation", has been made available for download at this location. The track comes off the group's third album, "The Crusade", due on October 10 via Roadrunner Records (one day earlier internationally). The MP3 will only be available until August 21. The band wil...

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DEF LEPPARD Performs 'Animal' In West Palm Beach: Video Available

DEF LEPPARD was videotaped performing "Animal" during their July 10 concert at the Sound Advice Ampitheater in West Palm Beach, Florida. Watch the clip online at YouTube.com. The DEF LEPPARD/JOURNEY tour kicked off on June 23 and is scheduled to run until September 23, when they close out the trek i...

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CARMINE APPICE's 'Ultimate Guitar Zeus' Receives Official Release

Escapi Records has announces the official release of the long-awaited underground classic, "Ultimate Guitar Zeus", created, produced and co-written by drummer Carmine Appice. The CD features performances by 14 of the world's greatest guitar players, including Yngwie Malmsteen, Brian May of QUEEN, St...

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EVERGREY Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement

Swedish metallers EVERGREY have parted ways with bassist Michael Håkansson. Replacing him in the group's lineup is former HAMMERFALL bassist Fredrik Larsson, the band's manager has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. An official statement from Michael announcing his departure from EVERGREY will be releas...