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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER: WOLF HOFFMANN's Claim That I Wasn't Interested In ACCEPT Reunion Is 'Wrong'
On June 17, Rustyn Rose of Metalholic.com conducted an interview with former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow. On why he thinks he is constantly being asked about the possibility of him rejoini...June 18, 2011
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PICTURE: New Album Delayed
Reunited '80s Dutch metal band PICTURE has issued the following update: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, PICTURE has decided to postpone the release of [its new] CD, 'Warhorse', until September. 'Warhorse' is being mixed by Oscar Holleman (WITHIN TEMPTATION, CREZIP, AFTER FOREVER, MY FAVOURITE SCAR...June 18, 2011
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AC/DC Monopoly: More Details Revealed
USAopoly has announced a tentative August release date for the AC/DC Collector's Edition Monopoly board game. The AC/DC Collector's Edition Monopoly is the first and only game that combines the risk taking, deal making Monopoly game play with one of the most legendary and enduring rock and roll band...June 18, 2011
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Former AC/DC Drummer CHRIS SLADE Performs With Russian Tribute Band (Video)
Former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade performed with the Moscow, Russia-based AC/DC tribute band EASY DIZZY on June 2, 2011 at club Jagger in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. Video footage of the concert can be seen below. Slade received his highest exposure in 1989 when he was asked to join AC/DC as the replac...June 16, 2011
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AC/DC Makes FORBES Magazine's List Of Highest-Paid Musicians
Anglo-Australian hard rockers AC/DC have made Forbes magazine's new list of the 25 highest-paid musicians. According to Forbes, the numbers encompass all pretax income earned from May 2010 to May 2011, before subtracting agent and manager fees. The totals were compiled with the help of data from Pol...June 16, 2011
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AC/DC Collector's Edition Monopoly Due In August
According to USAopoly, AC/DC Collector's Edition Monopoly is going into production next week. The game will be available this August. Created with loyal fans in mind, AC/DC Collector's Edition Monopoly game's custom gameboard features the best of one of the greatest rock and roll acts of all time. I...June 16, 2011
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KISS 'Steaming Ahead' With New Album
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke to QMI Agency this week about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's new album. "We have all the songs arranged and written and all that," he said. "Like [2009's] 'Sonic Boom', all the songs were written by the band. Paul [Stanley; guitar, voca...June 16, 2011
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PAUL DI'ANNO To 'Run Free' Again On Tour In Spain, Portugal
Former IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno will embark on a tour of the Iberian Peninsula, playing songs from the first two MAIDEN albums, "Iron Maiden" and "Killers". Paul's backing band for these shows will consist of members of the promising Spanish group EVER DREAM. The dates are as follows: Oct....June 14, 2011
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PRIMEVIL Changes Name To MPIRE OF EVIL
PRIMEVIL the new band featuring former VENOM members Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar),Antony "Antton" Lant (drums; brother of VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant) and Tony "The Demolition Man" Dolan (bass, vocals) has changed its name to MPIRE OF EVIL. Commented the group: "It was brought to our attenti...June 14, 2011
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AC/DC Frontman On Band's Enduring Popularity: 'We've Stuck To What We Do Best - Rock 'N' Roll'
Larry Getlen of the New York Post recently conducted an interview with AC/DC singer Brian Johnson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. New York Post: Had you ever met Bon [Scott] before replacing him? Johnson: I met Bon in 1973 or 1974. His band was supporting my band, GEORDIE. I ...June 13, 2011
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ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK UPROAR FESTIVAL Dates Announced
The initial tour dates have been announced for the 2011 Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival featuring headliner AVENGED SEVENFOLD alongside main-stage artists THREE DAYS GRACE, SEETHER, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and ESCAPE THE FATE. The touring music and lifestyle festival also includes Best Buy Mus...June 13, 2011
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HELMET Mainman: We're Better Than 99.9% Of The Other Bands Out There, Rock Or Any Other Genre
Brian Fischer-Giffin of Australia's Loud magazine recently conducted an interview with HELMET mainman Page Hamilton. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the band's spring 2011 U.S. tour with ST. VITUS and CROWBAR: "You don't tour the world for twenty five years and not know when some...June 12, 2011
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DIO DISCIPLES: Video Footage Of SAUNA OPEN AIR Performance Available
DIO DISCIPLES the new project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards) alongside bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, WHITE LION) and singers Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and...June 10, 2011
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DIO DISCIPLES Bassist JAMES LOMENZO Interviewed On 'The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show'
Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" recently conducted an interview with DIO DISCIPLES bassist James Lomenzo (also formerly of MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and WHITE LION). You can now watch the chat below. DIO DISCIPLES the new project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (d...June 10, 2011
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DIO DISCIPLES Kicks Off European Tour In Moscow; Photos, Video Footage Available
DIO DISCIPLES the new project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards) alongside bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, WHITE LION) and singers Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and...June 8, 2011
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