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TRIVIUM Frontman: 'We Want To Reach As Many New People As Possible'
In England, TRIVIUM are genuine rock stars, reports Revolver magazine (web site). They've played the main stage at the Download festival (with only KORN and METALLICA following them) and will open for IRON MAIDEN on their upcoming stadium tour. But in the U.S., they've still got something to prove,...August 25, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman: 'We're Not A Heavy Metal Band'
Tom Lanham of InsideBayArea.com recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On developing a bad back as a teen, lifting boxes incorrectly in a steeltown factory: "And once you've got one, as everybody who has a bad back knows, you've go...August 25, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD: 'Hysteria' Deluxe Edition Details Revealed
On August 3, 1987, British rock band DEF LEPPARD released the album "Hysteria". Already a major force in rock music, "Hysteria" catapulted the band into the stratosphere. The statistics for "Hysteria" are astounding. The album has sold in excess of 17 million copies and counting. Due to the incredib...August 24, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD: JOE ELLIOTT Audio Interview Available
Iceberg Radio recently published an album-launch feature on DEF LEPPARD's latest CD, "Yeah!", including an audio interview with singer Joe Elliott in which he talks about how the album came about. Listen to the interview here (free registration required). "Yeah!" has sold 140,000 copies in the Unite...August 23, 2006
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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...August 22, 2006
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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...August 21, 2006
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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...August 21, 2006
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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...August 15, 2006
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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...August 14, 2006
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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 ...August 14, 2006
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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...August 11, 2006
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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...August 11, 2006
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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...August 9, 2006
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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...August 5, 2006
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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...July 31, 2006
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