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DEF LEPPARD To Begin Work On New Album In The Fall
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell recently spoke to RollingStone.com about the group's upcoming covers album, "Yeah!", tentatively due in April. "I saw Marc Bolan and T. REX in 1971 on 'Top of the Pops'," Campbell recalled, "and [singer] Joe [Elliott] has the same memory. I was nine years old, a...January 5, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD: 'Yeah!' Covers Album Due In April
Syndicated newspaper columnists Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith are reporting that DEF LEPPARD is taking a much-deserved break before embarking on another round of touring and album promotion. The band kept up a breakneck pace of concerts, awards shows and promotional appearances from May into De...January 4, 2006
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EIGHTEEN VISIONS Singer Says New Album Will Sound Like Cross Between STP And DEF LEPPARD
Huntington Beach, California's EIGHTEEN VISIONS have entered a Los Angeles studio with producer Machine (LAMB OF GOD, ROB ZOMBIE) to begin recording their new, self-titled album for a June 2006 release via Epic. The follow-up to 2004's "Obsession" should serve as the next step in what's been "the na...December 26, 2005
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AUDIOSLAVE. DEF LEPPARD, VELVET REVOLVER Holiday Wish Lists
The Associated Press reports: What do the haves want for the holidays? Peace? Joy to the world? Nope. Not even close. Turns out most celebrities are a lot like the rest of us — they want stuff, expensive stuff, under the tree. Some wanted gifts that come with a hefty, but somewhat reasonable price t...December 24, 2005
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EVERGREY Nominated For Swedish 'Grammy' In 'Best Music DVD' Category
Swedish metallers EVERGREY have been nominated for a Swedish "Grammy" in the "Best Music DVD" category for their "A Night to Remember" set, which came out earlier in the year. Other nominees in the "Best Music DVD" category are ABBA, CORNELIS VREESWIJK, MARIT BERGMAN and TIMBUKTU. "A Night to Rememb...December 19, 2005
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AEROSMITH, MÖTLEY CRÜE, DEF LEPPARD, DISTURBED Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: AEROSMITH, LENNY KRAVITZ Venue: Pepsi Arena City/State: Albany, N.Y. Date: Nov. 30, 2005 Gross Sales: $1,136,582 Attendance: 12,662 Capacity: 12,662 Artist/Event:...December 17, 2005
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DRY KILL LOGIC: No Plans To Jump On Metalcore Bandwagon
DRY KILL LOGIC will enter the studio in February with producers Eddie Wohl and Rob Caggiano (CRADLE OF FILTH, ANTHRAX) of Scrap 60 to begin recording their third album, tentatively due next spring. "The guys are writing some killer riffs, and I think it's going to be another progression in the evolu...December 14, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: 'Kimmel' Performance Posted Online
DEF LEPPARD peformed their classic "Rock of Ages" on ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on November 23. Watch the performance online at ABC.go.com. DEF LEPPARD are one of only five rock groups that can claim two original albums selling 10 million-plus copies each in the U.S.: THE BEATLES, LED ZEPPELIN, P...December 9, 2005
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Late THIN LIZZY Frontman's Music To Be Commemorated At Irish Concerts
Former THIN LIZZY guitarist Brian "Robbo" Robertson has confirmed that he will be joining the bill for the 20th Vibe for Philo, an annual concert held in Dublin to remember and commemorate the music of Philip Lynott, songwriter, musician and poet. As a 16-year-old unknown virtuoso, Robbo strode into...December 7, 2005
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AUDIOSLAVE To Perform New Single On VH1's 'Big In '05'
AUDIOSLAVE will perform their latest single, "Doesn't Remind Me", on VH1's "Big In '05". You can catch the performance at the times below. Sunday, Dec. 4 at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 at 11:00 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5 at 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 at 12:00 ...December 3, 2005
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN, BIOHAZARD's EVAN SEINFELD To Take Part In VH1's 'So Jewtastic'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian and BIOHAZARD frontman Evan Seinfeld are among the variety of music artists, TV and film stars, comedians, journalists and other celebrities who are scheduled to appear on VH1's "All Access Presents: So Jewtastic" — a celebration of everything you knew, and lots of stuff...December 1, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST, AEROSMITH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: JUDAS PRIEST, ANTHRAX Venue: Pengrowth Saddledome City/State: Calgary, Alberta Date: Oct. 21, 2005 Gross Sales: $255,571 Attendance: 5,824 Capacity: 7,500 Artist/E...November 30, 2005
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Give Me the Fear
Produced by the same guy who brought you THE DARKNESS, and already hyped to the rafters by the ever-fickle U.K. press, London denimboys TOKYO DRAGONS are yet another band pulling the mirrored shades, leather vests, and moustaches so ironic they hurt, all in the name of "real rock and roll". The thin...November 28, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Frontman: 'RITCHIE BLACKMORE Is Wasting His Time'
Sweden's Metalshrine recently conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan. A coulple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metalshrine: Have you heard any of the BLACKMORE'S NIGHT stuff? Ian Gillan: "I have! I had to do an anomynous review. I heard his records and I listened to it very c...November 27, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: Pour Some Bluegrass On Me
DEF LEPPARD's official web site has been updated with the following message: "With the upcoming [DEF LEPPARD] covers album 'Yeah!' (scheduled for release in March/April 2006),the band pays tribute to some of their musical heroes from their youth. But, it can also work the other way around: with 'Pi...November 26, 2005
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