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Former THE ALMIGHTY Frontman To Begin Work On Sophomore Solo Album
Former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick has finished writing 25 songs for his second solo album, which he intends to record between tours, according to a posting on his web site. Recording is due to begin later this year, with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott once again producing the effort. The...July 14, 2004
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RE:IGNITION: New Demo Tracks Posted Online
RE:IGNITION (formerly DEF IGNITION),the new San Francisco Bay Area band led by SKINLAB's Steev Esquivel, have uploaded several new demo tracks recorded during a recent session at Trident Studio with producer Juan Urteaga. Check them out: 01. Short Memory (mp3) 02. By A Thread (mp3) 03. Falling In (June 30, 2004
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Recording New RIVERDOGS CD, Planning Live Appearances
DEF LEPPARD/ex-DIO guitarist Vivian Campbell has several shows lined up with RIVERDOGS, the band he was part of before he joined DEF LEPPARD in 1992. RIVERDOGS are currently recording tracks for a new album featuring the original line-up (Campbell, Rob Lamothe, Nick Brophy and Marc Danziesen). Upcom...June 27, 2004
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DEF LEPPARD To Play Soccer For Charity
DEF LEPPARD guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell will participate in a charity celebrity football/soccer match taking place on Sunday, June 27 in Carson (close to Los Angeles Airport) at the Home Depot Centre, as part of a musicians team playing against a team of movie/TV stars. Kick-off is sc...June 25, 2004
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Former FIREHOUSE Bassist Joins DEF LEPPARD Tribute Band
Former FIREHOUSE bassist Dario Seixas has joined the DEF LEPPARD tribute band PYROMANIA. "Dario brings a wealth of experience, talent and showmanship and will help the band push the envelope of just how good a tribute band can be," the band write in a press release. You can catch Dario with PYROMANI...June 24, 2004
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DEF LEPPARD's 'Photograph' Topping Country Music Charts
California country trio MALIBU STORM's remake of DEF LEPPARD's 1983 hit "Photograph" has landed at No. 10 on the Billboard Country Singles Sales chart in its first week of release. Top sales markets for the single reportedly include Los Angeles, Louisville, KY, Nashville and Charleston, WV. The vide...June 22, 2004
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist VIVIAN CAMPBELL Becomes A 'PIG'
Apart from doing the occasional acoustic show, working with his side band CLOCK, doing some little bits with the RIVERDOGS and, of course, his DEF LEPPARD activities, guitarist Vivian Campbell has found time to work with yet another project: REDFELTPIG, a group of artists who improvise and record li...June 18, 2004
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DEF LEPPARD's 'Photograph' Re-Done Country-Style: Video Available
Country act MALIBU STORM's video for their remake of DEF LEPPARD's 1983 hit "Photograph" is available for viewing online at this location. MALIBU STORM's version of "Photograph" is featured on the group's self-titled album, which was produced by Mark Bright (RASCAL FLATTS, JO DEE MESSINA) and releas...June 11, 2004
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DEF LEPPARD: A Change Of Mind Regarding '70s Covers Album?
According to MelodicRock.com, DEF LEPPARD's webmaster has posted the following message on the DefLeppard.senff.com web site: "In an article about his house, [DEF LEPPARD bassist Rick Savage] mentioned that the next DEF LEPPARD album would be a compilation of cover tunes from the '70s, to be released...June 10, 2004
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THE DARKNESS, THE WILDHEARTS Perform In Florida: Photos Available
THE DARKNESS and THE WILDHEARTS performed at the Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton, Florida on Sunday (June 6). Check out pictures from LFI: The Darkness, The Wildhearts. As previously reported, THE DARKNESS will enter the studio in December to begin recording the follow-up to last year's gold-...June 8, 2004
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THE DARKNESS: No Plans To Work With Producer 'MUTT' LANGE
Contrary to published reports, THE DARKNESS will NOT be utilizing the services of legendary producer Robert "Mutt" Lange (AC/DC, DEF LEPPARD, BRYAN ADAMS, FOREIGNER) on their upcoming sophomore album. Some Internet sources have gone as far as to quote the members of the band as saying that the follo...June 5, 2004
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DEF LEPPARD Bassist: '70s Covers Album Due In September
DEF LEPPARD bassist Rick Savage has revealed to Hoover's Online that the group's latest project is a covers album of hits from the Seventies, tentatively due in September. "We are playing songs from all the great rock bands, including DAVID BOWIE and ROXY MUSIC," Savage said. "It originally was a bi...June 4, 2004
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Lines Up Acoustic Shows
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell has taken up residency at the Finn McCool's bar in Santa Monica, Ca., where he regularly plays acoustic shows with P.J. Smith to jam and try out new material. Vivian and P.J. usually play there every Thursday evening, but it's possible they skip a week every now...May 29, 2004
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MICHAEL KISKE Officially Announces His 'Departure' From The Hard Rock Scene
Former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske has issued the following statement regarding the break-up of his SUPARED project: "I officially like to announce my departure from the hard rock music scene now. I simply don't fit. Especially on the last record I did experiment around again with hard rock sound...May 27, 2004
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ALICE COOPER, DEF LEPPARD To Receive Beer-Can Tribute
Miller Brewing Co. is launching a tribute to 50 years of rock with a series of commemorative cans featuring past Rolling Stone magazine covers of legendary artists, including ALICE COOPER and DEF LEPPARD. The 24-oz. cans of American brewed Miller Lite and Miller Genuine Draft will be available in Ju...May 27, 2004
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