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DEF LEPPARD, ANTHRAX Guitarists Jam With CAMP FREDDY In Hollywood

CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — played for over an...

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Heavy Metal Doesn't Belong In Mesa, Councilman Says

Gary Nelson of The Arizona Republic reports: Downtown Mesa [Arizona] will throb for 10 hours on Sunday (August 5) to the sounds of dark heavy-metal bands, and a city councilman isn't happy about it. "It's not what we want our image to be," said Kyle Jones, who represents downtown on the council. "Fo...

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Welsh Soccer Star Recruits DEF LEPPARD, SEX PISTOLS Guitarists For Star-Studded Team

According to ContactMusic.com, soccer star-turned-movie tough guy Vinnie Jones is so inspired by David Beckham's transfer to LA Galaxy, he's setting up his own celebrity team in Tinseltown. The former Welsh international is moving to the U.S. city later this year and can't wait to replicate Beckham'...

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AXEL RUDI PELL Covers RIOT's 'Warrior'; Audio Sample Available

German guitar hero Axel Rudi Pell has issued the following update: "Here's the first small mp3 sample from the upcoming 'Diamonds Unlocked' cover album. It is the opener and the fastest song on the record, titled 'Warrior'. The original version was done by RIOT from New York City. That band always w...

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Report: LED ZEPPELIN Reunion Tour Could Be Biggest Ever

Ray Waddell of Billboard magazine reports: It would be big. Potentially one of the biggest ever. I'm talking, of course, about the increased chatter regarding a LED ZEPPELIN reunion tour for 2008 featuring founding members Robert Plant on vocals, Jimmy Page on guitar and John Paul Jones on bass, wit...

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LED ZEPPELIN: Double-CD Collection, Reissue Of 'The Song Remains The Same' Due In November

On November 13, Atlantic Records/Rhino Entertainment will honor LED ZEPPELIN with the release of "Mothership", a 24-track, two-CD comprehensive collection that spans their illustrious career. All eight of the band's classic studio albums are represented here, with the tracks being personally selecte...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist Sings 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' In Japan; Video Available

GnrDaily.com reports: After GUNS N' ROSES' last gig in Osaka, Japan this past Saturday night (July 21),several band members and friends headed out into the warm Osaka night to celebrate. Later on in the night, Axl Rose, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (guitar),Frank Ferrer (drums),Tommy Stinson (bass),Bub...

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HENRY ROLLINS Says War In Iraq 'Never Was A Good Idea'

Gary Moskowitz of Mother Jones recently conducted an interview with punk rock icon Henry Rollins. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Mother Jones: The first thing I wanted to ask you about was your USO tours. Can you tell me about how and why you got involved doing those tours? Henry ...

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LIFE OF AGONY Frontman Schedules More European Solo Tour Dates

LIFE OF AGONY frontman Keith Caputo has scheduled the following solo dates in Europe in September/October: Sep. 13 - Hedon - Zwolle, NL Sep. 14 - Pul - Uden, NL Sep. 15 - Bibelot - Dordrecht, NL Sep. 16 - Prime Club - Cologne, DE Sep. 18 - Knust - Hamburg, DE Sep. 22 - ...

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RUSH: More 'Snakes & Arrows' Concert Attendances Revealed

The following are some of the RUSH "Snakes & Arrows World Tour" concert attendances/grosses, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: RUSH Date: June 23, 2007 City/State: Bristow, VA (Washington, DC area) Venue: Nissan Pavilion Capacity: 22,661 Attendance: 12,203 Gross Sales: $708,378 Av...

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'Shred School' Offers Aspiring Musicians Chance To Learn From Multi-Platinum Artists

On August 4, aspiring musicians of all aptitudes and abilities will be offered the rare chance to learn from multi-platinum artists and the people that helped make their success a reality. The Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles will serve as the classroom for the first installment of Shred Schoo...

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LIFE OF AGONY Frontman Completes Work On New Solo Album

LIFE OF AGONY frontman Keith Caputo has completed work on a new solo album, entitled "Fondness for Hometown Scars". The CD was produced by Martyn Lenoble (JANE'S ADDICTION, DAVE GAHAN, PORNO FOR PYROS, THE CULT) and features the following band lineup: Keith Caputo - Vocals Jochem Van Rooijen - Drums...

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ONESIDEZERO: Tour Dates Announced

Los Angeles-based band ONESIDEZERO has announced a short headlining tour beginning on July 20 in Santa Barbara, CA and running through August 3 in Salt Lake City, UT. ONESIDEZERO is supporting its recently released Ulrich Wild-produced (STATIC-X, STABBING WESTWARD, TAPROOT) sophomore album, which wa...

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CAMP FREDDY To Perform At X-Games/ESPN Party In Hollywood

CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — will playing at th...

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LED ZEPPELIN Builds A 'Stairway' In Rock & Roll Heaven

Exactly one year after breaking ground on the world's first rock 'n' roll theme park, Hard Rock Park celebrated another milestone Friday (July 13),with the official topping ceremony for the Park's most anticipated attraction, Led Zeppelin - The Ride. The topping ceremony, which marks the completion...