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DEF LEPPARD: Second LEPCON Fan Convention Scheduled For September
The following message has been posted on DEF LEPPARD's official web site: "On September 10 the second annual edition of LepCon, a fan convention for and by DEF LEPPARD fans, will take place at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. "LepCon is based around two goals: for new and old fans to get ....July 24, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Offer Chance To Win Autographed Guitar
UMe and Jackson Guitars have teamed up to offer one lucky fan a chance to win a brand new blue Jackson JS1 Dinky guitar, autographed by DEF LEPPARD members Joe Elliott, Phil Collen, Vivian Campbell, Rick Savage and Rick Allen. According to the contest announcement, "We want to make sure a true DEF L...July 19, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Explain 'LIVE AID' Absence
Launch Radio Networks reports: Twenty years ago today (July 13, 1985),the Live Aid concerts were held in London and Philadelphia. The shows featured the biggest names in popular music at the time, but one band that wasn't on either bill was DEF LEPPARD. They were certainly popular enough, since the...July 13, 2005
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AZRAEL'S BANE: Release Date Set For New Version Of 'Wings Of Innocence'
Chavis Records has set an August 16 release date for the re-release of AZRAEL'S BANE's debut CD, "Wings of Innocence", which was recorded at Houston's Spyder Studios in October of 2003 with co-producer and engineer Gregg Gill (DISTANT THUNDER, SEVEN WITCHES). The new version of the CD will feature t...July 12, 2005
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TED NUGENT Sounds Off
Robert Winterode of the Rocky Mount Telegram recently conducted an hour-long interview with Ted Nugent about politics, music, and even Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. Several excerpts from the chat follow: Nugent on hunting: "Certainly, there's a powerful folklore dynamic to a grizzly bear, an elephant...July 11, 2005
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DREAMS OF DAMNATION: Former DARK ANGEL Guitarist Reports On THRASH AGAINST CANCER Benefit
DREAMS OF DAMNATION, the new band featuring former DARK ANGEL guitarist Jim Durkin, have returned hom to Los Angeles after performing on Saturday (July 9) at the Thrash Against Cancer benefit at The Pound SF outdoor amphitheatre in San Francisco, California. Commented Durkin: "We all made it back to...July 11, 2005
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AZRAEL'S BANE: Full-Length MP3s, Video Posted Online
AZRAEL'S BANE, the Houston, Texas-based melodic power metal band featuring former DISTANT THUNDER drummer Rick Ward, have uploaded two full-length MP3s — "Shine" and "Innocence" — plus a video for the track "Shine" at their official web site. "Shine" and "Innocence" come off the group's debut CD, "W...July 8, 2005
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EXODUS To Release 'Shovel Headed Kill Machine' In October
According to MTV.com, thrash-metal veterans EXODUS have titled their upcoming album "Shovel Headed Kill Machine". Recorded at Trident studios in Pacheco, California and mixed by Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY),the follow-up to 2004's "Tempo of the Damned" is scheduled for an October 5 release...July 8, 2005
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EXODUS, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, CRISIS To Team Up For North American Tour
Long-running San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS will be teaming up with 3 INCHES OF BLOOD and CRISIS for a North American tour beginning on October 1. LOSA will provide additional support between October 1 and October 18; WATCH THEM DIE will fill the opening slot between October 19 and November...July 7, 2005
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FOZZY To Tour Australia In September
FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and members of STUCK MOJO, will be touring Australia in September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep 05 - The Corner Hotel - Melbourne Sep. 07 - Fowler’s Live - Adelaide (All Ages Show) Sep. 09 - The Gaelic Club - Sydney Sep....July 7, 2005
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Announce Leg Two Of North American Tour
With many of the dates on leg one already sold out, a Top 5 track at radio with "B.Y.O.B.", and a platinum album for "Mezmerize" under their collective belt, SYSTEM OF A DOWN have announced dates for the second leg of their summer North American headline tour. In addition, the band have confirmed a...July 5, 2005
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IRON MAN: Vocalist Change For TEMPLARS OF DOOM Appearance
Due to visa and travel restrictions imposed by homeland security, IRON MAN vocalist Jon Owen (from England) will be unable to join the Maryland-based doomsters at the "Templars of Doom - The Second Crusade" festival scheduled to take place July 8-9 at Birdy's nightclub in Indianapolis, IN. In his pl...July 5, 2005
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AZRAEL'S BANE: Photos From Mexican Trip Posted Online
AZRAEL'S BANE, the Houston, Texas-based melodic power metal band featuring former DISTANT THUNDER drummer Rick Ward, have posted an online gallery with 90 pictures from their recent trip to Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to perform at the 2005 Monterrey Metal Fest and pre-party. Check out the gallery...July 5, 2005
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TROUBLE Continue Work On New Album
Reunited Chicago doomsters TROUBLE have posted the following message on their official web site: "TROUBLE is back in the studio to continue the recording of the new CD. Vinny [Wojno, producer] flew back in mid-June to continue production. Bruce [Franklin] and Rick [Wartell] are recording leads at th...June 29, 2005
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STATUS QUO Guitarist's Son To Perform At British GRAND PRIX
STATUS QUO guitarist Rick Parfitt's son, Rick Parfitt Jnr. (photo),will be playing at the British Grand Prix on Sunday, July 10 to an estimated 60,000 people, in support of Jules Holland. The gig will directly follow the Grand Prix. This year has seen Rick Jnr. headline the notorious Kitsch Lounge...June 29, 2005
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