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An extreme right-wing theocratic dictatorship has taken over the U.S. and is waging war against the Middle East, while trying to keep the populace drugged by poisoning its drinking water. The environment and society is collapsing, civil liberties are no more, and Christian military police raid peopl...

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RUSH Guitarist Reacts To Decision Clearing Police In Florida Arrest Case

Launch Radio Networks reports: RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson couldn't believe it recently when he found out the sheriff's deputies who arrested him in Florida a few years ago had been cleared of any wrongdoing. U.S. District Judge Paul A. Magnuson ruled that the officers from the Collier County Sherif...

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RUSH Photographer Selling Autographed Prints For Charity

According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, RUSH photographer Andrew MacNaughtan is selling a new set of autographed, limited-edition photographic prints for charity. Commented MacNaughtan: "For years, I've wanted to make a documentary of RUSH in the recording studio, and tell the sto...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY, INTO ETERNITY: New Audio Interviews Posted Online

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features part one of their coverage of the Metal for the Masses 2007 tour. It features interviews hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with DARK TRANQUILLITY vocalist Mikael Stanne and INTO ETERNITY vocalist Stu Block. Topics include DARK TRANQUILLITY'...

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RUSH Tops Pollstar's 'Top 50'

According to a posting at RushIsABand.com, RUSH has topped on Pollstar's Top 50. The chart is compiled according to the number of times the artist's tour itinerary is requested by fans visiting the Pollstar.com web site. A 52-second audio sample of another new RUSH song, entitled "Spindrift", has be...

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RUSH Drummer Shows Off Comedic Chops In 'Aqua Teen' Movie

Garnet Fraser of the Toronto Star reports: "I'm a cheap device for exposition," Neil Peart says over the phone from California, establishing two things straightaway. One: he knows his function in his role in the "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" movie. Two: He's a comedy buff, who goes on to explain that he'...

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RUSH: Another New Song Sample Available

A 52-second audio sample of another new RUSH song, entitled "Spindrift", has been posted at Rush.com. The track comes off the Canadian trio's upcoming album, "Snakes & Arrows", due on May 1. According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, Wal-Mart is offering a special CD version of ....

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EXTREME Performs At METAL SKOOL Gig In Hollywood; Photos Available

Reunited '80s hard rockers EXTREME surprised members of the audience at the METAL SKOOL concert on Monday (April 9) when they climbed up on stage and performed a cover of LED ZEPPELIN's "Communication Breakdown" in Hollywood, California. Check out pictures from WENN. As previously reported, the orig...

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Judge Says Deputies Acted Properly In RUSH Guitarist Fracas

John Henderson of the Naples Daily News reports: Collier County sheriff's deputies didn't use excessive force in subduing an international rock star at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, on New Year's Eve 2003, a federal judge has ruled. U.S. District Judge Paul A. Magnuson has ruled against the civil claims...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE: Helsinki Date Confirmed

MÖTLEY CRÜE has added a June 4 date in Helsinki, Finland to its current itinerary. The group's schedule is shaping up as follows: June 01 - Wintherthur, Switzerland - Eishalle Spirit Of Rock Festival June 02 - Milan, Italy - Gods of Metal June 04 - Helsinki, Finland - Icehall June 05 - Stockholm, Sw...

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RUSH: 'Snakes & Arrows' Producer Talks About Recording Process; Video Available

Grammy Award-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, VELVET REVOLVER, STONE SOUR, SHADOWS FALL) discusses the making of new RUSH record, "Snakes & Arrows", and the lasting influence of RUSH in this four-minute video clip. According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, Wal-Ma...

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MACHINE HEAD Drummer: 'We Have A Hardcore Fan Base That Loves What We Do'

Greg Giles of Midwest Excess recently conducted an interview with MACHINE HEAD drummer Dave McClain. A few excerpts follow: Midwest Excess: Album after album, MACHINE HEAD has radically developed their overall sound, while trying out new concepts, yet staying true to the thrash roots. The brand new...

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DEF LEPPARD's 'Rock Brigade' Musical Style; Video Available

A video clip of Craig High School (Janesville, Wisconsin) show choir Spotlighters performing its rendition of DEF LEPPARD's "Rock Brigade" has been posted online at YouTube. According to The Janesville Gazette, Craig High School's Spotlighters are a show choir, but the comparison with a sports team...

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SHADOWS FALL Singer On New CD: 'We Just Wanted To Put Out A Great Metal Record'

FMQB recently conducted an interview with SHADOWS FALL singer Brian Fair. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: FMQB: The new album still sounds like SHADOWS FALL, but there's an obvious evolution as well. How have you grown as songwriters since the last record? Brian Fair: With each record we...

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RUSH: Wal-Mart Version Of 'Snakes & Arrows' To Include Video Download

According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, Wal-Mart is offering a special CD version of the new RUSH album "Snakes & Arrows" which will come with an "exclusive video download." Due on May 1, this package will include a video clip from the upcoming VH1 special on RUSH, which ...