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OSBOURNE, HETFIELD, SIMMONS Featured In VH1 Classic's 'Seven Ages Of Rock' Series
"Seven Ages of Rock", a co-production with the BBC, will make its U.S. debut on VH1 Classic Monday, December 17. MTV veteran Mark Goodman narrates this seven-part series, which showcases the various genres of rock music that impacted and shaped pop culture. From the birth of rock to metal to alterna...July 13, 2007
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HELLYEAH: Reno Concert Postponed
HELLYEAH — the new band featuring members of MUDVAYNE, PANTERA and NOTHINGFACE — has issued the following update: "Due to a family matter, HELLYEAH regrets their upcoming show tomorrow, Friday, July 13 at Stoney's in Reno has been postponed. Please hold on to your tickets as an announcement concerni...July 12, 2007
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QUEEN Guitarist Completes PhD In Astrophysics
The Times reports that Brian May, the multimillionaire guitarist who founded the rock group QUEEN, has finally completed the PhD in astrophysics that he abandoned more than 30 years ago. The 59-year-old composer of hits such as "Fat Bottomed Girls" and "We Will Rock You" turned his back on the stars...July 12, 2007
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Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist 'FAST' EDDIE CLARKE Discusses Return Of FASTWAY
Marko Syrjälä of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with FASTWAY/ex-MOTÖRHEAD guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clarke. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: In the early Nineties, did you give up playing altogether? Clarke: Well, I didn't give up exactly, I did my solo album...July 12, 2007
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Video For QUEEN Cover Featuring NEGATIVE Singer Posted Online
NEGATIVE frontman Jonne Aaron recently teamed up with Jann Wilde (JANN WILDE & ROSE AVENUE) and Christian Fjäder (DEAD BY GUN) to record a cover of QUEEN's "Too Much Love Will Kill You" for a compilation album, titled "Rock 'n' Roll High School". The CD, which is was released on May 30, also fea...July 9, 2007
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QUEENSRŸCHE: Complete 'Sign Of The Times: The Best Of Queensrÿche' Details Revealed
In a career that spans nearly 25 years, QUEENSRŸCHE has released 15 albums that have sold more than 20 million units around the world. On August 28, Capitol/EMI will release "Sign Of The Times: The Best Of Queensrÿche" in CD, 2-CD Collectors Edition packages and digitally. The new career-spanning hi...July 9, 2007
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QUEEN Guitarist BRIAN MAY: Unofficial Biography Due In October
The unofficial Brian May (QUEEN) biography, titled "Brian May: The Definitive Biography", is a forthcoming 240-page hardback book by Laura Jackson due on October 25. A synopsis of the book reads as follows: "As the lead guitarist of QUEEN, Brian May is one of rock's most recognizable stars. 'Brian M...July 8, 2007
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TIGERTAILZ: 'Thrill Pistol' Release Date Set
Reunited rockers TIGERTAILZ will release their new album, "Thrill Pistol", in the U.K. on August 27 via Sanctuary Records. Bassist Pepsi Tate handled all artwork and a snapshot of the new album cover is shown here. "Thrill Pistol" track listing (in no particular order): 01. Brain The Sucker 02. Long...July 6, 2007
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BLACK SABBATH, NIRVANA, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT Songs Confirmed For ROCK BAND Game
According to ShackNews, a total of eight songs have been revealed for inclusion in Harmonix Music Systems' ambitious upcoming rhythm game Rock Band. Of the eight listed songs, an impressive six are drawn from the master tapes of each band's original recording: THE WHO's "Won't Get Fooled Again", DAV...July 5, 2007
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MONSTER VOODOO MACHINE Announces First Show In Nine Years
After a very, VERY lengthy hiatus, MONSTER VOODOO MACHINE has announced its first show in nine years. The band will perform on Thursday, August 9 at The Fun Haus (Queen St. W. @ Bathurst) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. MONSTER VOODOO MACHINE has been in the rehearsal room since last winter working on...July 5, 2007
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UNKNOWN CURE Changes Name, Announces New Guitarist
Tampa, Florida-based thrash/death metal band UNKNOWN CURE has changed its name to BLOODHOUSE. The group also has parted ways with original guitar player Don Queen (GENOCIDE, DECIMATION). Queen spent five years with the band and also was a co-founder of the group alongside vocalist Tony Anderson (GEN...July 4, 2007
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HELLYEAH: Brisbane Concert Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of HELLYEAH's June 29, 2007 concert at the Arena in brisbane, Australia has been posted at YouTube. A three-minute video report/interview with HELLYEAH members Vinnie Paul Abbott (drums) and Chad Gray (vocals),conducted on Wednesday (June 27) by David Farrier of New Zealand...July 4, 2007
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CRASHDIET: Concert Footage From PEACE & LOVE Festival Posted At YouTube
Fan-filmed video footage of Swedish/Finnish glam rockers CRASHDIET performing the song "Queen Obscene" at the Peace & Love festival, which took place June 28-30 in the center of Borlänge, Sweden, has been posted at YouTube. MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars flew into Stockholm, Sweden last month t...July 3, 2007
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QUEEN Guitarist Pulls Out Of 'Concert For Diana' To Avoid Embarrassment
According to Mirror.co.uk, QUEEN guitarist Brian May pulled out of this past weekend's Princess Diana Memorial Concert to avoid embarrassing himself and others. May was supposed to perform the QUEEN hit "Under Pressure" with British soul singer Joss Stone. Phil Symes, a spokesperson for May, told th...July 2, 2007
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MERKABAH: New Album Samples Available
Québec-based metallers MERKABAH have posted four tracks from their forthcoming second album, "The Realm of All Secrets", at their MySpace page. The CD was recorded at the band's studio and mixed and mastered at SNB studios in Montréal. The band is now busy putting the finishing touches on the album...July 2, 2007
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