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AC/DC Orders Three Oxygen Tanks For Melbourne Shows
AC/DC's Angus Young and Brian Johnson were asked by Triple M about the reports that they have ordered three oxygen tanks with masks for their dressing rooms at this week's concerts at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. "We usually carry that just in case," Johnson said. "Some of the gigs we've...February 9, 2010
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LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR Launches Record Label; Announces Album, Video, Tour
Emerging from the caustic burrows of Chicago comes the monolith of metal known as LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR, a sonic "fuck you" to the current trends and sub-genres of metal who carry the torch of metal's roots (CELTIC FROST, SLAYER, MOTÖRHEAD) with a death breath of fresh air, and spitting gas on the fl...February 9, 2010
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HIGH ON FIRE Announces U.S. Headlining Tour
Oakland, California-based power trio HIGH ON FIRE has premiered the eight-minute title track from its forthcoming album, "Snakes for the Divine", via SPIN.com. The song sees the band at the peak of its powers, injecting a progressive mien into its steamroller sound while guitarist/vocalist Matt Pike...February 8, 2010
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VINCE NEIL, WARRANT, LITA FORD Confirmed For DAKOTA ROCK FEST
Due to the success of the prior two Dakota Rock Fests, the annual festival is not only back featuring '80s legends like LITA FORD, WARRANT and VINCE NEIL, but the two-day festival is now a three-day event. Dakota Rock Fest will take place in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on July 22, 23, and 24, at ...February 8, 2010
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AC/DC Singer: 'It Makes Me Mad When People Try To Use Politics Or Charity For Publicity'
According to The Pulse of Radio, AC/DC singer Brian Johnson has lashed out at U2 frontman Bono and musician and Live Aid organizer Bob Geldof for their outspoken activism and public charity work. In an interview with Australia's Herald Sun, Johnson said that he donates to charity but prefers to stay...February 5, 2010
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AC/DC Lane To Be Transformed Into Shrine To World's Favorite Hard Rock Band
According to the Herald Sun, AC/DC Lane in Melbourne, Australia will be transformed into a shrine chronicling the history of the world's favourite hard-rock band just in time for their arrival next week. Fans are expected to descend on the city lane, which runs off Flinders Lane, as the Australian l...February 5, 2010
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Last Man To See Late AC/DC Frontman Missing At Sea For Three Years
Australia's Herald Sun reports: The last man to see AC/DC frontman Bon Scott alive is missing and feared dead, adding another chapter to one of rock's most tragic tales. Alistair Kinnear left Scott in his car to sleep off a night of excess during a freezing London winter, and returned to find his .....February 4, 2010
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SIX FEET UNDER Frontman Interviewed On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show; Audio Available
Vocalist Chris Barnes of Florida death metallers SIX FEET UNDER was interviewed on this past weekend's (January 29-31) edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. To see a full list of stations carrying the program and...February 3, 2010
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WEEDEATER: New Album Title Announced
North Carolina's sludge pillagers WEEDEATER have set "Jason...The Dragon" as the title of their fourth album, tentatively due this fall via Southern Lord Recordings. The CD will be recorded starting late April with producer Steve Albini (NIRVANA, NEUROSIS, PIXIES) at his Electrical Audio studio in C...February 1, 2010
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SLAYER Drummer: 'We're Loyal To The Style Of Music That We Play'
Sonic Excess recently conducted an interview with SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Sonic Excess: Congratulations on releasing SLAYER's 11th studio album, "World Painted Blood". The response from fans and critics has just been phenomenal. What's you proudest ac...February 1, 2010
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AC/DC: 30,000 Tickets To Horsens Concert Sold In 46 Minutes
All 30,000 tickets to AC/DC's June 5, 2010 concert in Horsens, Denmark sold out within 46 minutes after they went on sale this past Friday, January 29. Traffic to the web site of Billetlugen, a Danish company that sells tickets to concerts, was reportedly so massive during the time that AC/DC ticket...January 31, 2010
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AC/DC Wins GRAMMY For 'Best Hard Rock Performance'
AC/DC was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Hard Rock Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, which are being held tonight (Sunday, January 31) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. AC/DC was nominated for the track "War Machine", from the band's 2008 al...January 31, 2010
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AC/DC Fans Stay Out Of Trouble
Otago Daily Times reports that police arrested 50 people in Wellington, New Zealand following AC/DC's show last night (Saturday, January 30),mostly for drunk and disorderly behavior. Inspector Mike Coleman said the number was "not bad, (for) a full moon and a nice hot night," given a typical Saturd...January 31, 2010
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MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Says OPETH's Contribution To 'God Of War' Soundtrack Is 'Very Odd'
Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH has issued the following update: "I just finished and approved the mastering of a new song I wrote called 'The Throat Of Winter'. I wrote it for that game 'God Of War' that we're supposed to be included in, or however that wo...January 31, 2010
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HAIL! Interviewed On 'Eddie Trunk Live'; Audio Available
HAIL!, the all-star band featuring bassist David Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and newly appointed chameleon drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER),was interviewed on this past Monday's (Januar...January 31, 2010
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