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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I Don't Understand Music'

Ozzy Osbourne recently talked to Neil McCormick of Telegraph.co.uk about drugs, drink, TV stardom, Sharon and his new album. A few excerpts follow: On a recent suggestion that he employ the services of a vocal coach to help him warm up before performances: "Fuck off! A fucking vocal coach!? I've bur...

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RUSH: Companion To NEIL PEART's 'The Roadshow Illustrated Companion' Book Due In September

According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, Rounder Books will publish RUSH drummer Neil Peart's "The Roadshow Illustrated Companion" on September 25. The official book description is as follows: "A stunning companion to 'Roadshow: Landscape with Drums, The Illustrated Companion' comb...

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Drummer GEORGE KOLLIAS Says 'Ithyphallic' Is 'The Most Powerful NILE Album Ever'

Australia's PyroMusic.net recently conducted an interview with NILE drummer George Kollias. A few excerpts from the chat follow: PyroMusic.net: "Annihilation of the Wicked" seemed to be the best received NILE album yet. Did the critical or fan response surprise you at all? George Kollias: I am reall...

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ERIC SINGER To Miss ALICE COOPER's Last Three Australian Shows Only

According to a posting on KISS/ALICE COOPER drummer Eric Singer's MySpace page, Singer will be sitting behind the kit for all of Cooper's Australian dates except for the last three shows. Those three dates will feature Brent Fitz (UNION, VINCE NEIL) as Singer has prior commitments with KISS. ALICE C...

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ALICE COOPER: BRENT FITZ To Fill In For ERIC SINGER On Australian Tour

According to a posting at SickthingsUK, drummer Brent Fitz (UNION, VINCE NEIL) will sit behind the kit on ALICE COOPER's Australian tour in July as Eric Singer has prior commitments with KISS. Billboard.com recently reported that Alice Cooper has put off recording his next album, a conceptual piece...

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ROADKILL Releases New EP

Australian hard rockers ROADKILL (TYRANT vocalist Neil Steel's side project) have just released a three-track demo EP titled "More to Come", which is currently only available at the band's shows. "More to Come" features the songs "Get Outta My Way", "Hollywood" and "King Hit", all of which can be he...

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CLOVEN HOOF Rejoined By Drummer LYNCH RADINSKY

NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends CLOVEN HOOF will be rejoined by drummer Lynch Radinsky — who played on the band's "Eye of the Sun" album — for their upcoming appearances in Thessaloniki, Greece and Crewe, England. According to the band, Lynch's "vituoso drum solo will be a highlight...

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VINCE NEIL Donates MÖTLEY CRÜE Costumes To Hard Rock Café

MÖTLEY CRÜE vocalist Vince Neil donated two of his stage costumes from the band's last tour to Hard Rock Café in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 2. Check out pictures from WENN. As previously reported, Vince Neil's 11th annual Skylar Neil Memorial Golf Tournament was held on Friday, May 4, 2007, at Lost .....

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VINCE NEIL: Photos From Skylar Neil Memorial Golf Tournament Available

MÖTLEY CRÜE vocalist Vince Neil's 11th annual Skylar Neil Memorial Golf Tournament was held on Friday, May 4, 2007, at Lost Canyons Golf Club in Simi Valley, CA. Check out pictures from Film Magic, Celebrity Photo. Neil previously stated about the event: "As many of you know, in 1995 I lost ...

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RUSH: 'Snakes & Arrows' Debuts At No. 3 On Billboard Chart

RUSH's latest album, "Snakes & Arrows", has sold just under 93,000 copies in the United States during its first week of release to land at No. 3 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band's last studio set, 2002's "Vapor Trails", began at No. 6 with 108,000. All told, the new set is the act's 27th ...

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RUSH: Complete 'Far Cry' Video Available

RUSH's video for the band's new single, "Far Cry", directed by Chris Mills, can be seen at this location. According to Hits Daily Double, RUSH's "Snakes & Arrows" is poised to sell under 90,000 copies in the United States during its first week of release to land at No. 3 or No. 4 ...

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VINCE NEIL, WARRANT, WHITE LION Confirmed For Iowa's WATERSTOCK

VINCE NEIL, WARRANT, WINGER, WHITE LION, SEVEN MARY THREE, FASTER PUSSYCAT, COLD FILTERED and GEAR DOWN have been confirmed for Waterstock 2007, set to take place June 30 at Water Works Park in Des Moines, IA. Tickets are currently on sale through Iowa Tix for only $27.50. This price is for a limite...

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RUSH Guitarist, Lighting Designer/Director Interviewed On Toronto Radio; Audio Available

According to a posting on the RUSH fan site RushIsABand.com, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson and lighting designer/director Howard Ungerleider were guests last night (Saturday, May 5) on Toronto's CFRB Radio Rock Talk program. Howard was up first and spoke about his history with RUSH and his involvement...

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RUSH Enjoying Its Most Successful Single In A Decade

Jane Stevenson of the Edmonton Sun reports that veteran Toronto prog-rock band RUSH is going through a major renaissance right now. Together for 33 years, singer-bassist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer-lyricist Neil Peart are enjoying their most successful single in a decade, "Far Cry"...

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PLANES MISTAKEN FOR STARS Bass Ripped Off, Help Needed

Denver's PLANES MISTAKEN FOR STARS, who are currently touring with MASTODON, AGAINST ME! and CURSIVE, have issued the following update: "[Wednesday] night at the MASTODON, AGAINST ME!, CURSIVE show Neil's bass was ripped off outside of the club... THIS IS WHERE WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!!! This bass was...