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NIKKI SIXX And Make-A-Wish Foundation
Tanner Onder (see photo below) recently met with his favorite rock star, MÖTLEY CRÜE/SIXX: A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx. The backstage meeting was arranged by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which flew Tanner and his family to Denver, Colorado to see the concert on July 25, 2008. Commented Tanner: "While on...September 29, 2008
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STEVE VAI Auctioning One-Hour Private Guitar Lesson For Charity
Steve Vai is offering a one-hour private guitar lesson for auction on eBay to benefit Allen Shellenberger, the drummer for rock band LIT. According to a press release, one lucky winner will receive a one-hour private guitar lesson with Steve Vai at a date, time, and location to be determined in Los...September 29, 2008
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JON LORD, BRUCE DICKINSON Perform With DEEP PURPLE In London
According to a posting on the DEEP PURPLE fan site The Highway Star, PURPLE was joined by former keyboardist Jon Lord for five songs at this year's Sunflower Jam 2008 on Thursday, September 25 at the Porchester Halls, London, England. This marked the first time that Lord has performed with the band...September 26, 2008
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THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND Interviewed At UK's ROCK OF AGES; Video Available
THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND, the UK-based group led by former GRIM REAPER/ONSLAUGHT singer Steve Grimmett, was interviewed by "Angel Of Metal" at the Rock Of Ages Fest 2008, a charity event in aid of cancer research which was held on September 6-7 at The Asylum in Birmingham, England. Watch the chat bel...September 26, 2008
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GLITTERTIND: New Album Delayed
Torbjørn Sandvik of Norway's GLITTERTIND has issued the following update: "We have done a lot of recordings and the progress of the work with the new album has been great. There are some bad news concerning my personal life however. My girlfriend was diagnosed with blood cancer (leukaemia) a few day...September 25, 2008
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GIRLSCHOOL: More European Tour Dates Announced
Veteran British all-female hard rock band GIRLSCHOOL has scheduled the following dates: Oct. 04 - Martorell, Spain - Martohell Oktoberfest 08 Oct. 10 - Berlin, Germany - White Trash Oct. 17 - Pul, Holland - Uden Oct. 18 - Lantaarn, Holland - Helendoorn Oct. 19 - Wieze, Belgium - Metal Female Voices...September 25, 2008
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RUSH Makes Wish Come True For Special Fan
RUSH fan site RushIsABand.com reports: "Samantha is a 16-year-old RUSH fan from Summerville, Georgia who was diagnosed with cancer back in August of 2007. Three months into her treatment she was approached by the Make-A-Wish Foundation and asked how they could help to make her wish come true. The Ma...September 24, 2008
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GOATWHORE In Writing Mode
GOATWHORE, the New Orleans-based band featuring vocalist L. Ben Falgoust II (SOILENT GREEN) and guitarist Sammy Duet (ACID BATH, CROWBAR),is currently writing material for a new studio album According to Duet, "We are well into it. I won't go in the whole, 'This one is gonna be the heaviest one yet...September 23, 2008
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TIGERTAILZ To Enter UK Top 40 Download Chart This Week
UK glam rockers TIGERTAILZ look set to enter UK Top 40 download chart this week through early sales of the single "I Believe". The single was released on Monday, September 22 and is available from iTunes (digital download only). It is being used to launch the Amser Justin Time charity in memory the...September 23, 2008
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URIAH HEEP Guitarist Checks In
URIAH HEEP guitarist Mick Box has issued the following update: "Well, we are all very happy with the reviews from both the fans and the media regarding 'Wake The Sleeper'. In general, I am very happy that we delivered to the fans the CD that they were waiting for. To be honest, we have been ...September 21, 2008
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ZONARIA: New Album Artwork Revealed
Swedish death/black hopefuls ZONARIA will release their second full-length album, "The Cancer Empire", via Century Media Recrods on the following dates: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy: Friday, October 24 Spain, Portugal: Tuesday, October 28 Sweden, Finland, Hungary: Wednesday, October...September 18, 2008
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, JOHNNY TRUANT Members Interviewed On 'The Governor's Ball'
Guitarist Ben Weinman of New Jersey's THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN and vocalist Olly Mitchell of UK's JOHNNY TRUANT were interviewed for this week's edition of the "The Governor's Ball". You can download the program at this location. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN's 1998 album "Under the Running Board" will...September 16, 2008
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ZONARIA: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed
Swedish death/black hopefuls ZONARIA will release their second full-length album, "The Cancer Empire", on October 17 via Century Media Recrods. The CD was produced by Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman and was mastered by Peter In De Betou at Tailor Maid. "The Cancer Empire" track listing: 01. Slau...September 15, 2008
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CAPRICORNS: New Song Posted Online
London, England-based experimental metal band CAPRICORNS has posted a new song entitled "November Suicides" on its MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new album, "River, Bear Your Bones", which is scheduled for release on September 30 via Rise Above Records. According to a press release, "...September 11, 2008
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CHRIS CORNELL To Perform On Tonight's 'Fashion Rocks'
Former SOUNDGARDEN and AUDIOSLAVE frontman Chris Cornell will perform his new song "Scream" as part of the TV special "Fashion Rocks 2008" on CBS tonight (Tuesday, September 9). Check your local listings for air times. The charity event was staged at Radio City Music Hall in New York on September 5...September 9, 2008
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