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Late THIN LIZZY Frontman's Mother Pleads: 'Say No To Drugs'
Julieann Campbell of Derry Journal has issued teh following report: Philomena Lynott, mother of Irish rock legend, Phil Lynott, gave an impassioned talk to pupils of St. Columb's College yesterday to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs. THIN LIZZY frontman Phil Lynott had it all — a glittering m...September 23, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN Guitarist Made Honorary Citizen Of Rio De Janeiro
Bloomberg.com is reporting that LED ZEPPELIN legend Jimmy Page was awarded honorary citizenship in the state of Rio de Janeiro for his work with Brazil's poor and abandoned children. Page, whose song "Stairway to Heaven" is still heard on U.S. radio more than thirty years after it was written, was h...September 21, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Among Nominees For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
The Associated Press is reporting that BLACK SABBATH are among the nominees for a new class of inductees at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, joined by heartland rocker JOHN MELLENCAMP, jazz legend MILES DAVIS, rap pioneers GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS FIVE and BLONDIE. Cat Stevens, who had fol...September 20, 2005
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MNEMIC: New Album To be Produced By PETER TÄGTGREN
Danish modern metallers MNEMIC have commenced work on material for their third album, which is untitled at the moment. "The band is full motion writing the new material and it’s coming along as butter on bread!" the group write in a press release. "The new album will be produced by someone in Sweden...September 20, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummer Makes Cameo Appearance In KEITH ANDERSON Video
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee makes a cameo appearance in the new video from country-rocker Keith Anderson. The clip of "XXL", by award-winning director Trey Fanjoy and produced by Don Lepore for Picture Vision, incorporates multiple vivid dramatic scenes interwoven with energy-charged live performa...September 17, 2005
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Former JIMI HENDRIX Bandmate Accuses Author Of 'Revisionist History'
Ernest A. Jasmin of The News Tribune has isued the following report: Contrary to the story told in a new biography of rock legend Jimi Hendrix, the Seattle-born guitarist did not pretend to be gay to get out of the U.S. Army, according to former band mateBilly Cox. "That is a lie," Cox ...September 16, 2005
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DOZER To Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary With Hometown Gig
Swedish "stoner" rockers DOZER have scheduled a CD-release party for their new album, "Through the Eyes of Heathens", on October 28 at S2 in the group's hometown of Borlänge. "DOZER are both celebrating the release of the upcoming 'Through the Eyes of Heathens' album as well as having existed as a b...September 16, 2005
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KISS Legend GENE SIMMONS To Serve As Co-Managing Director Of New Boxing Venture
Los Angeles-based BBKO Ltd. has officially announced the active participation of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons as co-managing director of the company. BBKO is a 21st-century boxing venture that seeks to broaden the sport beyond its traditional ring by infusing it with equally hard-hitting enter...September 14, 2005
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THE GREG LEON INVASION To Embark On Tour Of Hungary
THE GREG LEON INVASION, featuring Southern California guitar legend/vocalist Greg Leon (ex-DOKKEN, QUIET RIOT, ROUGH CUTT),bassist George Roelke (ex-SHOUT, BRAND NEW DAY),and drummer Greg Stevens, have announced a tour of Hungary in support of their latest album, "Unfinished Business". "We are ver...September 13, 2005
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DESTRUCTION Frontman: ANNIHILATOR's WATERS Let Us Down
The tentative dates have been released for the upcoming European tour featuring German thrashers DESTRUCTION, Swedish doom legends CANDLEMASS and Finnish deathrashers DEATHCHAIN. Commented DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer, "After Mr. Waters [Jeff Waters of ANNIHILATOR, DESTRUCT...September 5, 2005
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METAL BLADE RECORDS Owner Pays Tribute To VOIVOD's Fallen Guitarist
Metal Blade Records CEO/owner Brian Slagel has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "When I first heard the original VOIVOD demo and then their first album for us and their debut as well, 'War and Pain', I knew they would be a great band for...August 31, 2005
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CRYPTOPSY On PIGGY's Passing: 'A Quebec Legend Is Gone But Not Forgotten'
Canadian death metallers CRYPTOPSY have issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "Wow, it seems like all the greats leave us at a young age. Having had the pleasure to tour and be friend with such a man was a great honor. A Quebec legend is gone...August 29, 2005
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RHAPSODY To Release Live Album In November
Italian epic metal band RHAPSODY will be releasing their first live album ever in November. The recordings will be based on performances made during leg one of MANOWAR's "Demons, Dragons and Warriors World Tour" where RHAPSODY appeared as the special guests in spring 2005. This recently completed fi...August 29, 2005
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DESTRUCTION Frontman: PIGGY 'Will Stay In My Metal Heart Forever'
DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "I feel really sad, empty and distraught about the too early loss of VOIVOD guitar player Denis 'Piggy' D'Amour! "Another pioneer of metal has le...August 29, 2005
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THE END RECORDS On PIGGY: 'We Are Devastated By Tragic Passing Of True Legend'
The staff of The End Records, who recently inked a deal with VOIVOD to release their next studio album, has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "We are all devastated by the tragic passing of a true legend, our beloved Denis D'Amour, a.k.a....August 28, 2005
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