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KISS On 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show': Photos Available
ContactMusic.com is reporting that the members of KISS gave a young cancer survivor the thrill of his life Monday (Feb. 28) when they paid him a surprise visit on his 10th birthday. David Dingman-Grover and his parents were booked as guests on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show", where they discussed the you...March 2, 2005
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AC/DC's JOHNSON, AEROSMITH's PERRY Decorate Guitars For Charity
ABC ePrep is reporting that AEROSMITH's Joe Perry and AC/DC's Brian Johnson are among the artists that have decorated Gibson guitars that will be auctioned for charity. The auction — which has been dubbed the "Designer Gibson Guitar Auction" — will take place May 3 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Los Angel...February 23, 2005
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ALEX SKOLNICK Talks About His Relationship With Former TESTAMENT Bandmates
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: At this point in time, how would you describe your relationship with the members of TESTAMENT? Alex: "It's good...every time they're in town, I go see...February 21, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE: Brand New 'Backstage' Photos Posted Online
MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil officially announced the 2005 Skylar Neil Memorial Golf Tournament and ZRock Crue for the Cure rock-a-thon backstage at the Office Depot Center Thursday night (Feb. 17) prior to CRÜE's North American tour opener. The 2005 Skylar Neil Memorial Golf Tournament will be h...February 18, 2005
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ZAKK WYLDE Denies He Spat Booze In JAMES HETFIELD's Face
In the latest issue of Guitar World magazine, OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Zakk Wylde addressed the Internet rumor that he spat booze in METALLICA guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield's face when he asked to jam with Wylde. "No, no. That's ridiculous," Wylde responded when asked if there...February 15, 2005
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AFTER FOREVER Drummer Diagnosed With Cancer, Undergoes Surgery
Dutch gothic/atmospheric doom metal group AFTER FOREVER have posted the following message on their official web site: "Dear fans, we bring sad tidings. "Our friend and drummer André [Borgman] has been admitted to hospital. De doctors have found cancer and surgically removed a tumor. The medical staf...February 10, 2005
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TESTAMENT's New Recording Studio Is Haunted
TESTAMENT manager Phil Arnold of Thrill Entertainment has issued the following update on the band's current and upcoming activities: "In prepping for the next studio album, TESTAMENT re-opened its Driftwood Studios at a new location. They had shut down the Oakland industrial-area site when Chuck Bil...February 8, 2005
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RAMONES Documentary Coming On DVD In March
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that the recent theatrical documentary about the RAMONES will be released on DVD on March 15. "End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones" follows the band's musical history, the often-strained personal relationships between the members, and their drug use. The f...January 27, 2005
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VINCE NEIL's Son To Perform With MÖTLEY CRÜE Tribute Band At CRÜEFEST 2005
A MÖTLEY CRÜE tribute band fronted by Neil Wharton (MySpace.com profile),son of CRÜE singer Vince Neil, is among the scheduled performers at the fifth annual Crüefest, set to be held July 30 at Whisky A Go-Go in Hollywood, California. Also scheduled to perform at the event are THE SERVANTS (featuri...January 26, 2005
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CANCER, GOREROTTED, AVULSED Confirmed For LONDON DEATHFEST
CANCER, GOREROTTED and AVULSED are among the bands confirmed for the sixth annual London Deathfest, set to take place on Saturday, June 18 at The Camden Underworld. The complete lineup for the festival is as follows: CANCER GOREROTTED AVULSED (Spain) PROSTITUTE DISFIGUREMENT (Holland) SCREAMIN DAEMO...January 12, 2005
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Ex-HADES Guitarist DAN LORENZO: New Solo CD Nearing Completion
Former HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo has issued the following update: "I should finish my third solo CD 'Cut From A Different Cloth' in a couple of days. "Recording at Crystal Studios went even quicker than normal. I think I finally got more than adequate vocal performances. "Ron Lipnicki [HADES] reco...January 8, 2005
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THE DOORS Manager DANNY SUGERMAN Dies Of Cancer
Danny Sugerman, longtime manager of THE DOORS and author of the GUNS N' ROSES book "Appetite For Destruction: The Days Of Guns N' Roses", died Wednesday (Jan. 5) in West Hollywood after a long battle with cancer, according to the Hollywood Reporter. He was 50. Sugerman became involved with THE DOORS...January 6, 2005
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Graveyard Statue Honors Late RAMONES Legend
The Associated Press is reporting that late punk guitarist Johnny Ramone is being immortalized with a bronze statue at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Ramone, co-founder and guitarist of THE RAMONES, was 55 when he died of prostate cancer on Sept. 15, 2004, at his Los Angeles home. The statue is nea...January 6, 2005
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Book Of Poems In Honor Of Late KISS Drummer ERIC CARR Now Available
According to KissKollector.com, each year the mother of late KISS drummer Eric Carr (real name: Paul Caravello) writes a poem in remembrance of his tragic passing in November of 1991. Each November, the family places a copy of these poems at his resting place in the mausoleum at Cedar Hill Cemetary...December 24, 2004
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JOHNNY RAMONE's Mom Blasts Widow Over Late Guitarist's Will
The New York Post's "Page Six" reports: A bitter battle over Johnny Ramone's estate has pit Stella Cummings, the 79-year-old mother of the legendary guitarist, against his wife, Linda Cummings. Stella Cummings claims that Johnny, who died in September of prostate cancer, had promised her $2,500 a mo...December 23, 2004
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