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AGNOSTIC FRONT: European Tour Dates Announced
New York hardcore legends AGNOSTIC FRONT will embark on a European tour in April. Support on the trek will come from DO OR DIE and HOODS. AGNOSTIC FRONT tour dates: April 10 - Dordrecht, Netherlands @ Biebelot * April 11 - Plymouth, UK @ White Rabbit * April 12 - Sheffield, UK @ City Invasion ...March 19, 2008
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THE CULT's BILLY DUFFY Talks Guitars; Video Available
Throughout the '80s, into the '90s, and even today, THE CULT's guitarist Billy Duffy, has made an impact on alternative rock with his use of memorable melodic lines, swirling effects and howling feedback. Prior to taking the stage to a raucous crowd in Phoenix, Billy took time out to talk to Gretsch...March 15, 2008
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DOOGIE WHITE To Duet With JOE LYNN TURNER At 'Classics In Rock' Concert
UK-based vocalist Doogie White (RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, CORNERSTONE) will take part in this year's "Classics In Rock" concert at the Ahoy in Rotterdam, Holland on Saturday, April 12. According to Doogie, "The idea is that singers gather in their masses and sing their hits with a great band and or...March 14, 2008
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Signs Deal With UltimateBet.com
According to All In Magazine, leading online poker site UltimateBet.com has announced that it has signed a deal with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian to bring the up-and-coming poker champion on board as its newest online pro. "We're thrilled to add Scott Ian to our roster of online poker professionals,"...March 14, 2008
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NIKKI SIXX Comments On Passing Of Addiction Specialist BOB TIMMONS
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has issued the following statement in regards to the recent passing of Santa Monica-based addiction specialist Bob Timmons: "A dear friend, Bob Timmons, not only of mine but countless others recently passed on. He saved not only my life, but so many others. He single-h...March 11, 2008
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: New Songs Are 'F**kin' Pummelling!'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has told Kerrang.com that the band has already written eight songs for the follow-up to 2003's "We've Come For You All". "We're really happy with the eight songs or so that we've finished," he said. "And we hope to write five or six more killers! "It's fuckin' pummelling!...March 11, 2008
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Launches METHUSALEH Side Project
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has formed a new side project called METHUSALEH. According to Ian, the group features "some lovely fellows that play in some major bands. I can't say shit about it right now other than the songs are fucking heavy, like a more metallic KYUSS." Scott Ian will take part in a...March 10, 2008
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ANTHRAX: SCOTT IAN Action Figure Coming In August
An action figure of ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian is currently being developed for an estimated August 2008 release. Bif Bang Pow! brings Scott Ian to the world of collectible figures for the very first time with this rockin' resin wobbler that stands seven inches tall and comes in window-box packagin...March 10, 2008
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DEEP PURPLE To Release New Album In 2009?
In a recent interview conducted while the band was in Lima, Peru, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan stated about the group's plans for the coming months: "This is a three-year tour [that] finishes in Russia and then Germany in November. I guess we'll have Christmas off and then I hope we shall then go i...March 7, 2008
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ROYAL HUNT Drummer Forced To Sit Out European Tour
Drummer Allan Sorensen of the Denmark-based hard rockers ROYAL HUNT will be forced to sit out the band's upcoming tour (starting in May) due to "family obligations." The group is already talking to several possible candidates to fill in for the upcoming trek, but if there are any experienced drummer...March 5, 2008
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THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND Confirmed For UK's Z ROCK 08 Festival
THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND, the new U.K.-based group led by former GRIM REAPER/ONSLAUGHT singer Steve Grimmett, has been confirmed for the Z Rock 08 festival, set to take place May 16-17 at The Asylum, Hampton Street, Hockley, Birmingham, England. Steve last performed at Z Rock in 2004 with his previou...March 5, 2008
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ANTHRAX Guitarist To Take Part In Meet-And-Greet In Camden
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian will take part in a meet-and-greet following PEARL's performance at the Barfly in Camden, UK on March 21. PEARL is the band fronted by Pearl Aday, Scott Ian's fiancée and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf. The group's current lineup is completed by Eric Bradley (THE...March 4, 2008
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Former THIN LIZZY/MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist Schedules Dates With FIVE FIFTEEN
According to the Thin Lizzy - A Rock Legend web site, former THIN LIZZY/MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Brian Robertson will play a few shows with Finnish rockers FIVE FIFTEEN in Germany and Belgium. The details are as follows: March 12 - Wild At Heart - Berlin, Germany March 13 - Bunker - Chemnitz, Germany Mar...March 3, 2008
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Report: New Zealand Police Fail To Stop Heavy Metal Concert At Illegal Club
Ian Steward of Stuff.co.nz reports that an illegal all-ages club was allowed to continue with a controversial heavy metal concert in Christchurch, New Zealand during the weekend despite police vows to shut the venue. The club, Underground, on Bath Street near South City Centre, has no council consen...March 2, 2008
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ROYAL HUNT: Greek Dates Announced
According to Metalzone.gr, Denmark-based hard rockers ROYAL HUNT will play two shows in Greece in early May. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: May 07 - GR-Athens - An Club May 09 - GR-Thessaloniki - Mylos Xilourgio May 12 - HU-Budapest - A38 May 13 - CH-Pratteln - Z7 May ...February 29, 2008
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