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VAN HALEN, QUEEN, POISON, VELVET REVOLVER Members Comment On MICHAEL JACKSON's Passing
Members of VAN HALEN, QUEEN, POISON, SHINEDOWN and VELVET REVOLVER have issued statements regarding the passing of pop music legend Michael Jackson, who died earlier today (Thursday, June 25) at age 50. CNN.com reports that Michael collapsed at his residence in the Holmby Hills section of Los Angele...June 25, 2009
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Friday Proclaimed 'DEF LEPPARD Day' In Hamburg, New York
Barbara O'Brien of The Buffalo News reports that Friday, June 26 has been proclaimed "Def Leppard Day" in the town of Hamburg, New York by virtue of a unanimous vote Monday by a bemused Town Board. Two members of the famed band, Phil Collen and Rick Savage, will be on hand to sign ...June 25, 2009
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SPINAL TAP: 'Back From The Dead' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Back From The Dead", the first new album in almost two decades from England's "loudest heavy metal band" SPINAL TAP, sold 10,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 52 on The Billboard 200 chart. Issued on June 16, the follow-up to 1992's "Break Like Th...June 24, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD, POISON, CHEAP TRICK Kick Off Summer Tour: Video Footage, Photos Available
Last night (Tuesday, June 23),DEF LEPPARD, POISON and CHEAP TRICK kicked off their 2009 North American tour with a smashing show in Camden, New Jersey. For almost one hour and 45 minutes, LEPPARD played a selection of their biggest hits in front of an enthusiastic, near sold-out crowd at the Susque...June 24, 2009
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Former VENOM Drummer Performs With DOWN In Glasgow
Former VENOM and current DEF-CON-ONE drummer Antony "Antton" Lant joined DOWN on stage on June 12, 2009 in Glasgow, U.K. to perform the song "Bury Me In Smoke". Lant tells BLABBERMOUTH.NET, "I must say it was an absolute honor to play with those guys; I had a blast." Check out a photo of the jam ...June 23, 2009
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BRET MICHAELS Talks About TONY AWARDS Incident On 'Today' Show; Video Available
POISON singer Bret Michaels was a guest on this morning's (Monday, June 22) edition of NBC's "Today" show. Watch his appearance on the program below. Due to injuries suffered at the Tony Awards on June 7 when he got clocked in the head by a descending set piece during POISON's performance, Michaels...June 22, 2009
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TARJA TURUNEN Kicks Off 'Summer Storm' Tour; Video Available
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen kicked off her "Summer Storm" tour last night (Saturday, June 20) in Budapest, Hungary. Her setlist was as follows: 01. Enough 02. My Little Phoenix 03. She Is My Sin 04. Damned & Divine 05. Minor Heaven 06. I Walk Alone 07. Ciaran's Well 08. Sleeping Sun 09...June 21, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD's COLLEN Plays His Favorite Riffs, Talks About Staying In Shape On The Road
Phil Collen of DEF LEPPARD and MAN RAZE plugged in and tore through three of his favorite riffs — DEF LEPPARD chart-toppers "Pour Some Sugar On Me" and "Rocket", and MAN RAZE's "Turn It Up" — for Total Guitar at this year's Download festival, which was held June 12-14 at Donington Park, United Kingd...June 21, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD Drummer's Foundation Capitalizes On Music's Healing Powers
TimesLeader.com reports: At the height of his group's worldwide fame in 1984, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen had a life-changing experience when he lost an arm in a car accident. Instead of letting that stop him, he found a way to continue his musical career. Seventeen years later, he and his then-s...June 21, 2009
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BRET MICHAELS Postpones More Shows
Due to injuries suffered at the Tony Awards on June 7, POISON singer Bret Michaels has been forced to postpone tonight's (Friday, June 19) concert at the Tachi Palace in Lemoore, California and tomorrow night's (Saturday, June 20) show at Cache Creek Casino in Brooks, California. The new concert dat...June 19, 2009
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NIGEL DUPREE Interviewed; Video Available
Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon, who currently resides in Hollywood, California, recently conducted an interview with Nigel Dupree, the son of JACKYL's Jesse James Dupree and frontman of the NIGEL DUPREE BAND. The chat, which includes a brief appearance by Nigel's father, can be viewed b...June 19, 2009
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BRET MICHAELS: Trauma Caused By TONY AWARDS Incident Continues To Take Its Toll
POISON singer Bret Michaels has been forced to postpone tonight's (Thursday, June 18) solo concert at the Quechan Casino in Winterhaven, California. The new date is Friday, October 16. Bret's representatives said in a statement, "We want everyone to understand that through Bret's 25 year career it h...June 18, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman Talks 'Pyromania', 'Adrenalize' Deluxe Reissues; Audio Available
Andy Coleman of BirminghamMail.net recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott. Listen to the four-minute chat below. DEF LEPPARD will release deluxe editions of their classic albums "Pyromania" and "Adrenalize" on June 23, 2009. The albums will feature never-before-release...June 18, 2009
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SPINAL TAP: 'Conan O'Brien' Appearance Available Online
England's "loudest heavy metal band" SPINAL TAP was the featured musical guest on "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" on Monday, June 15. The entire episode is now available viewing online at this location. (Note: SPINAL TAP's performance begins at around the 35-minute mark.) This year marks the 2...June 17, 2009
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POISON Singer Has No Plans To Sue Over TONY AWARDS Incident
POISON singer Bret Michaels has told People.com that he has no plans to file a lawsuit over the incident this month's Tony Awards when he got clocked in the head by a descending set piece during his band's performance. "I want to make very clear to everybody that — first and foremost — ...June 17, 2009
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