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OZZY OSBOURNE Fans Force Front Door Sale
BBC News is reporting that the front door (photo) of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne's childhood home in Birmingham is to be sold because the current owner is fed-up with fans defacing it. The BLACK SABBATH frontman grew up in Lodge Road, Aston, before rising to fame. His old front door now ...March 10, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Confirmed For Mexico's 2005 MONTERREY METAL FEST
The MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG),featuring German guitar legend Michael Schenker (ex-SCORPIONS/UFO),have been confirmed for the 2005 Monterrey Metal Fest, set to be held on Saturday, May 28 at the Auditorio Coca Cola in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The festival lineup is shaping up as follows: M...February 26, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX's Family Wins Bootleg Case
World Entertainment News Network is reporting that the family of guitar legend JIMI HENDRIX has triumphed in a legal wrangle over the sale of a bootleg album. The live disc — titled "Jimi Hendrix Stockholm Concert '69" — was illegally recorded in Sweden a year before the tragic rocker died of a drug...February 25, 2005
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PAUL DI'ANNO: 'I Still Do MAIDEN Songs Because That's What People Want To Hear'
In the February 17 edition of the Belfast Telegraph, former IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno is interviewed about his past drug use and his recently published autobiography. Over the course of his 25-year career, Di'Anno has spent time in prison, had five wives, was the original vocalist for Brit m...February 25, 2005
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RHAPSODY To Be Joined By CHRISTOPHER LEE During EARTHSHAKER Appearance
In addition to performing the parts originally done by Orson Wells in the MANOWAR songs "Defender" and "Dark Avenger" during the band's upcoming appearance at the Earthshaker Fest, acclaimed actor Christopher Lee will also join RHAPSODY on stage to perform their song "Unholy Warcry" at the German fe...February 23, 2005
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MARILYN MANSON's Wedding Scheduled for April
According to Toronto's 24 Hours, Marilyn Manson is set to wed fiancée Dita Von Teese this spring. Manson, who proposed to Dita last year, will exchange vows in a ceremony in April, his spokesman has confirmed. A friend of the couple said: "Knowing them, the groom will be wearing more make-up than th...February 21, 2005
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SLASH: Photographs Of Guitar Hero Sculpture Posted Online
KnuckleBonz, Inc. has released new photographs of the finished sculpture that details the likeness of guitar legend Slash along with his Gibson Les Paul. The sculpture is a hand-painted and hand-numbered collectible in the Guitar Hero series created by KnuckleBonz, Inc. The Slash figure is a very li...February 21, 2005
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25 Years On, AC/DC Fans Recall How BON SCOTT Met His End
Richard Jinman of The Guardian has issued the following report: As rock pilgrimages go, the journey to the block of flats at 67 Overhill Road is uninspiring. Set on a steep hill in a bleakly nondescript corner of East Dulwich, south London, it seems an unlikely setting for the death of a legend. ...February 19, 2005
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BEATALLICA To Discuss 'Cease And Desist' Order On 'The Classic Metal Show'
Frontman Jaymz of BEATALLICA, the Internet sensation who combine the work of THE BEATLES with the sound of early METALLICA, will be a special guest on "The Classic Metal Show" this Saturday, February 19. Jaymz will be on to discuss the recent "cease and desist" order that was slapped on the band cou...February 18, 2005
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AZURE To Release New Album In April
Swedish "fantasy black metal" band AZURE has reformed and has inked a deal with Holland's Karmageddon Media (formerly Hammerheart Records). The band entered Morningdew Media Studio in Umeå, Sweden last September to record a new CD, entitled "King of Stars - Bearer of Dark", for a tentative late Apri...February 17, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX Guitar Sold For $188,000 At London Auction
Scotsman.com is reporting that a guitar played by rock legend Jimi Hendrix sold today for more than £100,000 (approximately $188,000) at auction. The star lot was part of a collection of memorabilia associated with the musician that included photos, programmes and musical equipment. The huge number...February 16, 2005
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Biggest JIMI HENDRIX Memorabilia Auction To Be Held Today
Ireland Online is reporting that guitars, psychedelic shirts and a high school year book belonging to rock legend Jimi Hendrix will go under the hammer today. Unseen photographs of the musician and extensive writings by the man himself will also be up for sale. The huge number of items make up the w...February 16, 2005
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AEROSMITH Frontman Attends 'Be Cool' Premiere In L.A., Performs At GRAMMY Awards
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler was in Los Angeles Monday night for the West Coast premiere of F.Gary Gray's "Be Cool". The film is the highly anticipated sequel to "Get Shorty", bringing back hit man Chili Palmer (played by John Travolta) and starring Uma Thurman, The Rock, Harvey Keitel, Vince Vau...February 15, 2005
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BILLY SHEEHAN Says Singer ERIC MARTIN Is To Blame For MR. BIG Split
In an exclusive interview with Electricbasement.com, bass legend Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, DAVID LEE ROTH, STEVE VAI) talked about taking up singing on his new album, "Cosmic Troubadour". "I have a great vocal coach in L.A. (Ron Anderson). He does everybody: Ozzy, Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani — you nam...February 15, 2005
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EYES OF FIRE Embark On DANZIG Tour; Complete New Album
Orange County-based quintet EYES OF FIRE will embark on a U.S. tour alongside DANZIG, KATAKLYSM and TRIVIUM this week. The trek, which kicks off on Feb. 18 and runs through March 15, is the group's first official U.S. tour in support of "Ashes To Embers", their critically acclaimed debut album. EYES...February 14, 2005
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