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LED ZEPPELIN Says JASON BONHAM Is More Than Pulling His Weight For Upcoming Reunion Gig

The Pulse of Radio reports: According to LED ZEPPELIN, the main reason for their upcoming reunion concert in London is to make up for several slipshod, unrehearsed reunion sets that they've played over the past three decades. In the new issue of Rolling Stone, which features surviving members Jimmy...

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LUNARMILE To Enter Studio This Week

LUNARMILE, the British band featuring frontwoman Toni-Marie Iommi (daughter of BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi) and bassist Alex Hill (son of JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill),will enter the studio this week with producer Chris Tsangarides (JUDAS PRIEST, BLACK SABBATH, THIN LIZZY) to begin work on...

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BEATALLICA Records Video Message For Japanese Fans

Milwaukee-based BEATALLICA, a satirical mashup act whose hilarious schtick marries the songwriting prowess of THE BEATLES to the deep-throated rock growl of METALLICA, recently recorded a video message for its Japanese fans. Watch it at this location. BEATALLICA's first official CD, "Sgt. Hetfield's...

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LED ZEPPELIN Denies 2008 Tour Rumor

MonstersAndCritics.com reports that LED ZEPPELIN have denied they are planning a world tour in 2008. The legendary rockers claim "no decision has been made" as to whether they will follow up their comeback concert at London's O2 arena on December 10 with a globetrotting series of shows. Excitement o...

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LUNARMILE To Team Up With NEMESEA For UK Tour

LUNARMILE, the British band featuring frontwoman Toni-Marie Iommi (daughter of BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi) and bassist Alex Hill (son of JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill),will embark on a UK tour of Barfly clubs in February with NEMESEA and SERENADE FOR JUNE. The dates are as follows: Feb. 16...

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Ex-GRIM REAPER Singer STEVE GRIMMETT: New Audio Interview Available

A 14-minute audio interview with former GRIM REAPER/ONSLAUGHT singer Steve Grimmett conducted by Norway's Metal Express Radio (web site) has been posted online at this location. A two-minute video interview with Steve Grimmett promoting his solo band's appearance at the Firefest 4 on October 26-27,...

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ROTTING CORPSE: 1985 Demo Available For Free Download

The 1985 debut three-song demo cassette by Texas thrashers ROTTING CORPSE has been made available for download at the Bang! Bang! metal demo blog. According to the blog post, "Formed by (then 'Diamond') Darrell Abbott's guitar tech Walt Trachsler and fellow PANTERA roadie Jim Mulqueen while their bo...

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LED ZEPPELIN To Resume Rehearsals As PAGE Promises Live Surprise

The UK's ITN recently conducted an interview with LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page about the band's upcoming December 10 reunion show at the 02 Arena in London. Watch the two-minute report below. The Pulse of Radio reports that LED ZEPPELIN was set to resume rehearsals this week for the London gig,...

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THE CULT On 'Cinemax Tour Stories'; Video Available

"Cinemax Tour Stories" recently conducted an interview with THE CULT vocalist Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy about how the radio business really works today and life on the road. The two clips — which include footage of THE CULT performing the new single "Dirty Little Rock Star" — can be view...

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LED ZEPPELIN's ROBERT PLANT Talks To UK's Channel 4 News; Video Available

Legendary LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant was interviewed by UK's Channel 4 News on Tuesday (November 20) about the band's upcoming reunion gig and his collaborative album with Alison Krauss. Watch the four-minute report below. THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury reportedly announced during a show in C...

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Report: Potential OZZY OSBOURNE Concert Would Be A Nova Scotia First

Stephen Cooke of TheChronicleHerald.ca reports that OZZY OSBOURNE may be heading to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in January. Dates posted online for a hard rock triple bill featuring Osbourne, horror rocker ROB ZOMBIE and new metal act IN THIS MOMENT show Maritime dates at the Moncton Coliseum on Ja...

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NIKKI SIXX: More Book-Signing Appearances Announced

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has announced the following book-singing appearances for "The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star": Friday, December 7 7:00 p.m. Borders Books and Music 3600 McKinney Ave Dallas TX 75204 214.219.0512 Sunday, December 9 2:00 p.m. Borders Books an...

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LED ZEPPELIN To Tour In 2008 - With THE CULT?

Gil Kaufman of MTV.com reports: It was one of those moments where all you can do is look at the guy next to you and wonder, "Did he really just say that?" Is it possible that Ian Astbury, lead singer of '80s rock powerhouse THE CULT, spilled the beans on the biggest secret ...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist On Music, Movies, Internet And Living In L.A.

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian recently answered 20 questions about music, movies, comics and life for the Our World's At War web site. A couple of excerpts follow: Our World's At War: Being a New York guy, what's it like living in LA? Scott Ian: The NY I grew up in and lived in ...

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Violates UK Smoking Ban, Faces Fine

World Entertainment News Network reports that MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister is facing a $100 (£50) fine after openly flouting a smoking ban at a concert in the UK. Lemmy was playing a gig at Hallam Arena in Sheffield, England on November 6, 2007 when he lit a cigarette on stage, breaking...