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LED ZEPPELIN: Rehearsals For Reunion Show 'Have Been Hard Work But Great Fun'

ThisIsExeter.co.uk reports: LED ZEPPELIN, the heavy metal super group which formally disbanded amid tragedy 27 years ago, are coming back together for a one-off concert at London's cavernous O2 Arena, and many of the instruments they will be using for the massive gig will come from Exeter (United Ki...

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AEROSMITH: Rosemont Concert Rescheduled

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, AEROSMITH's concert at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois has been rescheduled for September 24. On Monday, AEROSMITH backed out of a planned show that night, blaming illness. As before, JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS will open the new date. Previously purcha...

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AXL ROSE Sued By Security Guard Over 2006 Concert Incident

TMZ.com reports that a security guard at a GUNS N' ROSES concert is suing the band and lead singer Axl Rose claiming that Rose kicked him in the head while on stage last year. (Note: The legal document lists the year as "1996", but this is clearly a typo as the ...

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LED ZEPPELIN Ticket Site Goes Into Meltdown

Scott Colothan of Gigwise.com reports that fans vying to get their hands on tickets for LED ZEPPELIN's reunion show at the O2 arena in London are finding it impossible to get through. As previously reported, to be in with a chance of going to the hottest gig of the year on November 26, ...

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ANNIHILATOR To Support ICED EARTH In Europe

Canadian metallers ANNIHILATOR will support ICED EARTH on a European tour beginning in early October. Commented ANNIHILATOR guitarist Jeff Waters: "We are looking forward to another great tour through Europe and, this time, courtesy of metal warriors ICED EARTH. Ripper [ICED EARTH singer Tim 'Ripper...

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LED ZEPPELIN: BBC NEWS Report On Today's Press Conference Available

A BBC News report on today's (September 12) press conference announcing LED ZEPPELIN's one-off reunion concert can be viewed below. (Note: The press conference was not attended by any members of LED ZEPPELIN.) LED ZEPPELIN will reform for a special show at London's 22,000-capacity O2 arena on Monday...

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It's Official: LED ZEPPELIN To Reunite For London Concert

The surviving members of LED ZEPPELIN have confirmed they will reform for a special show at London's 22,000-capacity O2 arena on Monday, November 26 as part of a tribute to Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun, who died last December. Tickets cost £125 each (approximately $254) and will be allo...

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RUSH Lighting Director To Answer Fans' Questions

The Canadian Music Scene web site will host a question-and-answer session with RUSH lighting director Howard Ungerleider. You can submit your question at this location. The Canadian Music Scene web site adds: "Here is your chance to submit your question to Howard 'Herns' Ungerleider. RUSH fans will...

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LED ZEPPELIN: More Press Conference Details Revealed

According to NME.COM, LED ZEPPELIN will officially announce its reunion gig during a press conference on Wednesday, September 12 at the O2 Arena in London beginning at 4:00 p.m. BST. Singer Robert Plant reportedly confirmed last week that the rumors about LED ZEPPELIN reforming were in fact true. He...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: Video Footage From Last Night's Jones Beach Concert Available

Fan-filmed video footage of HEAVEN AND HELL's September 8, 2007 concert at the Jones Beach Amphitheater in Wantagh, New York can be viewed below. HEAVEN AND HELL's "Live At Radio City Music Hall" two-disc CD set and DVD has registered the following first-week chart positions: Music DVD charts: Swede...

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SHARON OSBOURNE's Father Honored With London Plaque

BBC News reports that late music mogul Don Arden, manager of BLACK SABBATH and the SMALL FACES and father of Sharon Osbourne, has been honored with a central London plaque. SMALL FACES drummer Kenney Jones unveiled the plaque on Saturday (September 8),at the site of the Carnaby Street office where...

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ANNIHILATOR: Footage From 'Metal' Recording Sessions Posted Online

Canadian thrashers ANNIHILATOR have posted video footage of the last day of the vocal-recording sessions for the band's latest album, "Metal". The five-minute clip, which was filmed in 2006, can be viewed below. "Metal" was released in April via SPV Records). The CD's ten new tracks were recorded by...

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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ANNIHILATOR Members Join Forces In STYGIA

STYGIA, the band featuring vocalist Mike Vescera (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, LOUDNESS, OBSESSION),drummer Mike Mangini (STEVE VAI, EXTREME, ANNIHILATOR),keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij (ARTENSION, RING OF FIRE),bassist Chris McCarvill (HOUSE OF LORDS, X FACTOR X, JEFF SCOTT SOTO, OBSESSION) and guitarist Todd...

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LED ZEPPELIN: Official Concert Announcement Coming Next Week?

According to Billboard.com, a press conference will be held on September 12 in London in connection with LED ZEPPELIN's possible reunion concert in honor of late producer/record mogul Ahmet Ertegun, to be held at the O2 in London in November, There has been talk that tour producers AEG Live and Mich...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Drummer's BURNING INSIDE Releases New Material

Acclaimed heavy metal drummer Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE),who currently works for "The Howard Stern Show", has issued the following update: "I have some great news for BURNING INSIDE fans who've been asking when we're going to have some new materia...