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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS' New Album To Receive UK Release
According to Undercover News original AC/DC singer Dave Evans will release his new album, "Judgement Day", in the UK in October — one week before AC/DC's new CD, "Black Ice", is scheduled to arrive. The follow-up to 2003's "Sinner", which came out in Australia on July 14 through MGM, was recorded in...September 8, 2008
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Fire For Hire
In a just world, the members of SUPAGROUP would be doing some hard time in the clink for their willful and aggravated humping of Bon Scott's remains, and when they got out, they'd spend a few years on probation for the dipshit VILLAGE PEOPLE thrift store getups they're self-consciously wearing on th...September 8, 2008
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AC/DC's Back Catalog Outsells SLIPKNOT's 'Hope' In Australia
According to Undercover News, AC/DC has six albums in the Australian Top 50 this week (including one in the top 20) with collective sales that have outstripped the country's No. 1 album, SLIPKNOT's "All Hope Is Gone". The following AC/DC LPs have made it to this week's chart: 20. TNT (1975) ...September 7, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist Discusses Illegal Music Downloading
Greece's Solid Rock recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Solid Rock: Do you think that a double concept album is rather dangerous or risky during the days of downloading? Ian Hill: "Everything is a risk during the days of down...September 7, 2008
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Classical Violinist Performs Arrangement Of PANTERA's 'Cowboys From Hell'
Video footage of acclaimed classical violinist Rachel Barton Pine and cellist Mike Block performing Rachel's arrangement of "Cowboys From Hell" by PANTERA for a faculty concert at Mark O'Connor's Strings Conference in San Diego on July 31, 2008 can be viewed below. "I've been a big heavy metal fan s...September 7, 2008
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: More Details Revealed About CHRIS CAFERRY Collaboration
Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) has revealed more information about his collaboration with singer Tim "Ripper" Owens' (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) on a song for Tim's forthcoming solo CD. Caffery writes on his MySpace blog, "[On] Thursday...September 6, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS On NBC's 'Today'; Video Available
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was a guest on yesterday's (Friday, September 5) edition of NBC's "Today" show to promote his appearance at AARP's Life@50+ National Event & Expo. Video footage of the "Today" show segment featuring Simmons can be viewed below. Simmons is one of the featured sp...September 6, 2008
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BONAFIDE: New Swedish Dates Announced
Swedish rockers BONAFIDE have scheduled the following dates: Sep. 26 - Gisleparken - Gislaved, SWE Oct. 09 - Göta Källare - Stockholm, SWE Oct. 10 - Sigurdsgatan 25 - Västerås, SWE Oct. 11 - Bikerfest - Varberg, SWE BONAFIDE last fall released the video for the group's second single, "Loud Band", ta...September 6, 2008
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AC/DC's New Single 'Rock 'N Roll Train' Storms Radio
AC/DC's first new single in eight years, "Rock 'N Roll Train", is the first song to debut at No. 1 on the Rock (spins) chart in the BDS (Broadcast Data Systems) Canada era (beginning 1997) and the first AC/DC song in the BDS era to reach No. 1. Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems (BDS) is the ...September 5, 2008
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SHAMAN, VIPER, TRIBUZY Among DYNAMITE's 'Heavy Metal Album' Nominees
SHAMAN, VIPER and TRIBUZY are among the artists that are nominated for this year's Dynamite award in the "Heavy Metal Album" category. Dynamite is said to be one of the most important awards in the the Brazilian independent music industry, with 21 categories that cover albums, bands, personalities,...September 5, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Signs With DEEP/BCD MUSIC GROUP
DEEP/BCD Music Group has announced the signing of GUNS N' ROSES lead guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal. His latest CD, "Abnormal", which was released on July 1 via all digital outlets, will be made available in October. The DEEP/BCD Music Group version of the album will include an exclusive bonus trac...September 5, 2008
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SCOTT WEILAND: More Solo Album Details Revealed; Tour Dates Announced
Following the success of his red-hot reunion tour with STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, Scott Weiland has announced the release of his highly-anticipated sophomore album, "Happy In Galoshes", out November 18, 2008 via the artist's label Softdrive Records and distributed by New West Records/ RED/ Sony. Rocketing...September 5, 2008
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Report: AC/DC Plans Big Comeback
AC/DC's last two albums, 2000's "Stiff Upper Lip" and 1995's "Ballbreaker", leaned toward the bluesier side of the band, but producer Brendan O'Brien was determined to focus on another aspect of their sound on the band's new CD, "Black Ice". "I was hoping the songs would lend themselves to more of a...September 5, 2008
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Sarnia's BAYFEST Looking To Sign AC/DC
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada's The Observer reports that organizer Michele Stokley has confirmed Bayfest is trying to sign AC/DC for next summer's outdoor music festival. The Australian rockers announced last week they will tour for the first time in eight years in support of their new album, Black Ice",...September 4, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS To Speak At This Weekend's 'Life@50+ National Event & Expo'
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will be one of the featured speakers at AARP's annual Life@50+ National Event & Expo, set to take place September 4-6, 2008 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. This national event for AARP members and their friends and families wil...September 3, 2008
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