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It's Official: OZZY OSBOURNE, ZZ TOP, GENESIS, HEART Set For VH1's 'Rock Honors'
VH1 pays homage to the legends who influenced the sound of rock with the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors". This year's celebration will honor the music and influence of GENESIS, HEART, OZZY OSBOURNE and ZZ TOP (as reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET this morning). Additional performers, presenters, and spec...March 7, 2007
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DISTURBED Frontman Performs With METAL SKOOL In Hollywood; Video Available
A video clip of DISTURBED singer David Draiman and former NBA star Dennis Rodman performing the LED ZEPPELIN classic "Whole Lotta Love" with the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band METAL SKOOL on February 26, 2007 at the Key club in Hollywood, California has been posted online at YouTube.com. As previ...March 7, 2007
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OZZY OSBOURNE, ZZ TOP, GENESIS, HEART Rumored For This Year's 'VH1 Rock Honors'
OZZY OSBOURNE, ZZ TOP, GENESIS and HEART are the rumored artists that will be honored as part of the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors" event, which pays homage to the legends who influenced the sound of hard rock. According to Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited, the program will be taped on Saturday...March 7, 2007
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: 'We Wrote The Fastest, Sickest Riff We've Ever Played'
ANTHRAX members Scott Ian (guitar),Charlie Benante (drums) and Frankie Bello (bass) regrouped in Benante's hometown of Chicago last week to begin working on material for the band's upcoming studio album. Commented Ian: "Started writing the new record Friday (March 2]. Five killer songs. We wrote th...March 6, 2007
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DIECAST And The Monster Beverage Company Launch 'Make Your Own Video' Contest
DIECAST and the Monster Beverage Company have teamed up to launch the "Make Your Own Diecast Video" contest. To enter, go to this location. All videos must include one song from DIECAST's current album "Internal Revolution", with the exception of two songs that entries may not use, "Fade Away" and "...March 6, 2007
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BRUCE KULICK To Take Part In London ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY CAMP
According to a posting on ex-KISS/current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick's official web site, Kulick will serve as one of the camp counselors at the London version of the Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp, which is scheduled to be held May 24-28 (with a special sixth night option in Liverpool)....March 5, 2007
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MICHAEL SCHENKER's, IAN HUNTER's Sons Join Forces In THE AUDIO CARTEL
Michael Schenker's (UFO, MSG) son Tyson and Ian Hunter's (MOTT THE HOOPLE) son Jesse have started a band together called THE AUDIO CARTEL. Lifelong friends at opposite ends of the Atlantic Ocean, they decided it was time to start a band together. They started writing in Brooklyn, New York in January...March 5, 2007
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NEIL TURBIN: 'Anyone That Jumps Up Onstage With Me Is Takin' Their Life Into Their Own Hands'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former ANTHRAX/current DEATHRIDERS frontman Neil Turbin. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How did you initially become involved with ANTHRAX? Did you have a hand in forming the group or did you join after the fact? Neil: "I d...March 4, 2007
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POWDERBURN, FORCE FED, COURSE OF RUIN To Perform At 'Get Thrashed' North American Premiere
POWDERBURN, FORCE FED and COURSE OF RUIN will perform at the North American premiere of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene. The free rooftop screening is scheduled for Su...March 4, 2007
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Guitarist BERNIE TORME On Replacing RANDY RHOADS: 'It Was Absolutely Awful'
In a brand new Rock N Roll Universe interview with guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE, DESPERADO) and larger-than-life bassist John McCoy (GILLAN, SAMSON) the legendary Irish axeman discusses his days in GILLAN, his stint as the original replacement for the late Randy Rhoads in BLIZZARD O...March 2, 2007
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CAULDRON: New Tour Dates Announced
CAULDRON has just released its debut EP, "Into the Cauldron". This post-GOAT HORN band features Jason Decay (vocals/bass),Ian Killpatrick (guitar),and Al Chambers (drums) playing "straight-up rite heavy, beer-swilling, bullet-belting, tit-banging metal," according to a press release. Upcoming CAUL...March 1, 2007
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TONY IOMMI's Daughter To Support BREED 77 On U.K. 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 support BREED 77 on a U.K. tour starting on April 21 in Manchester at Academy 3. Also appearing on the bill is FOREVER...February 28, 2007
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Label Withdraws DEEP PURPLE Live Album
Reuters reports that Sony BMG has withdrawn a DEEP PURPLE album after complaints from lead singer Ian Gillan that it had been released without his knowledge, a spokesman for the label said on Tuesday. He said the company had distributed about 2,000 copies of the recording of the rock band's live con...February 27, 2007
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PHILIP ANSELMO With METAL SKOOL: Photos Posted Online
Several high-quality photos of former PANTERA/current DOWN frontman Philip Anselmo performing ALICE IN CHAINS' "Man in the Box" and PANTERA's "Walk" with the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band METAL SKOOL last night (Monday, February 26) at the Key club in Hollywood, California have been posted onlin...February 27, 2007
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AVENGER Changes Name, Announces New Members
The Newcastle, U.K.-based NWOBHM band formerly performing as AVENGER has changed its name to AVENGER UK. "This is due to confusion over the number of the several other European 'AVENGERs' and also because of conflict over the band’s name with former bass player Mick Moore," the group writes in a sta...February 27, 2007
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