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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY: 'I Haven't Seen Anyone Better Than Me, So Why Should I Jack It In?'

MOTÖRHEAD mainman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister recently spoke to Stuff.co.nz prior to the band's two New Zealand concerts in late October. "People sometimes suggest rock 'n' roll is dead, but it will never die, because it's always exciting to hear a decent rock 'n' roll song," says Lemmy. "Look at AC/DC, m...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist To Take Part In Hollywood United Soccer Match

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell will play for Hollywood United, a team made up of former Major Leage Soccer stars and celebrities, at a tribute match on October 20, 2007 to honor DC United legend Marco Etcheverry. More information is available at DEF LEPPARD's official web site. DEF LEPPARD's...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist: We Wanted To 'Make A Masterpiece For Our Own History'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with legendary SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: At what point did you first realize the group had the potential to become an international success? Rudolf: "I noticed very much from the middle...

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DIRTY LOOKS Signs With PERRIS RECORDS

Reunited hard rockers DIRTY LOOKS will release their comeback album, "Gasoline", on October 16 through Perris Records. The CD was first released by the band on a limited pressing digipak format and sold out at CDBaby.com and PerrisRecords.com the first week. Perris then signed the band and added two...

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BREED 77 To Support MEGADETH In Japan

Flamenco metallers BREED 77, who originate from Gibraltar (an overseas territory of the United Kingdom),will support MEGADETH in Japan. The dates are as follows: Oct. 30 - Tokyo, Japan - Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall Oct. 31 - Tokyo, Japan - Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall Nov. 01 - Tokyo, Japan - Shibuya AX Nov...

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Original AC/DC Singer To Perform For BON SCOTT CD Launch

Paul Cashmere of Undercover News reports that Dave Evans, the original singer of AC/DC (before Bon Scott),will return to Australia next week to perform for the launch of the "Bon Scott Celebration Concert" CD. Evans was asked by organisers at the last minute to attend the launch after advertised ba...

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ROSE TATTOO: Seventh Chapter Of 'Tatts TV' Available

Legendary Australian hard rock band ROSE TATTOO has posted the seventh chapter of Tatts TV. Listen to what Geordie Leach (bass) has to say about "about getting back, getting sacked and getting a beer!" reads a posting on the group's web site. Watch the seventh chapter of Tatts TV below. A recent Bea...

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BRAND NEW SIN Added To Three JAGERMEISTER MUSIC TOUR Dates

Syracuse-based quintet BRAND NEW SIN has been added to three dates on the upcoming Jagermeister Music Tour featuring THE CULT, VIETNAM, THE CLIKS, and ACTION ACTION. BRAND NEW SIN's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Oct. 05 - Fulton, NY - R Bar Oct. 06 - Herkimer, NY - Glory Days Oct. 26 - ...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist Says Songwriting Doesn't Get Easier As Time Goes On

antiMUSIC's Morley Seaver recently conducted an interview with SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: antiMUSIC: You've been in a band since the late '60s and have released so many records. At this point in your career, do you find it's easier to write songs...

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AEROSMITH Frontman Launches Red Wing Motorcycle Company

AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler, in collaboration with Mark Dirico and AC Custom Motorcycles, has launched Red Wing Motorcycle Company. Red Wing Motorcycles are the fusion of rock and roll artistry and superior engineering. Imbued with Tyler's sense of style, each motorcycle is as comfortable to rid...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Drummer Launches Online Comic Books Retail Venture

With multi-platinum rock band SYSTEM OF A DOWN currently on hiatus and his SCARS ON BROADWAY project with SOAD's Daron Malakian in the early stages, drummer John Dolmayan will fulfill his other passion of comic books and collectibles by launching Torpedo Comics, an exclusively Internet-based retail...

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BONAFIDE Completes Work On 'Loud Band' Video

Swedish rockers BONAFIDE have put the finishing touches on the video for their second single, "Loud Band", taken from their self-titled album, available in Scandinavia through Sweden Rock Records. The single/video will be available for radio, and downloadable at all major download sites. The TV prem...

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DIO Drummer SIMON WRIGHT Reveals His Musical Heroes

Get Ready To Roll! recently conducted an interview with DIO/ex-AC/DC drummer Simon Wright. An excerpt from the chat follows: Get Ready To Roll!: In the '90s you toured with UFO for the "Walk On Water" tour, and earlier this year you stood in for Andy Parker yet again, after Andy tried to walk ...

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NEMESEA Managed By SHARON OSBOURNE's Brother

Dutch female-fronted gothic rock outfit NEMESEA has signed a new management deal with David Arden, brother of Sharon Osbourne and former manager of James Brown. "He is an amazing person with a lot of skills and knowledge," the band said. "We have a lot of faith in him. Together with co-manager/PR ma...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist's ANGUS YOUNG Tattoo Revealed; Video Available

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian was inked up with a tattoo of AC/DC's Angus Young on the new TLC series "LA Ink". The nine-minute segment, which aired on September 18, can be viewed below (note: the finished tattoo can be seen around the eight-minute mark). According to BuddyTV.com, the show, which star...