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Report: '80s Hard Rock Musicians Fighting Over Band Names

Neil Shah of the Los Angeles Times reports: Steve Riley is a survivor. At 51, he still plays the drums for L.A. GUNS, a biker-themed hair-metal band famous mostly for once featuring GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose. Riley and first mate Phil Lewis, who sang L.A. GUNS' only Top 40 hit, "The ...
March 2, 2008
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BIG NOIZE: More Dates Announced

BIG NOIZE — the new supergroup featuring vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),guitarist Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT),drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH),bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOURNE, BILLY IDOL) and Teddy "Zig Zag" Andreadis (GUNS N' ROSES) — has scheduled...
March 2, 2008
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Rumors Of New AC/DC Album Heating Up

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that an insider from Albert Music, AC/DC's long-time Australian record company, has revealed there is plenty of excitement building about a possible new album from the band. "We're very hopeful," he said, "but at this stage there's nothing official." AC/DC's New Yor...
March 2, 2008
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ROSE TATTOO Frontman Remembers BON SCOTT

DirtyRock.net conducted an interview with ROSE TATTOO front man Angry Anderson at the Australian Rock Celebration Concert to unveil the Bon Scott statue. A few excerpts follow: DirtyRock.net: How well did you know Bon? Angry: I didn't really know him well at all. We were carousing buddies. Were we g...
March 1, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: Japanese 'Sparkle Lounge' To Include Bonus Track, DVD

DEF LEPPARD will release its new album, "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge", in Japan on April 30. The Japanese version of the CD will include a bonus track and a bonus DVD with behind-the-scenes interviews and music videos. The CD will be a limited edition featuring the new deluxe SHM-CD (Super High Ma...
February 29, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: More New Album Details Revealed

DEF LEPPARD, Great Britain's premiere arena rock band, is back with a bang-kicking off 2008 with the release of their 14th studio album and a U.S. arena concert tour scheduled for this spring. Entitled "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge" (Bludgeon Riffola/Island/UMe),the album set for release on April...
February 29, 2008
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ARSON ANTHEM Frontman Says PHILIP ANSELMO 'Gets These People Who Are Jealous, Hating On Him'

Keith Carman of Canada's Exclaim! magazine recently conducted an interview with vocalist Mike Williams (EYEHATEGOD) of ARSON ANTHEM, the hardcore punk-influenced project also featuring drummer Hank Williams III (ASSJACK, SUPERJOINT RITUAL),guitarist Phil Anselmo (PANTERA, DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL),...
February 28, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: More European Tour Dates Announced

DEF LEPPARD has added several dates to its European itinerary. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: May 21 - Sandnes, Norway - Classic Rock Festival May 23 - Halden, Norway - Fredriksten Festning May 24 - Trondheim, Norway - Market Place May 27 - Helsinki, Finland - Icehall Jun. 06 - S...
February 28, 2008
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L.A. GUNS Featuring TRACII GUNS: New Video Interview Available

Rockinbones.net conducted an interview with L.A. GUNS members Paul Black, Jeremy Guns, and Chad Stewart on February 20, 2008 in Austin, Texas. Topics covered include the roots of the band, the present, and future as well as their take on the "other" L.A. GUNS featuring vocalist Phil Lewis and drumme...
February 27, 2008
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RAINBOW, QUIET RIOT, BLACK SABBATH, OZZY OSBOURNE Members Perform Classics; Video Available

Fan-fillmed video footage of a recent concert by BIG NOIZE — the new supergroup featuring vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),guitarist Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT),drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH),bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOURNE, BILLY IDOL) and Teddy "Zi...
February 24, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: Car Previously Owned By RICK ALLEN Being Auctioned

According to a posting on the DEF LEPPARD fan site The Def Leppard Satellite Of Love, a 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera SuperSport Cabriolet car previously owned by DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen's is up for sale on eBay UK by its current owner, Rik Gabler. Says Gambler in a posting on the group's ...
February 24, 2008
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Live: One Hot Night

The aptly titled "Live: One Hot Night" captures hard rock journeymen Y&T at a 2006 performance in The Netherlands, and the band is as vibrant now as they were when classic albums like "Earthshaker" (1981),"Black Tiger" (1982),and "Mean Streak" (1983) were released. Pop-based hit "Summertime Gi...
February 24, 2008
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L.A. GUNS Frontman Lands Movie Role

L.A. GUNS vocalist Phil Lewis has landed a role in the upcoming movie "Witchmaster General", which is being directed by Jim Haggerty ("I Dream of Dracula", "The Slasher"). Commented Lewis: "I have been given the part of Dr. Gordon, a man with connections to Satan whose voodoo powers are used in a mu...
February 23, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: New Video Interview With RICK ALLEN Available

Online Drummer has posted a new interview with DEF LEPPARD's Rick Allen. Rick, who lost his left arm in a car crash in 1984, explains how he keeps going despite the challenges he faces. Watch the interview at this location. DEF LEPPARD will make an appearance on ABC-TV's "Dancing With The Stars" on...
February 23, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD To Guest On 'Dancing With The Stars', 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

DEF LEPPARD will make an appearance on ABC-TV's "Dancing With The Stars" on April 29. The band will also perform an outdoor mini-concert on ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on April 30. DEF LEPPARD fan site The Def Leppard Satellite Of Love is hosting a 30-second audio sample of the group's new single,...
February 21, 2008