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DEEP PURPLE Singer Contributes Lyrics, Vocals To Japanese Video Game

According to a posting on the DEEP PURPLE fan site TheHighwayStar.com, PURPLE singer Ian Gillan has contributed lyrics and vocals to the Japanese video game Blue Dragon, developed by Mistwalker and distributed by Microsoft. The game was released in 2006 in Japan and will see an international release...

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SEPULTURA Joined By Tibetan Singer At French Festival; Video Available

Phurbu Thinley of Phayul.com reports that Brazilian thrashers SEPULTURA jammed with Tibetan singer Loten Namling at Les Tanzmatten in the French city of Sélestat last week. The performance was part of the annual Lez'arts Schenique Festival, which uses music to create awareness about various causes b...

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GIRLSCHOOL: Tribute To Late Guitarist To Be Held This Month

Rock N Roll Kabaret at the Soho Revue Bar in London, England will hold a tribute to late GIRLSCHOOL guitarist Kelly Johnson on August 20. The event, dubbed "Kelly Johnson In Sound & Vision", will feature special guests to be announced. Kelly Johnson passed away on July 15 after a six-year battle...

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SEPULTURA Guitarist: 'Free Tibet!'

SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser has issued the following update: "The show in Jena [Germany] was great — completely sold out with an amazing crowd. Danke Jena! Went to Cologne, it was very good also with two great opening bands: LAST ONE DYING and BORN FOR PAIN. "After Germany we went to France t...

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Y&T: New Audio Interview With DAVE MENIKETTI Available

The Musician's Voice has posted a new audio interview with Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti. In this interview, Dave talks about all things Y&T — including his memories of the band's early days, their hectic record/tour cycle of the 1980s, the band's devout fan base, and even the legendary "Hear...

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METALLICA, SLAYER, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Confirmed For 'Guitar Hero III'

METALLICA's "One", SLAYER's "Raining Blood" and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's "3's and 7's" are among the newly confirmed tracks for the upcoming Activision title Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. As previously reported, former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash will provide an or...

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THE IRON MAIDENS Guest On El Paso's KDBC 4 NEWS; Video Available

THE IRON MAIDENS, the Los Angeles-based "world's only female tribute to IRON MAIDEN" (featuring members of the long-running Los Angeles hard rock act PHANTOM BLUE),were interviewed live on KDBC 4 News in El Paso, Texas on July 13, 2007. Watch the three-minute segment below. As previously reported,...

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Report: LITA FORD Scam Thwarted

Pollstar.com reports that a scam artist promising nationally touring acts at bargain-basement prices to clubs since last year is still at it and claiming to represent Lita Ford. One con was stopped short July 10 thanks to a Texas club owner who followed his instincts when the offer sounded too good...

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PETER CRISS Says 'Jealousy' Causes GENE SIMMONS To Belittle Ex-KISS Members' Abilities

Rod Harmon of HeraldTribune.com recently conducted an interview with original KISS drummer Peter Criss. An excerpt from the chat follows: HeraldTribune.com: Your last recording experience, "Psycho Circus" (by KISS in 1998) was very much a confrontational one, where you and Ace were barely involved....

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PEARL JAM Warming Up For LOLLAPALOOZA With Intimate Show

Launch Radio Networks reports: PEARL JAM will play an intimate show for fan club members in Chicago on August 2, just three days before the band closes out the Lollapalooza festival in the city's Grant Park on August 5. According to Reuters, tickets for the show will on sale Thursday (July 26) and c...

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Classic JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, MOTÖRHEAD, SLAYER Tracks Featured On 'Heavy Metal Box'

According to Billboard.com, Rhino Records has set an October 2 release date for "Heavy Metal Box". The four-disc, 70-song set boasts classic tracks from IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD and SLAYER, among dozens of others. Arranged chronologically from 1968 to 1991, the compilation also boasts hi...

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STRYPER To Tour Spain In November

Christian hard rockers STRYPER will play five shows in Spain in November. The details are as follows: Nov. 07 - Santiago de Compostela - Capitol Nov. 09 - Palencia - Fronton Municipal Eras de Santa Marina Nov. 10 - Madrid - Joy Eslava Nov. 12 - Bilbao - Santana 27 Nov. 13 - Barcelona - ...

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CHEVELLE Announces New Tour Dates

Launch Radio Networks reports: CHEVELLE has announced a new set of tour dates for the late summer and early fall, beginning on August 25 in Graylake, Illinois. The trio has shows confirmed through September 16 in Dayton, Ohio. CHEVELLE is touring in support of its fourth album, "Vena Sera". Followin...

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SEPULTURA Guitarist KISSER: 'The Baltic Countries Are Very Special'

SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser has issued the following update: "I just came off the stage 15 minutes ago [in Vilnius, Lithuania] and the show was spetucular! The crowd here is amazing. The Baltic countries are very special. Here, Estonia, Latvia — all the shows were sold out and the people have...

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QUIET RIOT, Ex-DEEP PURPLE, GUNS N' ROSES, YNGWIE Members Pay Tribute To JOHN BONHAM

RSM Records (distributed by MVD Entertainment),in association with Jeff Roberts & Jack Edward Sawyers, will release FRANKIE BANALI & FRIENDS' "24/7/365 - The Tribute to Led Zeppelin" on September 18. According to a posting on QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali's web site, "the album is dedic...