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AXL ROSE Publishing Deal Fuels GUNS N' ROSES Feud
The Associated Press is reporting that rock recluse Axl Rose has signed a multimillion dollar publishing deal, and that isn't sitting well with his former GUNS N' ROSES bandmates. The deal with music powerhouse Sanctuary Group covers both the back catalogue, which includes hits such as "Sweet Child...February 1, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: Covers Album Track Listing Revealed
MelodicRock.com has published the track listing for the as-yet-untitled DEF LEPPARD covers album, tentatively due in late 2005. It is as follows (original artist in brackets): 01. Waterloo Sunset (KINKS) 02. 21st Century Boy (T-REX) 03. Little Bit of Love (FREE) 04. Drive In Saturday (DAVID BOWIE) 0...February 1, 2005
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QUIET RIOT Frontman Says Recording Second SLADE Cover Was 'Stupid'
Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) recently interviewed his good friend, QUIET RIOT frontman Kevin DuBrow, for ClassicRockRevisited.com. Commented Dubrow: "I think I am one of Glenn's biggest fans. Glenn has people who will tell him every single thing he does is gre...January 30, 2005
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MICK MARS Says MÖTLEY CRÜE Reunion Tour Will Be 'A Piece Of Cake'
MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars spoke to the Grand Forks Herald earlier this week about the group's upcoming reunion tour and his recent hip replacement surgery, among other topics. Excerpts from the interview follow: On what fans can expect from the upcoming tour: "I think it will be bigger, better...January 28, 2005
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HEATHEN Hard At Work On New Demo
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN hit the studio earlier this month to record a three-song demo. Darren Minter completed his drum tracks and guitarist Lee Altus is due to record his parts this week, followed by bassist Jon Torres and singer Dave White. The demo is expected to be fini...January 27, 2005
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VINCE NEIL's Son To Perform With MÖTLEY CRÜE Tribute Band At CRÜEFEST 2005
A MÖTLEY CRÜE tribute band fronted by Neil Wharton (MySpace.com profile),son of CRÜE singer Vince Neil, is among the scheduled performers at the fifth annual Crüefest, set to be held July 30 at Whisky A Go-Go in Hollywood, California. Also scheduled to perform at the event are THE SERVANTS (featuri...January 26, 2005
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DARK TRANQUILLITY Singer Says He Wants To Challenge Listener With Band's Music
DARK TRANQUILLITY frontman Mikeal Stanne recently spoke to Blistering.com about the group's new CD, "Character", and the group's decision to re-sign with Century Media Records, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On entering Swedish charts at No. 67 with their latest sing...January 26, 2005
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AXL ROSE Signs Publishing Deal With SANCTUARY
According to MusicWeek.com, Sanctuary Music Publishing announced on Monday (Jan. 24) that it has signed the publishing for GUNS N' ROSES legend Axl Rose. The deal, which was confirmed by Sanctuary, covers all catalog on futures for the composer, including classics such as GN'R's "Sweet Child Of Mine...January 25, 2005
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NASHVILLE PUSSY Sign With SPITFIRE RECORDS
NASHVILLE PUSSY have inked a North American deal with Spitfire Records. Taking their name from the intro to the "Double Live Gonzo" version of TED NUGENT's "Wang Dang Sweet Poontang", the band's current lineup features Kentucky-born singer/guitarist Blaine Cartwright (formerly of 9 POUND HAMMER),le...January 25, 2005
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NIGHTRAGE: New Song Available For Download
A brand new NIGHTRAGE track, entitled "Being Nothing", has been made available for download at this location. "Being Nothing" comes off the group's sophomore album, "Descent Into Chaos", due in Europe on February 21 via Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Sweet Vengeance", "Descent Into...January 22, 2005
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KID ROCK: Almost Stranded In Russia
According to the New York Daily News, KID ROCK was almost stranded in Moscow after a night of carousing last month. Rock had flown there to watch Darren McCarty and other pals from the Detroit Red Wings play in ex-teammate Igor Larionov's farewell game. Off the ice, Rock and McCarty, who moonlights...January 18, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Bassist Opens Door To His Multimillion Dollar Home
Sheffield Today reports: It is a home fit for a rock star — but it has cost DEF LEPPARD rocker Rick Savage a cool £1 million to get it that way. More familiar with legions of heavy metal fans across the globe as a man who puts rhythm into one of the world's ...January 18, 2005
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U.D.O. Confirmed For Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
U.D.O., the German band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, have been confirmed to appear at the 2005 installment of the Bang Your Head!!! festival, set to take place June 24-25 at Messegelände in Balingen, Germany. Bang Your Head!!! 2005 will mark the festival's 10th anniversary and th...January 14, 2005
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HEATHEN Sign Distribution Deal With IDN
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN have inked a North American distribution deal with the New York-based based Innovative Distribution Network (IDN). The band, who are currently unsigned, released their latest CD, "Recovered", independently this past spring. The effort featured covers...January 7, 2005
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PURE SWEET HELL Mourn Loss Of Former Collaborator
Multi-instrumentalist Christ Eichhorn of the two-man project PURE SWEET HELL, which also features in its ranks NEVERMORE drummer Van Williams, has issued the following statement: "I'm writing this because I can't yet speak. "PURE SWEET HELL has lost a true friend and brother. "Jeff Wolfe lost his li...January 2, 2005
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