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GUNS N' ROSES' 'Chinese Democracy' In 2006: What Are The Odds?

MTV.com reports: Back in October, GUNS N' ROSES' management issued a press statement addressing the release of the band's oft-delayed, $15-million, dozen-years-in-the-making album, "Chinese Democracy". It said: "The only comment at this time is that there are 13 Tuesdays left between now and the end...

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BLACK SABBATH's 'The Dio Years' Release Will Be A Single-Disc Collection

HEAVEN AND HELL — the new band featuring legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) alongside original BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, plus new addition Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH) — was interviewed earlier in the week in England by VH1 Clas...

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Drummer BRIAN TICHY Comments On EDDIE VAN HALEN Jam

Drummer Brian Tichy (BILLY IDOL, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, GILBY CLARKE, PRIDE & GLORY) performed with Eddie Van Halen in late September for the launch of a porn movie called "Sacred Sin", for which Eddie recorded two songs. Dubbed "The Gathering", the private, invitation-only bash took place on Septemb...

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TWISTED SISTER's OJEDA, SNIDER Cover THE BEATLES: Video Available

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda's video for his cover of the BEATLES classic "Eleanor Rigby" has been posted online at YouTube.com. The clip, which was shot on May 4, 2006, also features an appearance by TWISTED frontman Dee Snider, since he was responsible for laying down the lead vocal tracks...

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'New' VAN HALEN Lineup Subject Of 'Jimmy Kimmel' Comedy Segment

Jimmy Kimmel joked during his "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" monologue the other night about news that Eddie Van Halen's son, 15-year-old Wolfgang Van Halen, has joined the veteran band as the replacement for longtime bassist Michael Anthony. Watch the comedy segment here. According to Billboard.com, father a...

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ALL SHALL PERISH Announces Dates With THROWDOWN

Oakland's ALL SHALL PERISH has announced a December stint as direct support to THROWDOWN, with THE WARRIORS and XDEATHSTARX also on the bill. Commented ASP drummer Matt Kuykendall: "We are fucking gettin' hyphy over doin' this mini-tour with THROWDOWN, WARRIORS, and XDEATHSTARX. This is a full-on Ca...

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TWISTED SISTER: More Appearances Announced

TWISTED SISTER has lined up the following appearances: * Live performance on Sirius Satellite Radio's Fangoria Radio on Friday, November 17. Tune in between midnight and 1:00 a.m. on Sirius Channel 102. * Live interview on "The Tour Bus" on Saturday, November 18! "The Tour Bus" airs 8:00 p.m. to mid...

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AC/DC Frontman Involved In TV Show Car Crash

BBC News reports that singer Ms Dynamite is spending the night in hospital after AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson clipped the back of her car while filming for Sky reality television show "The Race", sending it spinning out of control. The R&B star, 25, was treated at Silverstone, in Northants, Engl...

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'American Hair Metal' Visual Tribute To '80s Glam Rock Glory Out Now

Feral House has just published "American Hair Metal", described by the publisher as author Steven Blush's "extravagantly visual tribute to the spandex, rouge and eyeliner days of '80s glam rock glory." According to the Feral House web site, the book celebrates this orgy of flamboyance, androgyny and...

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OVERKILL Frontman Talks About Having A Stroke: Video Available

The makers 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, have posted a video clip featuring Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth from OVERKILL talking about having a stroke. Check it out at...

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VAN HALEN To Tour Next Summer

G4's TheFeed reports that Eddie Van Halen's spokesperson Janie Liszewski has revealed that VAN HALEN is currently writing and rehearsing for a summer 2007 tour. In addition, Liszewski has confirmed that Eddie's son Wolfgang has officially been named the new bassist in the band. "Yes, I can confirm t...

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QUIET RIOT Frontman: 'The '80s Were Fun, But I Don't Live There Anymore'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with QUIET RIOT vocalist Kevin DuBrow. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What can you tell us about the new album? Kevin DuBrow: "Well, it's obviously different from any previous QUIET RIOT release. And that was intentional. Franki...

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ALICE COOPER Is The Top Classic Rock Golfer In New Survey

Launch Radio Networks reports: Alice Cooper has been named the top classic rock golfer in a new survey in Golf Digest. The magazine ranked the musicians who are the best players, and Cooper came in at No. 11 on the list, in a tie with British singer-songwriter Lloyd Cole. YES drummer Alan White scor...

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IRON MAIDEN Splits With SANCTUARY ARTIST MANAGEMENT

The Sanctuary Group PLC has announced that IRON MAIDEN has not renewed its management agreement with the company. Rod Smallwood, who co-founded Sanctuary in the late '70s, discovered IRON MAIDEN in 1979 and managed them ever since, will also leave Sanctuary simultaneously and will continue to manage...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN's Son WOLFGANG Named New VAN HALEN Bassist

TMZ.com reports that VAN HALEN has officially hired 15-year-old Wolfgang Van Halen — the son of guitarist Eddie Van Halen and estranged wife Valerie Bertinelli, and nephew of drummer Alex Van Halen — as the new bassist for the band. Wolfgang replaces longtime bassist Michael Anthony, who left the ba...