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METALLICA, AC/DC, GUNS N' ROSES Among Top 50 Bands of All Time

ABC ePrep is reporting that METALLICA, AC/DC, GUNS N' ROSES, DEF LEPPARD, AEROSMITH and VAN HALEN are among the bands featured on Q magazine's new list of the Top 50 Bands Of All Time. The British magazine used a formula to come up with the results for the list. Each band was rated with a ...

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METALLICA, KISS, OZZY OSBOURNE, VAN HALEN Memorabilia To Be Auctioned Off

The first major public auction ever conducted of heavy metal music memorabilia will be held November 6 at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City and online in conjunction with Julien Entertainment. "The sale includes original album cover artwork, handwritten lyrics and musical instruments from METALLIC...

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AC/DC To Allow Legal Music Downloads

Microsoft Corp. has struck up a deal with AC/DC, the seventh-best-selling band in the U.S., to allow its music be sold over the Internet exclusively via Microsoft's MSN Music service for one month. MSN Music offers a library of more than one million licensed tracks, and now the addition of four new...

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12 STONES Drop Off MEGADETH's 'Blackmail The Universe Tour'

Christian hard rockers 12 STONES have officially dropped off MEGADETH's "Blackmail The Universe Tour", which is scheduled to kick off on October 23 in Reno, NV. Previously announced openers EARSHOT will act as support for the entire trek except for six West Coast dates, which will feature San Franci...

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AC/DC Singer Lends Voice To Video Game

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson and actor Dennis Haysbert of the hit television drama "24" are among the celebrities that have signed on for key voice talent roles in Activision, Inc.'s gritty, epic first-person war action-thriller "Call of Duty: Finest Hour" Additionally, veteran writer/ producer Mich...

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METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC Have Penned Some Of Athletes' Favorite 'Get-Hyped' Tunes

METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC and ROB ZOMBIE are among the artists who were recognized by more than 150 celebrities and college athletes for having written and recorded some of their favorite "get-hyped tunes." The complete list of the "top 25 jock jams," as compiled by the Sport Illustrated magaz...

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AC/DC's 'Highway To Hell' Becomes A Lane: Photos Available

Several photos of the unveiling of the ACDC Lane street sign in Melbourne, Australia on Friday (Oct. 1) have been posted online. Check pictures from Getty Images (Photo#1, Photo#2, Photo#3, Photo#4, Photo#5) and Wire Image. Lord Mayor John So erected the sign for ...

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AC/DC Fans Warned To Leave New Street Sign Alone

Australia's Herald Sun is reporting that extra security measures are planned to prevent fans from removing the ACDC Lane signs in Mebourne after they are installed Friday (Oct. 1). Lord Mayor John So will install the signs at what was Corporation Lane, off Flinders Lane in the block between Exhibiti...

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Report: AC/DC Lane Name Change Irks Councillors

Australia's News.com.au reports: The City of Melbourne will tomorrow (Oct. 1) rename a back lane in the city centre after legendary Australian rock band AC/DC. Guitarist Angus Young, a founding member of the band, had a special message for fans and users of the lane: "Welcome to the Highway to Hell....

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Former AC/DC Singer To Release New Solo Album

Former AC/DC singer Dave Evans will be releasing a new solo album, entitled "Sinner", on October 25. Evans, who reportedly recorded the CD in Newcastle, Australia, is joined on the album by former RABBIT bandmembers Mark Tinson and David Hinds. The rest of the group are said to be "some of Newcastle...

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AC/DC Singer To Perform At Los Angeles Club Tonight

According to an online posting by Hollywood promoter Happenin' Harry, AC/DC singer Brian Johnson will be performing at The Joint in West Los Angeles, CA on Wednesday, September 29. Johnson and "friends" are expected to run through a set of AC/DC classics and other selections beginning at 10:00 p.m....

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AC/DC Street Name Tribute To Be Officially Unveiled This Friday

Next Friday, October 1, 2004, Melbourne will be the first city in Australia to honor a rock 'n' roll band by having a street named after them. On that day a laneway called Corporation Lane (off Flinders Lane) will be renamed ACDC Lane after much campaigning by fans of the band. This is a huge ...

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AC/DC Benefit Concert Raises $69,000 For Hurricane Relief

A benefit concert on Sept. 10 which featured AC/DC members Brian Johnson (vocals) and Cliff Williams (bass) raised $69,000 for The American Red Cross of Collier County to help those hurt by the recent hurricanes in Florida. Local radio broadcast company Beasley Broadcast Group Inc. presented the che...

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MEGADETH: North American Tour Dates Updated

MEGADETH have released the venue information for their upcoming "Blackmail The Universe" North American tour. Support at all dates is expected to come from the Los Angeles-based quintet EARSHOT and an as-yet-unannounced third act. The tour is currently shaping up as follows: Oct. 23 - Reno, NV @ Ren...

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SIX FEET UNDER Postpone European Tour

Florida-based death metallers SIX FEET UNDER have postponed their European tour to early 2005 in order to allow drummer Greg Gall to be home for the impending birth of his child (Greg's wife is reportedly due in November). No further information is currently available. As previously reported, SIX FE...