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CARDBOARD VAMPYRES: CANTRELL/DUFFY Show In New York Not Open To Public
Despite a previous report to the contrary, CARDBOARD VAMPYRES' June 24 concert at the Hudson Theatre in New York City is a private event and is **NOT** open to the public. According to the agency (International Strategic Marketing, Inc.) that is coordinating the affair for one of their clients, JVC,...June 23, 2004
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AC/DC Singer's 'Helen of Troy' Musical Subject Of Upcoming TV Special
According to Undercover News, a U.S. production has been documenting the early days of AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson's upcoming musical about "Helen of Troy" for a TV special to be called "Highway To Helen". Johnson has spent the past six years working on the musical. Johnson's version of the "Helen...June 21, 2004
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AC/DC Frontman Travels To Greece For Upcoming TV Series
According to AC/DC fan site Crabsody In Blue, AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson recently spent a week in Greece filming an episode for the syndicated television series "Goddess Odyssey". On the trail of Helen Of Troy, the renowned rock singer traveled through remote areas of Greece seeking out the shrine...June 20, 2004
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Mexico's TRANSMETAL To Release Collection Of Covers
One of Mexico's biggest metal acts, TRANSMETAL, will add to their catalog of over 20 thrash/speed metal albums with a new record comprising entirely of cover versions. The quintet, founded during January of 1987 and centered on the sibling Partida triumvirate of guitarist Juan, bassist Lorenzo and d...June 20, 2004
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AC/DC: Epic Records To Reissue 'Ballbreaker' And 'Stiff Upper Lip' in U.K.
According to AC-DC.net, Epic/Sony will reissue AC/DC's "Ballbreaker" (1995) and "Stiff Upper Lip" (2000) albums in the U.K. on July 5. Both albums will be presented in digipak format, similar to last year's reissues, with extensive new booklets, including liner notes by BLABBERMOUTH.NET's own Don Ka...June 19, 2004
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CARDBOARD VAMPYRES: CANTRELL/DUFFY Project Announce More Tour Dates
Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell and former THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy have spoken to Billboard.com about the formation of their new project, CARDBOARD VAMPYRES. The band, which performs CULT and ALICE IN CHAINS songs amid a selection of hard rock covers by LED ZEPPELIN, AC/DC, ST...June 18, 2004
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Poll: LED ZEPPELIN's 'Stairway To Heaven' Is Best Rock Song Of Last 50 Years
Around 800 German rock music fans participated in an online poll to choose the Top 50 rock songs of the last 50 years. The Top 50 list, as selected by the users of the Rockantenne.de web site, is as follows: 01. LED ZEPPELIN – Stairway to Heaven 02. AC/DC – Highway to Hell ...June 17, 2004
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Magazine: BON SCOTT, OZZY, AXL ROSE Among Rock's Greatest Frontmen
According to AC/DC fan site Crabsody In Blue, late AC/DC singer Bon Scott has topped the list of 100 greatest frontmen published in the July 2004 issue of the U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine. Top 10 greatest frontmen, according to Classic Rock magazine: 01. Bon Scott (AC/DC) 02. Freddie Mercury (QUEEN)...June 10, 2004
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THE DARKNESS, THE WILDHEARTS Perform In Florida: Photos Available
THE DARKNESS and THE WILDHEARTS performed at the Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton, Florida on Sunday (June 6). Check out pictures from LFI: The Darkness, The Wildhearts. As previously reported, THE DARKNESS will enter the studio in December to begin recording the follow-up to last year's gold-...June 8, 2004
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AC/DC To Have Melbourne Street Named In Their Honor
CNN.com is reporting that AC/DC could soon stroll down a lane named in their honor, city officials in the southern Australian city of Melbourne have said. Melbourne City Council is considering renaming Corporation Lane, a narrow downtown alley, AC/DC Lane as a tribute to the band. "They are probably...June 7, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS: ACE FREHLEY Is Not Allowed To Be In KISS
On the eve of the release of his long-awaited new solo album, "Asshole", KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke to Billboard magazine about the group's impressive legacy. The following are some of the highlights of that interview: Billboard: How do you respond to people who say the band isn't real...June 6, 2004
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THE DARKNESS: No Plans To Work With Producer 'MUTT' LANGE
Contrary to published reports, THE DARKNESS will NOT be utilizing the services of legendary producer Robert "Mutt" Lange (AC/DC, DEF LEPPARD, BRYAN ADAMS, FOREIGNER) on their upcoming sophomore album. Some Internet sources have gone as far as to quote the members of the band as saying that the follo...June 5, 2004
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Bassist TONY FRANKLIN To Take Part In CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL
Bassist extraordinaire Tony Franklin (ex-THE FIRM, BLUE MURDER, WHITESNAKE) has posted the following message on his web site: "Hello folks. It's been a long time since my last update, so let's get right to it!! I'll start with the most current happenings and work back from there. "I will be particip...June 1, 2004
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SUFFOCATION, SCARVE, IGNITE Confirmed For Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING
SUFFOCATION, SCARVE, IGNITE and TERROR are among the latest confirmations for the Graspop Metal Meeting, set to take place June 25-27 at De Boeretang in Dessel, Belgium. The complete list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows (in alphabetical order): ACTION IN DC AFTER...May 31, 2004
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AC/DC, BLACK SABBATH, KISS To Rock Daytona Beach Museum
Laser light shows featuring the music of KISS, VAN HALEN, AC/DC, AEROSMITH, BLACK SABBATH and dozens of other rock and pop acts will be staged at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach, Florida beginning this Tuesday (June 1) and running through Aug. 7, according to The Daytona Beach News-...May 28, 2004
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