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H.I.M.: 'Solitary Man' Enters U.K. Chart At No. 9
H.I.M.'s latest single, a cover of NEIL DIAMOND's "Solitary Man", entered the U.K. singles chart at No. 9 — the highest H.I.M. single entry on the official charts there. "Solitary Man" comes off H.I.M.'s recently issued "best of" collection, entitled "And Love Said No - The Greatest Hits 1997-2004"....May 3, 2004
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Poll: GUNS N' ROSES, METALLICA, BLACK SABBATH Among Greatest Riffs Ever
GUNS N' ROSES' 1987 smash-hit "Sweet Child O' Mine" has the greatest guitar riff of all time, according to the readers of the U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine (cover). The track, which was included on the group's classic "Appetite For Destruction" debut, came top of a poll of 100 Greatest Riffs Ever, re...May 1, 2004
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LET THERE BE ROCK: Melbourne Gets 'Thunderstruck'!
To coincide with the release of the AC/DC-inspired movie "Thunderstruck" (web site),Melbourne's retro hard rock nightclub Back In The Day (web site) is handing over a free movie pass to the first 150 people through the door from 9:00 p.m. this Saturday, May 1, thanks to Icon Films. Australia's prem...April 28, 2004
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FIREBALL MINISTRY To Team Up With ANDREW W.K., NO MOTIV And THE LOCUST For U.S. Tour
FIREBALL MINISTRY will be teaming up with ANDREW W.K., NO MOTIV and THE LOCUST for a U.S. tour beginning on May 1 in Denver, Colorado. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 01 - Cervantes Denver, CO May 03 - Big Easy - Boise, ID May 04 - Neumo's - Seattle, WA May 06 - The ...April 27, 2004
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AC/DC Road Movie Soundtrack To Feature Australian All-Star Cover Band
Members of THE LIVING END, SPIDERBAIT, GRINSPOON and YOU AM I make up a band called THE JACK who cover the songs of AC/DC for the upcoming movie "Thunderstruck", according to Undercover News. THE JACK are Phil Jameson (GRINSPOON),Janet English (SPIDERBAIT),Davie Lane (YOU AM I),Kemstar (1200 TECH...April 26, 2004
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Former AC/DC Bassist Hospitalized Following Car Accident
Former AC/DC bassist Mark Evans was hospitalized earlier this week after a taxi he was being driven in was rear-ended, according to Australia's Undercover News. Evans was on his way to perform at the Bridge Hotel at Rozelle in Sydney with Dave Tice (ex-BUFFALO) early Tuesday evening (April 20) when...April 23, 2004
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Report: U.S. Marines Blaring AC/DC Music To Agitate Iraqi Insurgents
According to the Associated Press, U.S. marines in Fallujah, Iraq have been broadcasting messages by loudspeaker to agitate Iraqi insurgents, announcing, "You are cowards for hiding behind women and children. Come out and fight," and blaring heavy-metal music, including AC/DC's "Shoot to Thrill". La...April 16, 2004
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GENITORTURERS Launch U.S. Tour With New Song Download
GENITORTURERS, the Florida-based band featuring former MORBID ANGEL frontman David "Evil D" Vincent (photo#1, photo#2, photo#3) on bass, have announced the kick-off of their 2004 U.S. spring tour with the Internet release of a new song, entitled "Take It". Written by Vincent, "Take It" (download MP3...April 15, 2004
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KISS And POISON To Embark On 'Rock The Nation' U.S. Tour
KISS and POISON will be teaming for the "Rock The Nation" two-month U.S. tour beginning on June 10 in San Antonio, Texas. Commented POISON lead singer Bret Michaels: "Throughout our entire career, we have been headlining, but I look at the opportunity to go on the road with KISS as a complete honor....April 15, 2004
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TANK Frontman 'Feeling Much Better'
TANK bassist/vocalist Algy Ward is feeling "much better" than he did a few weeks ago and is currently taking a break on the coast of England after visiting the hospital for several check-ups following a tumor scare earlier in the year, according to a posting on the TANK "This Means War" web site. .....April 14, 2004
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YOB: Live Dates Announced
Eugene, Oregon's YOB are getting ready to hit the road in support of their current album, "Catharsis". Confirmed dates are as follows: May 07 - Ash Street Saloon – Portland, OR May 12 - Samurai Duck – Eugene, OR May 14 - Musichead – Medford, OR May 15 - Bottom Of The Hill - San ...April 14, 2004
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Magazine: AC/DC Among Australia's Richest Entertainers
AC/DC earned $14.9 million in 2003 to land at the third place on a list of Australia's richest entertainers, according to Business Review Weekly magazine. Oscar winner Nicole Kidman earned an estimated $18.6 million last year in 2003, making her Australia's richest entertainer, while singer John Far...April 14, 2004
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Hanging Out With SLASH In New York City
Tricia Romano of the Village Voice has included the following tidbit in the April 5 installment of her "Fly Life" regular column: "Still in recovery mode the next night, I went to my weekly moonlighting DJ gig at the Soho Grand. The four hours are usually passed with mellow house music and downtempo...April 6, 2004
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AC/DC Road Movie 'Thunderstruck' Wins Overseas Acclaim
"Thunderstruck", a new Australian feature comedy which tells the story of five fans who make a pact during AC/DC's Australian tour in 1991 that if one of them dies before they reach 40 the others will bury him beside the grave of AC/DC's late singer, Bon Scott, has been pre-selected for screening at...April 4, 2004
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IN FLAMES, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: More Tour Dates Announced
Five more dates have been confirmed and added to the IN FLAMES and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE co-headlining tour. All dates for the tour are as follows: May 03 - Clutch Cargos - Detroit, MI May 04 - Vic Theatre - Chicago, IL May 05 - The Quest - Minneapolis, MN May 06 - Pop's - Sauget, ...April 2, 2004
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