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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Guitarist Offers Update From The Road
In his latest update from the road, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD guitarist Jed Simon sheds a little light on the hazards of being on the road, some great new & vintage music to listen to, the virtues of dual rectifiers, and pointy guitars: "SYL has been writing and compiling video footage lately... excep...July 3, 2003
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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Keyboardist To Tour With BILLY IDOL
Former DREAM THEATER/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN keyboardist Derek Sherinian will be touring as part of BILLY IDOL's backing band this summer. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Aug. 24 - Kings Island, OH @ Timberwolf Ampitheatre Aug. 26 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues Aug. 27 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues...July 3, 2003
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Former AC/DC Bassist To Perform At Sydney Fund-Raiser
Mark Evans, former bass player for AC/DC during their classic Bon Scott era, and former BUFFALO frontman Dave Tice will perform a fund-raiser for a Sydney (Australia) school later this month, according to Undercover News. Tice and Evans will perform their acoustic blues set on July 25 to raise money...July 1, 2003
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150,000 Tickets Sold For Toronto's SARS Benefit
The Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto concert — featuring AC/DC and RUSH, among others — sold a record 150,000 tickets in its first day of sales, according to Billboard.com. The event's main sponsor, Molson Canadian, also said that sales to U.S. fans for the July 30 concert at Downsview Park were "w...June 30, 2003
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POWER QUEST To Release 'NeverWorld' Later In The Year
U.K. melodic power metal band POWER QUEST have started recording their new album, tentatively titled "NeverWorld", at Thin Ice Studios (THRESHOLD, ARENA, JOHN WETTON) and are set to mix the effort at Mastertone Studios with Pete Coleman (AC/DC, PARADISE LOST). The follow-up to "Wings Of Forever" is...June 27, 2003
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RUSH Added To Toronto STONES Gig
Canadian rock legends RUSH have been confirmed for the ROLLING STONES concert in Toronto on July 30 at Downsview Park. The announcement was made on the band's official website, where in a one-sentence blurb they confirmed they will be joining the ever-growing list of artists for the special gig to h...June 27, 2003
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Talks About His Cars
Mark Phelan of Detroit Free Press recently caught up with MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx and spoke to him about his collection of cars. Sixx's Vehicles: 1957 Chevy Bel Air, Porsche 996, Chevrolet Suburban, Ford Excursion, customized Harley-Davidson Question: When did you get your 1957 Chevy? Nikki: "About...June 26, 2003
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SEX PISTOLS: North American Tour Dates Announced
Punk rock legends SEX PISTOLS will embark on a two-week tour of North America in late August/early September. The band's original line-up — John Lydon (a.k.a. Johnny Rotten, vocals),Steve Jones (guitar),Paul Cook (drums) and Glen Matlock (bass) — will visit a mix of amphitheaters, clubs and concer...June 25, 2003
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AC/DC To Join ROLLING STONES At Concert To Boost Toronto Tourism After SARS
AC/DC will be among the performers at a July 30 ROLLING STONES-headlined concert to boost tourism in Toronto and southern Ontario after the SARS outbreak, according to the Associated Press. Other performers at the show will include THE GUESS WHO and JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE. Tickets will cost $16. Stung by...June 24, 2003
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Rock Historian Urges Australian Government To Preserve AC/DC Childhood Home
In a recent newspaper article in the Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Rock historian Glenn A. Baker urged the government to include the former house of the Young family (childhood home of AC/DC guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young) in the list of places to be preserved for the Australian national her...June 24, 2003
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TED NUGENT Explains His Political Incorrectness
Ted Nugent phoned into the "Steve and DC" morning show on May 29 to address his recent controversial remarks that cost him a gig at the Muskegon Summer Celebration. Ted's response to the cancellations: "Eat me!" Nugent talked about how he has celebrated the legendary black artists, and how he's dedi...June 24, 2003
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Infant Gets An Earful At Noisy AC/DC Concert
An official inquiry into child neglect has been opened against a German couple who took their nine-day-old baby with them to a concert by ear-blasting heavy metal rockers AC/DC, according to Independent Online. Other fans at Sunday's (June 22) gig at the Hockenheim Formula One motor-racing ring in s...June 23, 2003
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Original AC/DC Singer To Tour With Tribute Band
Original AC/DC vocalist Dave Evans (web site) will be touring with the German AC/DC tribute band OVERDOSE (web site) in the fall. Tour dates announced so far are as follows: Aug. 02 - Child and Wild Open Air - Reith im Winkel, GER Aug. 06 - Village Habach – Penzberg, GER ...June 20, 2003
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AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG Alive And Well Despite Death Rumors
Rumors of the supposed death of Angus Young, founder member of the legendary rock band AC/DC, have turned out to be false. According to reports circulating yesterday the flamboyant guitarist, who famously dresses in a school uniform when performing on stage, died last Thursday, aged 48. The story, w...June 18, 2003
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AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG Chats With TRIPLE J
Robbie Buck of Triple J in Australia talked to Angus Young from AC/DC about their recent induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Listen to the interview here. ...June 17, 2003
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