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DEF LEPPARD: Covers CD Delayed
According to a posting on DEF LEPPARD's official web site, the release date of DEF LEPPARD's all-covers set, entitled "Yeah!" has been pushed back to late 2005/early 2006 from the previously announced September 20. No reason was given for the delay. Guitarist Phil Collen recently told Billboard.com...July 27, 2005
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LIBERTY N' JUSTICE Continuing Work On 'All-Star' CD
Christian rockers LIBERTY N' JUSTICE have been busy for the last year finishing their new all-star CD, entitled "Soundtrack of a Soul". On Saturday, July 30, they will post two more sound clips from the forthcoming CD, featuring Mike Lee (BARREN CROSS) and Joe Cerisano (SILVER CONDOR, TRANS-SIBERIAN...July 27, 2005
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'Waking Up Dead': More Information Revealed About Documetary's Theatrical Run
Eris Productions and PTP Productions have announced that "Waking Up Dead", the new documentary starring former SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW drummer Phil Varone, will be making its theatrical debut in New York City on August 26. The film will be played at Tribeca Cinemas in lower Manhattan, located at 54 Var...July 25, 2005
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TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY: Former MEGADETH And W.A.S.P. Members Join Forces In New Project
TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, the new band featuring former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson, W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland, guitarist Peter Scheithauer (BELLADONNA, KILLING MACHINE) and vocalist Todd Barnes (13-A),have completed work on their debut album, "Lethal Agenda", due later this summer in...July 23, 2005
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L.I.E.: First Single From 'Die Trying' Released Online
Kansas City hard rock band L.I.E. have made their first single, "Falling Down", available for download on their web site. The track will be appearing on the band's upcoming album, "Die Trying", which features Phil Ondich (ex-BLACK LABEL SOCIETY drummer) on the title track. A September 13 release is...July 22, 2005
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MINISTRY, REVOLTING COCKS, SPYDER BABY To Team Up For U.S. Tour
MINISTRY will be teaming up with REVOLTING COCKS and SPYDER BABY for the MasterBaTour 2006, a two-month trek set to kick off May 2006. Tickets for the Seattle show on May 28, 2006 go on sale today (July 20, 2005) at 10:00 a.m. from MINISTRY's official web site. As previously reported, MINISTRY mainm...July 20, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Offer Chance To Win Autographed Guitar
UMe and Jackson Guitars have teamed up to offer one lucky fan a chance to win a brand new blue Jackson JS1 Dinky guitar, autographed by DEF LEPPARD members Joe Elliott, Phil Collen, Vivian Campbell, Rick Savage and Rick Allen. According to the contest announcement, "We want to make sure a true DEF L...July 19, 2005
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CKY: Former ALL THAT REMAINS Bassist Joins The Fold
Former ALL THAT REMAINS basist Matt Deis has been named the official touring bassist for CKY. Deis made his live debut with the group on Monday, July 18 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. CKY reportedly performed a surprise/rehearsal show at the venue under the band name HAPPY BIRT...July 19, 2005
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Ex-SKID ROW Drummer's 'Waking Up Dead' Documentary: U.S. Theatrical Premiere Announced
The U.S. theatrical premiere of "Waking Up Dead", the new documentary starring former SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW drummer Phil Varone, will take place on Friday, August 26 at Tribeca Cinemas in New York City. Following the premiere there will be a huge party in Tribeca featuring bands from the movie perfor...July 15, 2005
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GENE SIMMONS, JERRY CANTRELL, DAVE NAVARRO To Take Part In VEGAS ROCK STAR POKER TOURNAMENT
According to Billboard.biz, Gene Simmons (KISS),Dave Navarro (JANE'S ADDICTION) and Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS) will take part in the second annual Vegas Rock Star Poker Tournament and Sweepstakes, set to take place Aug. 25-27 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The three artists will pla...July 14, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: 'Rock Of Ages' Certified Gold
DEF LEPPARD's "Rock of Ages", a new two-CD collection of hits, was certified gold on June 22 by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for shipments in excess of 500,000 copies. As previously reported, DEF LEPPARD have set a September 20 worldwide release date for their all-covers set,...July 13, 2005
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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist Guests On Rapper HUSH's Debut Album
According to Billboard.com, MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell makes a guest appearance on "Bulletproof", the major-label debut from Detroit rapper HUSH. Due August 23 via Geffen, the set boasts two tracks produced by Eminem, whom Hush befriended while they both circuited Detroit's underground rap sc...July 12, 2005
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DOWN THE DRAIN Bassist: No MALEVOLENT CREATION 'Reunion' Planned
DOWN THE DRAIN bassist Scott O'Dell wants everyone to know that a MALEVOLENT CREATION "reunion" will not be happening... not now or anytime soon. The Buffalo, NY-based band, which features former MALEVOLENT CREATION frontman Brett Hoffmann, will only share the stage with MALEVOLENT CREATION as a sup...July 12, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: More U.S. Headlining Dates Announced
DEF LEPPARD have added four more headline shows to their ongoing U.S. tour. They are as follows: Aug. 31 - Billings, MT @ Metrapark Arena Sep. 02 - Sioux Falls, SD @ Sioux Falls Arena Sep. 03 - La Crosse, WI @ La Crosse Center Sep. 04 - Chicago, IL @ Lakefront Pavilion at Northerly ...July 12, 2005
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Strength Through Vengeance
"This doesn't even sound like the same band that recorded 'Unbroken'", I thought to myself while listening to A PERFECT MURDER's "Strength through Vengeance". Well, that's because it's almost not the same band; three-fifths of the unit turned over in 2004, leaving only guitarist Carl Bouchard and dr...July 12, 2005