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'Waking Up Dead' Documentary Featuring Ex-SKID ROW Drummer: More Cities Added
Two more cities were added to the theatrical run of "Waking Up Dead", the new documentary featuring former SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW drummer Phil Varone. The film will make its Miami-Ft. Lauderdale premiere on Thursday, September 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the AMC Ritz 8, located at 9200 SR 84. Phil Varone and di...August 8, 2005
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AC/DC: Rare BUSTER BROWN Album To Be Issued On CD
According to a posting on AC-DC.net, the rare debut album from the legendary Melbourne band BUSTER BROWN — which featured in its ranks AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd and future ROSE TATTOO frontman Angry Anderson and bassist Geordie Leech — is finally being issued on CD for the first time (with bonus track...August 4, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman Talks About Working With Outside Songwriters, Upcoming Covers CD
Garry Sharpe-Young of Rockdetector.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rockdetector.com: You are obviously all fortunate enough to be comfortably well off for the rest of your lives now. Is the drive to make m...August 3, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER's Son TYSON Launches RAIDERS OF ROCK N' ROLL
RAIDERS OF ROCK N' ROLL, the U.K.-based band featuring Tyson Schenker — oldest son of legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker (UFO, MSG, SCORPIONS) — have launched an official web site at this location. According to a posting on the site, main songwriters Tyson Schenker and Matt Taylor (vocals)...July 31, 2005
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AC/DC Members Anxious To Start Touring Again
Launch Radio Networks reports: If you think you're excited about AC/DC touring again, just imagine how they feel. The band has done a few shows over the past few years, but AC/DC hasn't done anything extensive since their 2000-2001 "Stiff Upper Lip" world tour. Lead singer Brian Johnson told Launch...July 28, 2005
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…And They Shall Take Up Serpents
West Virginia's BYZANTINE may have crafted that rare album in "…And They Shall Take Up Serpents" that will appeal to the tech-heads without alienating the straight-up thrash bashers. It's as though LAMB OF GOD got bored and one day decided to spice up the arrangements with the instrumental madness o...July 28, 2005
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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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