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PANTERA, AC/DC, OZZY OSBOURNE Members Attend Hard Rock Vault Grand Opening
PANTERA's Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul, TWISTED SISTER's Dee Snider, AC/DC singer Brian Johnson, OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Zakk Wylde, MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx, ex-GUNS N' ROSES members Duff McKagan and Slash, and members of DISTURBED attended the Hard Rock Vault grand opening o...January 17, 2003
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KISS: A Hillbilly Tribute By HAYSEED DIXIE
Hillbilly humorists HAYSEED DIXIE, a group that achieved infamy with 2001's "A Hillbilly Tribute to AC/DC", which featured backwater send-ups of "Highway to Hell", "You Shook Me All Night Long" and "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap", are at it again. KISS are the target of HAYSEED's latest homage, "Kiss...January 14, 2003
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AC/DC Have A Fan In DREW BARRYMORE
Click here to view a recent picture of actress Drew Barrymore wearing an AC/DC T-shirt during a filming session for the "Charlie's Angels 2" movie "Full Throttle". (Thanks: Crabsody In Blue) ...January 13, 2003
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AC/DC: Reissue Update!
More details have been revealed about the forthcoming AC/DC reissues that will kick off the band's new deal with Epic/Sony Music. CDs : The first three waves of CDs are confirmed as follows: February 18th: Back In Black Live High Voltage Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap Highway To Hell March 25th: The Ra...January 10, 2003
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DROWNING POOL Begin Singer Search, Cite AC/DC Inspiration
The remaining members of DROWNING POOL have started rehearsing again this week and now will actively seek out a replacement for frontman Dave Williams, who passed away last August. Bass player Stevie Benton told Australia's Undercover News their motivation in moving forward is the example set by AC/...January 9, 2003
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Winning Air-Guitar Ace Salutes AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG
A 27-year-old Australian man beat 10 other finalists to win the Hobart Summer Festival air-guitar showdown with his impression of AC/DC "mad axeman" Angus Young, according to Australia's The Mercury. David Lithgow's carefully choreographed and well-rehearsed piece won the West Hobart carpet salesman...January 8, 2003
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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE: No Immediate Plans For A New Studio Album
WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale has given his first in-depth interview since announcing a North American reunion tour with THE SCORPIONS and DOKKEN, set to kick off on Jan. 29 in Jacksonville, Florida. The question-and-answer session, the first part of which was posted on the singer's official w...January 5, 2003
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AC/DC's JOHNSON On DEF LEPPARD's 'X': They've Been Listening To People In Suits Again
Brian Johnson, frontman for the Australian rock legends AC/DC, recently admitted that he was less than impressed with the latest effort from DEF LEPPARD — a band whose musical output he had previously appreciated and whose career he had followed with interest as a fan and as a friend. "I know Joe [E...January 2, 2003
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SAXON Frontman Slams Former Members Over Name Lawsuit
SAXON frontman Biff Byford has addressed the ongoing legal battle over the band's name with fellow original members Graham Oliver and Steve Dawson via a lengthy statement posted on the group's official web site. The statement reads as follows: "Hi, I hope everyone is well! "I have been reading the m...December 23, 2002
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Ex-NEUROTICA Singer Awaits Word From SLASH And Co., Contemplates Next Move
Former NEUROTICA frontman Kelly Shaefer remains one of the top candidates to fill the vacant singer slot in the new band formed by ex-GUNS N' ROSES members Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum. "Slash called me about three weeks ago and told me I was still in the top three, and to just...December 19, 2002
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Former DIO Guitarist Completes Work On New Solo CD
Former DIO/WORLD WAR III guitarist TRACY G has completed work on his latest solo CD, "Deviating From The Set List", featuring covers of classic rock tunes. The album, which reportedly took a year to record, includes guest appearances from 24 artists, among them Ralph Saenz (vocals - ATOMIC PUNK, MET...December 18, 2002
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TWISTED SISTER Make Unannounced Appearance In New York City
TWISTED SISTER made an unannounced appearance at Don Hill's in New York City last night (Dec. 13) as part of frontman Dee Snider's scheduled solo headlining gig at the venue. The band, who reunited for their first performance in 14 years at last year's "New York Steel" benefit for the New York Polic...December 14, 2002
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Former FEAR FACTORY Guitarist Seeks Production Work
Former FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares, who has been doing a fair amount of production work in the recent months, is interested in getting demos from unsigned acts. He has a company called DC Productions, and wants to help young bands. He can be contacted at: [email protected]. ...December 6, 2002
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It's Official: AC/DC Sign With EPIC RECORDS
AC/DC have signed a multi-album deal with Epic Records, according to Billboard.com. The first releases under the deal will be refurbished reissues of classic albums such as "Back in Black", "Highway to Hell", and "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap", due early next year. Further reissues will follow, all o...December 5, 2002
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ZWAN Name Debut, Set Release Date
Chicago-based ZWAN, the new band featuring former SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan, ex-PUMPKINS drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, former CHAVEZ guitarist Matt Sweeney, ex-SLINT guitarist David Pajo, and A PERFECT CIRCLE bassist Paz Lechantin, have set "Mary Star of the Sea" as the title for their debu...December 4, 2002
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