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Legendary New York City Rock Club Eyeing Last-Ditch Summer Benefit Tour
Billboard.com is reporting that CBGB is hoping to host a 30-date festival of big-name acts this summer in a last-ditch effort to save the legendary punk rock club, founder and owner Hilly Kristal told the handful of journalists and supporters who turned out yesterday (May 16) for the start of a fund...May 17, 2005
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WICKED WISDOM Confirmed For OZZFEST's Second Stage
According to Ozzfest.com, WICKED WISDOM — the five-piece band featuring actress Jada Pinkett Smith (wife of Will Smith) — has been confirmed as the final "mystery act" on the second stage of this year's Ozzfest. The band, which includes "Pocket" on guitar, "Rio" on bass, Cameron Graves on keys, Satn...May 16, 2005
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COMBAT RECORDS To Relaunch
KOCH Records has announced the relaunch and resurrection of the classic Combat Records label brand, the birthing place of hard rock and hard core titans like VENOM, EXODUS, MEGADETH, POSSESSED, C.O.C., NUCLEAR ASSAULT, DEATH, DARK ANGEL and many more. The new venture will focus on developing new ban...May 13, 2005
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GLENN HUGHES: New Touring Drummer Announced
According to a post at GHPG.net, Swedish drummer Sebastian Sippola will take over Thomas Broman's spot in Glenn Hughes's (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) live European band lineup, as he has been asked to join Glenn and his band for their summer tour. Sippola's first appearance with Hughes will take pla...May 13, 2005
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Members Of RAMONES Trying To Save Legendary New York City Club
Launch Radio Networks reports: Members of the RAMONES, TALKING HEADS, and Bruce Springsteen's E STREET BAND are trying to save a New York City club that's headed for extinction. The artists, including E STREET guitarist Little Steven, original RAMONES drummer Tommy Ramone, TALKING HEADS drummer Chri...May 11, 2005
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BILLY CORGAN: 'Walking Shade' Video Posted Online
Former SMASHING PUMPKINS/ZWAN leader Billy Corgan's video for the track "Walking Shade" has been posted online at Yahoo! Music. "Walking Shade" comes off Corgan's debut solo album, "TheFutureEmbrace", due out June 21 on Warner Bros. Records. "TheFutureEmbrace" was produced by Corgan along with Bjorn...May 11, 2005
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CKY's MTV2 Special To Air This Month
On May 27, MTV2 will premiere CKY's "A Very Special Special", where fans will have the chance to follow CKY backstage, on stage and everywhere else in between. CKY's long-awaited fourth album, "An Answer Can Be Found", is scheduled for release on June 28 via Island Records. The new CD was produced a...May 7, 2005
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GARY MOORE To Perform At 'A Tribute to Dick Heckstall-Smith'
Legendary guitarist Gary Moore is one of the confirmed guests at the upcoming "A Tribute to Dick Heckstall-Smith" event on June 6 at the London Astoria. Other artists scheduled to appear include COLOSSEUM, Jack Bruce, Gary Husband, Mick Taylor, John Etheridge & John Marshall (SOFT MACHINE),Pete...May 6, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Guitarist's PSYCHO MOTEL Albums To Be Reissued
According to a posting on the IRON MAIDEN fan site Maidenfans.com, MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith will see some of his past efforts being released again this summer. On June 20, the PSYCHO MOTEL albums "State of Mind" and "Welcome to the World", originally released in 1996 and 1997, respectively, wil...May 6, 2005
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SOULFORGE: In Mixing Mode
Montreal-based band SOULFORGE are currently mixing their second album with Fred Maloney for a late 2005 release. The album was recorded with producer Jean-François Dagenais (KATAKLYSM, MALEVOLENT CREATION, MISERY INDEX) and will feature artwork by acclaimed artist Travis Smith (ICED EARTH, KATATONIA...May 5, 2005
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CKY Frontman: We Have Made 'The Best Rock Record Of 2005'
CKY have set a June 28 release date through Island Def Jam for their third album, "An Answer Can Be Found". Commented CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller: "Our album is finally completed and all I can say is that it's a masterpiece. We have busted our asses for the last year pushing our abilities an...May 4, 2005
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BILLY CORGAN To Kick Off World Tour In Early June
Former SMASHING PUMPKINS/ZWAN leader Billy Corgan will embark on a world tour June 1 in Portugal in support of his debut solo album, "TheFutureEmbrace", due out June 21 on Warner Bros. Records. Over the course of eight weeks, the modern rock pioneer and his band will visit intimate venues in 11 coun...May 3, 2005
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DAVID DRAIMAN, JERRY CANTRELL, ROB ZOMBIE Jam With CAMP FREDDY In Las Vegas: Photos Available
DISTURBED frontman David Draiman, former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell and Rob Zombie were among the musicians that jammed with CAMP FREDDY at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino's 10th Anniversary Weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday (April 30). Check out pictures from Wire Image. CAMP FR...May 2, 2005
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TOMMY LEE's Reality TV Series Gets An Air Date
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee's upcoming reality TV series, "Tommy Lee Goes to College", is scheduled to premiere on NBC on August 9. The show, which was filmed last fall, follows the tattooed drummer as he studies, auditions for the marching band and attends Cornhusker games at the University of Ne...May 2, 2005
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AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE Bassist: BRYAN OTTOSON 'Was Not Some Crazy Drug Addict'
AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE bassist Chad Hanks — known to fans by his stage name, Mr. H.C. Banks III — spoke to MTV.com about the events that led to Bryan Ottoson's death last week, and the anguish the group has been feeling. Regarding the Internet gossip that Ottoson — who was determined by investigators...April 29, 2005