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OZZY OSBOURNE Helps Select Top 500 Greatest Rock Songs Of All Time

Ozzy Osbourne was among the panel of recording artists, producers, label executives, critics and songwriters that selected the list of the greatest rock 'n' roll songs of all time, to be published in a special edition of Rolling Stone magazine out on Friday, according to Reuters. Also on the panel w...

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THE MEADS OF ASPHODEL Outline Upcoming Activities

U.K. black metallers THE MEADS OF ASPHODEL have posted the following update on their official web site: "'The Mill Hill Sessions' CD is now out on Godreah Records. This airs the band in a raw environment with guitars taking over the main sound, leaving the keyboards at a bare minimum. HAWKWIND's Ala...

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Guitarist JOHNNY RAMONE's Movie Poster Collection To Be Auctioned

Shortly before his death this past September, legendary punk rock guitarist Johnny Ramone decided to share with fans his passion for old movies. He consigned his extensive collection of vintage, original movie posters, including the 1931 classics, "Frankenstein" and "Dracula", to be sold in a two-pa...

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RAMONES: 'Raw' DVD Enters Music Video Chart At No. 5

"Ramones Raw" (Image Entertainment) — the first DVD from the world-famous RAMONES — is off to a strong start by debuting at No. 5 on the Billboard Top Music Videos chart, marking the highest-ever charting release in the pioneering group's 30-year history. The just-released DVD is topping the music v...

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THOR Stars In 'Murder At The Presidio' With LOU DIAMOND PHILIPS and JASON PRIESTLY

Canadian hard rock legend Thor the Rock Warrior (a.k.a. Jon Mikl Thor) continues to flex his acting muscles and stretch his hard rock career into the world of film and television. Thor is currently filming "Murder at the Presidio" with Lou Diamond Philips and Jason Priestly in Victoria, British Colu...

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ANDREW W.K. Performs At RAMONES Benefit Concert: Photos Available

ANDREW W.K. made a guest appearance at "Be Well: Ramones Beat on Cancer", a benefit concert in memory of the late Johnny and Joey Ramone. Check out pictures from WeWantFun.com and DontStopTheNoise.com. "Be Well: Ramones Beat on Cancer" was held on October 8 — which would have been Johnny's 56th birt...

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Former KITTIE Guitarist To Appear On RAMONES Tribute Album

Former KITTIE guitarist Fallon Bowman has collaborated with Jeff from DEFRAG on a song for an upcoming tribute to THE RAMONES, to be released through Invisible Records. "It's the most slaying song of all time," commented Bowman. "I played some guitar on the tune, it rocks!" In other news, Bowman is...

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MARKY RAMONE Signs Copies Of 'Ramones Raw' DVD: Photos Available

Former RAMONES drummer Marky Ramone signed copies of the newly released RAMONES career-retrospective DVD, entitled "Ramones Raw", on Wednesday (Sept. 29) at the Virgin Megastore (Times Square) in New York City. Check out pictures from Film Magic. "Ramones Raw" was put together by Marky from his arch...

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METALLICA, DISTURBED, LAMB OF GOD Featured On 'Tony Hawk's Underground 2' Soundtrack

METALLICA, DISTURBED, LAMB OF GOD, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD and MINISTRY are among artists appearing on the soundtrack to Activision, Inc.'s "Tony Hawk's Underground 2", due out October 5. The 53 different tracks include material from a variety of artists who have defined musical genres for the past seven...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT, ROB ZOMBIE Remember JOHNNY RAMONE

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett and Rob Zombie are among the musicians that have contributed testimonials to the enduring influence of Johnny Ramone and his seminal punk rock outfit the RAMONES in the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine. Kirk Hammett: "I would come into contact with Johnny in th...

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RAMONES 30th Anniversary Party: Photos Posted Online

A bunch of high-quality photos taken at the RAMONES 30th Anniversary Party on September 12 at the Avalon in Hollywood, California have been posted online at Wire Image. The event, which was hosted by Rob Zombie, featured performances by Henry Rollins, Eddie Vedder (PEARL JAM) and Flea (RED HOT CHILI...

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ANDREW W.K. Confirmed For RAMONES Benefit Concert

MTV.com is reporting that ANDREW W.K. has been confirmed for "Be Well: Ramones Beat on Cancer", a benefit concert in memory of the late Johnny and Joey Ramone. "Be Well: Ramones Beat on Cancer" will be held on October 8 — which would have been Johnny's 56th birthday — at the New York club Spirit. .....

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RAMONES: DVD Signing Session In New York City Scheduled

To mark the arrival of "Ramones Raw" — the pioneering group's first-ever DVD — Marky Ramone and "Ramones Raw" producer/director John Cafiero will be meeting fans and signing autographs at the Virgin Megastore-Times Square in New York City (1540 Broadway) on Wednesday, September 29 at 6:30 p.m., the...

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AMEN Singer Rejects Ex-Guitarist's 'Fraud' Accusations

AMEN frontman Casey Chaos has disputed the claims of his former bandmate Matt Montgomery branding him a "fraud" and claiming that he "hadn't been paid for two years." Speaking to the U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine, Chaos said, "It's all lies. Anyone who read the recent Metal Hammer cover feature I did...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Comments On Passing Of RAMONES Legend

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has commented on the passing of Johnny Ramone, guitarist and co-founder of the seminal punk band THE RAMONES. Writing to the ANTHRAX's official web site, Ian said, "The world is a lesser place with the passing of Johnny Ramone. My heart goes out to his wife Linda and to a...