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Former RAMONES Drummer No Longer A 'Misfit'
Former RAMONES drummer Marky Ramone has officially quit the MISFITS. In a statement, Marky stated, "As you know, I have been playing with Jerry Only from the MISFITS and Dez from BLACK FLAG, but I've decided that four years is enough. The last shows I will be doing with them will be in Mexico. I ...March 28, 2005
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Lifesblood For the Downtrodden
CROWBAR did irreparable damage to themselves, if ya ask me, back in the mid-'90s. After they emerged with their tar-caked, ham-fisted big-riff sound and vein-straining vocals, they spent a good while coasting. Even Methuselan mainman Kirk Windstein has said in interviews that a lot of the early song...March 23, 2005
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RAMONES: First-Ever 'Conceptual' Tribute Album Out Now
Buenos Aires, Argentina-based record label Rockaway Records has released "Todos Somos Ramones", the first-ever worlwide conceptual tribute album to THE RAMONES. Featuring unique performances from acts like SYLVAIN SYLVAIN, BLACKFIRE, ED STASIUM, THE BOYS, SENZA BENZA, STOP, AL MADDY, IVAN JULIAN, BA...March 23, 2005
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Record Prices Set At Auction Of JOHNNY RAMONE's Movie Poster Collection
More than two dozen record prices were set for movie posters for "Casablanca", "Citizen Kane", "Frankenstein", "Attack of the 50 Foot Woman" and other films in a public auction that included the movie poster collection of the late RAMONES guitarist Johnny Ramone. The $1 million auction was conducted...March 23, 2005
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist To Interview Ex-RAMONES Drummer
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will have his new song "Street Demon" featured on the "D1 Grand Prix" CD, due on March 16 via Avex. In the upcoming issue of Player magazine, Ayumi Hamasaki guitarist Yoshio Nomura and Marty tee off in "Marty Friedman vs. Yoshio Nomura", where the two of them...March 9, 2005
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RAMONES: 'Raw' DVD Certified Gold In The U.K.
The RAMONES "Raw" DVD has been certified gold in the U.K. by the BPI (the British equivalent of the RIAA in the U.S.). "Raw" was previously awarded certified gold in the U.S. in December 2004 and has the honor of being the RAMONES' highest Billboard-charting release ever. Commented Marky Ramone: "We...March 7, 2005
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RAMONES: 'End Of The Century' DVD Is Portrait Of Seminal New York Punk Band
On March 15, Magnolia Pictures and Rhino Home Video will release "End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones" on DVD, a portrait of the seminal New York punk rock band. Considered by many the gods of rock 'n' roll's fundamentalist fringe, the RAMONES are a band whose influence reaches over several...March 5, 2005
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MARKY RAMONE Announces New Dates, Video Appearance
Former RAMONES drummer Marky Ramone has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I will be playing three shows in Mexico, one in Tijuana, one at the Hard Rock in Mexico City, and Mexicala. I'll be doing a video shoot for a company called M.V.P. just playing the drums, so I don...February 25, 2005
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GLENN DANZIG: 'BILL CLINTON Sent The FBI After Me'
Glenn Danzig recently spoke to KNAC.com about Dimebag's murder and DANZIG's upcoming tour, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: KNAC.com: [When Dimebag was murdered], you not only had your regular metal press covering the tragedy, but you also had the mainstream writers as...February 19, 2005
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KORN Sign Partnership Agreement With Orlando-based SPEEDQUEST RACING
Eric Burch of WhoWon.com has issued the following report: In the spirit of the longstanding association between fast cars and rock 'n' roll, Orlando-based SpeedQuest Racing has reached an exclusive partnership agreement with the multi-platinum recording giant KORN. "We play fast, live fast and...dri...February 18, 2005
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MARKY RAMONE Checks In With Post-Tour Update
Former RAMONES drummer Marky Ramone has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Marky here, just got back from a European and South American tour. I want to say a few words: I want to thank TARAKANY for backing me on the European dates I just did. What a band, and of ...February 18, 2005
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Legendary Music Club CBGB In Rent Peril
The New York Post is reporting that CBGB, the legendary downtown club that ushered in American punk rock is in danger of being priced out of its longtime haunt. CBGB is facing the prospect of shutting down when its lease expires in August — and its annual rent could reach nearly half a ...February 16, 2005
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RAMONES Inducted Into AP'S Hall Of Fame
Readers of Alternative Press magazine from all over the country recently voted the RAMONES into AP's Hall of Fame in recognition of the band's outstanding achievements and lasting impact on the world of music. Marky Ramone accepted the honors on behalf of the band with the following statement: "On b...February 12, 2005
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RAMONES Musical Headed To The U.S.
A musical based on the songs of the RAMONES called "Gabba Gabba Hey" is headed to the U.S. The musical director for the show is original RAMONES drummer Tommy Ramone, who told Launch Radio Networks that the story is set in and around the band's old New York City stomping grounds. "It's about a, a .....February 11, 2005
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RAMONES Documentary Coming On DVD In March
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that the recent theatrical documentary about the RAMONES will be released on DVD on March 15. "End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones" follows the band's musical history, the often-strained personal relationships between the members, and their drug use. The f...January 27, 2005
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