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RUSH Drummer Explains Reasons For Recording Cover EP
Canadian trio RUSH have confirmed plans to release an EP collection of covers of classics popularized by THE WHO, CREAM, BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD and THE YARDBIRDS. Due June 29 via Atlantic, the eight-track "Feedback" marks the first time the group has ever recorded material by other artists. "[Bassist]...May 15, 2004
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ACE FREHLEY's UFO Encounter To Be Included In VH1's '100 Most Metal Moments'
According to Antimusic.com, two of the segments that are scheduled to be included in "100 Most Metal Moments" — the upcoming VH1 special focusing on the "entertaining (and sometimes shocking) moments" that defined heavy metal music's heyday — have to do with former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. One de...May 14, 2004
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RUSH: All-Covers EP Due In June?
According to Barnes & Noble and Circuit City, RUSH will be releasing an eight-song, all-covers EP on June 29 through Atlantic Records. Titled "Feedback" (view cover here),the CD's complete track listing is as follows: 01. Summertime Blues (EDDIE COCHRAN) 02. Heart Full Of Soul (THE YARDBIRDS) 0...May 14, 2004
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KISS: VH1 Special To Air In June
According to KissKollector.com, VH1 is working on a new KISS special, "When Kiss Ruled The World". The one-hour show will air in June, to coincide with the kick-off of KISS' U.S. summer tour with POISON. Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, plus original KISS roadie Peter "Moose" Oreckinto ('73-76),as we...May 11, 2004
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NIKKI SIXX Says He Has No Worries About Being Perceived As A Has-Been
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION bassist Nikki Sixx (ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE) has told the Hartford Advocate that he has no worries about being perceived as a cliché or has-been. "I don't really give a fuck," he said. "You know, rock 'n' roll cliché is only a cliché because of the followers. Take grunge cliché — well y...May 6, 2004
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KISS: 'Love Gun' Figure Boxed Set Photos Posted Online
McFarlane Toys has announced plans to release a KISS "Love Gun" deluxe boxed set in August. "This boxed set features all four members of the band and a beautifully crafted stage base," reads a posting at KissOnline.com. "Together, the set virtually re-creates the classic 'Love Gun' album in three-di...May 3, 2004
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QUEENSRŸCHE To Visit Sailors On The USS NIMITZ
The progressive metal band QUEENSRŸCHE has scheduled a special visit on its spring 2004 tour. Vocalist Geoff Tate, guitarist Michael Wilton, bass guitarist Eddie Jackson, drummer Scott Rockenfield and guitarist Mike Stone will visit sailors on the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz at Naval...April 27, 2004
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BESEECH Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
Swedish "gothic metallers" BESEECH have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 10-12 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows: The complete list of bands currently scheduled to a...April 26, 2004
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VAN HALEN Meets PAGANINI
Andrew L. Clouse of Albuquerque Tribune is reporting that Chicago-based classical ensemble EIGHTH BLACKBIRD which prides itself on broadening the repertoire for small ensembles by commissioning original works and exploring new and unusual sounds, will present an assortment of new music on Sunday, fr...April 23, 2004
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SWEDEN ROCK Festival: SKID ROW Out, Y&T In
SKID ROW have cancelled their previously announced appearance at this year's Sweden Rock festival and have been replaced on the bill by Y&T. SKID ROW's decision to pull out of the festival is being blamed on "the fact that [SKID ROW guitarist] Snake decided to bring his wife to be to the altar a...April 23, 2004
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SWEDEN ROCK Festival Nearing Sell-Out
Last year, Sweden Rock festival sold out all the 15,000 two-day tickets two days before the first band took the stage. That was actually the first time ever the festival was sold out. This year the tickets will sell out much earlier. As of today, more than 13,000 of the 16,000 three-day tickets have...April 22, 2004
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QUEENSRŸCHE To Perform At New Jersey In-Store
QUEENSRŸCHE will be performing a special live set during an in-store appearance at Vintage Vinyl in New Jersey on Sunday, April 25 at 1:30 p.m. They will also be signing copies of their new DVD, "The Art of Live", due on April 20 through Sanctuary. Vintage Vinyl is located at 51 Lafayette Rd. in For...April 19, 2004
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DISBELIEF Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST
German death metallers DISBELIEF have inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The group will enter the studio in the fall with producer Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, MNEMIC, EKTOMORF) to begin recording their sixth album, tentatively due in early 2005. DISBELIEF's fifth album, "Spreading The Rage", was...April 19, 2004
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Former ANTHRAX Bassist FRANK BELLO Joins Reunited HELMET
As BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively reported on March 3, former ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello has joined the reunited HELMET. Bello appeared by phone on the "Friday Night Rocks" show on New York's Q104.3 Friday night (April 16) to discuss his departure from ANTHRAX and talk about his upcoming activities....April 17, 2004
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NICKO MCBRAIN To Celebrate 52nd Birthday By Jamming With IRON MAIDEN Cover Band
IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain and former BLACK SABBATH/GREAT WHITE/LITA FORD bassist Dave "The Beast" Spitz will be joining the South Florida-based hard rock band DEEPSET for a set of MAIDEN covers on Saturday, June 5 (Nicko's 52nd birthday) at Kelsey club in Lake Park, Florida. According to a p...April 15, 2004