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AC/DC, GUNS N' ROSES Book Author Working On SLASH Biography

Paul Stenning — author of the GUNS N' ROSES book "The Band That Time Forgot", the AC/DC book "Two Sides to Every Glory", and the recently released 130,000-word biography on IRON MAIDEN, entitled "30 Years of the Beast - The Complete Biography 1976-2006" — is putting the finishing touches on his biog...

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CHRIS CORNELL: First Solo Dates Announced

According to Ticketmaster, former AUDIOSLAVE and SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell will play the following solo dates in April: Apr. 14 - Toronto, ON - The Phoenix Apr. 19 - Boston, MA - Avalon Apr. 22 - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre Of Living Arts Chris Cornell's second solo album, "Carry On", is sched...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'I Totally Encourage' VAN HALEN Reunion Tour With DAVID LEE ROTH

According to Billboard.com, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony said last night (Monday, March 12) backstage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in New York City that there were no hard feelings they were not included on VAN HALEN's planned summer tour with David Lee Roth, which is now in shambl...

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MEGADETH, BUCKCHERRY, SHADOWS FALL, DREAM THEATER Confirmed For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival

MEGADETH, BUCKCHERRY, SHADOWS FALL, DREAM THEATER and TURBONEGRO have been confirmed for the Download festival, set to take place June 8-10 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, England. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): BOWLING FOR SOUP BRING ME THE HORIZON BUCKCHE...

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MESHUGGAH: New Album Tentatively Due In September

Swedish experimental extreme metallers MESHUGGAH have posted the following message on their official web site: "Yup, it's us again already!! (Oh, that soon!? - you think) We know you guys think we update this site way too often and that our continous 'super-flux' of information is a bit too much for...

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VAN HALEN Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME; Photos, Video Available

VAN HALEN was among the artists that were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday (March 12) at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel ballroom. Only VAN HALEN's second lead singer, Sammy Hagar, and ex-bass player Michael Anthony turned up for their induction, according to The Associated Pr...

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VAN HALEN At ROCK HALL: No EDDIE Or DAVID LEE, But SAMMY Will Rock!

Michael Norman of the Plain Dealer reports that Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth are definite NO-SHOWS at 2007 Rock Hall induction ceremony. The good news for VAN HALEN fans? Sammy Hagar is in the house and is expected to peform, along with the band VELVET REVOLVER, which will be inducting VAN ...

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RUSH: 'Far Cry' Single Available For Streaming

RUSH's brand new single, "Far Cry", is available for streaming in its entirety at www.rush.com. The track comes off the Canadian trio's new album, "Snakes & Arrows", due on May 1 via Anthem/Atlantic. Check out the album cover artwork at this location. "Snakes & Arrows" track listing: 01. Far...

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SLAYER Confirmed For FIELDS OF ROCK, GRASPOP METAL MEETING Festivals

According to SlayerSaves.com, SLAYER has been confirmed to take part in the Fields of Rock festival, set to take place on June 16-17 in Biddinghuizen, Netherlands. SLAYER is also confirmed to perform at this year's Graspop Metal Meeting, which will be held June 22-24 in Dessel, Belgium. SLAYER Europ...

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RUSH: Final 'Snakes & Arrows' Artwork Posted Online

The final artwork for RUSH's new album, "Snakes & Arrows", has been posted online at this location (the previously released artwork was apparently not the real deal). Due on May 1 via Anthem/Atlantic, "Snakes & Arrows" will contain the following track listing: 01. Far Cry 02. Armor and Sword...

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ROCK HALL OF FAME Denies It Snubbed VAN HALEN's DAVID LEE ROTH

Geoff Boucher of the Los Angeles Times reports that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame responded on Saturday (March 10) to David Lee Roth's public protests that he's been rudely snubbed. The clock is ticking toward Monday night's induction of VAN HALEN into the Hall and, as of Saturday, Roth was standin...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman: We Make Music 'Cause We Love To, And We Love Getting On Stage Playing It

Abort magazine recently conducted an interview with THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Abort: How much has the Swedish metal scene changed in the past few years? Dolving: That's one of those questions that can't really be answered in an interview. You know it's...

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The Resurrection of Whiskey Foote

Stoner rock isn't exactly known for its innovative streak — many of its most beloved practitioners are content to fire off the same turbo-charged riffs and yowl like wigged-out surfers about the usual velvet-poster topics. All well and good, but that just makes it all the odder when one of the genre...

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VELVET REVOLVER To Perform ROTH And HAGAR Tunes At ROCK HALL

Launch Radio Networks reports: VELVET REVOLVER has lined up two songs to perform for VAN HALEN at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Monday (March 12). The band will honor both David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar by playing a song from their respective eras — for Roth, VELVET REVOLVER w...

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KING DIAMOND: New Album Release Dates Announced

KING DIAMOND's new album, "Gimme Your Soul ... Please", will be released in North America on June 26 via Metal Blade Records. Massacre Records will issue the album in Germany on June 29. "Gimme Your Soul … Please" track listing: 01. The Dead (King) 02. Never Ending Hill (Andy) 03. Is Anybody Here? (...