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ROBERT PLANT: North American Release Date Announced For 'Mighty Rearranger'
Sanctuary Records has set a May 3 North American release date for the new solo album from former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant. Credited to Plant and his current band the STRANGE SENSATION, "Mighty Rearranger" is his first studio work since 2002's "Dreamland". According to Billboard.com, "Might...February 17, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN: Photos From Lifetime Achievement Ceremony Posted Online
Led-Zeppelin.com has uploaded exclusive photos from LED ZEPPELIN's lifetime achievement Grammy ceremony at this location. As previously reported, LED ZEPPELIN received a lifetime achievement Grammy Saturday (Feb. 12) in recognition of a career that changed the face of rock 'n' roll. The English band...February 17, 2005
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MUDVAYNE Singer Taken Ill; Band Cancel Virginia Concert
MUDVAYNE were forced to cancel tonight's show at Jaxx in Springfield, Virginia after singer Chad Gray was taken ill. "We are really sorry for this inconvenience, but we assure you we will make this up," the band write on their web site. It is not presently clear if any other dates on the group's cur...February 16, 2005
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GEORGE LYNCH Tears It Up At NAMM
Former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch's official web site has issued the following update: "Show dates began in northern California and smoothly warmed the band up to a well-oiled machine. "Playing these shows led George into NAMM week where the first stop was a headlining gig at the Anaheim House of...February 16, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Recording Lineup For 'Under Covers' Disc Revealed
According to a posting on the OZZY OSBOURNE fan site Ozzyhead.com, Sony Music Japan's official web site has revealed the complete list of musicians performing on the recently completed "Under Covers" disc for the new OZZY box set, "Prince of Darkness". As previously reported, the first two discs in...February 16, 2005
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Former LED ZEPPELIN Bassist To Guest On FOO FIGHTERS Album
Former LED ZEPPELIN bassist John Paul Jones has recorded a guest appearance on the new FOO FIGHTERS album, due on June 8. "We have a few guests that are playing on the record," Grohl told the Edmonton Sun. "I put (Jones) on our wish list of guests and he actually responded and said that he ...February 15, 2005
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VICIOUS ART: New Tour Dates Announced
VICIOUS ART, the new Swedish death/thrash band featuring former DARK FUNERAL members Matias Mäkelä and Robert Lundin, along with Jörgen Sandström (THE PROJECT HATE, ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE) on bass, have lined up the following dates during the coming weeks: Mar. 04 – Stockholm, SWE @ Club Aggression (w/...February 14, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN Awarded Lifetime Achievement Grammy
Reuters is reporting that LED ZEPPELIN got a "whole lotta" belated love from the music industry on Saturday, earning a lifetime achievement Grammy in recognition of a career that changed the face of rock 'n' roll. The English band was one of 10 performers, alongside the likes of rockabilly hellraise...February 13, 2005
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Original YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Artwork Released By Artist
In early 1999, artist Ioannis (FATES WARNING, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, KING CRIMSON, DEEP PURPLE, DREAM THEATER) completed the art for YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's album "Alchemy", which is often cited as one of Yngwie's finest covers by critics and fans. A limited-edition signed print by Ioannis was produced and so...February 12, 2005
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GLENN DANZIG: 'If You're Going To Have A War, You Should Kill Everyone'
DANZIG frontman and namesake recently spoke to ex-HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo for a feature in an upcoming issue of Steppin' Out magazine. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Dan Lorenzo: Did the murder of Dimebag effect how you feel about performing onstage now? Glenn Danzig: "Well I've kin...February 10, 2005
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MUDVAYNE Singer Talks About Touring, Playing Smaller Venues
MUDVAYNE singer Chad Gray, who was known as Kud and later as Chüd, recently spoke to the Detroit Free Press about the group's current small club tour preceding the release of the group's third full-length studio recording, "Lost and Found". "We wanted to go back to the small places, just kind of war...February 8, 2005
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SOLITUDE AETURNUS To Headline ROBB'S METAL WORKS Showcase
Long-running Arlington, Texas-based doom metallers SOLITUDE AETURNUS have been confirmed as the headliners of the Robb's Metal Works annual showcase on Saturday, July 16 at Sam's Burger Joint in San Antonio, Texas. More information will be made available soon. A long-standing San Antonio Time Warner...February 7, 2005
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MUDVAYNE To Film 'Happy?' Video Next Week
MUDVAYNE will reportedly shoot a video for their new single, "Happy?", on Monday, February 14 in the Los Angeles area with director Lex Halaby (CHIMAIRA, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE). The treatment for the clip is said to be a "special effects tribute to the power of nature." "Happy?" is the first single from...February 5, 2005
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AC/DC: Yellow-Vinyl Copy Of 'Let There Be Rock' Sold For $2,700
According to a posting on the ACDCCollector.com web site, a very unique, mega-rare AC/DC "Let There Be Rock" U.K. LP (Atlantic K50366) pressed on yellow vinyl was recently sold on eBay for $2,703.03. Believed to be the only one of its kind (or if others exist, there would be no more than three ...February 5, 2005
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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Is Unsure About Revisiting Older Tunes
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that METALLICA's management denied earlier this week that the band was contributing a previously unreleased song to the soundtrack of the upcoming movie, "Batman Begins". While the band does have music left over from 2001's pre-"St. Anger" recording sessions, it's...February 4, 2005