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IRON MAIDEN Frontman To Investigate Spontaneous Human Combustion

According to a posting on IRON MAIDEN's official web site, MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson will join Sky One later this month to investigate the mysterious phenomenon that is spontaneous human combustion. In 1985, 17-year-old student Jacqueline Fitzsimon from Cheshire was walking arm-in-arm with som...

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KIRK HAMMETT On HETFIELD: 'Being Clean And Sober Is Something That He Holds So Close To Heart'

Rolling Stone magazine spoke to METALLICA members James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett at the MAP MusiCares MAP Fund concert on May 12 honoring Hetfield. The evening featured VELVET REVOLVER's acoustic version of PINK FLOYD's "Wish You Were Here", as well as performances by JASON MRAZ, BLACK...

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Fans Of THE BLACK CROWES 'Get Tall In The Rockies'

Fans of THE BLACK CROWES from across the country are in for a treat this summer in the Rocky Mountains. As a show of appreciation to their devoted fans, look for lucky winners (each with a guest) to be selected via contests on the band's official web site and at radio stations in ...

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LED ZEPPELIN: Video Report From Polar Music Prize Gala Posted Online

Sweden's TV4 has aired video footage of the surviving members of LED ZEPPELIN receiving the prestigious Polar Music Prize from Sweden's king today in the city where they recorded their final studio album 27 years ago. Watch the video report at this location (NOTE: The report begins at the 16:09 mark...

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LED ZEPPELIN Receive Polar Music Prize In Stockholm

Irish Examiner is reporting that the surviving members of legendary rock band LED ZEPPELIN received the prestigious Polar Music Prize from Sweden's king today (May 22) in the city where they recorded their final studio album 27 years ago. Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones crossed the stag...

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LED ZEPPELIN: Brand New TV Interview Available Online

Sweden's TV4 has uploaded an interview with LED ZEPPELIN members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, which was broadcast earlier today (May 22). Watch it at this location. The rock legends are currently in Stockholm attending tonight's Polar Music Prize gala, where they will be presented w...

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LION'S SHARE Bassist To Perform At POLAR MUSIC PRIZE Gala

LION'S SHARE bassist Sampo Axelsson will perform at the Polar Music Prize gala in Stockholm, Sweden on May 22. Guests include LED ZEPPELIN members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, plus His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. ZEPPELIN will receive the prestigious award at the event,...

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POISON Guitarist DEVILLE: 'I Had A Problem Because I Enjoyed Being F*cked Up'

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with POISON guitarist C.C. Deville. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: Is C.C. Deville going to finally grow up? Deville: "It is a long time coming. For me, it had to happen. I still like the persona of cr...

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Former LED ZEPPELIN Singer Returns To Solo Roots

BBC News has issued the following report: Rock legend Robert Plant has paid homage to the recording studio which helped him launch his solo career. The former LED ZEPPELIN frontman returned to Rockfield, near Monmouth, to mark the 25th anniversary of his debut album after the group broke up. He was...

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LED ZEPPELIN Members To Attend POLAR MUSIC AWARDS

LED ZEPPELIN members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant are scheduled to attend the upcoming Polar Music prize ceremony in Sweden (May 22),where ZEPPELIN will receive the prestigious award. Jason Bonham will be on hand to accept the award on behalf of his father. The event will be broadca...

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MANNTIS Prepare For Massive U.S. Tour; New Video Posted Online

Southern California quintet MANNTIS are currently preparing for a massive U.S. tour as direct support to DOPE that kicks off on June 14 and runs through August 7. The trek also features BLEED THE SKY (whom MANNTIS will swap the direct support slot with every other night) and A NEW REVOLUTION. The gr...

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SLASH Addresses GUNS N' ROSES Rumors, Talks About Upcoming VELVET REVOLVER Album

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash joined VR/ex-GNR drummer Matt Sorum this past Saturday, May 13, as a guest on Camp Freddy Radio. During the two-hour show, Slash addressed a number of topics, including the rumors that he was rejoining GUNS N' ROSES, Axl Rose's claim that Slash made a...

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SHARK ISLAND To Release 'Gathering Of The Faithful' In July

Frontiers Records has announced the European release of SHARK ISLAND's highly anticipated new album, "Gathering of the Faithful", on July 7. Born out of the ashes of THE SHARKS, SHARK ISLAND was among the biggest and most prolific live acts in Los Angeles. This was in an era when there were literall...

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METALLICA, ALICE IN CHAINS Perform At MUSICARES MAP FUND Benefit Concert: Video Available

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield was honored at a Hollywood fundraiser on Friday (May 12) for the MusiCares MAP Fund. The non-profit organization aimed at helping music industry professionals with addiction recovery treatment presented Hetfield with the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award for his "devotion to...

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METALLICA Frontman Fights Back Tears As He Recounts Battle With Addiction

Reuters has issued the following report: METALLICA frontman James Hetfield fought back tears on Friday as he recounted his public battle with addiction, and labeled the sex, drugs and rock' n' roll ethos as a "horrible myth." The 42-year-old singer/guitarist was being honored at a Hollywood fundrais...