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AC/DC Frontman Performs SOLOMAN BURKE Classic, Appears In Sketches At U.K. Charity Event

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson performed the SOLOMAN BURKE classic "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love" (a song popularized by THE BLUES BROTHERS in the movie of the same name) at the "Sunday For Sammy" charity event in Newcastle, England on February 26. Brian also appeared as an actor in sketches dress...

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Former LYNCH MOB Frontman Releases Solo Album

According to MelodicRock.com, former LYNCH MOB vocalist Oni Logan has finally released his long-talked-about solo album. "Stranger in a Foreign Land" is available now thanks to a special distribution deal with NL Distrubuton in Munich. The deal sees the album available to online purchasers via Music...

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ROSE TATTOO Guitarist Remembered As Loyal Mate At Sydney Funeral

The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that musicians Angry Anderson, Jimmy Barnes and Jon Stevens were among the 150 friends and family who farewelled ROSE TATTOO guitarist Pete Wells at his Sydney funeral on Friday (March 31) Guests gathered at St Brendan's Church at Annandale, in Sydney's inner-w...

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THE CULT Frontman: Drummer TEMPESTA 'Has Given Us A Much-Needed Foundation'

THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury has commented on the group's current touring lineup, which includes fellow CULT principal Billy Duffy (guitar) alongside bassist Chris Wyse, drummer John Tempesta (ex-WHITE ZOMBIE, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, HELMET) and rhythm guitarist Mike Dimkich. Said Ian: "John Tempesta ha...

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BILLY SHEEHAN To Tour With STU HAMM, JEFF BERLIN

Bassist extraordinaire Billy Sheehan (DAVID LEE ROTH, MR. BIG, TALAS) will be teaming up with Stu Hamm and Jeff Berlin for the BX3 tour beginning in early April. Confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 12 - Milwaukee, WI - Shank Hall Apr. 13 - Chicago, IL - Martyrs Apr. 14 - Ferndale, MI - Magic ...

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DAVE NAVARRO Talks To KIIS FM About SUPERNOVA: Audio Available

Former JANE'S ADDICTION/RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and current THE PANIC CHANNEL guitarist Dave Navarro was on the phone with KIIS FM's Ryan Seacrest and Ellen K on Monday (March 27). Navarro was full of praise for "American Idol" season one champ Kelly Clarkson, and talked about the new season of "Rock...

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More Photos, Video Clips From Dubai's DESERT ROCK Festival Posted Online

The LebaneseBands.com web site has been updated with photos and video clips taken at this year's Desert Rock 2006 festival, which happened on March 16 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Check out the footage at this location. Desert Rock 2006 marked MEGADETH's first live appearance with new bassist Jam...

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Producer: New IRON MAIDEN Album Is 'Terrific'

IRON MAIDEN fan site MaidenNorway.com has posted the second entry in MAIDEN producer Kevin Shirley's studio diary, which he is providing to the group's fans via the official Iron Maiden Online Club. An excerpt from the entry follows: "Tuesday, all the lads [from the band] came in and I played them r...

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JIMI HENDRIX Woodstock Footage To Be Shown In Boston

TheRockRadio.com is reporting that a salute to JIMI HENDRIX, including his "Woodstock" performance and an all-star jam, will take place next week in Boston. The family-owned Experience Hendrix LLC has arranged for the newly released "Jimi Hendrix Live At Woodstock", which is the most complete visual...

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GLENN HUGHES Records Cover Of LED ZEPPELIN's 'Misty Mountain Hop'

In an interview conducted with Garry Sharpe-Young, to be published shortly on Rockdetector.com, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) revealed that besides his recent cover version of "Nights In White Satin", he also cut a rendition of LED ZEPPELIN's "Misty Mountain Ho...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's SIXX Slams The 'Little Men' On The Internet

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message in his online diary: "Often I cant believe how stupid the Internet can actually be. It's the 'Wizard of Oz' syndrome, the little man behind the curtain making a big noise only to be exposed as a fearful non-achiever. Finding all these i...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: Dubai's DESERT ROCK Festival Recap

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Now to tell you about Dubai! I am sure y'all saw the first half of this, about getting there and meeting some of the bands. I ended up really feeling like we were anywhere else i...

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CHIMAIRA: Invitation-Only Hometown Set Scheduled For Next Week

"The Metal Show", which can be heard every Sunday between 10:00 p.m. and midnight on 92.3 FM WXRK in Cleveland, will be presenting an "invitation-only" set featuring Roadrunner recording artists CHIMAIRA. The band will perform at the Lava Room Recording Studio (owned by QUIET RIOT guitarist Billy Mo...

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THE CULT: New Live Videos Posted Online

Three live video clips of THE CULT performing at the Vic Theater in Chicago, Illinois on Friday, March 17 have been posted online at YouTube.com: "Lil Devil" (video) "Brother Wolf" (video) "Edie" (acoustic) (video) THE CULT's "Return To Wild" tour is scheduled to run through March 26 in New ...

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ROADRUNNER RECORDS Announces Signing Of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY

Roadrunner Records has officially announced the signing of legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde and his band BLACK LABEL SOCIETY to a worldwide deal (excluding Japan, where the band are signed to JVC). Having sold over 1.4 million albums worldwide, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY is currently working with producer Mi...