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PEARL JAM Dedicate Song To Late VOIVOD Guitarist

PEARL JAM dedicated the song "Porch" at their Montreal gig on Thursday (September 15) to late VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour, who died Aug. 26 from complications of colon cancer. The track was introduced by PEARL JAM frontman Eddie Vedder, who pointed out that PEARL JAM drummer Matt Cameron...

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Review: ULI JON ROTH Performs With The SCORPIONS For First Time In 27 Years

On September 10, SCORPIONS and Uli Jon Roth performed their first concert together in Colmar, France, since they had been on stage together in Tokyo in 1978. For many of Uli Jon Roth and SCORPIONS fans, this was a very emotional and truly historic event which they had long been waiting for. The Parc...

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JIZZY PEARL Working On Secret 'Non-Music-Related' Project

Former LOVE/HATE and current RATT vocalist Jizzy Pearl recently called into "The Hairball John Radio Show" to discuss his latest solo effort, "Vegas Must Die". Pearl also shared his views regarding a LOVE/HATE reunion, his short-lived stint as the frontman of ADLER'S APPETITE, the possibility of rec...

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TRENT REZNOR, AUDIOSLAVE, STAIND Perform On 'ReAct Now' Telethon: Video Available

MJI Interactive is reporting that NINE INCH NAILS frontman Trent Reznor's touching performance of "Hurt" and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' acoustic rendition of "Under the Bridge" were among the many highlights of Saturday's "ReAct Now: Music & Relief" telethon to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina....

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LIFE OF AGONY: 'We Had A Great Time' On GIGANTOUR

LIFE OF AGONY just wrapped up the Gigantour with MEGADETH, DREAM THEATER, FEAR FACTORY and ANTHRAX and now begin a string of headline dates throughout September. "We had a great time on the tour and enjoyed making friends with all of the other bands and crews along the way," LIFE OF AGONY bassist Al...

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RATT: VH1 'Behind The Music' Special In The Works

According to a posting on former RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy's web site, Stephen will be taking part in VH1's upcoming "Behind the Music" special focusing on RATT. Taping will begin soon. An exact air date has yet to be announced. As previously reported, Pearcy will be teaming up with Don Dokken (D...

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KORN Frontman Talks To MTV Italy: Transcript Available

KORN fan site KornTV.co.uk has posted a transcript of the MTV Italy interview with KORN frontman Jonathan Davis, conducted last Sunday (Sept. 4) prior to the band's appearance at MTV Italy's Coca-Cola Live event. Read on: Q: There's been a lot of expectation around this gig. Tickets got sold out in...

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ALICE COOPER/CHEAP TRICK History Goes Back More Than 25 Years

Launch Radio Networks reports: Putting ALICE COOPER and CHEAP TRICK together for a late-summer tour might seem odd to some, but not to the musicians themselves. Cooper told Launch that he's glad to be out with his old friends, since his history with CHEAP TRICK dates back to some recording sessions...

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DON DOKKEN, JANI LANE, FIREHOUSE, STEPHEN PEARCY, KIP WINGER To Team Up For 'Stripped' Tour

Don Dokken (DOKKEN),Jani Lane (ex-WARRANT),FIREHOUSE (acoustic band jam),Stephen Pearcy (ex-RATT) and Kip Winger (WINGER) will be teaming up for VH1 Classic's "Metal Mania: Stripped Across America Tour 2005" beginning on Tuesday, October 18. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. As previ...

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DISTURBED, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: Jägermeister Music Tour Dates Announced

The dates have been announced for DISTURBED's Jägermeister Music Tour, featuring CORROSION OF CONFORMITY in the opening slot. They are as follows: Nov. 04 - Minneapolis, MN - First Ave Nov. 05 - Minneapolis, MN - First Ave Nov. 07 - Kansas City, KS - Memorial Hall Nov. 08 - St. Louis, MO - Pagent .....

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Former DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist To Jam With STEVE MORSE At Norwegian Festival

According to the official web site of The Hell Blues festival, DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse's solo band (STEVE MORSE BAND) will be joined by former PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord during their Sept. 9 appearance at the festival in Trondheim, Norway as part of the "Classic Rock in Hell" concert. In...

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VELVET REVOLVER: Stand-In Drummer MARK SCHULMAN Speaks

Davesontour.com recently conducted an interview with veteran drummer Mark Schulman, who was on tour drumming for VELVET REVOLVER on their appearances at Ozzfest. Mark was spending his first off-day on the tour traveling to and from Muskegon, Michigan, where he was conducting a drum clinic. An excerp...

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DEEP PURPLE: 'California Jam' DVD Due In December

According to a posting on the DEEP PURPLE fan site The Highway Star, DEEP PURPLE's "California Jam" DVD is now scheduled for a December 2005 release. It will be issued via EMI worldwide except for USA and Japan, where it come out through Spitfire/Eagle. The DVD will include some bonus material, such...

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DISTURBED Drummer's Onstage Proposal

At last night's (Aug. 31) DISTURBED show in Milwaukee WI, drummer Mike Wengren proposed to his girlfriend onstage. Before the set closer, "Stupify", DISTURBED frontman David Draiman handed the mic over to Mike, who explained how he's spent a lot of time in Milwaukee recently and how he met his girlf...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'I Am Creating Something That To Me Is Art'

Classic Rock Revisted recently conducted an exclusive interview with legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. An excerpt from the chat follows: Classic Rock Revisted: You have developed a reputation that you are difficult to work with. Yngwie: "That is why it is called Yngwie Malmsteen. I am cr...