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JANET JACKSON Thought MARILYN MANSON Was 'The Devil'

ContactMusic.com is reporting that Lisa-Marie Presley was forced to placate Janet Jackson at a high-profile party held for her former sister-in-law — because she was adamant guest Marilyn Manson was the "devil." The controversial shock rocker terrified Janet with his appearance, but the ex-wife of h...

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U.K.'s Channel 4 Wants More 'Rock School'

According to DigitalSpy.co.uk, the U.K.'s Channel 4 has decided to commission a second series of upcoming show "Rock School" before a single episode has aired. The show sees KISS bassist Gene Simmons turning classical music students into rock stars. After their training, the students, who wear yello...

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TAPROOT: New Album Due In August

Velvet Hammer/Atlantic has reportedly set an August 16 release date for the new TAPROOT album, entitled "Blue-Sky Research". The follow-up to 2002's "Welcome", "Blue-Sky Research" was produced by Michael Beinhorn in Los Angeles and features guest appearances by Billy Corgan (ex-SMASHING PUMPKINS) an...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Is A Hit On Japanese TV

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "The [Japanese] TV show 'Hebimetasan', which features Marty each week as a regular, is a smash hit! The premise of the high-energy show is to introduce, explain and have fun with (as well as mak...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Completes Work On Blues Solo Album

DEF LEPPARD's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Some two weeks ago, Vivian [Campbell, guitar] finished the recording of his upcoming blues solo album, scheduled for release around August. Next week, photos for the album cover will be shot by Viv's friend and rock photog...

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TESTAMENT: Two More U.S. 'Reunion' Dates Announced

The original lineup of TESTAMENT — Chuck Billy (vocals),Eric Peterson (guitar),Alex Skolnick (guitar),Greg Christian (bass),and Louie Clemente (drums) — will play two shows at Jaxx in Springfield, Virginia in early June, immediately preceding their appearance at the Louder Harder Faster festival...

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JAG PANZER And PAINMUSEUM Confirmed For Pennsylvania's LOUDER HARDER FASTER Festival

JAG PANZER and PAINMUSEUM have been confirmed for the Louder Harder Faster festival, set to take place June 3-5 at the Crocodile Rock Cafe in Allentown, PA. This will be a unique event for PAINMUSEUM: When drummer Bobby Jarzombek (ICED EARTH, HALFORD) was unable to cancel prior engagements for this...

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ROBERT PLANT: Brand New Video Interview Posted Online

A three-minute video interview with former LED ZEPPELIN singer Robert Plant, conducted on Thursday (April 21) by Icelandic TV, can be viewed at this location (Windows Media). Plant's North American summer tour in support of his upcoming album with the band STRANGE SENSATION, "Mighty Rearranger", wil...

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POISON Singer To Become Second-Time Dad

POISON frontman Bret Michaels and longtime girlfriend Kristi Gibson have announced the pending birth of Jorja Bleu. She is scheduled to make her arrival in May. The couple has a four-year-old daughter, Raine (born May 20, 2000). For those of you who would like to send congratulations or other items...

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TESTAMENT: New 'Bootleg' DVD Showcases Original Lineup

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT are currently offering a new "bootleg" in DVD format for sale in the "Merch" section of the group's official web site. "Testament - Live at the Country Club, Los Angeles, CA" was filmed by Walter Morgan of Deadly Embrace Productions on October 6, 1989 and f...

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BRET MICHAELS To Debut New Single On 'Nashville Star'

POISON frontman Bret Michaels will debut his new single, "Open Road", on tonight's episode of "Nashville Star", the country music version of "American Idol", according to ABC ePrep. He will also sing the POISON hit "Nothin' But A Good Time" with the contestants. "Nashville Star" airs at 9:00 p.m. CT...

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BILLY SHEEHAN, ROXY PETRUCCI Guest On Former MADAM X Guitarist's Solo Debut

Former MADAM X guitarist Maxine Petrucci has just released her first solo CD. Entitled "Titania", the disc features an appearance by Maxine's sister Roxy Petrucci (MADAM X, VIXEN),along with special guest bass players Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, DAVID LEE ROTH, NIACIN, STEVE VAI),Mike Pisculli and Max...

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DAVE NAVARRO Talks About THE PANIC CHANNEL And CAMP FREDDY

Former JANE'S ADDICTION/RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS guitarist Dave Navarro has told MTV.com that he has been making the rounds at the major labels to discuss the future of his THE PANIC CHANNEL and CAMP FREDDY projects, which he would like to see released sometime this fall. The guitarist has a pre-existi...

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SUICIDE CITY: BIOHAZARD/KITTIE Members Schedule Live Debut

SUICIDE CITY (formerly RODEK),the new band featuring BIOHAZARD guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei and former KITTIE bassist Jennifer Arroyo, will make their live debut on Saturday, April 23 at at The Saint in Asbury Park, New Jersey. SUICIDE CITY will be playing two shows. The first performance is...

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ENDRAH: BIOHAZARD Guitarist's Side Project Announces New Singer

ENDRAH, the Brazil-based side-project of BIOHAZARD guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei, have recruited Ryan "Relentless" Raes to be the group's new vocalist. A message on the band's official web site reads as follows: "Vocalists from all over the world sent us some awesome material. We would like to...