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BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST Fashion Designer To Donate Custom Guitar Strap For ROCK FOR TOTS
Ray Brown, the legendary rock-fashion designer who has dressed such influential artists such as JUDAS PRIEST, BLACK SABBATH, BON JOVI, POISON, STYX, CHER and countless others, will be donating a signed, custom-designed guitar strap to the fourth annual Rock For Tots event.? "This guitar strap will b...November 25, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES: 'Chinese Democracy' In Canada; Video Report Available
A three-minute video report from Canada's CBC News on the arrival of the long-awaited new GUNS N' ROSES album, "Chinese Democracy", can be viewed below. The clip includes interviews with Canadian singer/songwriter Zameer and Ali of DEADSHYRE as well as Universal Music CEO Randy Lennox. According to...November 25, 2008
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Chinese Government Slams New GUNS N' ROSES Album
The Pulse of Radio reports that a newspaper published by China's ruling Communist Party has blasted the new GUNS N' ROSES album, "Chinese Democracy", calling it an attack on the Chinese nation. According to The Associated Press, Chinese paper The Global Times ran a story headlined "American band rel...November 25, 2008
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'Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year': TV Commercial Available
On October 14, Armoury Records, distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment, released one mighty molten metal blast of good CD cheer: "We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year". A 30-second TV commercial for the collection can be viewed below. Check out an e-card at this location. It's an all...November 25, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES Keyboardist Performs At 'Democracy' Launch Party In Buenos Aires; Video Available
GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed performed at the "Chinese Democracy" launch party (as part of the Glamnation Party) on November 22 at The Roxy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Reed performed a set of GUNS N' ROSES' classic tunes along with COVERHEADS, a local hard rock dream team which has become th...November 25, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES' 'Democracy' Is A Hit In UK, Finland
Music Week reports that GUNS N' ROSES' long-awaited new album "Chinese Democracy" sold 50,791 copies in the U.K. in its first day of release, according to midweek sales figures. The CD is trailing the latest LP from THE KILLERS, "Day And Age", which moved 70,764 units the day that it was issued. In...November 25, 2008
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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, OPETH, LACUNA COIL, TRIVIUM Members Weigh In On 'Chinese Democracy'
A four-minute video clip featuring members of BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, TRIVIUM, MASTODON, LACUNA COIL, OPETH and AMON AMARTH, among others, offering their opinions on the title from the newly released GUNS N' ROSES album "Chinese Democracy" can be viewed on the Metal Hammer web site. it can also be...November 25, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES' Original A&R Man Kicked Out Of 'Chinese Democracy' Listening Party
Tom Zutaut, the man who signed GUNS N' ROSES to Geffen Records back in the mis-'80s, was unceremoniously booted out of the "Chinese Democracy" listening party, held at the Roxy Theater in West Hollywood, California last Tuesday (November 18). Tom tells Classic Rock magazine, "Yeah, sadly it is true...November 24, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES: 'Chinese Democracy' First-Week Sales In 300-500K Range
According to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS, first-week U.S. sales prognostications for GUNS N' ROSES' long-awaited new album, "Chinese Democracy", are ranging anywhere from 300,000 to 500,000 (including a reported 25,000 downloads at iTunes). Thanks to a...November 24, 2008
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Chinese Democracy
After 17 years, six producers, enough musicians to start four new bands, an army of assistants, a bailout-sized budget and who knows how much actual recording time and hard drive space, "Chinese Democracy" has finally arrived. And of course the question is: what is worth it? Was it worth the wait, t...November 24, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES' 'Democracy' Banned In China: Video Report Available
New Tang Dynasty Television has posted a one-and-a-half-minute video report on the alleged ban of the new GUNS N' ROSES album, "Chinese Democracy", in China. Watch the clip below. Although rampant piracy will probably come into play, the album's content is not exactly music to the ears of the Chines...November 24, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES: 'Chinese Democracy' Mania Hits Germany, Japan; Video Available
German TV station Pro7 aired a two-minute report on the release of GUNS N' ROSES' long-awaited new album, "Chinese Democracy", which included interviews with the band's fans and a short chat with Sven Kilthau-Lander, senior director of promotion at Universal Music Germany (international division). W...November 24, 2008
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SLASH's Forthcoming Solo Album To Feature OZZY OSBOURNE, FERGIE
The Rockerrazzi web site recently conducted an interview with Perla Hudson, the wife of former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (real name: Saul Hudson). During the chat, Perla revealed that Slash's forthcoming album will feature a plethora of special guests, including Ozzy...November 24, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES Fans Excited About 'Chinese Democracy' Release
New Haven Register reports: For Mark Silverman of Milford, it was a day he's been thinking about for more than a decade. A GUNS N' ROSES fan for as long as he can remember, Silver left Best Buy Sunday with five copies of the band's just-released "Chinese Democracy" on CD and one vinyl ...November 24, 2008
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DUFF MCKAGAN On 'Chinese Democracy', VELVET REVOLVER's Singer Search
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan was interviewed on Eddie Trunk's "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM this past Friday, November 21. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On whether he's heard GUNS N' ROSES' long-awaited new album,...November 24, 2008