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Reward Offered For Information In Theft Of KISS, MÖTLEY CRÜE, VAN HALEN Memorabilia
The Record-Courier is reporting that Douglas County Secret Witness is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to arrests in an April 6 burglary in the Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada in which thieves are accused of stealing rock 'n' roll memorabilia worth $8,000. Numerous items were taken incl...July 8, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Frontman To Host New 'Masters Of Rock' Series
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson will return to BBC Radio 2 on Thursday, July 13 at 21:00 (U.K. time) for the fifth installment of the "Masters Of Rock" series. Over the course of six weeks, Bruce will be playing classic rock from the likes of AC/DC, HEART, BLACK CROWES, CHEAP TRICK and VAN HALE...July 5, 2006
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ZAKK WYLDE Says He Was Just A 'Studio Guitar Player' On Last OZZY OSBOURNE Record
Mick Stingley of Metal Edge magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Edge: It's been a while since you and Ozzy wrote together. Zakk: "Well, we didn't… With the last album [2001's 'Down t...July 3, 2006
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CANDIRIA Begin Mixing New Album
CANDIRIA have set "Kiss the Lie" as the title of their new album, which is currently being mixed in Brooklyn with Michael Barile (E.TOWN CONCRETE). The CD was produced by John LaMacchia and Carley Coma at Jupiter 4 and Purple Light studios and will be completed before the end of the month. A tentati...July 3, 2006
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Review: Nostalgic Fans Take Devotion To EXTREME at Reunion Show
Christopher Blagg of BostonHerald.com reviewed EXTREME's June 30 reunion show at Boston's Bank of America Pavilion. An excerpt from his write-up follows: It became apparent early on that the vast majority of fans (a group skewing heavily toward the 40-something demographic) did not just come to scre...July 3, 2006
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The Hard and the Furious, Vol. 1
So is "Metal's Dark Side: The Hard and the Furious, Vol. 1" worth checking out? Only if you are one of two things: A diehard Jasmin St. Claire fan or you obtain it free of charge. And before you porn hounds get overly excited about the prospect of seeing Ms. St. Claire nude, it will ...July 2, 2006
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REDEMPTION Finish Recording New Album
REDEMPTION's primary songwriter and guitarist/keyboardist Nicolas van Dyk has issued the following update on the progress of the recording/mixing sessions for the band's new album, entitled "The Origins of Ruin": "Spurred on by an email asking me what we'd been up to, I thought I'd let people know t...July 2, 2006
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SAMMY HAGAR: EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Needs An Overhaul'
World Entertainment News Network is reporting that Sammy Hagar fears a VAN HALEN reunion will never happen because former bandmate Eddie Van Halen needs "an overhaul". Hagar singer still tours with former VAN HALEN bandmate Michael Anthony and speaks regularly to Alex Van Halen, but he rarely talks...July 1, 2006
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SAMMY HAGAR Is Ready To Make Friends With More Mature DAVID LEE ROTH
World Entertainment News Network is reporting that Sammy Hagar is prepared to forgive and forget his spat with fellow former VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth, after watching Roth grow old gracefully. Hagar and Roth's friendship was tested when they toured together a few years back and Sammy grew ti...June 30, 2006
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ALLELE Part Ways With Singer, Announce Replacement
ALLELE — the new project featuring former COLD guitarist Kelly Hayes and former OTEP guitarist Lane Maverick — have parted ways with vocalist Wally Wood. The band's statement on the matter reads as follows: "OK, so well now I'd imagine everyone pretty much knows what is going on. We would have prefe...June 30, 2006
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VINNIE PAUL On Today's Music Scene: 'Individualism Is Kind Of Gone'
Bob Howard of Synthesis.net recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Synthesis.net: I love that "DimeVision" video. I was laughing so hard that my face hurts today. Vinnie Paul: "That's what it's supposed to do. It's all...June 30, 2006
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PAUL GILBERT: New Instrumental CD To Receive U.S. Release In August
Guitar shredder Paul Gilbert (RACER X, ex-MR.BIG) will release his new all-guitar instrumental CD, "Get Out Of My Yard" in Japan on July 26 via WHD Entertainment. The album will be released in America on August 29, while the European release is slated for September 14. Commented Gilbert: "There is m...June 29, 2006
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GARY CHERONE Talks About EXTREME Reunion Shows, His Time With VAN HALEN
Kay Hanley of The Phoenix recently spoke to singer Gary Cherone about the upcomining EXTREME reunion shows and Gary's time with VAN HALEN. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: The Phoenix: It seems like the [EXTREME] break-up was pretty acrimonious, from what I've read and heard. How did you g...June 29, 2006
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BROTHER FIRETRIBE: NIGHTWISH Guitarist's Side Project Lands On Finnish Chart
BROTHER FIRETRIBE, the Finnish AOR/hard rock band featuring NIGHTWISH guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, has entered the national chart in its home country at position No. 22 with its debut album, "False Metal". View the entire chart at this location. Unashamedly taking a bow to their influences from the '80...June 28, 2006
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AXL ROSE: More Details Revealed About Stockholm Hotel Brawl
The Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet (Story#1, Story#2) has revealed more information about Tuesday's (June 27) early morning brawl at Stockholm's Berns hotel that resulted in GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose being arrested on suspicion of damaging property at the hotel, assaulting a security guard and...June 28, 2006
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