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Report: MÖTLEY CRÜE File Suit Against NBC For Banning Them Because Of An Expletive
The New York Times is reporting that MÖTLEY CRÜE filed suit against NBC Tuesday (May 24) alleging that the network violated the group's free-speech rights and weakened its sales by banning it after Vince Neil, the lead singer, used an expletive on the air in a Dec. 31 appearance on "The Tonight Show...May 24, 2005
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MERCENARY Confirmed For Germany's EARTHSHAKER FEST
Danish metallers MERCENARY have been confirmed for this year's Earthshaker Fest, a three-day event (including the opening-night party) set to take place July 21-23 in Geiselwind, Germany. MERCENARY will perform on Friday, July 22. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: MANOWAR (feat. Christo...May 24, 2005
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Christian Metallers ARMAGEDDON To Reunite For One-Off Performance
According to a post at Christian '80s Metal, Christian metal band ARMAGEDDON will be reforming to play one show. The concert will take place on Sunday, May 29 in Herndon, VA as part of a festival called "Rally In The Alley". ARMAGEDDON are scheduled to go on at 11 p.m. ARMAGEDDON's lineup for ...May 24, 2005
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HEATHEN: 'We Are Stunned By Passing Of Our Metal Brother'
San Francisco Bay Area metallers HEATHEN have issued a short statement regarding the passing of their former bassist Mike "Yaz" Jastremski. The statement reads as follows: "We are truly stunned by the news of the passing of our metal brother Mike 'Yaz' Jastremski. He passed on this morning [May 23]....May 24, 2005
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Former HEATHEN Bassist MIKE 'YAZ' JASTREMSKI Passes Away
Former HEATHEN bassist Mike "Yaz" Jastremski passed away this morning (May 23). No further information is currently available. Jastremski performed on HEATHEN's classic 1987 debut "Breaking the Silence" before leaving the group a short time later to form PIGS. He eventually rejoined HEATHEN in time...May 23, 2005
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DARK NEW DAY: More Tour Dates Announced
DARK NEW DAY, the new "supergroup" featuring Clint Lowery (ex-SEVENDUST) on guitar, Brett Hestla (ex-CREED, VIRGOS MERLOT) on vocals, Will Hunt (ex-SKRAPE, TOMMY LEE) on drums, Clint's brother Corey Lowery (ex-STEREOMUD, STUCK MOJO) on bass, and Troy McLawhorn (ex-DOUBLE DRIVE) on guitar, have lined...May 22, 2005
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TOMMY LEE, AXL ROSE And GENE SIMMONS Are Among '20 Baddest Boys' In Music
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee, GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose and KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons are among the 20 "baddest boys" in music, according to a list compiled by the MuchMoreMusic show "Listed". Hosted by Karina Huber, "Listed" features a weekly roster of top artists who live in the re...May 21, 2005
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ALICE COOPER: 'Dirty Diamonds' Gets An Official Release Date
According to a post at SickthingsUK, New West Records has set an August 2 release date for the new ALICE COOPER album, entitled "Dirty Diamonds". The following press release has been issued by the label; After 30 albums and some of the most famous rock songs ever recorded, you'd think Alice Cooper's...May 21, 2005
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YELLOW MATTER CUSTARD: DREAM THEATER Drummer's BEATLES Cover Band Releases Live DVD
YELLOW MATTER CUSTARD, the BEATLES cover band consisting of Paul Gilbert (RACER X, ex-MR. BIG) on guitar, Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER) on drums, Neal Morse (ex-SPOCK'S BEARD) on guitar and keyboards, and Matt Bissonette (DAVID LEE ROTH) on bass, have issued their long-awaited live DVD, entitled "One...May 20, 2005
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RUSH To Begin Work On New Album In The Fall
RUSH frontman Geddy Lee has reportedly announced that he will begin work on the group's next studio album in the fall, according to New Jersey rock station WDHA-FM (105.5). Citing 2005 as a "family year," Lee was hoping to get bored enough over the summer in preparation for the rigors of recording a...May 19, 2005
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VAN HALEN Bassist Says Repeated Reunion Attempts With DAVID LEE ROTH Failed
Launch Radio Networks reports: Prior to its 2004 reunion with Sammy Hagar, VAN HALEN made repeated attempts to put together a project with original singer David Lee Roth. But bassist Michael Anthony told Launch that none of the Roth reunions took hold. "We tried to do the reunion thing with Roth, I...May 19, 2005
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TOMMY LEE: New Solo Single Posted Online
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee's brand-new solo single, "Tryin' to be Me", has been posted online at TommyLee.tv: Windows Media, Real Media. "Tryin' to be Me" comes off Tommy's third solo album, "Tommyland: The Ride", due on August 2. The CD will be released in conjunction with his new NBC reality .....May 19, 2005
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DAVID WAYNE: Video Interview, Live Performance Posted Online
San Antonio's longest standing metal institution, cult cable show "Robb's Metalworks", has just posted exclusive streaming video of an interview conducted with original METAL CHURCH frontman David Wayne on April 26, 2002, where he addresses his relationship with METAL CHURCH and talks about his new...May 18, 2005
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TOMMY LEE Visits Australia's TRIPLE M: Audio Available
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee dropped by Triple M last week to promote his appearance on the Jack Awards in Australia. He talked about alcohol, the band's autobiography "The Dirt", being linked to Tara Reid, CRÜE singer Vince Neil's makeover, and he weighed in on some Australian drummers. Listen to...May 18, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'Sick Love Song' Video Available For Download
MÖTLEY CRÜE's video for "Sick Love Song" is available for download at this location. "Sick Love Song" is one of three brand-new CRÜE songs (alongside "If I Die Tomorrow" and a cover of the ROLLING STONES' "Street Fighting Man") that are featured on MÖTLEY CRÜE's two-CD "greatest hits" collection, "R...May 18, 2005