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HELLFEST Fans Still Waiting For Refunds
Scott Frost of The Trentonian has issued the following report: An estimated 1,000 people still haven't received refunds on tickets from Trenton's canceled Hellfest concert, and many are complaining that the promoters are ignoring them. More than 3,500 fans who bought tickets at the Sovereign Bank Ar...September 5, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR Discusses The Future Of VAN HALEN
Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an exclusive interview with Sammy Hagar. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: You were quoted [recently] as saying that you wanted to figure out how to play free concerts. Sammy Hagar: I do because I think it would be the ultima...September 3, 2005
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RICHARD PATRICK Calls On FILTER Fans To Support Charities For Hurricane Victims
FILTER mainman Richard Patrick has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "My thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by Hurricane Katrina. I'd like to call on the FILTER fans to band together to help support the charities that will directly assist those affected. It...September 3, 2005
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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...September 1, 2005
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Landlord Won't Renew Lease For CBGB Club
The Associated Press is reporting that the landlord of the venerable punk club CBGB announced Wednesday (Aug. 31) that the lease on the 32-year-old landmark will not be renewed. The Bowery Residents' Committee, landlord of the building on the Bowery, "believes it is in the best interest of our clien...August 31, 2005
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Original ANTHRAX Singer Talks About Group's Early Years
Australia's Inside_Out666 recently conducted an interview with original ANTHRAX frontman Neil Turbin. Several excerpts from the chat follow: Inside_Out666: For those who don't know the story how did you get involved with the guys in ANTHRAX? Neil Turbin: "Well, it's pretty interesting, actually. I w...August 30, 2005
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'I Always Thought VAN HALEN Were A Lot More Interesting Than DIO'
Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: DEF LEPPARD is a great live band. However, you don’t show off much in this band. Your playing is very straightforward and Phil Collen...August 28, 2005
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PURE SWEET HELL: PIGGY Was 'A True Revolutionary And Pioneer Of Metal Guitar Playing'
PURE SWEET HELL, the two-man project featuring NEVERMORE drummer Van Williams and multi-instrumentalist Christ Eichhorn, have issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "One of the metal universe's brightest stars has gone supernova. We in PURE SW...August 28, 2005
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GOD DETHRONED Explain HELL'S PLEASURE FEST Non-Appearance
Dutch death metallers GOD DETHRONED were forced to cancel their appearance at last weekend's Hell's Pleasure Fest in Germany. According to a posting on the group's web site, "First of all, Henke [Henk Zinger, bass] had to stay in Holland cause he had been in hospital after a tooth surgery and wasn't...August 28, 2005
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NEVERMORE Members To Take Part In Online Chat
NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams will take part in an online chat at the Gigantour.com forums on Sunday, August 28 at 4:00 p.m. EST. You must be a registered member of the Gigantour.com forums in order to view and/or participate in the chat. NEVERMORE are currently touring in...August 28, 2005
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ZEKE To Tour With NASHVILLE PUSSY: Dates Announced
ZEKE have announced U.S. tour dates in support of their recent release, "Til the Livin End". The Seattle, WA quartet will team up with with Atlanta's NASHVILLE PUSSY beginning on September 16 at CBGB's in New York City. From there, the bands will rev their van engines across North America to Minneap...August 26, 2005
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POISON Guitarist Arrested For Driving Under The Influence
According to The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (web site),POISON guitarist (real name: Bruce Johannesson) was arrested Wednesday night (August 24) at 11:30 p.m. and booked into Valley Jail in Van Nuys, CA for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs with injury. DeVille's ba...August 26, 2005
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STREAM OF PASSION Sign With SONY/BMG BENELUX
STREAM OF PASSION, the new band featuring AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen, has inked a deal with Sony/BMG Benelux. The group's debut album, "Embrace the Storm", is scheduled for release on October 24. The album will be issued in the rest of Europe and the U.S./Canada via InsideOut Music. As previou...August 26, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR: 'A Shot At The Cabo Wabo And Birthday Bash' Dates Announced
The Cabo Club has announced that Sammy Hagar will play his world-famous Cabo Wabo Cantina for the annual "A Shot at the Cabo Wabo and Birthday Bash". "A Shot at the Cabo Wabo" will take place on October 1, to be followed by the "Birthday Bash" on October 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13. ...August 25, 2005
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VERSAILLES RECORDS Launches 'Sex Drugs And Rock N' Roll' Clothing Line
In the first quarter of 2006, Versailles Records will launch a clothing line, "Sex Drugs and Rock n' Roll Clothing". The first line will be made up of a t-shirt series comprised of the cover art from the label's various catalog of tribute albums, which include THE CULT, SATRIANI/VAI, VAN HALEN, BON...August 24, 2005
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