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AEROSMITH Frontman Throws His Name Behind 'Conquer Cancer' Campaign
According to The Boston Globe, AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler is throwing his name behind a campaign to get a "Conquer Cancer" license plate approved in the state. Tyler was at the Marshfield Fair this past weekend helping to collect signatures. As previously reported, Tyler lent his vocals to the...August 24, 2005
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POISON Guitarist: 'I Do Not Hit Women And I Do Not Believe In Violence'
POISON guitarist C.C. DeVille (real name: Bruce Johannesson) has released a statement to Metal Sludge regarding his arrest this past weekend on charges that he beat up his former girlfriend Shannon Malone. DeVille was arrested Sunday night (August 21) at 10:30 p.m. and booked into Valley Jail in Van...August 23, 2005
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POISON Guitarist C.C. DEVILLE Arrested For Domestic Violence?
According to Metal Sludge, POISON guitarist C.C DeVille (real name: Bruce Johannesson) was arrested Sunday night (August 21) at 10:30 p.m. and booked into Valley Jail in Van Nuys, CA for allegedly beating up his longtime girlfriend Shannon Malone (web site). The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Departme...August 22, 2005
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HENRY ROLLINS Prepares To Embark On Sixth USO Tour
Singer, author, actor and monologist Henry Rollins will embark on his sixth USO tour to provide a morale boost to troops stationed in Egypt and Turkey Aug. 25-Sept. 1. Rollins will meet with service members, tour a variety of job posts and sign autographs. Rollins's past USO tour stops include Kuwai...August 22, 2005
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AEROSMITH Frotman Serenades Young Fan At MARSHFIELD FAIR
According to the Boston Herald, AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler serenaded a young fan with a chorus of "There she is, Miss America" at the Marshfield Fair Saturday night (Aug. 20),then returned to the fairgrounds to play some games with his own kids Sunday. As previously reported, Tyler lent his vo...August 22, 2005
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HELLFEST Organizer Suspected Of 'Terrorizing' Arena Parking Lot Following Cancellation
Scott Frost of The Trentonian has issued the following report: A coup of screaming Hellfest supporters terrorized the parking lot of the Sovereign Bank Arena [Friday, August 19], turning the spot of the canceled three-day event into their own personal demolition derby. Witnesses said the Hellfest bu...August 21, 2005
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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer: New Album Is 'Absolutely Incredible'
DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site: "The DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drum tracks for 'Synchestra' are done! It was easily the best experience for recording an album I've EVER had! We recorded it from August 10th-11th at The Armoury Stud...August 21, 2005
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NASUM's ANDERS JAKOBSON: VADER's DOC Was A 'Kick-Ass Drummer'
NASUM drummer Anders Jakobson has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I just learned that ex-VADER drummer Doc passed away at age 35. Now, I wasn't really a huge VADER fan — I mean I liked their music but I didn't listen to them much. But I can safely say that ...August 21, 2005
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Israeli Metal Promoter Reacts To News Of Former VADER Drummer's Passing
Oron Tanami of Israel's Metalist Productions and magazine has issued the following statement regarding the passing of former VADER drummer Krzysztof "Docent" Raczkowski (a.k.a. Doc): "I met Doc during a VADER visit for a show we produced on the 4th of June 2003 near Tel-Aviv. The band came for a wee...August 20, 2005
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ERIC SINGER: No One Cops ACE FREHLEY Solos Like TOMMY THAYER Does
KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, recently spoke with KISS drummer Eric Singer to get some of the fans' "Ask KISS" questions answered. The Q&A session follows: Question #1 - From John Montury, Shaker Heights, Ohio: I grew up in the Cleveland area myself. Who was the ONE drummer that influ...August 20, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Inducted Into HOLLYWOOD ROCKWALK: Photos Available
IRON MAIDEN were officially inducted into Guitar Center's Hollywood RockWalk Friday evening (August 19). Band members added their handprints — with a fake skeleton hand to stand in for their album cover skeleton mascot, "Eddie" — to the sidewalk gallery outside the Guitar Center on Sunset Boulevard,...August 20, 2005
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Ex-MACHINE HEAD Drummer: 'I Was Sick Of The Tough-Guy Sh*t And Working For One Guy's Dream'
Metal Sludge recently conducted an interview with former MACHINE HEAD/TESTAMENT drummer Chris Kontos as part of their regularly weekly "20 Questions With?" feature. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Sludge: What are you currently up to? This is your one and only chance to plug your sh...August 17, 2005
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STREAM OF PASSION: Full-Length MP3 Available For Download
A full-length MP3 of the STREAM OF PASSION track "Deceiver", taken from the group's upcoming album, "Embrace the Storm", has been made available for download at this location. "Embrace the Storm" is the debut album from STREAM OF PASSION, which features in its ranks AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen....August 16, 2005
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VAN HALEN: New Book To Focus On Band's History And Influence
After two years of research, and a lifetime of being a VAN HALEN fan, author Abel Sanchez has completed a brand new VAN HALEN book. Entitled "Van Halen 101", it is currently being published by Author House and slated for release in September 2005. "Van Halen 101" is a comprehensive guide to the amaz...August 15, 2005
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VAN HALEN Suit Against ORIOLES Will Go to Trial
The Associated Press is reporting that a breach-of-contract lawsuit brought by the rock group VAN HALEN against the Baltimore Orioles seeking at least $2 million from a failed concert deal will go to trial, a lawyer for the rockers said Wednesday. U.S. District Judge William Matthew Byrne Jr. last w...August 11, 2005
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