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NIKKI SIXX On MÖTLEY CRÜE Reunion: 'I Would Do This Shit For Free'
In a recent interview with the U.K.'s Observer newspaper, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx seemed more sensitive than the other bandmembers to the accusation that they are only back together to pick up a final paycheck. "What does money have to do with anything?" he asked the interviewer. "When you se...January 22, 2005
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THIN LIZZY Guitarist Discusses PHIL LYNOTT's Death
In a recent interview with icLiverpool, Scott Gorham, the charismatic axeman in the THIN LIZZY line-up that produced the classic album "Jailbreak", reflected on the last time he saw his old friend, late LIZZY frontman Phil Lynott. "I'd been clean for a year when I went round to Phil's house and foun...January 21, 2005
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Y&T Sign European Deal With DEMOLITION RECORDS
Reunited hard rockers Y&T — Dave Meniketti, Phil Kennemore, Leonard Haze, John Nymann — have signed a European deal with the U.K.'s Demolition Records for the release of their new CD, "UnEarthed Volume 2". Scheduled for a March 14 release, the CD contains Y&T demos and unreleased material fr...January 21, 2005
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Bassist TIMPA Leaves HANOI ROCKS
Bassist Timpa has officially left legendary Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS. "My plan is to spend some more time with my family," he explained in an online posting. "I still love HANOI and I feel bad about all this, but in fact, I feel free." As previously reported, HANOI ROCKS have finalized the track...January 19, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER Teams Up With Ex-Members Of SABBATH, PRIEST, MAIDEN On 'Heavy Hitters' CD
Legendary rock producer and musician Bob Kulick (KISS, MEATLOAF) has almost finished producing "Michael Schenker and Heavy Hitters", an all-star lineup of musicians based around guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS) paying homage to their contemporaries. This 10-track powerhouse col...January 19, 2005
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Former SKID ROW/SAIGON KICK Drummer Is Subject Of 'Waking Up Dead' Documentary
Film And Music Entertainment, Inc. announced today that it has acquired the worldwide distribution rights to the documentary "Waking Up Dead". The gripping and gritty feature-length documentary by nine-time regional Emmy Award winner Fabio Jafet follows the life of Phil Varone, former drummer for th...January 18, 2005
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HANOI ROCKS: 'Another Hostile Takeover' Track Listing Revealed
Legendary Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS have finalized the track listing for their new album, "Another Hostile Takeover", tentatively due on April 30. "Another Hostile Takeover" (view cover here) is the group's first album to feature guitarist Conny Bloom (SILVERGINGER 5, ex-ELECTRIC BOYS),who joined...January 17, 2005
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POISON Frontman Joins 'Nashville Star' Cast
Billboard Radio Monitor is reporting that USA Networks has announced that POISON frontman Bret Michaels has signed on as a judge for the third season of the network's country music reality series "Nashville Star". Michaels, best known for such POISON hits as "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" and "Something...January 13, 2005
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AC/DC Drummer Sponsoring New Zealand Racing Driver
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd is currently sponsoring a young New Zealand racing driver named Jared Carlyle in the New Zealand V8 Touring Cars, according to Stuff.co.nz. Jared will be racing in a Ford Falcon AU owned by Phil's Mountain Recording team. (Thanks: Crabsody In Blue) ...January 12, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Members Perform Live On L.A. Radio Station
Guitarist Vivian Campbell's (DEF LEPPARD, ex-WHITESNAKE) web site has been updated with the following message: "On January 5, 2005, [DEF LEPPARD members] Joe [Elliott], Phil [Collen] and Vivian were on 'Jonesy's Jukebox', an L.A. radio show with the SEX PISTOLS' Steve Jones. The two-hour program fea...January 10, 2005
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BLITZKRIEG Drummer Joins STUFFED
BLITZKRIEG drummer Phil Brewis has joined Newcastle, U.K.-based "sillycore punksters" STUFFED. The band are currently rehearsing material from the STUFFED debut album "Bonjour Y'All", which was released in January 2004 and is available from www.reflexcd.co.uk. The CD was independently recorded and p...January 9, 2005
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SCOTT WEILAND, JERRY CANTRELL Jam With CAMP FREDDY In Las Vegas: Photos Available
Scott Weiland (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS),Jerry Cantrell (ex-ALICE IN CHAINS),Billy Duffy (ex-THE CULT) and Joan Jett were among the special guests during CAMP FREDDY's set Wednesday (Jan. 5) in Las Vegas at a release party for Sony's forthcoming PSP portable game system. Pictures fr...January 8, 2005
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LAW AND ORDER Release Held Over Until Late January
Due to some artwork problems prior to the Christmas and New Year holidays, the release of LAW AND ORDER's third album, "The Glass House", has been delayed until January 27. LAW AND ORDER are the former MCA recording artists who released two critically acclaimed albums — "Guilty of Innocence" (1989)...January 7, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Members To Guest On SEX PISTOLS Guitarist's Radio Show
DEF LEPPARD members Joe Elliott (vocals),Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Phil Collen (guitar) will be making an appearance at Steve Jones' "Jonesy's Jukebox" radio show on L.A.'s Indie 103.1 station today (Jan. 5) between noon and 2:00 p.m. PST (3:00-5:00 p.m. EST). Jones, guitarist with the SEX PISTO...January 5, 2005
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SKID ROW To Work With Producer MICHAEL WAGENER
SKID ROW will begin rehearsals and pre-production this month at Koda Studios in Decatur, GA and move to Wireworld Studios in Nashville, TN sometime in February for the recording of their new CD. Producing the effort will likely be veteran knob-twiddler Michael Wagener, who had previously worked with...January 3, 2005
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