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BACKYARD BABIES: More European Tour Dates Announced
Sweden's BACKYARD BABIES have lined up the following European dates during the coming months: Apr. 12 - Helsinki, FIN @ Noustori Apr. 13 - Helsinki, FIN @ Tavastia Apr. 14 - Tampere, FIN @ Pakkahuunhe Apr. 15 - Eskilstuna, SWE @ Kåren Apr. 16 - Gävle, SWE @ Sin City Apr. 17 - Åre, SWE ...March 27, 2006
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SCORPIONS Guitarist: New Album 'Will Have Superb Power Ballads And Hard-Rocking Songs'
Malaysia's The Malay Mail recently conducted an interview with SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: What's new with you and the band? Rudolf: "We are currently working on our new album which will rock you guys like a hurricane (laughs). We are hoping to get it...March 10, 2006
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Benefit Concert Planned For SUPERJOINT RITUAL's JIMMY BOWER, SUPLECS
Up to 10 bands and over 40 musicians will take par in the Lynyrd Skynyrd Katrinathon, set to take place Saturday, April 1 at The Scene, located at 806 E. Colorado St. in Glendale, CA. Doors will open at 8:00 pm and bands will hit the stage at 10:00 pm. Ticket price is $7.00 and ...March 9, 2006
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APOCALYPTICA Music Featured In German Movie
According to a posting on the official APOCALYPTICA web site, the band's music will be featured in a German movie entitled "Die Mandantin", which is set to air on the ZDF network on March 13 at 8:15 p.m. CET. The film, which was directed by Marcus O. Rosenmüller, features a soundtrack consisting ent...February 26, 2006
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DISTURBED Frontman Just Wants To Be Respected: We Are 'The Rodney Dangerfield Of Metal'
DISTURBED singer David Draiman recently told Revolver magazine (web site) that his band have not only been scorned by critics — with particular bile reserved for their frontman — but they were even turned away by Hurricane Katrina benefit organizers. "We're either too heavy or not heavy enough. It's...February 23, 2006
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APOCALYPTICA Confirmed For Germany's HURRICANE Festival
Finnish cello-rockers APOCALYPTICA have been confirmed for this year's Hurricane Festival, set to take place June 23-25 in Scheessel, Germany. Other acts scheduled to perform include MANU CHAO RADIO BEMBA SOUND SYSTEM, DONAVON FRANKENREITER, ADAM GREEN, HARD-FI, THE HIVES and SIGUR ROS. Upcoming APO...February 20, 2006
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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer Doesn't Rule Out Reunion With Former Bandmates
Herman Rarebell played drums for Germany's No. 1 rock export the SCORPIONS from 1977 until 1996. He wrote lyrics to many of the band's classics, including "Rock You Like A Hurricane", "Blackout" and "Another Piece of Meat". In an interview with Jeb Wright, Editor of Classic Rock Revisited, Rarebell...February 2, 2006
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ALICE COOPER, GILBY CLARKE To Take Part In California Benefit Concert
According to The Los Angeles Times, Alice Cooper and former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke are among the musicians that will take part in a Feb. 1 concert at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in Cerritoes, California to benefit Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Organized by former EA...January 25, 2006
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KYUSS 'Reunion': Audio, Video Footage Posted Online
Audio and video footage taken at the Dec. 21, 2005 QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE gig at the Wiltern LG in Los Angeles, where John Garcia, singer of QOTSA frontman Josh Homme's previous troupe KYUSS, joined QUEENS on stage for three songs from their influential hard-rock band's catalog, has been posted onl...January 17, 2006
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EYEHATEGOD Frontman: 'PHILIP ANSELMO Helped Me Get Out Of Jail'
Five days after Hurricane Katrina demolished New Orleans, EYEHATEGOD frontman Mike Williams and his girlfriend Alicia Morgan barely escaped the city alive. Within hours of arriving in Morgan City, Louisiana hotel room, the pair were locked up on drug charges. Williams spent 91 days in the Morgan Cit...January 14, 2006
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C.O.C.'s PEPPER KEENAN: Opening For DISTURBED Was 'Dumbest Thing We've Ever Done In Our Lives'
John Pegoraro of StonerRock.com conducted an interview with CORROSION OF CONFORMITY frontman Pepper Keenan in December. A few excerpts from the chat follow: StonerRock.com: Was it both your house and the bar [in New Orleans] that got fucked up [in the Hurricane Katrina aftermath]? Pepper: "The bar g...January 5, 2006
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MOLLY HATCHET Guitarist Sticks Up For 'Man's Best Friend' In New PETA Ads
In his latest effort to help PETA help animals, MOLLY HATCHET lead guitarist Bobby Ingram has recorded four brand-new radio public service announcements (PSAs) that encourage people to be responsible guardians of their dogs and cats. The venerable Southern band's recent resurgence in popularity — th...January 3, 2006
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DIO Slams PRESIDENT BUSH, Says OZZY's 'Performance' Has Nothing To Do With Music
Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio recently spoke to the U.K.'s Terrorizer magazine (web site) about George W. Bush and Ozzy Osbourne, among many other things. On Bush, Dio said: "I've never supported him and certainly would never vote for him. I think he's a fool and a man without fore...January 2, 2006
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's HOMME Reunites With KYUSS Singer In L.A.
MTV.com is reporting that John Garcia, singer of QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE frontman Josh Homme's previous troupe KYUSS, joined QOTSA on stage for three songs from their influential hard-rock band's catalog as part of an encore that capped an already surprise-filled night on Tuesday (Dec. 21) at the Wi...December 21, 2005
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KISS Drummer ERIC SINGER Answers Fans' Questions
KISS's official web site, KissOnlinecom, has posted the following fan question-and-answer session with KISS drummer Eric Singer: Q: I read that you come from a musical family, in particular, that your dad was a professional musician. Is that true? Eric Singer: "Yes, both my mother and father were ve...December 17, 2005
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