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DEF LEPPARD To Perform On 'Live With Regis And Kelly'
On June 26, DEF LEPPARD will appear on the syndicated morning show "Live with Regis and Kelly" — hosted by Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa — to play one or two songs. For showtimes and ticket information, click here. As previously reported, DEF LEPPARD's covers set "Yeah!" (Mercury/Universal) sold 42,0...June 6, 2006
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AFTER ALL To Release 'This Violent Decline' In July
Belgium's AFTER ALL will release their new album, "This Violent Decline", in Europe on July 31 via Dockyard 1. The follow-up to last year's "The Vermin Breed" was recorded by Dee J. at Hype Studio in Mechelen, Belgium and was mixed by Fredrik Nordström (IN FLAMES, ARCH ENEMY, SOILWORK) at Studio Fre...June 5, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD's 'Yeah!' Enters BILLBOARD Chart At No. 16
DEF LEPPARD's covers set "Yeah!" (Mercury/Universal) sold 42,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 16 on next week's The Billboard 200 chart. This marks the group's tenth consecutive top 20 album, following the success of the band's two-disc best-of set...May 31, 2006
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NIKKI SIXX, JOHN 5 Collaborate With MEAT LOAF On 'Bat Out Of Hell III': Audio Available
An unmastered song from MEAT LOAF's next chapter in the "Bat Out of Hell" series began to appear on peer-to-peer file sharing sites last week, providing MEAT LOAF fans around the world an unexpected first taste of "Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster is Loose", the long-awaited third installment to roc...May 22, 2006
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RUSH Begin Work On New Material
RUSH drummer Neil Peart has posted the following update on his official web site, www.neilpeart.net: "In early March, winter still ruled the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec. The snow was often at its deepest in that month, piling up through the blizzards of January and February until it covered the g...April 27, 2006
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RUSH Fan Site Spotlighted On UNITED ROCK RADIO
United Rock Radio will be spotlighting the RUSH web site portal 2112.net this Wednesday night (April 26) at midnight EST. The spotlight takes place on a feature called "Worldwide Web in Rock", which spotlights fan made rock/music websites worthy of attention. 2112.net is a portal to several fan made...April 25, 2006
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LORDI Frontman Defends His Band's Inclusion In EUROVISION Song Contest
Dan Bilefsky of the International Herald Tribune recently spoke to LORDI singer and namesake about the uproar crated in their home country after the band was chosen to represent Finland at Eurovision, the European song competition that launched ABBA and CELINE DION. First, Finnish religious leaders...April 17, 2006
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METALLICA Continue Work On New Album, Attend QUEEN Show In California
METALLICA are mentioned in the latest issue of Kerrang! magazine, where drummer Lars Ulrich offers a small update on the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's new album. According to Ulrich, METALLICA have "six to seven" new songs completed without vocals and have gone back to the old...April 16, 2006
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QUEEN Music To Be Performed On Next Week's 'American Idol'
The top eight "American Idol" finalists will perform their favorite songs by the British rock band QUEEN on next week's performance show, Tuesday, April 11 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET live/PT tape delayed) on Fox. Earlier this week, the finalists had a chance to perform their songs with the legendary band at...April 6, 2006
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RUSH: Vintage Concert Videos To Receive DVD Debut
Billboard.com is reporting that three vintage RUSH home videos will make their DVD debut as part of the boxed set "Rush Replay X 3", due June 13 via Mercury/UME. The collection will include 1982's "Exit ... Stage Left", 1985's "Grace Under Pressure" and 1991's "A Show of Hands", plus a previously un...April 5, 2006
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GODSMACK Drummer Talks About ANOTHER ANIMAL Side Project
Morley Seaver of antiMUSIC recently conducted an interview with GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: antiMUSIC: The band has had great success with every release you've done. Is it difficult to think about if the record will live up to the lofty expectations of...April 4, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD: London Date Announced
DEF LEPPARD have added a London date to thier following European tour. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Jun. 03 - Milan, ITA @ Gods Of Metal Jun. 07 - Oberhausen, GER @ Rock The Nation Jun. 09 - Sölvesborg, SWE @ Sweden Rock Jun. 12 - Zürich, SWI @ Hallenstadion Jun. ...March 23, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD: European Dates Announced
DEF LEPPARD have lined up the following European dates in June: Jun. 03 - Milan, ITA @ Gods Of Metal Jun. 07 - Oberhausen, GER @ Rock The Nation Jun. 09 - Sölvesborg, SWE @ Sweden Rock Jun. 12 - Zürich, SWI @ Hallenstadion Jun. 17 - Sheffield, UK @ Hallam FM Arena More dates ...March 22, 2006
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AFTER ALL To Support ARMORED SAINT In Holland
Belgium's AFTER ALL will support ARMORED SAINT during an exclusive club show at Willemeen in Arnhem, Holland on June 23. As previously reported, AFTER ALL have been confirmed as the support act for KING DIAMOND on two Dutch dates in early June. A complete listing of upcoming AFTER ALL shows can be f...March 17, 2006
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RUSH: 'Gold' Two-CD Compilation Due In April
According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, Mercury Records are scheduled to release a new RUSH compilation, entitled "Gold", which is said to be a mere repackaging of the 1997 compilations, "Retrospectives I" and "II", Due on April 25, the two-CD set will contain the same track listi...March 15, 2006
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