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AC/DC's 'Back In Black' Album Added To 'Grammy Hall Of Fame' Collection

AC/DC's classic 1980 LP "Back In Black" is among the newest additions to The Recording Academy's legendary Grammy Hall Of Fame collection. This latest round of inducted recordings helps celebrate 40 years of highlighting diversity and recording excellence, and acknowledges both singles and album rec...

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Video: WENDY DIO Discusses Upcoming Guitar Auction On 'Studio 11 LA'

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the world-renowned voice of DIO, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH and HEAVEN & HELL, will participate in the upcoming Icons & Idols-Rock 'N' Roll Auction at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills, California on Saturday, December 1...

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WENDY DIO Says Early Detection Appears To Be Making Difference In TONY IOMMI's Cancer Recovery

Wendy Dio, the widow of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, HEAVEN & HELL),says that BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's early detection has been key in his recovery from the early stages of lymphoma with which he was diagnosed late last year. Iommi rece...

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METALLICA: 'Quebec Magnetic' DVD Teaser Trailer Available

On December 10, METALLICA will release a live DVD called "Quebec Magnetic". The double DVD and single disc Blu-ray will be available for a price a "very METALLICA fan-friendly" price — suggested retail will be $15.98 for either format. Filmed by Wayne Isham during a two-night stand in October of 200...

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DON DOKKEN On Writing DOKKEN Albums: 'Staying Within The Box Gets Frustrating For Me'

Kim Thore of Über Röck recently conducted an interview with DOKKEN mainman Don Dokken. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Über Röck: "Broken Bones" is supposed to have the signature DOKKEN sound, and it seems that the sound you are known for is overshadowed by pop here in the ...

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KISS Manager's Q&A Session With Fans From Second 'Kiss Kruise' (Video)

Doc McGhee, who has handled the careers of KISS, BON JOVI, MÖTLEY CRÜE and GUNS N' ROSES throughout the years, attended the second annual Kiss Kruise, where he took part in a question-and-answer session with a couple of hundred fans. Video footage of the session can be seen below. KISS currently sit...

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Former AC/DC Bassist Interviewed On ABC Radio National's 'Breakfast' (Audio)

Respected radio presenter, current affairs journalist and political correspondent Fran Kelly, who hosts ABC Radio National's agenda-setting "Breakfast" program in Australia, recently conducted an interview with former AC/DC bassist Mark Evans, author of the new book "Dirty Deeds: My Life Inside/Outs...

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Swedish Rock Band HER BRIGHT SKIES To Release New Album, 'Rivals'

Emerging Swedish modern rock outfit HER BRIGHT SKIES will release its third full-length album, "Rivals", on November 19 via Panic & Action Records. The CD's first single, "Lovekills", can be streamed now at this location and is available for purchase via iTunes. Based in the small town of Jönköp...

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METALLICA: 'Quebec Magnetic' DVD, Blu-Ray Artwork Unveiled

METALLICA's official web site has been updated with the following message: "About a month ago, we mentioned that we have a live DVD in the works to complete the 'Death Magnetic' experience and leaned on you to help us decide which songs would be on the main disc. As promised, we're back now with mor...

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AC/DC Leads List Of Top Guitar Riffs Of The 1980s

According to The Pulse Of Radio, AC/DC leads the list of acts whose guitarwork made Gibson.com's survey of the most awesome guitar riffs of the 1980s. The song "Back In Black" landed at No. 1, followed up by offerings from THE ROLLING STONES, OZZY OSBOURNE, SCORPIONS, DEF LEPPARD, JUDAS PRIEST and m...

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CROWN OF THORNS Mainman Interviewed By RockEyez (Audio)

Brian Rademacher of RockEyez recently conducted an interview with singer/songwriter/producer Jean Beauvoir (CROWN OF THORNS, PLASMATICS). You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Beauvoir recently partnered with Pledge Music, which encourages fans to contribute funds to the recordin...

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CROWN OF THORNS Mainman Launches Fundraising Campaign For New EP

Singer/songwriter/producer Jean Beauvoir (CROWN OF THORNS, PLASMATICS) has partnered with Pledge Music, which encourages fans to contribute funds to the recording of albums and the artists themselves to donate to charity as a part of their fundraising. Pledgers who dontate toward the making of the n...

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JANETSHAREROXYGINA: 'Love Made Me' Vocal Rehearsal Clip Posted Online

A short clip of the "Love Made Me" vocal rehearsal with photos from the JANETSHAREROXYGINA (a.k.a. JSRG) July 28 three-song "surprise" set at Club Loaded at Ollie's Point/Revolution in Amityville, New York can be seen below. JANETSHAREROXYGINA is the newly formed group featuring three former members...

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'Treasures Of AC/DC' Book Due Next Week

Carlton Publishing has set an October 1 release date for the "Treasures Of AC/DC" book by Chris Ingham and Jerry Ewing. The official book description: "AC/DC are the undisputed kings of hard rock. They have streets named after them in Australia and Spain, they were inducted into the Rock And Roll Ha...

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Former AC/DC Bassist Applauds 'Amazing' BON SCOTT Statue Plans By Singer's Birthplace

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, former AC/DC bassist Mark Evans — author of the new book "Dirty Deeds: My Life Inside/Outside AC/DC" — praises the decision by Bon Scott's birthplace, Kirriemuir, Scotland, to erect a statue in the late singer's honor. Says Evans: "It seemed that Scotla...