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POISON Singer Directs Country Band's Music Video: Photos Available

POISON singer Bret Michaels has produced an upcoming album for country group FORTY5 SOUTH of Jackson, Tennessee, according to the Associated Press. Michaels sings on the album and appears in a music video for the single "We're Country So We Can". When Michaels needed a place to shoot the video, he e...

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HAMMERFALL Singer Says New Album Is 'The Most Mature Thing We've Ever Done'

HAMMERFALL frontman Joacim Cans recently spoke to Denmark's Antenna webzine about the group's new album, "Chapter V: Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken", due on March 7 via Nuclear Blast Records. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Antenna: How would you say the new material differs from your previou...

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Heavy Metal Musicians Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2004

A number of hard rock and heavy metal musicians have revealed their favorite albums of 2004 to Shoutweb.com. A sample of the choices follows below: Dave Pybus (CRADLE OF FILTH) 01. GENOCIDE SUPERSTARS – "Hail The New Storm" 02. HANZEL UND GRETYL - "Scheiss Messiah" 03. ZEKE - "'Til The Living End" 0...

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ALICE COOPER, DAMN YANKEES Perform At CHRISTMAS PUDDING Show: Photos Available

DAMN YANKEES members Tommy Shaw and Ted Nugent (both guitar),Jack Blades (bass),and Michael Cartellone (drums) reunited for a special performance at the fourth annual Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding show on Saturday (Dec. 18) at the Dodge Theatre in Phoenix. Also performing at the event were CHEA...

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Former MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer Completes Work On Autobiography

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi's authorized autobiography is finished, and is reportedly being bid over by several publishers. Expect a summer 2005 release date. In April 2005, co-author Jake Brown will begin work with HANOI ROCKS members Michael Monroe and Andy McCoy on the band's authorized...

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AC/DC: 'Rockabilly' Tribute Out Now

CMH Records has just released "Let There Be Rockabilly: The Tribute to AC/DC". The complete track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Highway to Hell 02. You Shook Me All Night Long 03. Jailbreak 04. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap 05. Rocker 06. Rock 'n' Roll Damnation 07. Shot Down in Flames 08. ...

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DAMN YANKEES And CHEAP TRICK Members Set For ALICE COOPER Benefit Next Month

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that the members of DAMN YANKEES will reunite at a benefit hosted by Alice Cooper next month. Guitarists Tommy Shaw and Ted Nugent, bassist Jack Blades, and drummer Michael Cartellone will play together at the fourth annual Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding show, wh...

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Y&T: New Collection Of Previously Unreleased Material Available Now

Reunited hard rockers Y&T — Dave Meniketti, Phil Kennemore, Leonard Haze, John Nymann — have released the second collection of previously unreleased material, "UnEarthed Vol. 2", via their official web site. The disc contains songs that were written and/or demoed for various albums between 1974...

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AMEN Frontman Says Former Bandmembers Joined, And Left, For Purely Monetary Reasons

AMEN frontman Casey Chaos has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I've been keeping quiet whilst watching former AMEN members slate both AMEN and myself. AMEN existed before the last line-up, and AMEN will continue to exist as long as I see fit. As to who wanted what from...

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VELVET REVOLVER To Add B-Sides To New Version Of Debut Album

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER's U.S fans will be able to hear some of the B-side cover versions from some of their overseas singles. The band will release a new version of their debut album, "Contraband", later this month packaged with an additional disc featuring the cover...

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VINCE NEIL: Photos From Halloween Concert, Meet-And-Greet Posted Online

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil headlined the KLOL Outlaw Masked Ball Halloween night (Oct. 31) in Houston, Texas. Vince and his band took the stage in Halloween costumes — Vince in his Miller Lite racing outfit (surely a trick or treat surprise for event sponsor Budweiser!),drummer Brent Fitz...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer Slams BUSH Over Politically Incorrect Representation Of Wolves

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has posted the following message on his web site under the heading "The Objectification of the American Wolf": "Last night while watching TV, I heard President Bush approving of the newest Republican ad, I guess in part, to further admonish John Kerry. I have no publi...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's 'Crazy Train' Sampled In Hip Hop Chart Smash: Audio Available

Southern hip hop pioneer TRICK DADDY's latest single, "Let's Go", features a sample of OZZY OSBOURNE's "Crazy Train". The hot party anthem is in the top five on the rap charts and in pop's top 20. Listen to "Let's Go" in streaming audio: Windows Media, Real Media. Commented Trick in a ...

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KING DIAMOND And MERCYFUL FATE 'Retro' DVDs On The Way

KING DIAMOND frontman/namesake recently gave a lengthy interview to Metal Sludge as part of the web site's weekly "20 Questions With..." feature. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Metal Sludge: What are you currently up to? Briefly plug whatever it is you have to plug so we can get go...

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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS: 'I Am The Fastest Picking Guitarist In The World'

ANNIHILATOR guitarist Jeff Waters recently took the time to answer a few fans' questions on the group's official web site. A couple of excerpts from the Q&A session follow: Q: How do you feel when you're in a recording studio? Jeff Waters: "That is a very stressful time. A LOT of self-doubt usua...