DEF-CON-ONE, the Newcastle, U.K.-based band featuring VENOM drummer Antony "Antton" Lant (brother of VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant), has posted several new tracks on its MySpace page. Checks out the songs "Step Back", "Locked Away", "Scars" and "Wake" at www.myspace.com/defcononehq. DEF-CON-ONE is: Grant - Vocals Johnny - Guitars Steve - Bass Antton - ...
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According to a posting on DEF LEPPARD's official web site, DEF LEPPARD got a good namecheck last week during a ROLLING STONES show at Don Valley, Sheffield. During one of Mick Jagger's audience raps between two songs, he showed that he knew his: "It's great to be in Sheffield, the home of DEF LEPPARD! Who ...
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WRQK 106.9 FM (Rock 107) Canton, Ohio DJ Joe Kleon will broadcast an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen on Tuesday, September 12, at 11:00 p.m. as part of a DEF LEPPARD post-concert celebration. DEF LEPPARD and JOURNEY perform at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio September 12. DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott ...
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The next Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp (RRFC) will take place in Los Angeles (Feb. 15-19, Presidents Day weekend) and will feature Paul Stanley (KISS), Mickey Hart (GRATEFUL DEAD), Bret Michaels (POISON), Steve Vai, Jane Wiedlin (GO GOS), Scott Ian (ANTHRAX) and many more. Almost 80 rock fans who dream of becoming rock stars will ...
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Puerto Ricans will get the chance to see DEF LEPPARD and JOURNEY live at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan on November 19. Tickets will go on sale this Saturday (September 9). DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott recently posted a message on the official DefLeppard.com web site stating the band band is "gonna ...
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Stephanie Warsmith of the Akron Beacon Journal recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: Do you consider yourself a hair band? Hard rock? Something else? Joe: I detest the phrase "hair band" or "hair metal." It's insulting to us. I still think ...
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Launch Radio Networks reports: DEF LEPPARD have been famous for taking years to make a new album, but that might not be the case for their next project. The band was working on new material while recording their covers project "Yeah!", and according to a message from lead singer Joe Elliott on the official DefLeppard.com ...
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The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine. : Artist/Event: DEF LEPPARD/JOURNEY City/State: Bristow, VA Venue: Nissan Pavilion At Stone Ridge Date: 7/7/06 Attendance: 22,433 Capacity: 22,433 Artist/Event: DEF LEPPARD/JOURNEY City/State: Woodlands, TX Venue: Cynthia Mitchell Woods Pavilion Date: 7/30/06 Attendance: 16,310 Capacity: 16,310 Artist/Event: ...
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DISTURBED frontman David Draiman and AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows were among the guest musicians who performed with the the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band METAL SKOOL last night (Wednesday, August 30) at Oakley's Pre-MTV Video Music Awards Bash at Snitch in New York City. The following first-hand eyewitness report was submitted by a BLABBERMOUTH.NET ...
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British rock band DEF LEPPARD has set an October 24 North American release date for a deluxe reissue of their "Hysteria" album (October 16 in the U.K.). "Hysteria Deluxe Edition" has been expanded to a double-CD, with the first disc having the original album tracks and all the single B-sides, while the second CD features ...
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Eagle Vision, a division of Eagle Rock Entertainment, the leading independent source for high quality music audio and audio/visual music programming, is once again at the forefront of new technology as it announces that it will become the first visual music company to embrace both the new High Definition formats with a simultaneous October 2 ...
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In England, TRIVIUM are genuine rock stars, reports Revolver magazine (web site). They've played the main stage at the Download festival (with only KORN and METALLICA following them) and will open for IRON MAIDEN on their upcoming stadium tour. But in the U.S., they've still got something to prove, which may explain why ...
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Tom Lanham of InsideBayArea.com recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On developing a bad back as a teen, lifting boxes incorrectly in a steeltown factory: "And once you've got one, as everybody who has a bad back knows, you've got it for ...
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On August 3, 1987, British rock band DEF LEPPARD released the album "Hysteria". Already a major force in rock music, "Hysteria" catapulted the band into the stratosphere. The statistics for "Hysteria" are astounding. The album has sold in excess of 17 million copies and counting. Due to the incredible success of previous album "Pyromania" (released ...
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Iceberg Radio recently published an album-launch feature on DEF LEPPARD's latest CD, "Yeah!", including an audio interview with singer Joe Elliott in which he talks about how the album came about. Listen to the interview here (free registration required). "Yeah!" has sold 140,000 copies in the United States since its May release, according ...
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On October 24, 2006, Restless Records will release "Butchering The Beatles" — featuring the biggest, the baddest, the heaviest all-star line-up ever assembled to honor what is arguably the greatest band ever — THE BEATLES. All-in-all, over 50 internationally known recording artists bring their unique bone-crushing slant to these remarkable songs. Produced by Grammy award-winning ...
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According to a posting on DEF LEPPARD's official web site, the second single off the band's "Yeah!" album, "20th Century Boy", is being released today to mainstream and classic rock radio. This means that you can now call your radio station and request the follow-up to "Rock On", which reached the coveted No. 1 position ...
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According to a posting on DEF LEPPARD's web site, the September/October issue of Guitar Edge magazine — "the newest and hottest magazine on the music scene" — features a seven-page article in which LEPPARD guitarists Vivian Campbell and Phil Collen, along with JOURNEY's Neal Schon, talk about the DEF LEPPARD/JOURNEY tour, their own styles of ...
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Gibson.com reports: From pioneering British metal band SWEET SAVAGE to DIO and WHITESNAKE to DEF LEPPARD today, Vivian Campbell rode rock 'n' roll from the violent streets of Belfast to L.A.'s Sunset Strip. Now, with "Yeah!", DEF LEPPARD's joyful tribute to their early influences, he comes full circle back to the golden age ...
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Brandon Griggs of The Salt Lake Tribune recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. An excerpt from the chat follows: The Salt Lake Tribune: There's been so much drama and tragedy in the band's history. Does that ever overshadow the music and become a distraction? Campbell: Not at all. We ...
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DEF LEPPARD has added more shows to its current North American tour with JOURNEY. The newly added dates are as follows: Oct. 11 - Fresno, CA @ Save Mart Center Oct. 13 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl Oct. 14 - San Bernardino, CA @ Hyundai Pavilion Oct. 16 - Albuquerque, NM @ Journal ...
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Yorkshire Post Today reports that rock legends DEF LEPPARD have become members of the world's oldest soccer club — Sheffield FC. The band was presented with a team shirt (photo) and an early club photograph by the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Coun Jackie Drayton, after pledging their support to their home ...
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ADDICTION CREW has been confirmed to perform at the Frogstock Festival, set to take place August 24-27 in Riolo Terme (Ravenna), Italy. ADDICTION CREW will appear on the third day of the event (August 26), along with LINEA 77 and EXTREMA. Also on the bill are EXILIA, the band which features in its ranks ex-ADDICTION ...
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DEF LEPPARD will be releasing a "deluxe edition" of their classic album "Hysteria" (1987) before the end of the year. No further details are currently available. "Hysteria" was recorded in 1986 at Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, Netherlands; Windmill Lane Studio 2 in Dublin, Ireland; and Studio Des Dames in Paris, France with producer Robert John ...
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Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisted recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisted: DEF LEPPARD is well known for their live shows. You have a sustained energy on stage. How do you all keep from falling into the trap ...
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Apart from making music, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen's other favorite pastimes are dedicated to his health, working out, and martial arts. Phil wanted to give his fans a peek at his martial arts training routine that he gets from his personal trainer Jean Carrillo: go to Jean's web site and check out ...
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A brand new TRIVIUM song, entitled "Detonation", has been made available for download at this location. The track comes off the group's third album, "The Crusade", due on October 10 via Roadrunner Records (one day earlier internationally). The MP3 will only be available until August 21. The band will also release a single ...
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DEF LEPPARD was videotaped performing "Animal" during their July 10 concert at the Sound Advice Ampitheater in West Palm Beach, Florida. Watch the clip online at YouTube.com. The DEF LEPPARD/JOURNEY tour kicked off on June 23 and is scheduled to run until September 23, when they close out the trek in Mansfield, Massachusetts. ...
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Escapi Records has announces the official release of the long-awaited underground classic, "Ultimate Guitar Zeus", created, produced and co-written by drummer Carmine Appice. The CD features performances by 14 of the world's greatest guitar players, including Yngwie Malmsteen, Brian May of QUEEN, Stevie Salas, Slash of VELVET REVOLVER, Steve Morse of DEEP PURPLE, Richie Sambora ...
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Swedish metallers EVERGREY have parted ways with bassist Michael Håkansson. Replacing him in the group's lineup is former HAMMERFALL bassist Fredrik Larsson, the band's manager has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. An official statement from Michael announcing his departure from EVERGREY will be released shortly. As previously reported, EVERGREY has been booked for one of Scandinavia's biggest ...
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