MÖTLEY CRÜE have set "Red, White and Crüe" as the title of their upcoming greatest-hits collection, tentatively due in January/February 2005, informed sources have told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. The set is expected to include at least one new song recorded recently with the band's original lineup of Vince Neil (vocals), Nikki Sixx (bass), Tommy Lee (drums) and ...
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DAMAGEPLAN, SHADOWS FALL and THE HAUNTED rolled through Chicago and Milwaukee last weekend, Nov. 20-21, 2004. Photos from both nights are online now and can be found at RockConcertFotos.com: Damageplan, Shadows Fall. In the DAMAGEPLAN gallery, you will also find a few exclusive photos of Dimebag's first photo shoot with his ...
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PARADISE LOST have set a February 21, 2005 release date through G.U.N. Records for their new album, "Paradise Lost". A single, entitled "Grey", will precede the album on February 7, 2005. The group's world tour in support of the album is expected to kick off in April. "Paradise Lost" — named in celebration of the ...
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Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee recently spoke to the Chicago Sun-Times about ex-wife Pamela Anderson, prison and lessons learned. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Chicago Sun-Times: Let's start with rock 'n' roll. What's it like to play in a stadium full of screaming fans? Tommy Lee: "I don't think there's anything ...
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AOL Germany has posted the audio to the bonus track on EVANESCENCE's just-released "Anywhere But Home" CD/DVD. Listen to "Missing" at AOL.de. In other news, EVANSCENCE singer Amy Lee recently explained to MuchMusic why it's hard to be constantly photographed and how she's able to stay sexy without sacrificing herself. Watch a video ...
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Finnish goth-metallers THE 69 EYES were forced to cancel shows in Finland and Sweden after drummer Jussi 69 was rushed to the hospital in Porvoo and later taken by ambulance to Helsinki," according to a posting on the group's web site. "[Jussi's] appendix perforated and was later removed. Mr. 69 is now recovering but will ...
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According to ExploreTalent.com, MÖTLEY CRÜE recently issued a casting call for a female lead to star in the group's new video for a song called "If I Die Tomorrow". The description and talent specifications of the role the video producers were trying to fill are as follows: "Brunette, female, caucasian, light hispanic or ...
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Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee was interviewed in the December 2004 issue of Blender magazine as part of the "Dear Superstar" regular feature (where readers get to ask rock stars inane ane invasive questions). Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: When did you first realize you had a huge rod? Tommy Lee: "Probably ...
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The producers of a New Zealand-made film have refuted EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee's claim that she has been composing music for inclusion in the movie, entitled "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe". Lee told MTV.com in a recent interview that she been writing music for the film and she claimed that she ...
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Celebrity Justice is reporting that a chemistry professor and other faculty recently at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently introduced a formal resolution, expressing their mighty displeasure with the university in aligning itself with former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee. The resolution mentioned Lee's lengthy criminal record. It also calls for the school chancellor ...
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DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce recently spoke to Carolyn Lamberson of The Register-Guard about rebuilding the band following the death of lead singer Dave Williams in August 2002 due to an undiagnosed heart condition. Regarding Williams' replacement, Jason "Gong" Jones, Pierce said, "He's a super nice guy, he's got a big heart. But ...
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Former JANE'S ADDICTION/RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS guitarist Dave Navarro will reportedly be recording a guest appearance on the new Tommy Lee (MÖTLEY CRÜE) solo album in December. Lee has also confirmed that two songs — one heavy, one mellow — that he originally wrote for BACKSTREET BOYS singer Nick Carter's now-aborted solo album will end ...
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SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner is featured in the January 2005 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. The issue hits the newsstands on December 2 but you can get a sneak preview of the article at this location. An excerpt from the interview follows: MD: Do you feel comfortable with the technique you've developed ...
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Guitarist Lee Altus of the reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN has issued the following update via the band's official message board: "In a few weeks we'll be entering the studio to record some of the songs that we've been working on. It's going to be more of a pre-production demo kind of thing ...
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Scotsman.com is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne will perform at this year's Royal Variety show, it was announced today. The rocker — who grappled with a burglar at his Surrey mansion earlier this week — will give his only U.K. performance of the year. Wife Sharon will also take the stage at the event, held at ...
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Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee tells Blender magazine that he hasn't seen the world's second most famous home sex tape — featuring Paris Hilton and then-boyfriend Rick Solomon. "I haven't seen it yet," he said. "But I heard she's got really ugly toes — that her feet are crazy-looking. I'm a foot man, so ...
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Candlelight Records has announced its newly agreed cooperation with England's Rise Above Records. Under the agreement, Candlelight will see to the stateside release of all new recordings from the popular doom rock label. The first planned release is the fourth album from Canada's SHEAVY in early April. Rise Above Records was formed in 1989 by ...
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Italian symphonic metal band RHAPSODY will enter the recording studio together with film legend Christopher Lee to re-record the song "The Magic of the Wizard's Dream" from their latest release "Symphony of Enchanted Lands II - The Dark Secret". The single will be released worldwide early next year. The song will be produced in four ...
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EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee has spoken to MTV.com about the songwriting process for the group's multi-platinum "Fallen" CD. "I write by myself initially," Lee explained. "That's the way I've always written, just working on pure thought by myself. Then I bring it to the table with whoever I'm collaborating with." "[Former COLD guitarist Terry Balsamo ...
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According to a posting at JakeELee.com, former OZZY OSBOURNE/BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee is working on a new compilation for Shrapnel Records. It will include several influential cover songs from the '70s classic rock era. Jake is recording songs from CACTUS, FREE, SAVOY BROWN, JOHNNY WINTER and TRAPEZE, among others. More information will ...
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Ozzy Osbourne was among the panel of recording artists, producers, label executives, critics and songwriters that selected the list of the greatest rock 'n' roll songs of all time, to be published in a special edition of Rolling Stone magazine out on Friday, according to Reuters. Also on the panel were singer Art Garfunkel, Motown ...
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Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee's autobiography, "Tommyland", published last month via Atria Books (the hardcover imprint of Simon & Schuster), is currently at No. 12 on The New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestseller list. In "Tommyland", Lee describes his party-boy escapades, bedding porn stars, wooing Pam Anderson and making that famous videotape with her, ...
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PARADISE LOST are tentatively scheduled to release the first single from their new album in late January, with the full-length CD to follow in February. The group's world tour in support of the album is expected to kick off in April. "Paradise Lost" — named in celebration of the group's 10th studio album since their ...
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Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee signed copies of his autobiography, "Tommyland", on Monday (Nov. 15) at Tower Records in Hollywood, California. Check out pictures from Wire Image, Abaca, Shooting Star, Daily Celeb, Rex Features and LFI. ...
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Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee, and LINKIN PARK frontman Chester Bennington and DJ/turntablist Joseph Hahn are among the scheduled presenters at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2004, to be held at the at the Tor di Valle, Rome on November 18, 2004. The 11th annual MTV Europe Music Awards will be hosted ...
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Legendary rock producer and musician Bob Kulick (KISS, MEATLOAF) has finished producing an all-star tribute to IRON MAIDEN in honor of their 25th anniversary. Culling from his extensive contacts in the musician world, Kulick has assembled major hard rock and metal players to come together and put this tribute album together. All of the tracks ...
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Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee discussed what went into writing his autobiography, "Tommyland", in an interview with KTLA. In addition, Lee talked about maintaining a friendly relationship with ex-wives Heather Locklear and Pamela Anderson, his penis, tattoos, and hanging out with porn stars. Watch the interview here. ...
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Erika Martinez of the New York Post is reporting that VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth has stopped "runnin' with the devil" to do God's work — riding ambulances in gritty neighborhoods throughout the city to become a paramedic. The famed rocker has cut his trademark blond mane and dropped his celebrity persona so he ...
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RUSH fan site Power Windows is reporting that RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee is one of many celebrity wine lovers to be profiled in the upcoming book, "Oldman's Guide to Outsmarting Wine", coming Dec. 7, 2004. The book includes an exclusive profile of Geddy Lee and his wine preferences, proving himself to be keenly ...
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Lincoln Journal Star is reporting that Tommy Lee has left the university. The former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer packed his things and flew out of Lincoln Friday evening (Nov. 12), the final day of shooting for his NBC reality TV show. Lee's departure came the day after he threw what has to be the ...
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