ABC ePrep is reporting that AEROSMITH's Joe Perry and AC/DC's Brian Johnson are among the artists that have decorated Gibson guitars that will be auctioned for charity. The auction — which has been dubbed the "Designer Gibson Guitar Auction" — will take place May 3 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Los Angeles. It will ...
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The 19th Annual New York KISS Expo and Hard Rock Collectors Convention will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2005, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Secaucus New Jersey. Scheduled guests so far include: * KISS merchandise designer/artist and Official KISS Magazine writer/designer/photographer Christopher Franchi * Former wife of original KISS drummer, Lydia Criss, promoting ...
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Australian black metallers RUINS, who feature in their ranks multi-instrumentalist Alex Pope on vocals, guitars and bass, alongside drummer David Haley from PSYCROPTIC and THE AMENTA, have inked a deal with Neurotic Records. The group's full-length debut, "Spun Forth As Dark Nets", has already been recorded, and is currently in the mixing phase, which will ...
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Former SAIGON KICK singer Matt Kramer has posted the following message on his official web site: "Let's start with Phil Varone's movie (my ex fellow SAIGON KICK mate). It's a very truthful reflection of the trials, pitfalls and addictions, that tarnish the glamour usually not seen in VH1 stories. Much more like the juicy ones ...
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Frontman Jaymz of BEATALLICA, the Internet sensation who combine the work of THE BEATLES with the sound of early METALLICA, will be a special guest on "The Classic Metal Show" this Saturday, February 19. Jaymz will be on to discuss the recent "cease and desist" order that was slapped on the band courtesy ...
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JUDAS PRIEST members Rob Halford (vocals), Glenn Tipton (guitar) and K.K. Downing (guitar) recently spoke to Revolver magazine about Halford's return to the group's lineup and their new album, "Angel of Retribution". Several excerpts from the interview follow: Revolver: "Angel of Retribution" is a very metal album title. Rob Halford: "It needed to ...
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MUDVAYNE were forced to cancel tonight's show at Jaxx in Springfield, Virginia after singer Chad Gray was taken ill. "We are really sorry for this inconvenience, but we assure you we will make this up," the band write on their web site. It is not presently clear if any other dates on the group's current ...
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Scotsman.com is reporting that a guitar played by rock legend Jimi Hendrix sold today for more than £100,000 (approximately $188,000) at auction. The star lot was part of a collection of memorabilia associated with the musician that included photos, programmes and musical equipment. The huge number of items made up the world's biggest ...
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The lineup for the G3 '05 Japanese mini-tour has been announced as Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci. Petrucci's band will include Dave LaRue on bass and DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy on drums. This G3 tour will travel through Japan only, stopping in Osaka, Tokyo, Nagoya and Hiroshima. Confirmed dates are ...
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Syracuse-based BRAND NEW SIN have signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The group recently completed work on their highly anticipated sophomore effort, tentatively titled "Recipe for Disaster". The album's summer release will be preceded by a series of performances alongside rock legends MOTÖRHEAD and CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, kicking off March 9 in Sayreville, ...
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Clattering right into the massive "Devilution", a drum-driven barn-burner worthy of MOTÖRHEAD, HIGH ON FIRE up the adrenaline level on third full-length, "Blessed Black Wings". The Steve Albini recording leaves all the rough edges, managing to sound massive and metallic and dirty and grimy all at once. And unlike the somewhat murky aura of "Surrounded ...
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Joe Siegler of BLACK SABBATH fan site Black-Sabbath.com has posted the following update on the new solo album from SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler, entitled "Ohmwork": "'Ohmwork' has a current release projection of April 2005 (the exact date is not set yet). The album will be released by Sanctuary. There's no cover art available ...
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Launch Radio Networks is reportingthat the AEROSMITH DVD "You Gotta Move" was recently certified quadruple platinum, which is a bit of a shock for lead guitarist Joe Perry. It's not that he didn't believe in the project, but Perry said that he was surprised with how well the DVD turned out, since working in 5.1 ...
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MUDVAYNE singer Chad Gray, who was known as Kud and later as Chüd, recently spoke to the Detroit Free Press about the group's current small club tour preceding the release of the group's third full-length studio recording, "Lost and Found". "We wanted to go back to the small places, just kind of warm ...
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KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer has posted the following message on his web site: 'We've been very busy finishing the upcoming KISS 'Rock The Nation Live!' DVD set. I feel we've captured the excitement and intensity of the 2004 stage show and tour in a big way. "Shot in hi-def, the DVD will include many KISS ...
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STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has issued the following update: "The new [STRYPER] record is almost finished! It sounds absolutely amazing!!! It's a perfect cross between heavy, edgy and melodic. There are solos, lots and lots of guitars, heavy drums, excellent bass and lots of vocals! Rob came out just after Christmas for one week, then ...
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MUDVAYNE will reportedly shoot a video for their new single, "Happy?", on Monday, February 14 in the Los Angeles area with director Lex Halaby (CHIMAIRA, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE). The treatment for the clip is said to be a "special effects tribute to the power of nature." "Happy?" is the first single from the group's new album, ...
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Torben Ulrich, father of METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich, recently spoke to Amazon.com about "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster", his own fascinating career, and what it's like to be a rock 'n' roll parent. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Amazon: Were you disappointed that [Lars] didn't pursue tennis [as a career]? Torben: No, no. The ...
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Launch Radio Networks is reporting that AEROSMITH lead guitarist Joe Perry has announced more details for his upcoming solo album, on which he sings and plays all the guitar, bass, and keyboard parts. The self-titled project will be out May 3 — not March 28, as he'd previously said — and the first single is ...
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MUDVAYNE's new single, "Happy?" has been posted online in streaming audio at this location. "Happy?" is the first single from the group's new album, "Lost and Found", due on April 12 via Epic Records. The single is scheduled to go for radio adds on February 14. In a recent interview with
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DEF LEPPARD have confirmed the track listing for their upcoming "covers" album, tentatively due before the end of the year. A posting on the group's web site reads as follows: "For a long while, the stories and rumors have been going round about DEF LEPPARD recording an album full of cover songs. While we can ...
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AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry has finalized the track listing for his new solo album, entitled simply "Joe Perry", due on March 29 via Sony. Perry reportedly wrote all songs on the album except one ("Crystal Ship") and he plays all instruments on the album except drums. This will be Perry's fourth solo album, after 1980's ...
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Launch Radio Networks is reporting that the members of AEROSMITH are backing their hometown New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, but don't expect to see them do anything in public. The band is in the midst of its year-long hiatus, so unlike years past, they won't be featured performers at the game. Lead guitarist ...
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The New Jersey quintet AGENTS OF MAN have signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The group have just finished recording their full-length debut, "Count Your Blessings", tentatively due this spring. Composed of former members of such acclaimed hardcore acts as BULLDOZE, COLD AS LIFE, ONE 4 ONE, TRAIN OF THOUGHT and SWORN ENEMY, ...
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SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser, former TESTAMENT axeman Alex Skolnick, ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach and former WARRANT frontman Jani Lane are among the musicians appearing on the upcoming RUSH tribute album, "Subdivisions", due on March 15 via Magna Carta Records. The CD, which features pre-mix editing by longtime RUSH producer Terry Brown, contains
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Launch Radio Networks is reporting that the recent theatrical documentary about the RAMONES will be released on DVD on March 15. "End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones" follows the band's musical history, the often-strained personal relationships between the members, and their drug use. The film has interviews with band members, their friends, ...
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According to a posting on The Def Leppard Satellite Of Love, DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott is scheduled to make an Irish TV appearance on RTE Two's "The Last Broadcast" on Saturday, January 29 at 11:05 p.m. local time. The 90-minute show is hosted by Dave Fanning. ...
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Former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick has changed the projected title of his new solo album to "Love Many Trust Few" from the previously announced "Even Now". "The album had been going under the title 'Even Now' but on reflection and living with it for a while, I felt it wasn't quite the title I ...
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MUDVAYNE drummer Matt McDonough spoke to Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM earlier this month about the group's upcoming album, "Lost and Found", and their headlining club tour, which is scheduled to kick off January 29 in Sacramento, California. Listen to the nine-minute conversation at this location (Windows Media) As previously reported, MUDVAYNE have chosen ...
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Launch Radio Networks is reporting that METALLICA frontman James Hetfield said "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster", the 2004 documentary about the turbulent making of the group's last album, "St. Anger", with its revealing scenes of band arguments and therapy sessions, is still difficult for him to watch. "First couple times it was difficult," he said. ...
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