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Film Adaptation Of 'Rock Of Ages' Musical Coming Soon

Michael Fleming of Variety.com reports that New Line has won an auction for screen rights to "Rock of Ages", a stage musical that does with '80s rock anthems what "Mamma Mia!" did with ABBA tunes. Chris D'Arienzo, who wrote the book for the Off Broadway tuner, will write the screenplay and direct th...
December 9, 2008
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TWISTED SISTER, POISON, FOREIGNER, JOURNEY Songs Featured In 'Rock Of Ages' Musical

Playbill.com reports that the 1980s-set musical "Rock of Ages" — starring "American Idol" finalist Constantine Maroulis — officially opens at Off-Broadway's New World Stages October 16. Previews began October 1. Featuring a book by Chris D'Arienzo, the musical, press notes state, is "fueled by high-...
October 16, 2008
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TWISTED SISTER Added To 'Jack's Third Show' In Irvine

TWISTED SISTER has been added to Jack's Third Show, set to take place Saturday, September 27 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, California. The concert, which will benefit autism research, will feature performances from the following artists: DEVO BILLY IDOL REO SPEEDWAGON BLONDIE PSYCH...
August 25, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman To RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'Go F**k Yourself!'

Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Tangra Mega Rock: Do you feel something like a clash between the younger rock generations and you guys — I mean in terms of musicians, not...
July 23, 2008
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KISS, DEF LEPPARD, MOTRHEAD, WHITESNAKE: Photos From ARROW ROCK FESTIVAL Available

High-quality photos of the Arrow Rock Festival 2008, which was held June 15 in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, have been posted online at Metal-Experience.com. Included are pictures of the following acts: DEF LEPPARD GOTTHARD JOURNEY KANSAS KISS MOTRHEAD REO SPEEDWAGON TWISTED SISTER WHITESNAKE ...
June 17, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: 'C'Mon C'Mon' Single To Be Released On 12" Vinyl Picture Disc

DEF LEPPARD will release the second single from the "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge" album, "C'Mon C'Mon", on July 14. The single, which will be released only on 12" vinyl picture disc, is available for pre-order from Amazon.com. As previously reported, DEF LEPPARD will include Australia in the world...
June 12, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD To Team Up With CHEAP TRICK For Australian Tour

British rock heavyweights DEF LEPPARD will include Australia in the world tour for their new album "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge" in what will be their first visit since 1992. The tour will kick off with a mighty big bang in Perth with a huge outdoor show on Friday, October 31. To celebrate the ban...
June 11, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: Video Of SWEDEN ROCK Press Conference Available

DEF LEPPARD's Phil Collen (guitar) and Joe Elliott (vocals) took part in a press conference yesterday (Friday, June 6) prior to their band's performance at the Sweden Rock Festival in Slvesborg, Sweden. A nine-minute clip featuring highlights from the press conference can be viewed below. DEF LEPPAR...
June 7, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Announces Tokyo Dates

After a six-year absence, DEF LEPPARD returns to Japan in 2008 to play two shows at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on October 23 and October 24. DEF LEPPARD kicked off the European leg of its 2008 Sparkle Lounge tour on Wednesday, May 21. Starting at the Classic Rock Festival in Sandnes, Norway, the ba...
May 28, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: More 'Songs From The Sparkle Lounge' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed

DEF LEPPARD's new album, "Songs from the Sparkle Lounge", has registered the following first-week chart positions: USA: #5 Canada: #7 United Kindom: #10 Norway: #21 Japan: #25 New Zealand: #26 Sweden: #26 Finland: #27 Greece: #27 Switzerland: #29 Ireland: #32 Germany: #43 France: #118 DEF LEPPARD ki...
May 25, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: North American Support Acts Finalized

Earlier tonight (Wednesday, May 21),DEF LEPPARD kicked off the European leg of its 2008 Sparkle Lounge tour. Starting at the Classic Rock Festival in Sandnes, Norway, the band will play in almost 20 European countries (including some where they have never been before) over the next two months. For...
May 21, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD To Receive Support From BILLY IDOL On North American Tour

DEF LEPPARD has scheduled the following North American dates in August: Aug. 01 - Nashville, TN @ Sommet Center Aug. 02 - Birmingham, AL @ Verizon Wireless Center Aug. 06 - Hamilton, ON @ Copps Coliseum * Aug. 07 - London, ON @ John Labatt Centre * Aug. 09 - Quebec City, QC @ Colisee ...
May 6, 2008
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MOTRHEAD Confirmed For Holland's ARROW ROCK FESTIVAL

MOTRHEAD has been confirmed for the Arrow Rock Festival, set to take place June 15 in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 3 DOORS DOWN DEF LEPPARD GOTTHARD JOURNEY KANSAS KISS MOTRHEAD REO SPEEDWAGON TWISTED SISTER WHITESNAKE For more information, visit www.arro...
April 29, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: New North American Tour Dates Announced

DEF LEPPARD has announced the dates for the third leg of its 2008 world tour. Also scheduled to appear are STYX and REO SPEEDWAGON: July 30 - Hidalgo, TX - Dodge Arena Aug. 01 - Nashville, TN - Sommet Center Aug. 02 - Birmingham, AL - Verizon Wireless Center Aug. 03 - Biloxi, MS - ...
April 19, 2008
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GOTTHARD Confirmed For Holland's ARROW ROCK FESTIVAL

GOTTHARD and 3 DOORS DOWN have been confirmed for the Arrow Rock Festival, set to take place June 15 in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 3 DOORS DOWN DEF LEPPARD GOTTHARD JOURNEY KANSAS KISS REO SPEEDWAGON TWISTED SISTER WHITESNAKE For more information, visit...
April 9, 2008