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MOTÖRHEAD: Video Footage Of TESTAMENT End-Of-Tour Prank Posted Online
Not only are MOTÖRHEAD Grammy Award winners, they are also pranksters. They frequently pull pranks on other bands during the last night of the tour, and this past summer's Metal Masters tour was no different. Video footage shot on August 31 in Northern California during TESTAMENT's set can be viewed...December 8, 2008
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SKITLIV: New Rehearsal Recording Posted Online
SKITLIV, the new band led by former MAYHEM frontman Maniac, is in the studio for the next few weeks finishing up the recordings for its debut full-length album, "Glem Aldri Korset". SHINING's Niklas "Kvarforth" Olsson, who plays guitar for SKITLIV, has already finished laying down most of his tracks...December 7, 2008
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Report: METALLICA's Australian Tour Shelved Due To Aussie Dollar Plunge
According to Reuters, negotiations over an Australian tour by METALLICA have been shelved due to a dramatic slump in the value of the Australian dollar. After hitting a 25-year high of 98.49 U.S. cents in mid-July, the Aussie ended the week at about 65 cents. That's "causing quite a lot of problems...December 6, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD, THE CULT, FEAR FACTORY Members To Play Soccer For Charity
Vivian Campbell (DEF LEPPARD, ex-DIO),Billy Duffy (THE CULT) and Christian Olde Wolbers (FEAR FACTORY, ARKAEA) are among the musicians who will play for Champions United — a soccer team put together by the MLS magazine featuring players from the music industry — at a charity match against Hollywood...November 20, 2008
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GIRLSCHOOL: Italian Dates Announced
Veteran British all-female hard rock band GIRLSCHOOL has scheduled two shows in Italy in January: Jan. 16 - Bologna, Italy - Sottotetto Sound Club Jan. 17 - Teramo, Italy - Village Live Club Video footage of GIRLSCHOOL's October 28, 2008 concert in Munich, Germany can be viewed below (courtesy of "e...November 5, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Talks About Turning Down IRON MAIDEN Audition
Cameron Edney of Inside Out webzine recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Inside Out: "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge" sounds like mixture of classic DEF LEPPARD as well as the bands most recent work, how did you push...November 3, 2008
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GIRLSCHOOL: Munich Footage Available
Video footage of the veteran British all-female hard rock band GIRLSCHOOL's October 28, 2008 concert in Munich, Germany can be viewed below (courtesy of "eblinternational"). GIRLSCHOOL's 30th-anniversary album, "Legacy", will be released in Europe on November 3. The CD was made available in Germany...November 1, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD's CAMPBELL On WHITESNAKE: 'They're Not A Band, It's DAVID COVERDALE And Whoever'
In a brand new interview with The West Australian, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell explained why his band kept plugging away even when no-one seemed to be listening during the seemingly sudden rise of grunge in the early '90s, when bands like NIRVANA and PEARL JAM stole the pop/rock niche. "Wh...October 31, 2008
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THE IRON MAIDENS To Play Two Shows As Backing Band For PAUL DI'ANNO
THE IRON MAIDENS, the Los Angeles-based "world's only female tribute to IRON MAIDEN" (featuring drummer Linda McDonald of the long-running hard rock act PHANTOM BLUE),will be former MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno's backing band for two shows in California: Dec. 26 - San Juan Capistrano, CA - Coach Hous...October 26, 2008
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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist Gets Charitable
According to Whitehaven News, MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell will take part in Francis Dunnery's big annual fundraising weekend. The Egremont, Cumbria, UK charity event, which takes place from Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26, will involve many stars from the rock world, including Steve N...October 15, 2008
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SCOTT WEILAND Colaborator DOUG GREAN Comments On 'Happy In Galoshes'
Los Angeles-based producer/engineer/guitarist Doug Grean, along with creative partner Scott Weiland, announces the culmination of their ten-year long project, Weiland's solo album "Happy in Galoshes", set for a November 25 on the duo's Softdrive Records. Grean and Weiland collaborated on nearly ever...October 13, 2008
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GIRLSCHOOL: 'Legacy' European Release Pushed Back A Week
The European release date (except for Germany and Austria) of the 30th-anniversary album from the veteran British all-female hard rock band GIRLSCHOOL, "Legacy", has been pushed back to November 3 from the previously announced October 27. The CD will be made available in Germany and Austria on Octob...October 13, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD's 'Dumbass Geriatric Singer' ELLIOTT Slammed For Putting STANLEY CUP Upside Down
Ken Campbell of The Hockey News has penned a blog for TheHockeyNews.com slamming DEF LEPPARD's "dumbass geriatric singer" Joe Elliott for putting the Stanley Cup down upside down (see video below) during the band's performance Thursday night (October 9) at Detroit's Fox Theatre prior to the NHL's No...October 10, 2008
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JIMI HENDRIX Concert Posters Part Of Phil Weiss Pop Culture Auction
Approximately 700 lots of rock n roll and Hollywood memorabilia will be sold at auction. Highlights include a collection of Jimi Hendrix concert posters, among them a JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE cardboard concert poster for shows in Houston, Texas in 1969 that also features concert dates for THE MONKEES...October 8, 2008
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SON OF SAM To Support WEDNESDAY 13
SON OF SAM, the resurrected band led by former DANZIG guitarist Todd Youth, will support WEDNESDAY 13 on the following shows: Feb. 20 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon Feb. 21 - Portland, OR @ Satyricon Feb. 24 - Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go Feb. 27 - Austin, TX @ Red 7 Although ...October 5, 2008
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