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Report: Deal Made For DAVID LEE ROTH To Be Replaced On CBS RADIO

According to Hits Daily Double, CBS Radio's Joel Hollander has made a deal with XM Radio to replace David Lee Roth with Opie and Anthony. Look for the High Voltage duo to return to the terrestrial airwaves on CBS' N.Y., Philly and Dallas' Free-FMs as well as WBCN Boston, WNCX Cleveland, Pittsburgh's...

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KISS Members To Be Inducted Into LONG ISLAND MUSIC HALL OF FAME

Original KISS members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Peter Criss will be among the first inductees in the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. Over the next two years the Hall will be honoring artists or groups that were either born on Long Island, or resided on Long Island for a significant portion of t...

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Late AC/DC Singer's Shaving Mirror Sold For $9,200

Australia's News.co.au has issued the following report: A shaving mirror belonging to the late AC/DC singer Bon Scott has sold at auction for AUD $12,540 (approximately USD $9,200). The black leather-encased mirror with "Bon" embossed in gold on the outside was given to the rock legend by his mum, a...

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PRONG: Book Excerpt Available Online

An excerpt from an extensive interview with all three original members of PRONG (Tommy Victor, Mike Kirkland and Ted Parsons) is now available online at www.myspace.com/jclgausten. Music writer Joel Gausten conducted this interview as part of his upcoming book, tentatively titled "Albums that (Shoul...

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RISE TO ADDICTION Part Ways With Bassist, Announce Replacement

RISE TO ADDICTION, the British band featuring former BLAZE members John Slater (guitar) and Steve Wray (guitar),have parted ways with bassist Rob Naylor (ex-BLAZE). His replacement, according to the band's MySpace.com page, is Joel Graham, who has already played several shows with the group. RISE T...

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BLACK SABBATH: BILL WARD Interview Excerpt Available Online

An excerpt from an extensive interview with BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward is now available online at www.myspace.com/jclgausten. Music writer Joel Gausten conducted this interview as part of his upcoming book, tentatively titled "Albums that (Should've) Changed the World". In addition to featuring...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Threatened With 'Disciplinary Action' Over Morning-Show Format

FMQB.com is reporting that former VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth was back on the air this morning after being pulled by CBS Radio for the past two mornings. Well, "Dave" Roth was back, with some noticeable changes including the disappearance of his sidekicks and the over 40 different music beds t...

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STONE SOUR Part Ways With Drummer

STONE SOUR, the band featuring SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root, have officially parted ways with drummer Joel Ekman. "This is something that we all discussed and feel is best for the five of us and for the future of STONE SOUR," the group write in a statement. "This has been the...

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SLIPKNOT Singer Says New STONE SOUR Album Will Be 'Miles Above The First One'

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor recently spoke to Revolver magazine (web site) about the progress of the recording sessions for the sophomore album from his STONE SOUR project, which also features in its ranks Taylor's SLIPKNOT bandmate Jim Root (guitar). The follow-up the group's 2002 self-titled de...

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STONE SOUR: Studio Update

STONE SOUR, the band featuring SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root, are continuing work on their sophomore album with producer Nick Rasculinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, VELVET REVOLVER). "We now have 13 guitar tracks, 12 bass tracks, and 8 vocal tracks done of the 17 songs that we plan to reco...

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Metal Musicians On 'Headbanger's Ball': Then And Now

To celebrate the release of the third installment of the "MTV Headbanger's Ball" compilations, entitled "MTV Headbanger's Ball - The Revenge" (due on April 11 via Roadrunner Records),some of the participants have got together to answer questions on their relationship with the MTV series and compila...

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BLACK SABBATH: Four New Biographies To Be Published In 2006?

According to a posting on the Black Sabbath Live Project web site, there are no less than four authors offering their takes on the BLACK SABBATH story in the coming year. The books slated for release during the coming months are as follows: * "Rat Salad - Black Sabbath: The Classic Years 1969-1975"...

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AC/DC: BON SCOTT Memorabilia Auction Photos Posted Online

According to a posting on the AC/DC fan site Highway to Hell, the Leonard Joel Australian auction house has updated its web site with information and photos of the Bon Scott memorabilia to be auctioned off by Bon's former wife Irene Thornton, who was married to the late AC/DC singer in 1972, separat...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: New Song Preview Available?

A 37-second audio sample of what appears to be a new KILLSWITCH ENGAGE song can be heard as part of a video preview of WWE wrestler Randy Orton's new entrance theme. Check it out at WWE.com. A low-quality version of the song was used by Orton last week on "Friday Night Smackdown!", and ...

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STONE SOUR: Studio Update; Photos Available

STONE SOUR, the band featuring SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root, are still hard at work on their sophomore album with producer Nick Rasculinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, VELVET REVOLVER). The drum tracks by session drummer Roy Mayorga (ex-SOULFLY, currently a touring member of SEPULTURA) are...