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LINEA 77 Crack Italian Top 10
According to Earache Records, LINEA 77 entered the Italian national album chart two weeks ago at No. 9 with their latest album, "Available for Propoganda". The CD was the highest placed new entry, beating off challenges from H.I.M.'s "Dark Light" (No. 10),CRAZY FROG's "Crazy Hits" (No. 14) and OPET...October 18, 2005
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SLASH To Honor JIMI HENDRIX At U.K. MUSIC HALL OF FAME
BBC News is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) will also lead a supergroup in a performance to honor legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix at this year's U.K. Music Hall of Fame in November. Hendrix will be honored alongside THE WHO, THE KINKS, JOY DIVISION/NEW ORDER, PINK...October 17, 2005
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Exhibition Of JIMI HENDRIX Memorabilia On Display At British University
Haroon Siddique of the U.K.'s Wood & Vale is reporting that an exhibition of Jimi Hendrix memorabilia is on display at the University of Westminster's Regent Street building to coincide with the 39th anniversary of his legendary live performance at the old polytechnic. Kienda Hoji runs the comme...October 15, 2005
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY On Women, Having Kids, Education And Drugs
Fiona Sturges of the U.K.'s The Independent recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. Several excerpts from the chat follow: On having lived in Los Angeles for the past 15 years: "Home is in here [tapping his temple]. Where you live is just a geographical prefere...October 15, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Considering Putting Together Metal Package To Tour North America Next Summer
In a recent interview with Lynn Saxberg of The Ottawa Citizen, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing revealed that they're considering putting together a multi-act metal package to tour North America next summer, but they also want to make another album. "It's pretty hectic," Downing said, noting that...October 13, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX Medallion Up For Auction
According to NationalJeweler.com, a gilt medal worn by Jimi Hendrix when he set his guitar on fire at a Monterey Pop Festival appearance will go on the auction block next month. Christie's will sell the medallion, valued at $60,000 to $80,000, on Nov. 21 during its sale of rock and pop memorabilia,...October 11, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Drummer Lays Down More Tracks For MOONSTONE Project
DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice was in Italy on September 21 to record two new songs for MOONSTONE, the project of Italian guitarist Matteo Filippini. Check out a photo at TheHighwayStar.com. The tracks recorded during the session, "One Dollar Baby" and "Halfway to Heaven", will be included on MOONSTO...October 5, 2005
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ALICE COOPER: 'The Guys In SLIPKNOT Look Like They Work At The Gap'
Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an exclusive interview with ALICE COOPER. A few excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: How do you manage in a career as illustrious as yours has been to not get trapped in that, "Oh, no, this was a climactic moment — I'll never be able to top ...September 24, 2005
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U.K. Label Claims EXPERIENCE HENDRIX's Attorney 'Perjured Himself'
U.K. indie label Purple Haze Records has issued a statement defending itself against accusations by the Seattle-based Experience Hendrix that Purple Haze is marketing and selling unauthorized Jimi Hendrix recordings. Experience Hendrix filed a second suit on Monday (Sept. 12) to stop the marketing a...September 16, 2005
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Former JIMI HENDRIX Bandmate Accuses Author Of 'Revisionist History'
Ernest A. Jasmin of The News Tribune has isued the following report: Contrary to the story told in a new biography of rock legend Jimi Hendrix, the Seattle-born guitarist did not pretend to be gay to get out of the U.S. Army, according to former band mateBilly Cox. "That is a lie," Cox ...September 16, 2005
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HENDRIX Heirs File Second Lawsuit Against PURPLE HAZE RECORDS
Margo Whitmire of Billboard.com is reporting that Seattle-based Experience Hendrix filed a second suit yesterday (Sept. 12) against Purple Haze Records to stop the marketing and sales of all unauthorized Jimi Hendrix recordings through the U.K. indie label. In February, the High Court of Justice in...September 13, 2005
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Original ANTHRAX Singer Talks About Group's Early Years
Australia's Inside_Out666 recently conducted an interview with original ANTHRAX frontman Neil Turbin. Several excerpts from the chat follow: Inside_Out666: For those who don't know the story how did you get involved with the guys in ANTHRAX? Neil Turbin: "Well, it's pretty interesting, actually. I w...August 30, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Inducted Into HOLLYWOOD ROCKWALK: Photos Available
IRON MAIDEN were officially inducted into Guitar Center's Hollywood RockWalk Friday evening (August 19). Band members added their handprints — with a fake skeleton hand to stand in for their album cover skeleton mascot, "Eddie" — to the sidewalk gallery outside the Guitar Center on Sunset Boulevard,...August 20, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX's Home Gets One Last Reprieve
Christine Clarridge of The Seattle Times has issued the following report: The childhood home of Jimi Hendrix — which has faced repeated threats of demolition — has been given one last temporary reprieve. King County Superior Court Judge Palmer Robinson yesterday refused to extend a temporary restrai...August 19, 2005
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VAN HALEN: New Book To Focus On Band's History And Influence
After two years of research, and a lifetime of being a VAN HALEN fan, author Abel Sanchez has completed a brand new VAN HALEN book. Entitled "Van Halen 101", it is currently being published by Author House and slated for release in September 2005. "Van Halen 101" is a comprehensive guide to the amaz...August 15, 2005
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