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Ex-TNT Singer TONY HARNELL To Produce Swedish Rock Band POUND

Swedish rock band POUND has tapped former TNT singer Tony Harnell to produce its debut album. Commented Harnell: "I get approached quite often to produce albums but it is very rare for a band to grab my attention the way POUND has. Stefan [Gustavsson] is one of the most talented guitar player/songwr...

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VOIVOD, GHOULUNATICS, UNEXPECT, ANONYMUS Up For QUEBEC INDEPENDENT MUSIC Award

VOIVOD ("Katorz"),GHOULUNATICS ("Cryogénie"),UNEXPECT ("In A Flesh Aquarium"),ANONYMUS ("Chapter Chaos Begins"),and LES ÉKORCHÉS ("Les Ékorchés") have been nominated in the "Best Metal/Hardcore Album" category at the second annual Quebec Independent Music Awards (GAMIQ),to be held on September...

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BOSTON Star Receives Celebrity Animal Advocate Of The Year Award

Tom Scholz, founder of the rock band BOSTON, was honored for his philanthropy work by the annual Animal Rights National Conference in Los Angeles. He was presented with the Celebrity Animal Advocate of the Year award in recognition of his long-term support of animal rights. Scholz was accompanied by...

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GIRLSCHOOL: This Weekend's Shows To Go Ahead As Scheduled

Veteran British female hard rockers GIRLSCHOOL have posted the following message on their official web site: "Well, as you can imagine things aren't exactly 'cheery' in the GIRLSCHOOL camp right now with the loss of our beautiful and talented friend Kelly Johnson. For anyone planning to come along t...

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MOTÖRHEAD Pays Tribute To Late GIRLSCHOOL Guitarist

MOTÖRHEAD has issued the following update: "It is with extreme sadness to inform you that Kelly Johnson, original lead guitarist of GIRLSCHOOL, passed away on Sunday night, 15th July. She has been suffering from spinal cancer for the last six years. "Joining GIRLSCHOOL in 1978, Kelly was a face in t...

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JAGUAR Pays Tribute To Fallen GIRLSCHOOL Guitarist

NWOBHM heavyweights JAGUAR have posted the following message on their web site: "It is with much sadness that we have been told that Kelly Johnson, the ex-GIRLSCHOOL guitarist, passed away on Sunday after losing a six-year battle with cancer. JAGUAR extends it sincerest condolences and regards to Ke...

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Ex-GIRLSCHOOL Guitarist KELLY JOHNSON Dead At 49

Veteran British female hard rockers GIRLSCHOOL have posted the following message on their official web site: "It is with extreme sadness to tell you that Kelly Johnson [photo], original member of GIRLSCHOOL, passed away on Sunday the 15th of July after fighting a six-year battle with cancer of the s...

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SPARTA To Open Second Leg Of VELVET REVOLVER / ALICE IN CHAINS Tour

According to HardDrive Radio, SPARTA — the El Paso post-hardcore band featuring former members of AT THE DRIVE-IN — will open for VELVET REVOLVER and ALICE IN CHAINS on the second of their North American tour beginning on September 8 in Vancouver. As previously reported, Chicago-based rock act KILL...

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VELVET REVOLVER, ALICE IN CHAINS: More North American Tour Dates Announced

VELVET REVOLVER and ALICE IN CHAINS will team up for a North American tour beginning early August. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Aug. 05 - Baltimore, MD, Pimlico Race Course Aug. 06 - Verona, NY, Turning Stone Resort & Casino Aug. 08 - Sturgis, SD, Buffalo Chip Campground Aug. 11 - Mont...

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TIGERTAILZ Drummer Talks New Album, Upcoming ROCKLAHOMA Appearance

Bring Back Glam! recently conducted an interview with TIGERTAILZ drummer Matt Blakout. A couple of excerpts follow: Bring Back Glam!: Talk about your new, upcoming album "Thrill Pistol". Who wrote most of those songs, and are they the typical TIGERTAILZ sound? Matt Blakout: We're really excited abou...

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STRYPER Frontman Confirmed For BRAD DELP Tribute Gig

On August 19, 2007, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet will sing a few songs with BOSTON as part of a tribute to Brad Delp that is being planned by Brad's son and daughter. Although the list of acts and other details of the event have not yet been confirmed, it is BOSTON's understanding that the event ....

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KATAGORY V: New Album Cover Artwork Revealed

Utah-based progressive/power metallers KATAGORY V has posted the cover artwork for their fourth album, "Hymns of Dissension", due later in the year. Commented bassist and founder Dustin Mitchell: "The new album is complete and the final mix has been sent off to the record labels, so now it is in the...

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NEW YORK DOLLS To Perform At Coney Island's SIREN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Legendary rockers NEW YORK DOLLS have been confirmed for the seventh annual Siren Music Festival, set to take place Saturday, July 21, 12-9pm, at Coney Island, New York. Also scheduled to appear are WE ARE SCIENTISTS, MATT AND KIM, THE BLACK LIPS, DR. DOG, NOISETTES, LAVENDER DIAMOND, THE DETROIT CO...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Bring Next Cabo Wabo Trek Indoors

Mitchell Peters of Billboard.com reports that Sammy Hagar will bring his Cabo San Lucas-themed summer tour indoors to theaters this winter. "We're bringing the Cabo spirit to Christmas," Hagar's booking agent, Jonny Poddell with the Poddell Talent Agency tells Billboard.com. "The additional thrills...

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LORDI Fans Are Thanking Band For 'Bringing Rock And Roll Back To The U.S.'

Kim McLaughlin of Reuters reports: East Coast fans in the United States have praised Finnish monster hard rock band LORDI for bringing rock and roll back to America, the band said on Friday. LORDI — who conquered their native country before storming to win the Eurovision Song Contest last year — kic...