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Late THIN LIZZY Frontman's Music To Be Commemorated At Irish Concerts
Former THIN LIZZY guitarist Brian "Robbo" Robertson has confirmed that he will be joining the bill for the 20th Vibe for Philo, an annual concert held in Dublin to remember and commemorate the music of Philip Lynott, songwriter, musician and poet. As a 16-year-old unknown virtuoso, Robbo strode into...December 7, 2005
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN And RICHIE SAMBORA Were Asked To Audition For KISS In 1981
According to Kiss Kollector Online, both Richie Sambora and Yngwie Malmsteen recently stated in interviews that they were asked to audition for KISS. The two guitarists are believed to have been contacted by KISS around 1981 when Ace Frehley was too incapacitated by drugs to play with KISS any longe...December 5, 2005
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RHINO BUCKET: New Album Title Revealed
RHINO BUCKET, the Bon Scott-era AC/DC sound-alike band that recorded two albums for Warner Bros./EMI back in '90 and '92 and an independent album in '94 with former AC/DC drummer Simon Wright, have set "And Then It Got Ugly" as the title of their fourth album, due in March 2006 via Acetate Records....December 2, 2005
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AC/DC Tribute Band HIGHWAY TO HELL To Open For MCBRAIN DAMAGE In Florida
AC/DC tribute act HIGHWAY TO HELL has announced that it will be joining IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain's MCBRAIN DAMAGE at the Freebird Café in Jacksonville on Friday, December 16, Boomerz in Tampa on Saturday, December 17, and the final concert at the Hard Rock Legends Theater in Hollywood, Flor...December 2, 2005
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ACCEPT Guitarist Says American Metal Scene Is 'Dead', Sees No Hope Of Revival
MetalEater.com recently conducted an interview with ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann. A few excerpts from the chat follow: MetalEater.com: Unfortunately, the U.S./Canadian Metal scene is not as good as the European scene — not even close. Wolf Hoffmann: "No, man. It's just dead." MetalEater.com: I thi...November 28, 2005
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE's Son To Re-Release 'Still Holding On' CD
Jürgen Blackmore, son of DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitar legend Ritchie Blackmore, will re-release his 1990 CD, entitled "Still Holding On", on December 2 via Twilight-Vertrieb. For the re-release of "Still Holding On" — which is being described in a press relase as "hard rock in classic style like BON J...November 18, 2005
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GLENN HUGHES: New Solo Album To Include Track By RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Guitarist
According to GHPG.net, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has posted the following message on the site's "Fan Forum": "I got together with Chad [Smith, drums; RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS] yesterday and played the new songs to him again on acoustic guitar. We'll be finishi...November 17, 2005
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Members Of LAST CRACK Open For BON JOVI In Wisconsin
Reunited Midwest rockers LAST CRACK were the backing band for Oregon singer Trinity James as he opened for BON JOVI at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin Wednesday night (Nov. 16). On Tuesday night at The Majestic, six area bands competed for the opportunity to open up for BON JOVI at the Kohl Ce...November 17, 2005
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RHINO BUCKET Looking For CD Artwork Ideas
RHINO BUCKET, the Bon Scott-era AC/DC sound-alike band that recorded two albums for Warner Bros./EMI back in '90 and '92 and an independent album in '94 with former AC/DC drummer Simon Wright, will release their as-yet-untitled fourth album on February 21, 2006 via Acetate Records. The CD was mixed...November 14, 2005
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Former KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Featured On New RADIOACTIVE Album
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick makes a guest appearance on the new album by Swedish axeman Tommy Denander's solo project RADIOACTIVE. Titled "Taken", the CD features Kulick on a song called "Premonition". Other celebrity musicians on the album include Steve Lukather, Neal Schon, Yngwie Malmsteen...November 12, 2005
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EVERGREY Prepare To Enter Studio
The Gothenburg, Sweden-based metal band EVERGREY are preparing to enter the studio to record their sixth studio album, tentatively due in April 2006 via InsideOut Music. The production duties will be handled by the experienced team of Sanken Sandquist and Stefan Glaumann, who have previously worked...November 7, 2005
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Ex-ANTHRAX Guitarist PAUL CROOK To Appear On MEAT LOAF's 'Bat Out Of Hell III'
Former ANTHRAX/SEBASTIAN BACH guitarist Paul Crook has posted the following message on his official web site: "I just got off of the phone with MEAT LOAF. I'm heading out to L.A. on Thursday, November 17th to start some basic track recording of 'Bat out of Hell III'. I'll be cutting 5 songs with the...November 6, 2005
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AC/DC Fan Longs For BON SCOTT's Erection
AC/DC fan Doug Thorncroft is currently campaigning to have a statue erected in honor of late AC/DC singer Bon Scott in the Australian city of Fremantle. For further details, visit www.bonscott.com.au. In other news, current AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson makes a cameo appearance in the 2005 film "Goal...October 28, 2005
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AC/DC Lane Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Australia's The Age has issued the following report: Today marks the first anniversary of AC/DC Lane, and to celebrate, Australian rock chicks Alex Jackson and SWEET REVENGE will be performing a tribute tonight at Cherry Bar, AC/DC Lane, with DJs playing the band's songs all night, and a barbecue fr...October 27, 2005
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: More Headlining Tour Dates Announced
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY have announced more headlining shows between Jägermeister Music Tour dates (supporting DISTURBED). Confirmed CORROSION OF CONFORMITY headlining dates are as follows: Nov. 06 - Lincoln, NE @ Knickerbockers Nov. 12 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Eagles Club Nov. 19 - Millvale, PA @ Mr....October 23, 2005
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