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AC/DC: 'Family Jewels' DVD Preview Available Online
Three performances from AC/DC's forthcoming live double DVD, "Family Jewels", due March 29, have been posted online at Viva.tv: "Highway to Hell" (1980) – Video "Thunderstruck" (1990) – Video "You Shook Me All Night Long" (1986) – Video "Family Jewels" DVD As previously reported, disc one of "Family...March 21, 2005
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Legend has it that JAMES BROWN used to make his new records on tour, pretty much as he came up with the hook for each song. He'd pull the bus over in whatever town the band was driving through, hustle everyone into the nearest studio, hum and point and snap his fingers 'till everyone got ...March 12, 2005
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SOILENT GREEN Announce New Album Title
SOILENT GREEN have set "Confrontation" as the title of their long-awaited new album. The follow up to the band's 2001 release, "A Deleted Symphony for the Beaten Down", "Confrontation" sees the band explore the hardships they have faced over the past four years including near death auto accidents an...March 11, 2005
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SOLEFALD Mainman Explains STURMGEIST Project
STURMGEIST, the Norwegian solo project of SOLEFALD mastermind Cornelius Jakhelln Brastad, recently released their debut album, "Meister Mephisto", via Season of Mist. STURMGEIST's touring lineup consists of drummer Asgeir Mickelson (BORKNAGAR, LUNARIS, SPIRAL ARCHITECT),and guitarists Henrik Strømm...March 8, 2005
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CLUTCH, OPETH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Confirmed For SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND Tour
Independent label powerhouses Ferret Music, Prosthetic Records, Trustkill Records and Metal Blade Records, along with sponsors Music Choice, Revolver, PureVolume.com and Hot Topic have joined together with 18 of the hottest bands in the metal and hardcore scenes to present the Sounds of the Undergro...March 7, 2005
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TOMMY LEE's Midget Shocker
ContactMusic.com is reporting that MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee shocked U.S. TV viewers in Thursday morning (March 3) when he appeared on the morning show "Live with Regis and Kelly" on a midget's back, sporting a black eye. The drummer was on the show with CRÜE bandmate Nikki Sixx to discuss the r...March 3, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman Slams Web Site Over 'Covers' CD Review
DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott has slammed MelodicRock.com webmaster Andrew McNeice for posting an early review of the band's upcoming "covers" album — a review that Elliott claims was based on an "unfinished," "work-in-progress copy." In a posting on LEPPARD's official web site, Elliott writes, "...February 28, 2005
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CINDERELLA, GREAT WHITE, RATT, QUIET RIOT Confirmed For Wisconsin's ROCK FEST
CINDERELLA, FIREHOUSE, GREAT WHITE, JACKYL, QUIET RIOT and RATT are among the artists confirmed to appear at Rock Fest 2005, set to take place July 14-17 in Cadott, Wisconsin. The billing for the festival is shaping up as follows: Thursday, July 14: 4:30 GB LEIGHTON 6:30 EVERCLEAR 8:30 COLLECTIVE SO...February 20, 2005
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AC/DC: More 'Family Jewels' Details Revealed
Billboard.com has revealed more details about AC/DC's upcoming "Family Jewels" DVD, due March 29 in North America via Epic. Disc one focuses on AC/DC's Bon Scott-led period from 1975-1980, featuring videos for "High Voltage", "Jailbreak", "Let There Be Rock", "Walk All Over You" and "If You Want Blo...February 16, 2005
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, CONVERGE Confirmed For Holland's ARNHEM HARDCORE MEETING
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, CONVERGE and EIGHTEEN VISIONS are among the bands confirmed for the Arnhem Hardcore Meeting festival, set to be held Saturday, March 26 at the 19th century music hall Musis Sacrum, right in the center of Arnhem, Holland. The lineup for the festival is shaping up as follows...February 16, 2005
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ALICE COOPER And CHEAP TRICK To Team Up For U.S. Tour
CelebrityAccess.com, a state-of-the art database containing profiles on over 30,000 performers, is currently advertising the availability of a touring package in the U.S. featuring ALICE COOPER and CHEAP TRICK. The trek, which will reportedly take place between August 19 and October 1, will feature...February 12, 2005
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UNION To Tour Europe In The Spring?
UNION, the late '90s group formed by Bruce Kulick (GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, ex-KISS) and John Corabi (CARDBOARD VAMPYRES, ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE) along with Brent Fitz and Jamie Hunting, are in discussions with promoters about a possible two-week tour of Europe beginning in late April/early May. One date is lik...February 8, 2005
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AC/DC Frontman Pulls Out Of MUSICIANS 4 DISASTER RELIEF Concert
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson has reportedly cancelled his participation in the Mardi Gras kick-off celebration on Saturday, February 5 at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. According to legendary rock musician Rick Derringer, who organized the benefit concert, Brian felt that the atmosphere of t...February 1, 2005
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Former PLASMATICS Drummer Joins HAT TRICK OF MISERY
Former PLASMATICS and THE WENDY O. WILLIAMS BAND drummer T.C. Tolliver has joined Asbury Park, NJ-based heavy rock act HAT TRICK OF MISERY. Tolliver played on the PLASMATICS Capitol Records release "Coup d'Etat", produced by Dieter Dirks and engineered by Michael Wagener. Tolliver later went on to b...February 1, 2005
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Benefit Concert Featuring TWISTED SISTER, AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON To Be Recorded
A Musicians 4 Disaster Relief benefit concert featuring performances by AC/DC's Brian Johnson, TWISTED SISTER, and CHEAP TRICK's Robin Zander and Rick Nielsen will be recorded for a live CD to be sold immediately after the show. The concert, which will take place on February 5 in Orlando, Florida, i...January 27, 2005
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