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MÖTLEY CRÜE Among Top 20 Concert Tours Of 2005
MÖTLEY CRÜE ended 2005 among the top 20 in concert sales receipts, according to Pollstar, the industry trade magazine. THE ROLLING STONES' "A Bigger Bang" tour led all other concert tours in 2005 with $162 million in gross receipts, the Associated Press reported. The average STONES ticket was $133.9...December 30, 2005
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PHENOMENA: 'Psycho Fantasy' Audio Samples Available
Audio samples of the new album from the British melodic/hard rock legends PHENOMENA CD, entitled "Psycho Fantasy", have been posted online at MelodicRock.com. The brainchild of Tom Galley, "Psycho Fantasy" includes guest appearances by such stellar musicians as Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBA...December 24, 2005
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THROWDOWN Announce Headlining Tour With THE RED CHORD, STILL REMAINS
Orange County, CA-based band THROWDOWN have justed wrapped up a U.K. tour with ARCH ENEMY. "U.K. fans are just as loyal as they are open to new music," commented singer Dave Peters. "We had dudes in TESTAMENT and THE HAUNTED shirts praising us after our set which was even cooler than it was strange....December 23, 2005
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ALICE COOPER Has One Wish For Christmas
Launch Radio Networks reports: Alice Cooper doesn't want what everybody else wants for Christmas. He has a pretty specific idea of how to make the world a better place — and it might surprise you: "Peace and love. No — I want a law passed that anybody talking in a movie theater immediately gets thei...December 23, 2005
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KISS' PAUL STANLEY: The First 'Review' Of New Solo Album Posted Online
Keith Leroux of KissAsylum.com has issued the following report: "Last Tuesday I received one of the best KISSmas gifts ever! Paul Stanley himself played me his new CD! Wow, just typing that line makes me laugh. If you had told me back in '78 when I was listening to his first solo record, ...December 22, 2005
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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: 'My Christmas Came Early This Year'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "It's a week before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except for the shambling oozing disemboweled zombie that just crashed out of your closet and he's gotten a hold of you a...December 18, 2005
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New Book Explores LED ZEPPELIN's Musical Legacy
A LED ZEPPELIN book, entitled "Led Zeppelin: 1968-1980" (view cover here),by Keith Shadwick, was published in paperback last month by Backbeat Books. A book description follows: "LED ZEPPELIN was the biggest band of the 1970s and a key contributor to the history of rock. Though the group disbanded...December 17, 2005
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KISS Drummer ERIC SINGER Answers Fans' Questions
KISS's official web site, KissOnlinecom, has posted the following fan question-and-answer session with KISS drummer Eric Singer: Q: I read that you come from a musical family, in particular, that your dad was a professional musician. Is that true? Eric Singer: "Yes, both my mother and father were ve...December 17, 2005
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ROADRUNNER UNITED Concert: Complete Details Revealed!
Last night's (Dec. 15) Roadrunner United show at the Nokia Theater in New York City brought together the best and brightest from the hard rock/metal genres in a series of never-before-seen collaborations. This landmark live event consisted of moments like SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor and LIFE OF AGONY's...December 16, 2005
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ROADRUNNER UNITED Concert: Classic Songs To Be Performed Tonight Revealed!
Tonight's Roadrunner United show at the Nokia Theater in New York City will bring together the best and brightest from the hard rock/metal genres in a series of never-before-seen collaborations. This landmark live event will consist of moments like SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor and LIFE OF AGONY's Keith C...December 15, 2005
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LIFE OF AGONY Guitarist Talks About Stockholm Concert Fiasco
In a recent interview Metalrage.com, guitarist Joey Z of LIFE OF AGONY spoke about the band's Nov. 29 performance in Stockholm, Sweden where vocalist Keith Caputo was reportedly aggravated by the crowd's lukewarm response, resulting in an abbreviated set. An excerpt from the chat follows: Metalrage....December 14, 2005
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ION: Former ANATHEMA Bassist Resurfaces With Solo Project
ION, the brainchild of Duncan Patterson (also known for his involvement in ANTIMATTER and ANATHEMA),will release their debut album, "Madre, Protégenos", in February 2006 via Portugal's Equilibrium Music. The recording process for the CD is taking place at The Barn, Longford, Republic of Ireland. Gu...December 12, 2005
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Full Lineup Announced For ROADRUNNER RECORDS' 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
The lineup for the Roadrunner Records 25th Anniversary concert at the Nokia Theater in New York City on December 15, 2005 has been officially announced. Previously a closely guarded list of metal luminaries, the rumors that have been circulating within the rock community and on many web sites are be...December 5, 2005
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Fans Slam LIFE OF AGONY Frontman For 'Unprofessional' Behavior, Abreviated Performance
According to several fan postings on LIFE OF AGONY's official message board, LIFE OF AGONY performed an abbreviated set in Stockholm, Sweden on Tuesday (Nov. 29) after vocalist Keith Caputo complained about the lukewarm crowd response. A fan calling him/herself "grandduc" wrote, "The shit began afte...December 2, 2005
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BUCKCHERRY: 'Crazy Bitch' Video Posted Online
Reunited Los Angeles hard rockers BUCKCHERRY have uploaded their video for the track "Crazy Bitch" at this location. Directed by Ulf Buddensieck (NICKELBACK, BUSH, CHEVELLE, SWITCHFOOT),the video was shot at the Key Club and cast primarily through an open call on MySpace, resulting in a "wild, sexy...November 22, 2005