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SLASH Pays Tribute To Classic AEROSMITH
In the special "Immortals" issue of Rolling Stone magazine chronicling "The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time," VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES axeman Slash pays tribute to classic AEROSMITH. Says Slash: "I don't think this generation has a clue what classic AEROSMITH was all about. But they were th...April 11, 2005
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Report: Aging Heavy Metal Fans Refuse To Give Up
Ethan Sacks of the Columbia News Service has published the following article in the Naples Daily News: Discordant heavy metal music struck a chord with many teenagers during the late '70s and '80s. The loud, fast, guitar-driven music has since languished commercially as successive generations have c...April 10, 2005
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TED NUGENT Vintage Memorabilia To Be Auctioned In May
Backstage Auctions, a leading online auction company specializing in classic rock memorabilia, has announced its first auction for 2005 featuring vintage memorabilia from the legendary career of Ted Nugent. The "Ted Nugent Gonzo Auction" will be held online starting May 15 and run through May 22. Am...April 5, 2005
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ROBERT PLANT, BRIAN MAY Among Britain's Top Music Millionaires
Bloomberg News is reporting that former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant and QUEEN guitarist Brian May are among the top 40 music millionaires in Britain, according to a list published in the Sunday Times. Paul McCartney, Elton John and Sting dominated the annual list, which also included ROLLING...April 4, 2005
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TOOL, DEEP PURPLE, SHADOWS FALL, LAMB OF GOD Drummers To Perform At MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL
Danny Carey (TOOL),Ian Paice (DEEP PURPLE),Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL) and Chris Adler (LAMB OF GOD) are among the scheduled performers at the Modern Drummer Festival Weekend 2005, set to take place May 28-29 at Prudential Hall at NJPAC (New Jersey Performing Arts Center) in Newark, New Jersey. S...March 31, 2005
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SLIPKNOT, MACHINE HEAD, SOULFLY Members To Appear On 'Roadrunner All-Stars' CD
Roadrunner Records is in the process of putting together a groundbreaking record to mark the label's 25th Anniversary. Tentatively titled "Roadrunner All-Stars", the full length release, a ‘master-class' in hard rock, will contain original tracks that are collaborations between past and present Road...March 21, 2005
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TED NUGENT: 'Sometimes War Is The Only Answer'
Ted Nugent recently spoke to Hardrock Haven's Matthew Hoffman about his early musical influences, his strong political convicitons and his tour with country singer Toby Keith, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Hardrock Haven: What's it like to go on a show like [CNB...March 13, 2005
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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE Says Upcoming Headlining Tour Will Be A Five-Band Package
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forum" section of the band's official web site: "I am sad to say that I have cut my right hand open and won't be able to tour for a few months. "Just kidding! Actually, I was putting air in my tires yesterday and the ...March 12, 2005
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AMERICAN DOG: New Video Posted Online
Columbus, Ohio-based AMERICAN DOG, featuring former SALTY DOG bassist Michael Hannon, have released the video for their first single, the "everyman's tale" known as "Workin' Man". "Workin' Man" comes from the band's recently released "Scars-N-Bars", which has been universally praised around the glob...March 7, 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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KISS Fans Rock And Roll All Weekend In Indianapolis
Cathy Kightlinger of Indystar.com has issued the following report: KISS fans from around the globe rolled into Indianapolis over the weekend to lick up the atmosphere at an Eastside hotel. Dan Foley, a 41-year-old police officer from Wyandotte, Mich., has been to dozens of these events — and looked...March 7, 2005
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ADEMA Brings Rock To U.S. Troops In Persian Gulf
The USO and Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) will soon deploy ADEMA on the group's first tour to entertain troops stationed in the Persian Gulf. The modern rock band, consisting of new lead singer Luke Caraccioli, guitarist Tim Fluckey, bassist Dave DeRoo and drummer Kris Kohls, will perform free sh...March 3, 2005
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HENRY ROLLINS To Appear In MINUTEMEN Documentary
Henry Rollins and FUGAZI's Ian MacKaye are among the musicians that were interviewed for the the new documentary "We Jam Econo - The Story of the Minutemen" chronicling the MINUTEMEN's world from their birth in 1980 through singer/guitarist D. Boon's tragic death in 1985, according to Billboard.com....February 24, 2005
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NIKKI SIXX Says HANOI ROCKS Guitarist ANDY MCCOY Is A 'Has-Been That Never Was'
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx recently spoke to Wisconsin-Music.com about the group's "Red, White, and Crüe 2005...Better Live Than Dead" tour and their recent war of words with HANOI ROCKS over the title of the CRÜE's box set, "Music To Crash Your Car To, Volume 1", and the "The Dirt" autobiograph...February 23, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE: Tour Kickoff Review Posted Online
Metal Sludge has posted a detailed review of the opening night's performance on MÖTLEY CRÜE's "Red, White, and Crüe 2005...Better Live Than Dead" trek, which officially kicked off Thursday (Feb. 17) in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The review reads as follows: "The entire stage was set up to look like a...February 18, 2005
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