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Cleveland Bands To Perform For College Radio Benefit
Five of Cleveland's top metal bands will be performing a concert on Monday, February 7 to benefit college radio station WJCU. The bands performing are: SOULLESS (Cleveland's undisputed death metal kings!),DESTRUCTOR (power/thrash metal underground legends),ABDULLAH (high-energy death rock),AMPS I...February 4, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: Covers Album Track Listing Confirmed, Additional Titles Revealed
DEF LEPPARD have confirmed the track listing for their upcoming "covers" album, tentatively due before the end of the year. A posting on the group's web site reads as follows: "For a long while, the stories and rumors have been going round about DEF LEPPARD recording an album full of cover songs. Wh...February 2, 2005
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MC5: European Tour Dates Announced
More dates have been announced for the forthcoming MC5 European tour, which is scheduled to begin February 19 in Barcelona. The group, which is currently being billed as DKT/MC5, consists of original members Michael Davis, Wayne Kramer and Dennis Thompson along with Gilby Clarke (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),...January 19, 2005
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Former GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist Joins MC5
Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke has joined the legendary MC5 for their European tour. The group, which is currently being billed as DKT/MC5, consists of original members Michael Davis, Wayne Kramer and Dennis Thompson along with Lisa Kekaula (BELLRAYS, BASEMENT JAXX) and Handsome Dick Ma...January 18, 2005
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THE 69 EYES: 'Devils' Album Certified Gold In Finland
THE 69 EYES' new album, "Devils", has been certified gold in Finland for sales in excess of 15,000 copies. The band accepting the gold-award plaques during an appearance on the TV live special "MTV3+ Stage" last Sunday. "Devils" is the fourth THE 69 EYES album to be certified gold; the band had also...January 15, 2005
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METALLICA Named 'Best Band On The Planet' At KERRANG! AWARDS
METALLICA were named Best Band On the Planet at the Kerrang! Awards, beating out the likes of SLIPKNOT, THE DARKNESS, H.I.M., RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and BLINK-182, according to Scotsman.com. VELVET REVOLVER, the new group composed of former members of GUNS N' ROSES and STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, won Best I...August 26, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER, THE WILDHEARTS, TURBONEGRO Confirmed For Spain's AZKENA ROCK FESTIVAL
VELVET REVOLVER, THE WILDHEARTS and TURBONEGRO are among the bands confirmed for the Azkena Rock Festival 2004, a four-day event scheduled to take place September 9-12 at Reciento Mendizabala in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Other groups set to perform at the festival include MC5, URGE OVERKILL, THE SCREA...July 5, 2004
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Ex-QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE/KYUSS Drummer HERNANDEZ Joins MONDO GENERATOR
Former QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE/current MONDO GENERATOR bassist Nick Oliveri has posted the following message on MONDO's web site: "Hello again. Sorry for being so busy, but I've been out on tour with BRANT BJORK & THE BROS. I've also made a new record ['All Is Forgotten'] last month. My first so...June 24, 2004
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MONSTER MAGNET Mainman To Release Solo Album
MONSTER MAGNET mainman Dave Wyndorf will record and release a solo album sometime next year, according to a posting at the MAGNET fan site A Tribute To Monster Magnet. In addition, plans exist for the band to re-release their "Spine of God" (1991) and "Tab" (1992) albums featuring re-recorded bonus...June 16, 2004
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TURBONEGRO, MC5, THE WILDHEARTS Confirmed For Spain's AZKENA ROCK FESTIVAL
TURBONEGRO, MC5 and THE WILDHEARTS are among the artists confirmed for the Azkena Rock Festival 2004, a four-day event scheduled to take place September 9-12 at Reciento Mendizabala in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Other groups set to perform at the festival include URGE OVERKILL, THE SCREAMIN' CHEETAL WH...May 31, 2004
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KISS: First-Ever Weblog Launched
Joop van Pelt from the KISS fan site KISSKollector.com has launched the first-ever KISS weblog at this location. The weblog will feature daily updates on all things KISS as well as "ramblings on several other bands, such as CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL, MC5, DANKO JONES, ARGENT, VAN HALEN, STRAY CAT...May 27, 2004
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THE HELLACOPTERS Frontman Checks In With Latest Update
THE HELLACOPTERS guitarist/vocalist Nicke Andersson (ex-ENTOMBED drummer) has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Dear recipients of the rock, "I hope everyone is doing great and that 2004 has treated you good so far! I thought I'd let you know that there are no easychairs...February 5, 2004
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ALICE COOPER Finalizes Track Listing For 'The Eyes Of Alice Cooper'
ALICE COOPER has finalized the track listing for his new album, "The Eyes Of Alice Cooper", due this fall through Eagle Records. The CD was produced by Andrew "Mudrock" Murdoch (GODSMACK, POWERMAN 5000) and represents "a conscious effort to capture the rock and roll sound that stirred and excited th...July 19, 2003
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LEMMY, IAN ASTBURY, NICKE ANDERSSON Join MC5 At Comeback Show
THE CULT/THE DOORS frontman Ian Astbury last night (March 13) joined a reformed MC5 during a comeback show for the seminal Detroit garage rockers in London, according to NME.com. Astbury took to the stage in the legendary 100 Club for a show closing "Kick Out The Jams", the MC5's anthem and calling...March 14, 2003
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THE HELLACOPTERS Frontman To Pay Tribute To MC5 At London Gig
Former ENTOMBED drummer and current THE HELLACOPTERS frontman Nicke Andersson will be one of the special guests at a concert celebrating the music of MC5, set to take place on Thursday, March 13 at the 100 Club in London. Says MC5 mainman Wayne Kramer: "My idea is to celebrate the music of the 5, an...March 11, 2003
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