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TOMMY LEE's Reality Show Causing Tension Between Chancellor And University Faculty
Jenna Johnson of the Daily Nebraskan is reporting that the latest reality show featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee is causing tension between Chancellor Harvey Perlman and some members of the faculty at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Wes Peterson, president of the Academic Senate, said he heard...October 14, 2004
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METAL CHURCH Guitarist Launches Prog-Rock Project
In a recent interview with Rockdetector.com's Bernard Doe, METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof revealed that he had launched a brand new prog-rock project. "There is a whole bunch of material that I have written that is like old-school progressive rock," Kurdt explained. "At some point I'm going...October 13, 2004
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A BREATH OF LIFE: Former PUSHED Singer And Guitarist Return With New Project
A BREATH OF LIFE, the new Ramona, California-based band featuring former PUSHED members Travis Neal (vocals) and Joe Johnson (lead guitar),have completed work on a two-song demo, which they are currently using to procure a record deal. "A BREATH OF LIFE is like nothing [Travis and Joe have] ever do...October 10, 2004
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TESLA: Guitarist TOMMY SKEOCH To Rejoin Band For SCORPIONS Tour
TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch will be rejoining the group for their upcoming tour with the SCORPIONS, which is scheduled to kick off October 21. "We would like to thank all of our fans for their tremendous show of support during the last few months," the band write on their web site. "We'd also like...October 7, 2004
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AC/DC Singer Lends Voice To Video Game
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson and actor Dennis Haysbert of the hit television drama "24" are among the celebrities that have signed on for key voice talent roles in Activision, Inc.'s gritty, epic first-person war action-thriller "Call of Duty: Finest Hour" Additionally, veteran writer/ producer Mich...October 7, 2004
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AMEN: New Drummer Speaks Out
AMEN have announced the addition of drummer Joe Letz and guitarist Eric Amblur to the group's ranks. A brand-new posting from Letz on the band's official message board reads as follows: "Hello, everybody. For those who have, thank you for welcoming me. Yes, I am the new drummer for AMEN and my name...October 3, 2004
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ANNIHILATOR Guitarist, Former EXCITER Singer Guest On CKCU FM 93.1: Audio Available
ANNIHILATOR mastermind Jeff Waters and former EXCITER drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler were the special guests on Ottawa's CKCU FM 93.1 on Monday, Sept. 27. Waters and Beehler offered updated on both bands and spoke about Waters' work on the remastering of the first six EXCITER albums for release via Me...October 3, 2004
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AC/DC Singer To Perform At Los Angeles Club Tonight
According to an online posting by Hollywood promoter Happenin' Harry, AC/DC singer Brian Johnson will be performing at The Joint in West Los Angeles, CA on Wednesday, September 29. Johnson and "friends" are expected to run through a set of AC/DC classics and other selections beginning at 10:00 p.m....September 29, 2004
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OMEGA TRIBE To Begin Recording Third Album In November
Bristol, Tennessee's hardcore metallers OMEGA TRIBE will enter Sonic Designs studio in Bristol with producer Mike Stephenson in November to begin recording their third album, tentatively titled "III". Songtitles set to appear on the album include "War Inside", "Callous", "Bottom Feeder", "Man-Ape",...September 28, 2004
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SOUNDEVICE: Tour Dates Announced
SOUNDEVICE, the Atlanta-based rock band featuring former STEREOMUD frontman Erik Rogers, have announced a host of dates during September and October. The group's lineup is rounded out by guitarist Jason Grover (BEND),drummer Cheney Brannon (BEND),bassist Craig Maule (420 MONKS) and guitarist Billy...September 26, 2004
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EXCITER: Early Albums To Be Remastered, Reissued
Original EXCITER members Dan Beehler (drums, vocals) and Allan Johnson (bass) have joined forces with Megaforce Records and ANNIHILATOR chief Jeff Waters to re-master and re-release the first six EXCITER releases. The new versions of the classic early EXCITER albums will be re-mastered by Waters and...September 26, 2004
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AC/DC Benefit Concert Raises $69,000 For Hurricane Relief
A benefit concert on Sept. 10 which featured AC/DC members Brian Johnson (vocals) and Cliff Williams (bass) raised $69,000 for The American Red Cross of Collier County to help those hurt by the recent hurricanes in Florida. Local radio broadcast company Beasley Broadcast Group Inc. presented the che...September 25, 2004
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Bassist SCOTT SORRY Quits AMEN
Bassist Scott Sorry is the latest AMEN member to announce his departure from the group. Sorry's official statement on the matter is as follows: "O.K. bitches here is the deal. I have decided to leave AMEN. "The first person I met when I joined AMEN was Matty [former AMEN guitarist Matt Montgomery]....September 23, 2004
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Florida Republican Seek Campaign Assistance From AC/DC Singer
Jeremy Wallace of HeraldTribune.com writes: "Is U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris a heavy metal rocker? "Maybe so, according to comments she made Saturday at a campaign rally in Sarasota. "When the Longboat Key Republican took the stage at the event, she thanked MOODY BLUES drummer and Bradenton resident G...September 20, 2004
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AMORPHIS Guitarist Says Fill-In Vocalist Is Sounding 'Great'
AMORPHIS guitarist Esa Holopainen has posted the following update on the group's official web site: "A good time to inform [everyone] that the rehearsings with JP Leppäluoto [CHARON singer and fill-in vocalist for AMORPHIS' upcoming U.S. tour] goes further exellent. We have been now two days in rehe...September 15, 2004
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