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OZZY Tour Manager Death Likely Due To Throat Cancer

Mike Martindale of The Detroit News is reporting that the tour manager for Ozzy Osbourne likely died as a result of throat cancer, but results of his autopsy could take several weeks. Robert "Bobby" Thomson died Thursday afternoon in his room at the Townsend Hotel (photos) in Birmingham. He was in t...
July 25, 2003
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ACE Speaks 'Frehley' About KISS, His Future

When KISS venture out on the road with AEROSMITH later this summer, founding member and lead guitarist Ace Frehley will NOT be gracing stage-left along with them. Instead Ace will be concentrating on writing and recording in his newly constructed multimedia studio. Ace affirms, "I love my fans, and...
July 24, 2003
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CHEAP TRICK Perform Acoustic Set At New York City Record Store

Veteran rockers CHEAP TRICK celebrated the release of "Special One" — their first studio album in six years — with an intimate acoustic set and Q&A session Virgin Megastore (Times Square) in New York City on Tuesday, July 22. Check out pictures from Film Magic and Getty Images. As previously rep...
July 23, 2003
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JANE'S ADDICTION Sign Copies Of New Album In New York City

JANE'S ADDICTION signed copies of their new album, "Strays", at Tower Records in New York City on Tuesday (July 22). Check out pictures from Film Magic, Getty Images, and Wire Image. "Strays", JANE'S ADDICTION's first new studio album since 1990's "Ritual de lo Habitual", was produced by Bob Ezrin ....
July 23, 2003
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MNEMIC To Support DEATH ANGEL In Europe

Danish "hybrid metal" act MNEMIC, featuring former INVOCATOR session drummer Brian Rasmussen and ex-MERCENARY guitarist Mircea G. Eftemie, will be supporting DEATH ANGEL on their European tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 03 - Paris, FRA @ La Locomotive Nov. 04 - London, UK @ Underworld Nov...
July 19, 2003
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AEROSMITH Singer Attends 'This Thing Of Ours' Premiere

AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler was on hand at the "This Thing Of Ours" New York premiere after-party on Wednesday (July 16) at the China Club. Check out pictures from Star File, Globe Photos, Getty Images, LFI, and Wire Image. The Small Planet Pictures film features ...
July 18, 2003
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KISS Guitarist Remembers His First Gig With The Group

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer, who will continue to portray Ace Frehley's "Spaceman" character during the band's upcoming tour with AEROSMITH, recently spoke to Billboard magazine about his first "proper" gig with the group, which took place in February with the 60-piece Melbourne Symphony Orchestra —...
July 14, 2003
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OZZFEST 2003: Fun For The Whole Family?

Katie Warchut of The Arizona Republic reports that Wednesday's (July 2) Ozzfest, an annual tour featuring OZZY OSBOURNE, MARILYN MANSON and KORN, didn't scare families away. It offered an odd mixture at the Cricket Pavilion in west Phoenix. While black-clad metal fans covered in mesh and with tattoo...
July 3, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS Appears On CBS' 'The Early Show': Video Available

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons appeared on CBS' "The Early Show" Thursday morning (June 26) to promote his new book "Sex Money Kiss". Watch the five-minute video in Real Media format at this location. In other news, Simmons threw a party in New York the other day to celebrate the publication of...
June 27, 2003
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AMERICAN HEARTBREAK: New CD On The Way

San Francisco-based rockers AMERICAN HEARTBREAK, who feature in their ranks ex-JETBOY guitarist Billy Rowe and former EXODUS bass player Michael Butler, will release their fourth CD, "You Will Not be Getting Paid", on July 1 through Perris Records. The album, which contains five live and five acoust...
June 24, 2003
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Spokesperson: ACE FREHLEY's Fall Was Not Drug-Related

More information has surfaced regarding the reasons for Ace Frehley's withdrawal from Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp, the event which brings together non-professionals with well-known musicians for a few days of training. According to Launch, the former lead guitarist for KISS fell down the stairs at hi...
June 22, 2003
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KISS Guitarist ACE FREHLEY Suffers Concussion

KISS guitarist Ace Frehley suffered a concussion from a bad spill in his home, an injury that kept him from serving as a counselor at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, which began this week, according to MTV.com. His doctors are taking a "wait and see" approach to whether the axeman will be able to join ....
June 20, 2003
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KID ROCK Performs In The Persian Gulf: Photos Available

KID ROCK was among those who performed for the troops Wednesday night (June 18) at Camp Doha in Kuwait as part of the kickoff show of the USO (United Service Organization)'s Project Salute 2003, the first large-scale entertainment tour in the Persian Gulf since Operation Iraqi Freedom began. Check o...
June 20, 2003
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ANDREW W.K. Holds Listening Party For New Album

ANDREW W.K. held a listening party for his new album aboard The World Yacht on Tuesday (June 17). Check out pictures from Getty Images. The as-yet-untitled effort is tentatively due in August/September through Island DefJam Records. Between 10 and 25 songs were reportedly recorded for the forthcomin...
June 18, 2003
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VELVET REVOLVER Attend 'The Hulk' Premiere In Los Angeles: Photos Available

VELVET REVOLVER, the new band formed by STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer Scott Weiland and former GUNS N' ROSES members Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, attended the Universal City, California premiere of "The Hulk" on Tuesday (June 17). Check out pictures from Celebrity Photo, Daily Celeb, Film Magic,...
June 18, 2003