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TEMPLE OF THE DOG Reunion Among Surprises At PEARL JAM Benefit Gig
PEARL JAM were joined by a host of famous musical friends on stage last night (Oct. 28) in Santa Barbara, Calif., at a benefit for the Louis Warschaw Prostate Cancer Center at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Among the guests appearing on stage during the performance were PEARL JAM's former drummer Jack...October 29, 2003
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: Touring Lineup Revealed
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's (MSG) touring lineup for the band's upcoming U.S. tour will consist of the following musicians: Michael Schenker - guitar Chris Logan - vocals Rev Jones (BLACK SYMPHONY, MSG) - bass Wayne Findlay (MSG, VINNIE MOORE) – keyboards, guitar Pete Holmes (BLACK 'N' BLUE, TED NUGENT...October 28, 2003
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AC/DC Return To Their Roots
Australian Associated Press reports that when AC/DC played at the Hammersmith Odeon in London on their first tour outside Australia in 1976, lead singer Bon Scott took the train to the gig and had to buy a ticket to get into the venue after he couldn't get past bouncers. But when AC/DC on Tuesday ni...October 22, 2003
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AC/DC Attend Press Conference Prior To London Gig: Photos Available
The five members of AC/DC — Angus and Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson, Phil Rudd and Cliff Williams — attended a photo call and press conference earlier today prior to their performance at London's Carling Apollo Hammersmith. Check out pictures from Getty Images. As previously reported, AC/DC sold more...October 21, 2003
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PUSHED's JON DETTE: We Have Not Broken Up!
Despite previous reports to the contrary, Southern California's PUSHED have not broken up, according to the band's drummer, Jon Dette (ex-SLAYER, TESTAMENT). "We've replaced guitarist Joe [Johnson] and bassist Greg [Christian, ex-TESTAMENT]," Dette told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "The new guitar player is Pe...October 10, 2003
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Former BUCKCHERRY Singer Cancels Remainder Of Solo Tour
Former BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd has cancelled the remainder of his U.S. solo tour "due to a personal tragedy" within his band, according to a post on Todd's web site. No further information is available at this time. As previously reported, Josh's recently released solo debut, "You Made Me!", w...October 10, 2003
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AC/DC: London Show Confirmed
To celebrate the re-launch of the Carling Apollo Hammersmith in London, England, an extremely rare and exclusive appearance will take place by one of the greatest and most influential rock bands in the world: AC/DC. For ONE night only, on Tuesday 21st October, Carling will bring Angus Young, Malcolm...October 7, 2003
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JERRY CANTRELL Debuts 'New' Band At SAMMY HAGAR's CABO WABO MEXICAN MELTDOWN
Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell debuted his "new" solo band — William Duvall (guitar, COMES WITH THE FALL),Adam Stanger (bass, COMES WITH THE FALL),plus a couple of as-yet-undisclosed session musicians — at Sammy Hagar's Cabo Wabo Mexican Meltdown on October 3-4. Jerry reportedly p...October 7, 2003
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Rock Legend TED NUGENT Tells Arkansas Teens To Scratch Drug Use
Misty Hale of The Courier News reports that rocker Ted Nugent used biting quotes and edgy humor to pound his message into the brains of about 500 Arkansas-area teenagers Monday afternoon (September 29). Excuses are for wimps, drugs are for puking hillbilly hippies, and hunting is the most blessed ac...September 30, 2003
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Review: KISS Deliver 'Big Dumb Noise', AEROSMITH Offer Substance At St. Louis Gig
Kevin C. Johnson of St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that "anyone who left the AEROSMITH/KISS concert at UMB Bank Pavilion Sunday night [September 28] with ear drums and eyebrows intact (the noise, the pyro),and eyesight undamaged (the side-butt display from Gene Simmons) got off easy. "That's the k...September 29, 2003
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TED NUGENT To Speak Out Against Drug Use In Arkansas
Ted Nugent will speak out against alcohol and other drugs in Russellville, Arkansas during a regional planning meeting aimed at addressing the methamphetamine problem in a 10-county area, according to The Courier. The meeting will be held Sept. 29 at Tucker Coliseum at Arkansas Tech University. The...September 21, 2003
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AC/DC Goes Ballet
Maurice Chittenden of The Sunday Times reports that AC/DC singer Brian Johnson has composed an orchestral piece of music that is being developed for the stage as both a ballet and a West End musical. The Tyneside-born Johnson, 55, famous for never removing his cap in public, says he got the idea whi...September 1, 2003
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Meet A Man Who Shares OZZY OSBOURNE's Name
Brett Johnson of Scripps Howard News Service reports that "Ozzie Osborn and Ozzy Osbourne both grew up poor and became rich. Ozzie Osborn can think of one other thing he and the namesake famous rock star have in common. " 'I sang quite a bit, but not like him,' said Osborn, who lives near Santa ...August 29, 2003
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HENDRIX Tops ROLLING STONE Poll
Jimi Hendrix has been named the greatest guitar player by Rolling Stone magazine in a poll to discover the greatest guitarists of all time. Hendrix received a glowing tribute from WHO guitarist Pete Townshend, who wrote that he "made the electric guitar beautiful," according to Reuters. Townshend re...August 27, 2003
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MELIAH RAGE Reform, Complete Work On New CD
The Boston-based metal band MELIAH RAGE have reformed and recorded a brand new studio album titled "Barely Human". It is scheduled for release in early 2004 on Screaming Ferret Wreckords. The official release date is forthcoming. Guitarist Anthony Nichols, guitarist Jim Koury and bass guitarist Jess...August 25, 2003
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