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AC/DC: No New Music Until Late 2003
Contrary to previously published reports, AC/DC's next studio effort will not surface in March. The band, who last album, "Stiff Upper Lip", was released in 2000, will meet in New York in March for the first time since the end of the "Stiff Upper Lip" tour to talk about the upcoming CD, vocalist Bri...January 20, 2003
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PANTERA, AC/DC, OZZY OSBOURNE Members Attend Hard Rock Vault Grand Opening
PANTERA's Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul, TWISTED SISTER's Dee Snider, AC/DC singer Brian Johnson, OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Zakk Wylde, MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx, ex-GUNS N' ROSES members Duff McKagan and Slash, and members of DISTURBED attended the Hard Rock Vault grand opening o...January 17, 2003
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AC/DC's JOHNSON On DEF LEPPARD's 'X': They've Been Listening To People In Suits Again
Brian Johnson, frontman for the Australian rock legends AC/DC, recently admitted that he was less than impressed with the latest effort from DEF LEPPARD — a band whose musical output he had previously appreciated and whose career he had followed with interest as a fan and as a friend. "I know Joe [E...January 2, 2003
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Ex-NEUROTICA Singer Awaits Word From SLASH And Co., Contemplates Next Move
Former NEUROTICA frontman Kelly Shaefer remains one of the top candidates to fill the vacant singer slot in the new band formed by ex-GUNS N' ROSES members Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum. "Slash called me about three weeks ago and told me I was still in the top three, and to just...December 19, 2002
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SAMMY HAGAR To Appear At Benefit Event
Former VAN HALEN frontman Sammy Hagar will be performing at New George's nightclub at 842-4th St. in San Rafael, California on Monday, Dec. 23. At 3:00 p.m. on the day of the show, $25.00 gift certificates, toys, clothing and donations will be accepted in exchange for a ticket to the show on that ev...December 18, 2002
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SLAVE TO THE SYSTEM To Commence Work On Sophomore CD
SLAVE TO THE SYSTEM, the new band featuring Scott Rockenfield (drums, QUEENSRŸCHE),Kelly Gray (guitars, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE),Damon Johnson (guitars, BROTHER CANE),Roman Glick (bass, BROTHER CANE) and Scotty Heard (vocals, SWEATY NIPPLES),will be going back into the studio in January to begin work on...December 18, 2002
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IRON MAIDEN Among Guests At Former LED ZEPPELIN Guitarist's Charity Party
Former LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page and other music and film celebrities came out to celebrate UK charity Task Brasil's 10 years of commitment to improving the plight of street children in Brazil. Gibson Guitar and Baldwin Piano sponsored the Christmas Samba Party together with Task Brasil and...December 17, 2002
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TED NUGENT For Governor?
TED NUGENT is reportedly considering a bid for the governor of Michigan in 2006. Following the recent election of Jennifer Granholm as Michigan governor, radio station WOOD-AM in Grand Rapids asked its listeners who they'd like to see oppose her in four years. The survey is still going on, but Nugen...November 16, 2002
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SLAVE TO THE SYSTEM Announces Upcoming Gig
SLAVE TO THE SYSTEM, featuring Scott Rockenfield (drums, QUEENSRŸCHE),Kelly Gray (guitars, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE),Damon Johnson (guitars, BROTHER CANE),Roman Glick (bass, BROTHER CANE) and Scotty Heard (vocals, SWEATY NIPPLES),has announced a show at Rocksport Bar & Grill in Seattle, Washington on...October 28, 2002
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ACE FREHLEY To Take Part In KISS SYMPHONY Concert
Guitarist Ace Frehley is expected to complete the original KISS lineup at the Kiss Symphony concert, which will feature KISS hits performed with the 60-piece Melbourne Symphony. Frehley, who had touring commitments in America, was nowhere to be seen at a media conference to announce the event, which...October 22, 2002
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AC/DC Drop The Puck
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson and guitarist Malcolm Young performed the ceremonial puck drop at the recent Nottingham Panthers vs. Sheffield Steelers ice hockey match. Johnson and Young were guests of Nottingham Forest's European Cup-winning captain John McGovern, who has been friends of the group si...October 17, 2002
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AC/DC To Release New Album In March?
AC/DC are tentatively scheduled to release their next studio album in March 2003, frontman Brian Johnson told The Evening Post during an appearance at the National Ice Centre in Scotland for a hockey game. No further details were divulged by the singer, who was joined at the match by AC/DC guitarist...October 16, 2002
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ROBERT PLANT: BBC Interview Posted Online
An interview with former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant, conducted by Dan Johnson of the BBC, can be heard online at this location. ...October 16, 2002
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SLAVE TO THE SYSTEM Make Live Debut
SLAVE TO THE SYSTEM, featuring Scott Rockenfield (drums, QUEENSRŸCHE),Kelly Gray (guitars, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE),Damon Johnson (guitars, BROTHER CANE),Roman Glick (bass, BROTHER CANE) and Scotty Heard (vocals, SWEATY NIPPLES),made their live debut on Friday, Oct. 11, at The Church in Nashville, Tennes...October 13, 2002
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STEEL ATTACK Begin Work On Third Album
Swedish heavy metal act STEEL ATTACK will enter Studio Underground in December to begin recording their third album for an April 2003 release through Spain's Arise Records. The as-yet-untitled effort — the band's first with new vocalist Dick Johnson — will be mastered by Mika Jussila (STRATOVARIUS)...September 29, 2002