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EVERGREY Documenting Recording Process For Forthcoming DVD
Swedish metallers EVERGREY are documenting the recording process for their follow-up to 2006's "Monday Morning Apocalypse" for a forthcoming DVD, to be released sometime next year. According to the band, the final result will be "an in-depth look on how the whole recording went, with all the fuck-up...October 17, 2007
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EVERGREY: Studio Update
Swedish metallers EVERGREY have entered the studio to begin recording their follow-up to 2006's "Monday Morning Apocalypse", tentatively due in early 2008. Commented the band: "We have had some help from Fredrik Nordström from Studio Fredman. We decided we wanted some input on the initial setting of...October 16, 2007
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DEF LEPPARD Drummer To Lead Veterans Day Drum Circle
According to The Acorn, DEF LEPPARD's Rick Allen will lead a Veterans Day community drum circle on Sunday, November 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Topanga Community House, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, California. Drums will be provided for the first 200 people. Allen is the co-founder of the R...October 11, 2007
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VENOM Drummer On New Material: 'I Am Really Happy With The Way Things Are Going'
Metal Hell magazine recently conducted an interview with VENOM drummer Antony "Antton" Lant (brother of VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the addition of "Rage" on guitar: "We have known Rage for quite a while now; just like (when) I used to rehearse...October 10, 2007
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist To Take Part In Hollywood United Soccer Match
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell will play for Hollywood United, a team made up of former Major Leage Soccer stars and celebrities, at a tribute match on October 20, 2007 to honor DC United legend Marco Etcheverry. More information is available at DEF LEPPARD's official web site. DEF LEPPARD's...October 3, 2007
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RONNIE JAMES DIO On VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'I Hope He F**king Dies'
A video clip of legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, HEAVEN AND HELL) apparently calling ex-DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell "a fucking asshole" and saying that "I hope he fucking dies" in reference to his former bandmate can be viewed be...October 2, 2007
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DEF LEPPARD Drummer Is 'Driving Force' Behind Wife's Solo Album
DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen is acting as "executive producer" on the debut album from his wife Lauren Monroe, entitled "The Freedom Sessions". Allen is also the drummer and percussionist on the album, to be released in early November. Commented Lauren, "Who knows if I would have ever arrived at t...September 28, 2007
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LYNAM: New Music Posted Online
Birmingham, Alabama-based hard rockers LYNAM have just put up three new songs on their MySpace page from their forthcoming album, "Tragic City Symphony". You can check them out at www.myspace.com/lynam. The release date has not yet been set. "Tragic City Symphony" was produced by Jason Elgin (MAYLEN...September 28, 2007
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STORMZONE Joined By Original SWEET SAVAGE Drummer
Irish band STORMZONE has amicably parted ways with drummer Glenn Gray. Glenn's permanent replacement is David Bates, the original drummer for NWOBHM legends SWEET SAVAGE. One of David's many admirers is METALLICA's Lars Ulrich who was blown away by the new STORMZONE drummer when he saw him onstage w...September 27, 2007
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DEF LEPPARD Drummer To Visit Lowe's Motor Speedway
DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen will attend the Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina on October 13, 2007. Rick will meet fans, corporate guests and some of NASCAR's greatest drivers in the industry to share with them his vision for the Raven Drum Foundation. It is t...September 26, 2007
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DEVIL'S SLINGSHOT Featuring MACALPINE, SHEEHAN, DONATI: 'Clinophobia' Due Next Month
DEVIL'S SLINGSHOT, the new band featuring Tony MacAlpine, Billy Sheehan and Virgil Donati, will release its new album, "Clinophobia", on October 22 via Mascot Records. The track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Nederland 02. Ballade de Bastille 03. Def Bitch Blues 04. Lay Off 05. Injustice...September 26, 2007
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DEF LEPPARD: Video Interview With PHIL COLLEN Available
Brandt of The Perfect Guitar caught up with DEF LEPPARD guitarist and songwriter Phil Collen this past summer while the band was on their "Downstage Thrust" tour. Phil discusses his killer signature Jackson guitar, musical influences and much more! Watch the five-minute clip below. DEF LEPPARD's upc...September 25, 2007
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DEF LEPPARD Bassist Selling Sheffield Mansion
DEF LEPPARD bassist Rick Savage is selling his home for £1.5 million (approximately $3 million),according to the Sheffield Star. The source speculates that Sav has another home within the Sheffield area he plans to move into at an unspecified date. The luxurious home, named Belgrave House, has half...September 25, 2007
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DEF LEPPARD Wanted To Be Like QUEEN
VH1 Classic Radio reports: DEF LEPPARD have made quite a name for themselves now that they've been around for some 30 years. But who did the band look up to when they were forming? Phil Collen (guitar): "QUEEN were the most obvious reference point for all five of us to say that's the kind of ...September 17, 2007
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DEF LEPPARD Has Largest-Grossing Concert In Kentucky State Fair History
According to Cincinnati.com, attendance numbers for the Kentucky State Fair were down for 2007, but DEF LEPPARD's show with openers STYX and FOREIGNER was the largest-grossing concert in state fair history generating $687,000 according to state fair officials. DEF LEPPARD is currently touring with t...September 15, 2007
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