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NIKKI SIXX 'Freaked Out' By Ex-Wife's Alleged Call Girl Past

MSNBC.com reports: In a hearing to determine how to divide assets in the divorce of Nikki Sixx and Donna D'Errico, the MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist testified Thursday (September 20) that he was told his former model-actress wife previously worked as a prostitute and a stripper, and that she was a spendthrift...

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Former RAMONES Drummer Sues Over Song Downloads

The Associated Press reports that former RAMONES drummer Richard "Richie Ramone" Reinhardt filed a federal lawsuit Friday claiming he is owed nearly $1 million in royalties on songs sold over the Internet. Reinhardt, who performed with the RAMONES between 1983 and 1987, sued Wal-Mart, Apple, RealNet...

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SERJ TANKIAN Names Touring Band The FCC

The Pulse of Radio (formerly Launch Radio Networks) reports: SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian has named his new solo touring band the FCC, according to HardDrive Radio. The letters do not stand for the dreaded Federal Communications Commission, but for something that they'll fine you for if yo...

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JASON BONHAM: 'It Is A Truly Great Privilege For Me' To Play At LED ZEPPELIN Reunion Gig

On Monday, November 26, 2007, FOREIGNER will share the same stage at London's O2 Arena with Atlantic Records labelmates LED ZEPPELIN for a long-anticipated tribute concert honoring the late Ahmet Ertegun, the visionary founder of Atlantic Records. As expected and hoped for, Jason Bonham — son of the...

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HANOI ROCKS Frontman Talks GUNS N' ROSES

Sweden's Metalshrine recently conducted an interview with HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metalshrine: There's a great book about GUNS N' ROSES and on every other page they keep saying how they wanted to be like HANOI ROCKS and that you were a huge influence...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: Tour Blog Available

Legendary hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (ex-YNGWIE J. MALMSTEEN, JOURNEY, TALISMAN) has posted a lengthy blog on his official MySpace page detailing his recent touring activities. An excerpt follows: "On Sunday, I fed the wife and kissed the dogs (come on, work with me, it's humor!) and started...

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LED ZEPPELIN: BBC NEWS Report On Today's Press Conference Available

A BBC News report on today's (September 12) press conference announcing LED ZEPPELIN's one-off reunion concert can be viewed below. (Note: The press conference was not attended by any members of LED ZEPPELIN.) LED ZEPPELIN will reform for a special show at London's 22,000-capacity O2 arena on Monday...

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It's Official: LED ZEPPELIN To Reunite For London Concert

The surviving members of LED ZEPPELIN have confirmed they will reform for a special show at London's 22,000-capacity O2 arena on Monday, November 26 as part of a tribute to Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun, who died last December. Tickets cost £125 each (approximately $254) and will be allo...

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THE SCOURGER: New Album Details Revealed

THE SCOURGER, the brute thrash metal force from Helsinki, Finland, is about to release its second full-length studio album, entitled "Dark Invitation To Armageddon". The recording of the album has been finalized and the finishing touches to the mix have been put by Pelle Saether at Studio Undergroun...

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DAWN OF AZAZEL To Support MOTÖRHEAD In New Zealand

New Zealand's most notable metal export DAWN OF AZAZEL has announced its first show since returning from a successful European tour in June. The band will support rock legends MOTÖRHEAD at their only New Zealand show in October. Commented frontman Rigel Walshe: "Well, things have been uncharacterist...

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French Symphonic Metal Band FAIRYLAND To Continue As Solo Project

Philippe Giordana, keyboardist/backing vocalist for French symphonic metallers FAIRYLAND, has issued the following update: "I just dove into the song writing phase for the next album, with already one song finished 100% and four more that are at an advanced stage. FAIRYLAND will now present itself a...

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OZZY OSBOURNE To Celebrate BBC Radio 1's 40th Birthday

According to Virgin Media, Ozzy Osbourne will guest-DJ on BBC Radio 1 to celebrate the U.K. station's 40th birthday. Ozzy is among 10 of the biggest names in music who will be hosting shows while playing the tunes that inspired them. The event, entitled "Radio 1 Legends", kicks off later this month...

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LAMB OF GOD: 'Killadelphia' DVD Certified Platinum

LAMB OF GOD's "Killadelphia" DVD has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales in excess of 100,000 copies. Released in June 2005 via Epic, "Killadelphia" consists primarily of footage filmed during the band's two performances at Philadelphia's Trocade...

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LEVERAGE Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS

Finnish heavy rock band LEVERAGE has inked a multi-album deal with Frontiers Records. The group spent the months of July and August in the studio putting the finishing touches on the follow-up to its debut CD, "Tides" (2006),due in early 2008. Also planned is a re-release in select European countri...

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U.K. Promoter Warns Of Fake LED ZEPPELIN Ticket Packages

Ellie Davis of BBC 6 Music reports that promoters are taking action after tickets for a rumored LED ZEPPELIN comeback gig are being advertised. Despite no official confirmation from the band, hotel and ticket packages are being sold for upwards of £269 for gigs at London's O2 Arena. The company offe...