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KISS' PAUL STANLEY Planning Solo Tour
KISS frontman Paul Stanley recently informed Kiss Kollector Online that he's planning a solo tour in support of his upcoming solo album. Stanley will also have exhibitions of his paintings throughout the USA soon. In April of this year, the first-ever public exhibition of his art took place on Maui,...July 18, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's SIXX: 'It's Important For Us To Put A Great Record Out'
MÖTLEY CRÜE's 55-date North American summer expedition — with openers Sum 41, THE EXIES and SILVERTIDE — is set to kick off July 27 in Sacramento, California. Bassist Nikki Sixx told MTV.com that the second time around the continent's going to similar to their last outing. "We'd initially planned on...July 15, 2005
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W.A.S.P., UFO, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DEF LEPPARD Concert Grosses Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert grosses, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: W.A.S.P., L.A. GUNS, STEPHEN PEARCY Venue: House of Blues City/State: San Diego, CA. Date: June 29, 2005 Gross Sales: $3,761 Attendance: 184 Capacity: 1,019 Artist/Event: UFO...July 14, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Explain 'LIVE AID' Absence
Launch Radio Networks reports: Twenty years ago today (July 13, 1985),the Live Aid concerts were held in London and Philadelphia. The shows featured the biggest names in popular music at the time, but one band that wasn't on either bill was DEF LEPPARD. They were certainly popular enough, since the...July 13, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: 'Rock Of Ages' Certified Gold
DEF LEPPARD's "Rock of Ages", a new two-CD collection of hits, was certified gold on June 22 by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for shipments in excess of 500,000 copies. As previously reported, DEF LEPPARD have set a September 20 worldwide release date for their all-covers set,...July 13, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: More U.S. Headlining Dates Announced
DEF LEPPARD have added four more headline shows to their ongoing U.S. tour. They are as follows: Aug. 31 - Billings, MT @ Metrapark Arena Sep. 02 - Sioux Falls, SD @ Sioux Falls Arena Sep. 03 - La Crosse, WI @ La Crosse Center Sep. 04 - Chicago, IL @ Lakefront Pavilion at Northerly ...July 12, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: No Replacement Show Planned In Camden
Due to extreme weather conditions and for security reasons, DEF LEPPARD's show in Camden, NJ which was supposed to take place on July 1, unfortunately had to be cancelled a few hours before the start. Although the promoter tried to find a solution and reschedule the show, this turned out to be impos...July 11, 2005
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MTV, VH1 To Rebroadcast LIVE 8 Footage
Billboard.com is reporting that MTV and VH1 have confirmed plans to rebroadcast 10 hours of Live 8 performances tomorrow (July 9),including — presumably — sets by DEEP PURPLE, MÖTLEY CRÜE, VELVET REVOLVER and DEF LEPPARD. VH1 will offer five hours of programming beginning at 10 a.m. ET, with MTV ta...July 8, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: 'Vault' Certified Quadruple Platinum
DEF LEPPARD's 1999 "Vault - Greatest Hits" (Mercury) collection was certified in June for U.S. shipments of 4 million copies by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). As previously reported, DEF LEPPARD have set a September 20 worldwide release date for their all-covers set, entitled...July 8, 2005
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TAPROOT Sample DEF LEPPARD's 'Foolin'' On New Single
Launch Radio Networks reports: TAPROOT's new album, "Blue-Sky Research", isn't out until August 16, but you can hear its first single, "Calling", on the group's web site. Drummer Jarrod Montague told Launch that the song was an instant hit with the four band members when they began recording it. "I...July 5, 2005
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Report: A Second Generation Of Metalheads Comes Of Age
Mark Holmberg of the Richmond Times-Dispatch has issued the following report: Heavy metal — long reviled as the worst, most-evil arm of that musical devil known as rock'n' roll — is now some 40 years old. A second generation of metalheads has come of age, joining the legions of graying headbangers w...July 5, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Singer Hopes Fans Don't Lose Sight Of LIVE 8 Message
DEF LEPPARD were glad to help Bob Geldof and his campaign to end Third World poverty by performing at the Live 8 concert in Philadelphia on Saturday (July 2). The band's lead singer Joe Elliott told Launch Radio Networks that he hoped people don't lose sight of the goal while they're enjoying the sh...July 4, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE, DEEP PURPLE, VELVET REVOLVER, DEF LEPPARD Perform At LIVE 8: Photos Available
DEEP PURPLE, MÖTLEY CRÜE, VELVET REVOLVER and DEF LEPPARD were among the performers at the nine Live 8 concerts held simultaneously around the world to pressure leaders of the wealthy G8 nations to increase aid to Africa when they meet in Scotland this week. Check out pictures: MÖTLEY CRÜE (Wire Ima...July 3, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN, AC/DC, AEROSMITH, METALLICA Are Top-Selling Metal/Hard Rock Artists In U.S.
The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) recently updated their list of top-selling music artists in the United States. The following are the cumulative album sales totals for the most popular heavy metal/hard rock arists in the U.S. (sales totals are in millions): #3: LED ZEPPELIN 107.5...June 28, 2005
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LIVE 8 Performances By MÖTLEY CRÜE, VELVET REVOLVER, LINKIN PARK To be Documented On DVD
EMI has inked a deal to release the the worldwide Live 8 concerts on DVD in November. The company will tailor the content of the releases to each market. Artists who will perform at the concerts include DEEP PURPLE, MÖTLEY CRÜE, LINKIN PARK, VELVET REVOLVER, DEF LEPPARD, PINK FLOYD, and BON JOVI. Li...June 27, 2005
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