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Hard Rock Takes Bids On LED ZEPPELIN Coaster Ride
WLTX.com reports that LED ZEPPELIN fans will get a whole "lotta" thrills if they win tickets to ride the new theme roller coaster at Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The rock 'n' roll theme park is auctioning 15 tickets to be the first to ride the 155-foot-high roller coaster with ...April 1, 2008
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RUSH Promises Surprises On Summer Tour
Gary Graff of Billboard.com reports: RUSH fans can expect some different songs and "surprises" when the Canadian trio hits the road on April 11 but guitarist Alex Lifeson says, "I'm gonna keep those a secret until then, I think." Lifeson tells Billboard.com that since the next segment of RUSH's Snak...April 1, 2008
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SACRIFICE: Manitoba Metalfest Setlist Revealed
Canadian thrashers SACRIFICE performed this past Saturday (March 29) for the first time since their reunion show in 2006. The band's original lineup of Rob Urbinati (guitar, vocals),Joe Rico (guitar),Gus Pynn (drums) and Scott Watts (bass) headlined the second night of the Manitoba Metalfest 2008...March 31, 2008
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RUSH: 'Inside Rush: Snakes & Arrows Live' Radio Special To Air Next Month
FMQB Productions will release a one-hour radio special titled "Inside Rush: Snakes & Arrows Live" featuring an interview with RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson. It is due to air on select stations between April 11 and April 15. Hosted by Lou Brutus, "Inside Rush: Snakes...March 30, 2008
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ANTHRAX Drummer Says The Internet Ruins Every Surprise
IconsOfPunk.com recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante. An excerpt from the chat follows: IconsOfPunk.com: You made a rather big announcement recently with Dan Nelson being named as the new lead singer for ANTHRAX. How has the reaction been to that announcement? Are thi...March 30, 2008
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Reunited Thrashers SACRIFICE To Perform New Song At MANITOBA METALFEST
Canadian thrashers SACRIFICE will perform tomorrow (Saturday, March 29) for the first time since their reunion show in 2006. The band's original lineup of Rob Urbinati (guitar, vocals),Joe Rico (guitar),Gus Pynn (drums) and Scott Watts (bass) will headline the second night of the Manitoba Metalfes...March 28, 2008
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LED ZEPPELIN Not In Rush To Release Comeback Concert DVD
Mirror.co.uk reports that LED ZEPPELIN will not release a DVD or CD of their one-off comeback concert. Thousands of music lovers who could not get tickets for their O2 gig in December had been hoping they could watch or listen at home. But guitarist Jimmy Page said: "It was recorded but we ...March 28, 2008
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MESHUGGAH Guitarist: JAMES HETFIELD's 'Rhythm Chops Are Incredible'
Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with MESHUGGAH guitarist Mrten Hagstrm. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Ultimate-Guitar.com: Which guitarists influenced your style the most when you first started playing guitar? Mrten Hagstrm: I first started playing, at least seriousl...March 25, 2008
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RUSH Legends Jam With FOO FIGHTERS In Toronto; Video Available
According to the Sun Media, RUSH singer-bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson surprised the crowd by showing up about an hour into the FOO FIGHTERS' two-hour-and-10-minute performance to play with drummer Taylor Hawkins during his drum solo and the three musicans then played "YYZ", a spiralli...March 23, 2008
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MESHUGGAH Guitarist: 'We Have A Sense Of Being Self-Indulgent'
Patrick Douglas of the Great Falls Tribune recently conducted an interview with MESHUGGAH guitarist Mrten Hagstrm. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the observation that it would be virtually impossible for another band to copy the MESHUGGAH style: "We have a sense of being self-indulgen...March 21, 2008
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RUSH Fan Convention RushCon 8 To Be Held In July
This coming July, the city of Toronto will once again be teaming with multitudes of RUSH fans eager to attend the annual RushCon fan convention. RushCon 8 will be held July 8-10 at the Days Hotel & Conference Center in downtown Toronto. The following events are planned for this year's convention...March 21, 2008
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RUSH: 'Snakes & Arrows Live' Pushed Back A Week
RUSH new live two-CD set, "Snakes & Arrows Live", has had its U.S. release date pushed back one week to April 15 from the previously announced April 8. The track listing is as follows: Disc 1: 01. Limelight 02. Digital Man 03. Entre Nous 04. Mission 05. Freewill 06. Monkey Business 07. Larger Bo...March 20, 2008
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WHITESNAKE: New Audio Interview With DOUG ALDRICH Available
A 14-minute audio interview with WHITESNAKE guitarist Doug Aldrich conducted earlier in the month by Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock is available for download at this location (MP3, 3.3 MB). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Tangra Mega Rock: Well, this ["Good to be Bad"] is...March 19, 2008
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RUSH Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance
Canadian rock legends RUSH will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", hosted by Bob Coburn, airing Wednesday, April 30 at 11:30 p.m. EST/8:30 p.m. PST. Fans can talk live with RUSH by calling 800-344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you or to listen to the sho...March 18, 2008
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Submit Questions For RUSH's Longtime Graphic Artist
According to a posting on the RUSH fan site RushIsABand.com, TheCanadianMusicScene.com is allowing readers to submit questions for an upcoming question-and-answer session with RUSH's longtime graphic artist Hugh Syme. Hugh recently celebrated the release of the TILES album "Fly Paper", for which he...March 17, 2008
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