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IRON MAIDEN, THE DARKNESS Members Comment On Resurgence Of Rock Fashion

Eric R. Danton of The Hartford Courant has issued the following report: Consider the rock T-shirt. It's not just a piece of clothing; it's a cultural totem, a tangible memento of personal taste. At least, it was. Once the province of concert merchandise booths, wearing a rock shirt meant that you or...
May 6, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Still Planning To Release Covers Album

Launch Radio Networks reports: DEF LEPPARD's latest single, a cover of BADFINGER's "No Matter What", appears on the group's upcoming compilation, "Rock of Ages: The Definitive Collection". But it's also part of a larger project, an all-covers album that the group started working on in 2004. Frontman...
May 4, 2005
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CKY Frontman: We Have Made 'The Best Rock Record Of 2005'

CKY have set a June 28 release date through Island Def Jam for their third album, "An Answer Can Be Found". Commented CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller: "Our album is finally completed and all I can say is that it's a masterpiece. We have busted our asses for the last year pushing our abilities an...
May 4, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Singer Already Prepping For Summer Tour

Launch Radio Networks reports: DEF LEPPARD will hit the road this June for a tour of minor league baseball stadiums with BRYAN ADAMS. Frontman Joe Elliott told Launch that he's already in training, working on both his body and his voice to prepare for a summer of singing. "I've seen a lot of people...
May 3, 2005
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WARGASM Members To Perform At Benefit Concert

On Saturday June 25, the three members of WARGASM, plus assorted members of STEEL ASSASSIN, TRIPHAMMER, MADD HUNTER, EVERY SECOND, and TONGUE & GROOVE will perform at a benefit concert at the Mallard in Brockton, Massachusetts. Three bands consisting of the above-mentioned musicians will be form...
May 3, 2005
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Audience Fails To Hear Fire Alarm During MÖTLEY CRÜE Concert

Trevor Maxwell of Maine's Portland Press Herald is reporting that the failure of audience members at a recent MÖTLEY CRÜE concert to hear a fire alarm is forcing Maine's Cumberland County Civic Center to review its emergency procedures. Dave Graves, a Wells resident who was among roughly 6,000 peopl...
April 27, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Completes Work On Blues Solo Album

DEF LEPPARD's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Some two weeks ago, Vivian [Campbell, guitar] finished the recording of his upcoming blues solo album, scheduled for release around August. Next week, photos for the album cover will be shot by Viv's friend and rock photog...
April 26, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: Full Version Of 'No Matter What' Posted Online

A full version of DEF LEPPARD's cover of BADFINGER's "No Matter What" — one of the tracks featured on LEPPARD's forthcoming compilation album, "Rock Of Ages - The Definitive Collection" — is available for listening at AOL Music. "Rock Of Ages - The Definitive Collection" will be released on May 17 o...
April 25, 2005
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OZZY, KISS, VAN HALEN, DEF LEPPARD To Power 'Thunder Over Louisville' Soundtrack

The music of OZZY OSBOURNE, KISS, VAN HALEN, DEF LEPPARD, ALICE COOPER, MÖTLEY CRÜE and DEEP PURPLE will be featured as part of the soundtrack to the 16th annual "Thunder Over Louisville" fireworks show, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday (April 23) beginning at 9:30 p.m. Created as the op...
April 23, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Talks About Upcoming 'Covers' Album

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen has told Billboard.com that the song list for the group's yet-to-be titled all-covers set has yet to be finalized, as the group decided to record more cuts than it originally planned. Collen admits that the idea for the project was first hatched years ago. "Joe [Ell...
April 22, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Schedule 'Tonight Show' Appearance

In between preparations for their Rock & Roll Double-Header Tour, DEF LEPPARD and BRYAN ADAMS will both make an appearance on NBC's "Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on May 27. While the show itself is being recorded in California, LEPPARD and ADAMS' performances will take place at Rockefeller Plaza...
April 21, 2005
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DRY KILL LOGIC Part Ways With Bassist, Announce Replacement

DRY KILL LOGIC have parted ways with bassist Danny Horboychuk and have replaced him with Casey Mahoney. "Casey spent years in New York-based DOWNPORE; aside from being a dominating bass player he is a tremendous guy, and we are looking forward to bringing him on the road with us to experience first-...
April 20, 2005
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PHIL COLLEN Says MAN-RAZE Project Is 'A Lot More Aggressive' Than DEF LEPPARD

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen spoke to RollingStone.com about his new band MAN-RAZE. The group, which formed last summer after Collen returned to London from Southern California to care for his sick father, also features SEX PISTOLS drummer Paul Cook and bassist Simon Laffy, a former bandmate of...
April 19, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Bassist Adds His Support To Charity Duck Race

According to Sheffield Today, DEF LEPPARD bassist Rick Savage found time before jetting off for the band's U.S. tour to meet Sheffield Children's Hospital charity mascots Quackers the Duck and Theo Bear. Rick, a long-time friend of the hospital, added his support to the charity's Duck Race to be sta...
April 19, 2005
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PRIMAL FEAR Issue Recording Update, Confirm Spanish Festival Appearance

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have posted the following message on their official web site: "Randy [Black] has finished his drumparts for the new album and it's guitar time at the House Of Music. Working together with Charlie Bauerfeind [producer] is fantastic and the spirit in the studio is gr...
April 19, 2005