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Mean Streak (Re-Release)

If you are wanting a little background information San Francisco's Y&T, then read the review of 1982's "Black Tiger" first, so I don't have to repeat it here. "Mean Streak" is one of two seminal Y&T albums that have recently been digitally re-mastered and re-released on CD. Originally releas...

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AEROSMITH Rocks 'The Today Show'

AEROSMITH's official fan club, Aero Force One, has issued the following update: "Wake up early for an insider look at how AEROSMITH's killer 'Rockin' The Joint' show comes together! This cool segment is part of [NBC's morning news and talk show] 'The Today Show''s 'How Does It Work?' feature, and it...

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Mr. Right Hand Man

Time for a little Pavlovian experiment. THE HELLACOPTERS. TURBONEGRO. THE BLACK HALOS. BACKYARD BABIES. GLUECIFER. Are you drooling yet? If so, do what you have to do to get a copy of this Italian rock combo's tasty slab of snotty Swederock abandon. Hell, based on song titles alone, it's hard to und...

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GLUECIFER: 'Best Of' Collection, Reissues On The Way

Defunct Norwegian rock 'n' rollers GLUECIFER have posted the following message on their official web site: "There are future releases on the agenda, but please note that no release dates are yet to be confirmed. Captain Poon [guitar] will produce a 'best of' GLUECIFER with a bonus disc featuring obs...

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SEVEN WITCHES to Support W.A.S.P. On East Coast

SEVEN WITCHES, featuring former SAVATAGE guitarist Jack Frost and ex-HADES frontman Alan Tecchio, will be supporting W.A.S.P. at the following dates: Mar. 01 - Webster Hall - Hartford, CT Mar. 02 - The Chance - Poughkeepsie, NY Mar. 03 - The Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ Mar. 04 - Jaxx – Spring...

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DEW-SCENTED Frontman: 'I Don't Have Any Problems With Aggression'

Karma E. Omowale of the FourteenG e-zine recently conducted an interview with DEW-SCENTED frontman Leif Jensen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: FourteenG: What has been the greatest challenge the band has been able to overcome in order to get you where you are at this point in your career...

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MANNHAI To Release 'Spaceball' Single In January

Finnish "stoner rockers" MANNHAI, whose current lineup includes singer Pasi Koskinen (ex-AMORPHIS, AJATTARA),will release their new single, "Spaceball", in Finland on Wednesday, January 18. "This is the first release from the upcoming full-length album, and will also include a fine and an exclusive...

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HANOI ROCKS To Utilize Session Drummer For Finnish Gig

HANOI ROCKS will be utilizing the services of "super fusion mega drummer" Gary Bitter for their December 26 gig in Seinäjoki, Finland. The band's regular drummer, Kari "Lacu" Lahtinen, "will be back for next year's adventures," according to a posting on the band's web site. HANOI ROCKS are currently...

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More Musicians Pick Best Albums Of 2005

Roadrunner Records has posted a list of some of their artists' picks for the best albums of 2005. Check it out below: Acey Slade (MURDERDOLLS): 01. CHELSEA SMILES - Easy Ride EP 02. LARS FREDERICKSON AND THE BASTARDS - Viking 03. TURBONEGRO - Party Animals 04. SOCIAL DISTORTION - Sex, Love and Rock...

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HANOI ROCKS Guitarist: Next CD Will Be 'As Loud, Raw And Live As Possible'

Despite the fact that their latest studio album, "Another Hostile Takeover", has just been released via the U.K.'s Demolition Records, Finnish rock 'n' roll legends HANOI ROCKS have already commenced the songwriting process for their next CD. The band's guitarist, Andy McCoy, has written eight new t...

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HANOI ROCKS: Swedish In-Store Signing Sessions Announced

HANOI ROCKS have lined up the following in-store signing sessions in Sweden: Dec. 11 – Göteborg at CD Specialisten (Kungsgatan) at 6 p.m. Dec. 13 – Stockholm at Sound Pollution Record Store (Stora Nygatan, Gamla Stan) at 5 p.m. Remaining HANOI ROCKS tour dates: Dec. 10 – Malmö, SWE @ KB Dec. 11 – Gö...

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BLACK SABBATH's IOMMI Out And About In London

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Tony was in London this week to attend a special evening for former IRON MAIDEN drummer Clive Burr at the Hard Rock Café. Clive donated his drum kit from the Beast on the Road tour to the Hard ...

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TODD YOUTH'S HEARTACHES: Former DANZIG, HANOI ROCKS, GLUECIFER Members Join Forces

TODD YOUTH'S HEARTACHES , the new project featuring Todd Youth (ex-MURPHY'S LAW, D-GENERATION, DANZIG, currently with THE CHELSEA SMILES) on guitar/vocals, Sami Yaffa (ex-HANOI ROCKS, JETBOY, DEMOLITION 23, currently in NEW YORK DOLLS) on bass, and Danny Young (GLUECIFER) on drums, are scheduled to...

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Promoter: WATCHTOWER Have Not Been Invited To Play PROGPOWER USA Festival

Contrary to a statement made by WATCHTOWER guitarist Ron Jarzombek during a recent interview with San Antonio Rocks, legendary progressive metal band WATCHTOWER "have not been extended an invitation" to perform at ProgPower USA in 2006, the festival's promoter Glenn Harveston told BLABBERMOUTH.NET....

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WATCHTOWER Guitarist: I Regret Not Auditioning For MEGADETH

San Antonio Rocks recently conducted an interview with guitar shredder Ron Jarzombek (SPASTIC INK, WATCHTOWER). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: San Antonio Rocks: Ron, you have been in many bands and projects in the last 20 years. If you had to do it all over again what would you change?...