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RUSH Drummer Shows Off Comedic Chops In 'Aqua Teen' Movie

Garnet Fraser of the Toronto Star reports: "I'm a cheap device for exposition," Neil Peart says over the phone from California, establishing two things straightaway. One: he knows his function in his role in the "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" movie. Two: He's a comedy buff, who goes on to explain that he'...

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RUSH: Another New Song Sample Available

A 52-second audio sample of another new RUSH song, entitled "Spindrift", has been posted at Rush.com. The track comes off the Canadian trio's upcoming album, "Snakes & Arrows", due on May 1. According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, Wal-Mart is offering a special CD version of ....

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EXTREME Performs At METAL SKOOL Gig In Hollywood; Photos Available

Reunited '80s hard rockers EXTREME surprised members of the audience at the METAL SKOOL concert on Monday (April 9) when they climbed up on stage and performed a cover of LED ZEPPELIN's "Communication Breakdown" in Hollywood, California. Check out pictures from WENN. As previously reported, the orig...

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Judge Says Deputies Acted Properly In RUSH Guitarist Fracas

John Henderson of the Naples Daily News reports: Collier County sheriff's deputies didn't use excessive force in subduing an international rock star at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, on New Year's Eve 2003, a federal judge has ruled. U.S. District Judge Paul A. Magnuson has ruled against the civil claims...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE: Helsinki Date Confirmed

MÖTLEY CRÜE has added a June 4 date in Helsinki, Finland to its current itinerary. The group's schedule is shaping up as follows: June 01 - Wintherthur, Switzerland - Eishalle Spirit Of Rock Festival June 02 - Milan, Italy - Gods of Metal June 04 - Helsinki, Finland - Icehall June 05 - Stockholm, Sw...

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RUSH: 'Snakes & Arrows' Producer Talks About Recording Process; Video Available

Grammy Award-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, VELVET REVOLVER, STONE SOUR, SHADOWS FALL) discusses the making of new RUSH record, "Snakes & Arrows", and the lasting influence of RUSH in this four-minute video clip. According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, Wal-Ma...

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MACHINE HEAD Drummer: 'We Have A Hardcore Fan Base That Loves What We Do'

Greg Giles of Midwest Excess recently conducted an interview with MACHINE HEAD drummer Dave McClain. A few excerpts follow: Midwest Excess: Album after album, MACHINE HEAD has radically developed their overall sound, while trying out new concepts, yet staying true to the thrash roots. The brand new...

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DEF LEPPARD's 'Rock Brigade' Musical Style; Video Available

A video clip of Craig High School (Janesville, Wisconsin) show choir Spotlighters performing its rendition of DEF LEPPARD's "Rock Brigade" has been posted online at YouTube. According to The Janesville Gazette, Craig High School's Spotlighters are a show choir, but the comparison with a sports team...

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SHADOWS FALL Singer On New CD: 'We Just Wanted To Put Out A Great Metal Record'

FMQB recently conducted an interview with SHADOWS FALL singer Brian Fair. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: FMQB: The new album still sounds like SHADOWS FALL, but there's an obvious evolution as well. How have you grown as songwriters since the last record? Brian Fair: With each record we...

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RUSH: Wal-Mart Version Of 'Snakes & Arrows' To Include Video Download

According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, Wal-Mart is offering a special CD version of the new RUSH album "Snakes & Arrows" which will come with an "exclusive video download." Due on May 1, this package will include a video clip from the upcoming VH1 special on RUSH, which ...

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RUSH Channels Entire History On 'Snakes And Arrows'

Launch Radio Networks reports: RUSH will release "Snakes and Arrows", its first album of all-new material since 2002's "Vapor Trails", on May 1. The disc is the 18th studio effort of the band's 30-plus year career, and guitarist Alex Lifeson told Launch that it draws from different musical periods t...

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Reunited EXTREME To Play At New York City Benefit Concert

The original lineup of EXTREME will reunite for a benefit concert and auction in New York City in honor of music manager Steven Hoffman. Hoffman, who worked with RUSH, VAN HALEN and EXTREME, died of lung cancer in 2003. The event will take place on May 18 at the 450-capacity Canal Room, 285 West Bro...

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RUSH: New Audio Interviews With ALEX LIFESON Available

Two brand new audio interviews with RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson, conducted earlier today (Wednesday, April 4),have been posted online at the RushIsABand.com web site. Available for listening is an interview with Doug Podell of Detroit's 101 WRIF and an interview with San Francisco's 107.7 The Bone....

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MÖTLEY CRÜE: European Tour Dates Announced

MÖTLEY CRÜE has announced the following European tour dates: June 01 - Wintherthur, Switzerland - Eishalle Spirit Of Rock Festival June 02 - Milan, Italy - Gods of Metal June 05 - Stockholm, Sweden - Globen June 06 - Oslo, Norway - Spektrum June 08 - Brussels, Belgium - AB June 09 - Donington, Engla...

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MACHINE HEAD Drummer: People Are Gonna Be Blown Away By 'The Blackening'

Amanda Chamberlin of In Utah This Week recently conducted an interview with MACHINE HEAD drummer Dave McClain. An excerpt from the chat follows: In Utah This Week: It seems like MACHINE HEAD prefers to avoid any genre classifications, so how would you describe the type of music that's on your [new]...