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SEX PISTOLS Announce One-Off London Gig

BBC News reports that punk legends the SEX PISTOLS have announced a concert to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of their seminal album "Never Mind the Bollocks". Original members John Lydon, Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock will play at the Brixton Academy in London on November 8. The...

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ANNIHILATOR To Be Rejoined By Bassist RUSS BERGQUIST For Japanese Dates

Ex-ANNIHILATOR bassist Russ Bergquist will rejoin his former bandmates for their appearance at the Thrash Domination 07 festival on September 22-23 at Club Citta in Tokyo, Japan. Also scheduled to appear are NEVERMORE, DESTRUCTION and NUCLEAR ASSAULT. As previously reported, ANNIHILATOR will support...

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LED ZEPPELIN: 'Mothership' Artwork Revealed, Web Site Launched

On November 13, Atlantic Records/Rhino Entertainment will honor LED ZEPPELIN with the release of "Mothership" (cover artwork),a 24-track, two-CD comprehensive collection that spans their illustrious career. All eight of the band's classic studio albums are represented here, with the tracks being pe...

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JASON BONHAM: 'It Is A Truly Great Privilege For Me' To Play At LED ZEPPELIN Reunion Gig

On Monday, November 26, 2007, FOREIGNER will share the same stage at London's O2 Arena with Atlantic Records labelmates LED ZEPPELIN for a long-anticipated tribute concert honoring the late Ahmet Ertegun, the visionary founder of Atlantic Records. As expected and hoped for, Jason Bonham — son of the...

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FU MANCHU To Release Gold-Colored 7" Single

Southern California fuzz-rockers FU MANCHU have issued the following update: "A video for the song 'Hung Out To Dry' will be finished soon. A new FU MANCHU gold-colored 7" is being released. Songs include: 'Knew It All Along' and 'Who Are You'. 'Who Are You' is a cover song from the almighty VOID. T...

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DEEP PURPLE Bassist Announces New Solo Album Title

DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover has posted a lengthy update on his official web site. An excerpt follows: "The U.S. tour is over and we're now scattered all over the place like autumn leaves in the breeze. Most people go away for their holidays — we go home. "The best perk of what I do ...

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LED ZEPPELIN: Rehearsals For Reunion Show 'Have Been Hard Work But Great Fun'

ThisIsExeter.co.uk reports: LED ZEPPELIN, the heavy metal super group which formally disbanded amid tragedy 27 years ago, are coming back together for a one-off concert at London's cavernous O2 Arena, and many of the instruments they will be using for the massive gig will come from Exeter (United Ki...

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AEROSMITH: Rosemont Concert Rescheduled

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, AEROSMITH's concert at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois has been rescheduled for September 24. On Monday, AEROSMITH backed out of a planned show that night, blaming illness. As before, JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS will open the new date. Previously purcha...

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LED ZEPPELIN Ticket Site Goes Into Meltdown

Scott Colothan of Gigwise.com reports that fans vying to get their hands on tickets for LED ZEPPELIN's reunion show at the O2 arena in London are finding it impossible to get through. As previously reported, to be in with a chance of going to the hottest gig of the year on November 26, ...

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ANNIHILATOR To Support ICED EARTH In Europe

Canadian metallers ANNIHILATOR will support ICED EARTH on a European tour beginning in early October. Commented ANNIHILATOR guitarist Jeff Waters: "We are looking forward to another great tour through Europe and, this time, courtesy of metal warriors ICED EARTH. Ripper [ICED EARTH singer Tim 'Ripper...

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LED ZEPPELIN: BBC NEWS Report On Today's Press Conference Available

A BBC News report on today's (September 12) press conference announcing LED ZEPPELIN's one-off reunion concert can be viewed below. (Note: The press conference was not attended by any members of LED ZEPPELIN.) LED ZEPPELIN will reform for a special show at London's 22,000-capacity O2 arena on Monday...

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It's Official: LED ZEPPELIN To Reunite For London Concert

The surviving members of LED ZEPPELIN have confirmed they will reform for a special show at London's 22,000-capacity O2 arena on Monday, November 26 as part of a tribute to Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun, who died last December. Tickets cost £125 each (approximately $254) and will be allo...

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LED ZEPPELIN: More Press Conference Details Revealed

According to NME.COM, LED ZEPPELIN will officially announce its reunion gig during a press conference on Wednesday, September 12 at the O2 Arena in London beginning at 4:00 p.m. BST. Singer Robert Plant reportedly confirmed last week that the rumors about LED ZEPPELIN reforming were in fact true. He...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: Video Footage From Last Night's Jones Beach Concert Available

Fan-filmed video footage of HEAVEN AND HELL's September 8, 2007 concert at the Jones Beach Amphitheater in Wantagh, New York can be viewed below. HEAVEN AND HELL's "Live At Radio City Music Hall" two-disc CD set and DVD has registered the following first-week chart positions: Music DVD charts: Swede...

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SHARON OSBOURNE's Father Honored With London Plaque

BBC News reports that late music mogul Don Arden, manager of BLACK SABBATH and the SMALL FACES and father of Sharon Osbourne, has been honored with a central London plaque. SMALL FACES drummer Kenney Jones unveiled the plaque on Saturday (September 8),at the site of the Carnaby Street office where...