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THE DARKNESS Frontman Held By NYC Cops In Case Of Mistaken Identity
The New York Post is reporting that Justin Hawkins, lead singer for the British "glam rock" band THE DARKNESS, nearly missed a coveted cover shoot for Spin magazine the other day after cops held him for two hours at Kennedy Airport. Police were looking for a wanted criminal coincidentally named Just...December 4, 2003
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ROLLING STONE Magazine Publishes 'Greatest Albums Of All Time' List
The editors at Rolling Stone magazine recently polled an array of musicians, critics, and influential industry figures to come up with these 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time. Nearly 300 such music experts (including METALLICA's James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, BLACK SABBATH's Geezer Butler and Bill Wa...December 2, 2003
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KISS To Tour With DEF LEPPARD?
According to KissKollector.com, KISS manager Doc McGhee has confirmed that KISS are in talks with DEF LEPPARD about possibly touring together next year. As reported here yesterday, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told the Associated Press that KISS will take a break from touring following the...December 2, 2003
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DREAM THEATER Singer Guests On FRAMESHIFT CD
The new label Progrock Records is releasing a special album by FRAMESHIFT on November 25, 2003, titled "Unweaving the Rainbow", based on evolution-themed books by Richard Dawkins. The album was written and produced by Henning Pauly of CHAIN as a vehicle for vocalist James LaBrie of the highly revere...November 25, 2003
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MONSTER MAGNET Part Ways With Drummer
MONSTER MAGNET have parted ways with drummer Micheal Wildwood (ex-CHROME LOCUST). No reason was given for Wildwood's departure. The band are currently recording their new album, tentatively entitled "Monolithic Babies", with producer Scott Humphrey (ROB ZOMBIE, SPINESHANK, ANDREW W.K.). The CD, the...November 12, 2003
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PAUL GILBERT: The Acoustic Samurai
Former MR. BIG/current RACER X guitarist Paul Gilbert has posted the following message on his web site: "I have a new CD out called 'Acoustic Samurai'. "It was recorded LIVE at the Tokyo Hard Rock Cafe. The musicians are Linus of Hollywood (acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, and vocals),and me (vocals...November 11, 2003
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ANAL CUNT's SETH PUTNAM: 'CHRIS BARNES Is A Pussy'
ANAL CUNT frontman Seth Putnam reportedly caused SIX FEET UNDER singer Chris Barnes to cut short his band's headlining performance at The Living Room in Providence, Rhode Island on October 24 by screaming obscenities at the former CANNIBAL CORPSE vocalist and challenging him to a fight. The followin...November 4, 2003
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DEF LEPPARD Joined By BRIAN MAY For Rendition Of QUEEN Classic
DEF LEPPARD were joined by QUEEN's Brian May for a "rocking" version of the QUEEN classic "Tie Your Mother Down" during the finale of the band's performance at the London Apollo Hammersmith on Friday (October 31). In addition drummer Rick Allen's 40th birthday was celebrated on stage during the gig...November 2, 2003
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DIABLO Complete Work On 'Eternium'
Finnish aggro-metallers DIABLO have finished mixing and mastering their third album, "Eternium", at Helsinki's Finnvox studios with Mikko Karmila. The follow-up to 2002's "Renaissance" was recorded at Fantom studios and is scheduled for release on January 16, 2004. A single, titled "Read My Scars",...October 29, 2003
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Exhibition Of Oil Paintings Inspired By FREDDIE MERCURY To Be Held In London
Between November 23 and December 5, the POSK Gallery in London will host an original collection of oil paintings, "Freddie Mercury - Creations", by a Polish artist, Renata Przenioslo, to coincide with the late QUEEN vocalist's twelfth death anniversary (November 24). The idea to create these paintin...October 20, 2003
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Review: MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMYs Got An Ace Up His Sleeve
Andrew Perry of Telegraph.co.uk reviewed MOTÖRHEAD's concert at London's Hammersmith Apollo Saturday night (October 18). "My worst fears about Saturday's show — a triumphant return to the venue where 1978's totemic live album 'No Sleep Till Hammersmith' was recorded - were compounded by memories of...October 20, 2003
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KISS: Excerpt From Official Biography Posted Online
An excerpt from the official KISS biography, titled "Kiss: Behind The Mask", has been posted online at this location. The 450-page hardcover edition of "Kiss: Behind The Mask" features recollections from the band and photographs from the KISS archives, many of which have never been published. The bo...October 10, 2003
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WITHIN TEMPTATION: 'Mother Earth' Single To Include New Song
Holland's WITHIN TEMPTATION will release their new single, "Mother Earth", on Monday, October 13 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It will be available in the following formats: a 2-track version, a limited 5-track edition and as a special DVD-plus edition. In addition to a brand-new song, titled...October 10, 2003
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Acclaimed Actor CHRISTOPHER LEE To Guest On New RHAPSODY Album
Acclaimed actor Christopher Lee ("Star Wars - Episode 2: Attack of the Clones", "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", "Gremlins II", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow") will be joining Italian symphonic metal group RHAPSODY for the production of their next album, tentatively due in early 2...October 7, 2003
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MOTÖRHEAD: 25th Anniversary Concert To Be Released On CD
MOTÖRHEAD will release a double-live CD, titled "Live At Brixton Academy", on November 17 through SPV Records. The set, which contains the group's complete 25th Anniversary concert from October 22, 2000 (previously, the concert had appeared only partly with the DVD "Boneshaker"),features the follow...October 6, 2003
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