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MARILYN MANSON's Wedding Scheduled for April
According to Toronto's 24 Hours, Marilyn Manson is set to wed fiancée Dita Von Teese this spring. Manson, who proposed to Dita last year, will exchange vows in a ceremony in April, his spokesman has confirmed. A friend of the couple said: "Knowing them, the groom will be wearing more make-up than th...February 21, 2005
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SLASH: Photographs Of Guitar Hero Sculpture Posted Online
KnuckleBonz, Inc. has released new photographs of the finished sculpture that details the likeness of guitar legend Slash along with his Gibson Les Paul. The sculpture is a hand-painted and hand-numbered collectible in the Guitar Hero series created by KnuckleBonz, Inc. The Slash figure is a very li...February 21, 2005
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25 Years On, AC/DC Fans Recall How BON SCOTT Met His End
Richard Jinman of The Guardian has issued the following report: As rock pilgrimages go, the journey to the block of flats at 67 Overhill Road is uninspiring. Set on a steep hill in a bleakly nondescript corner of East Dulwich, south London, it seems an unlikely setting for the death of a legend. ...February 19, 2005
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BEATALLICA To Discuss 'Cease And Desist' Order On 'The Classic Metal Show'
Frontman Jaymz of BEATALLICA, the Internet sensation who combine the work of THE BEATLES with the sound of early METALLICA, will be a special guest on "The Classic Metal Show" this Saturday, February 19. Jaymz will be on to discuss the recent "cease and desist" order that was slapped on the band cou...February 18, 2005
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AZURE To Release New Album In April
Swedish "fantasy black metal" band AZURE has reformed and has inked a deal with Holland's Karmageddon Media (formerly Hammerheart Records). The band entered Morningdew Media Studio in Umeå, Sweden last September to record a new CD, entitled "King of Stars - Bearer of Dark", for a tentative late Apri...February 17, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX Guitar Sold For $188,000 At London Auction
Scotsman.com is reporting that a guitar played by rock legend Jimi Hendrix sold today for more than £100,000 (approximately $188,000) at auction. The star lot was part of a collection of memorabilia associated with the musician that included photos, programmes and musical equipment. The huge number...February 16, 2005
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Biggest JIMI HENDRIX Memorabilia Auction To Be Held Today
Ireland Online is reporting that guitars, psychedelic shirts and a high school year book belonging to rock legend Jimi Hendrix will go under the hammer today. Unseen photographs of the musician and extensive writings by the man himself will also be up for sale. The huge number of items make up the w...February 16, 2005
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AEROSMITH Frontman Attends 'Be Cool' Premiere In L.A., Performs At GRAMMY Awards
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler was in Los Angeles Monday night for the West Coast premiere of F.Gary Gray's "Be Cool". The film is the highly anticipated sequel to "Get Shorty", bringing back hit man Chili Palmer (played by John Travolta) and starring Uma Thurman, The Rock, Harvey Keitel, Vince Vau...February 15, 2005
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BILLY SHEEHAN Says Singer ERIC MARTIN Is To Blame For MR. BIG Split
In an exclusive interview with Electricbasement.com, bass legend Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, DAVID LEE ROTH, STEVE VAI) talked about taking up singing on his new album, "Cosmic Troubadour". "I have a great vocal coach in L.A. (Ron Anderson). He does everybody: Ozzy, Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani — you nam...February 15, 2005
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EYES OF FIRE Embark On DANZIG Tour; Complete New Album
Orange County-based quintet EYES OF FIRE will embark on a U.S. tour alongside DANZIG, KATAKLYSM and TRIVIUM this week. The trek, which kicks off on Feb. 18 and runs through March 15, is the group's first official U.S. tour in support of "Ashes To Embers", their critically acclaimed debut album. EYES...February 14, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN Awarded Lifetime Achievement Grammy
Reuters is reporting that LED ZEPPELIN got a "whole lotta" belated love from the music industry on Saturday, earning a lifetime achievement Grammy in recognition of a career that changed the face of rock 'n' roll. The English band was one of 10 performers, alongside the likes of rockabilly hellraise...February 13, 2005
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ANTHRAX: Bid On The First SCOTT IAN WASHBURN Guitar
The first of 100 limited-edition Washburn Scott Ian Urban Camo guitars is being auctioned on eBay by BoogieStreet.com. A posting on the auction page reads as follows: "Scott and Washburn USA worked very hard to combine the great features of Scott's prior Jackson model while improving on some of the...February 10, 2005
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Ex-TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE Guitarist Featured In HERITAGE GUITAR Catalog
Former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick is a featured artist in the new Heritage Guitar catalog, available at most Heritage guitar dealers. To find one near you, click here. Alex was also one of the featured performers at this year's annual NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) co...February 9, 2005
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KISS Guitarist Says Band May Return To The Road This Summer
KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer has posted the following message on his web site: 'We've been very busy finishing the upcoming KISS 'Rock The Nation Live!' DVD set. I feel we've captured the excitement and intensity of the 2004 stage show and tour in a big way. "Shot in hi-def, the DVD will include many...February 7, 2005
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GOD FORBID Embark On First Headlining U.S. Tour; Begin Writing New Album
New Jersey thrash titans GOD FORBID will enter the studio in May to begin recording their highly anticipated new album, "IV: Constitution Of Treason". The recording and mixing sessions will be overseen by Jason Suecof (TRIVIUM) at Audiohammer Studios in Florida and Eric Rachel (ATREYU, THE DILLINGER...February 2, 2005