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TOMMY LEE: New Album To Include Duet With BACKSTREET BOYS Singer?

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee is currently in the studio with producer Scott Humphrey (ROB ZOMBIE, POWERMAN 5000) recording tracks for his next release. Among the guest musicians tentatively scheduled to appear on the CD are former THE CULT touring bassist/current DOHENY/CAMP FREDDY guitarist...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT, ROB ZOMBIE Remember JOHNNY RAMONE

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett and Rob Zombie are among the musicians that have contributed testimonials to the enduring influence of Johnny Ramone and his seminal punk rock outfit the RAMONES in the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine. Kirk Hammett: "I would come into contact with Johnny in th...

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VINCE NEIL Collaborates With DESMOND CHILD On New Solo Single

MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil has collaborated with songwriting legend Desmond Child (BON JOVI, AEROSMITH, RICKY MARTIN) on a new song called "Promise Me". A video for the track will be filmed during Neil's appearance at The Palms Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV on October 3. The free event, w...

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ANTHRAX Give The Power To The People On 'The Greater of Two Evils'

ANTHRAX's upcoming collection of Joey Belladonna/Neil Turbin-era songs performed by the band's current lineup, entitled "The Greater of Two Evils", is scheduled for release in the U.S. on November 23 via Sanctuary. The complete track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Deathrider 02. Metal Thr...

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Brother Loses Claim to JIMI HENDRIX Estate

The brother of rock legend Jimi Hendrix is not entitled to any money from the guitarist's estate, a Seattle judge ruled Friday, according to Reuters. King County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ramsdell ruled instead that Janie Hendrix, stepsister to Jimi and to Leon who brought the lawsuit, will conti...

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RHAPSODY And CHRISTOPHER LEE Signing Session Scheduled In London

Italian symphonic metal band RHAPSODY and 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 signing copies of RHAPSODY's new CD, "Symphony Of Enchanted Lands Part...

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JELLO BIAFRA To Perform With MINISTRY

DEAD KENNEDYS legend Jello Biafra will be joining MINISTRY on stage to perform several LARD songs at MINISTRY's upcoming gigs in Los Angeles (only on Sept. 24),San Francisco (Sept. 26),Portland (Sept. 28),Seattle (Sept. 29) and Vancouver (Sept. 30). MINISTRY are touring in support of their latest...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Comments On Passing Of RAMONES Legend

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has commented on the passing of Johnny Ramone, guitarist and co-founder of the seminal punk band THE RAMONES. Writing to the ANTHRAX's official web site, Ian said, "The world is a lesser place with the passing of Johnny Ramone. My heart goes out to his wife Linda and to a...

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FATES WARNING Singer Joins REDEMPTION

Sensory Records recording artists REDEMPTION have announced that Ray Alder, legendary vocalist of progressive metal icons FATES WARNING and of his solo project ENGINE, has become the group's new vocalist. He is currently recording vocal tracks for REDEMPTION's second CD, tentatively titled "The Full...

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LIMP BIZKIT's FRED DURST Throws Belated Birthday Bash

The Las Vegas Sun reports LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst rented the Hard Rock hotel's penthouse suite, which features a bowling alley, over the weekend for some belated birthday festivities. He was born August 20, 1970. Among the revelers joining him were rumored squeeze Paris Hilton, magician Davi...

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RHAPSODY: 'Symphony Of Enchanted Lands' Limited-Edition CD To Include Bonus DVD

The limited-edition version of RHAPSODY's new album, "Symphony Of Enchanted Lands Part 2 - The Dark Secret", will include a bonus DVD featuring the "Unholy Warcry" video, a documentary about the album recordings and an interview with acclaimed actor Christopher Lee ("Star Wars - Episode 2: Attack of...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Says JACK BLACK Has Helped Attract 'Younger Perspective'

Wireless Flash is reporting that Jack Black's tenaciousness has been very good for heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio. The "School Of Rock" star has long sung the praises of the former singer of BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW in interviews, films and his rock group TENACIOUS D, which performs a song ded...

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Former LED ZEPPELIN Frontman Featured On THE BIG TOWN PLAYBOYS Album

Former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant is among the featured guests on the ucpoming THE BIG TOWN PLAYBOYS CD, "Roll the Dice", due on October 11 via Townsend Records. Plant and guitar legend Jeff Beck can be heard in the album cut "Look Out Mabel". Purchase the CD online here and you will ...

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Canadian Heavy Metal Legend THOR To Star In 'The Intercessor'

Canadian heavy metal legend THOR (a.k.a. Jon Mikl Thor) is currently starrring starring in the movie "The Intercessor", a sci fi, horror thriller which is filming on location through September in Vancouver, B.C. and London, Ontario. The story is based on a concept of Thor's and will feature some ver...

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SECRET SPHERE Complete Pre-Production For New Album

Italian melodic metallers SECRET SPHERE have completed pre-production for their new album, tentatively due in early 2005 through Nuclear Blast Records. With regards to the musical direction of the new material, SECRET SPHERE guitarist Aldo Lonobile writes on the group's web site, "We have changed a...