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OZZY OSBOURNE, ZZ TOP, GENESIS, HEART Rumored For This Year's 'VH1 Rock Honors'

OZZY OSBOURNE, ZZ TOP, GENESIS and HEART are the rumored artists that will be honored as part of the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors" event, which pays homage to the legends who influenced the sound of hard rock. According to Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited, the program will be taped on Saturday...

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Ex-THE DARKNESS Frontman's EUROVISION Song Posted Online

Former THE DARKNESS frontman Justin Hawkins has teamed up with Beverlei Brown to sing "They Don't Make Them Like They Used To" in a televised battle with six other contestants wanting to represent the U.K. at this year's Eurovision Song Contest. A short audio clip of the track can be downloaded at t...

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THE DARKNESS Members Launch New Band

THE DARKNESS bass player Richie Edwards (who replaced Frankie Poullain in May 2005) has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "There seems to be some confusion over the fact that a picture of the new band has appeared on THE DARKNESS' official website. I can understand this c...

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VINCE NEIL's SKYLAR NEIL MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT To Take Place In May

MÖTLEY CRÜE vocalist Vince Neil has made the following announcement: "Several of my favorite 'Girls Girls Girls' and I are getting ready for my 11th annual Skylar Neil Memorial Golf Tournament being held on Friday, May 4th, 2007, at Lost Canyons Golf Club in Simi Valley, CA. This year is going to be...

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IMMOLATION Announces Release Date For New Album

Improving upon the foundation of technical, neck-snapping death metal they helped build beginning in the late 1980s, IMMOLATION unleashes the seventh chapter in their legendary career, "Shadows in the Light". The stunning new effort was recorded at Millbrook Sound Studios with producer Paul Orofino...

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Former THE DARKNESS Frontman Hoping To Sing At This Year's EUROVISION

BBC News reports that Justin Hawkins — former frontman of glam rock band THE DARKNESS — is hoping to sing at the Eurovision Song Contest. The singer and guitarist is one of six acts competing to represent the U.K. in this year's competition in Helsinki. Former EAST 17 star Brian Harvey, ex-ATOMIC KI...

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JOE LYNN TURNER To Take Part In Florida's 'Rock On Scramble And Jam'

Former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW singer Joe Lynn Turner will take part in the "Rock On Scramble and Jam", a unique event being presented on Friday, March 23 by international builder developer Taylor Woodrow in celebration of his newest Florida community Magnolia Landing. The "Rock On Scramble and Jam" beg...

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SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR Frontman Debuts Bald Look On European Tour; Photos Available

SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor debuted his new shaven-headed look on STONE SOUR's current European tour, which launched on February 11 at Pumpehuset in Copenhagen, Denmark. Check out pictures from the tour kickoff at JacobDinesen.net. STONE SOUR was nominated for a Grammy Award in the "Be...

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ROCKETS TO RUIN Signs Scandinavian Deal With ALABAMA RECORDS

Alabama Records has announced the signing of American hard rock band ROCKETS TO RUIN for an exclusive Scandinavian release of their debut album, "Love Drugs Rebellion", on April 9, 2007. Produced by Rachel Bolan (SKID ROW),ROCKETS TO RUIN's "raw, uncompromising sound slaps conformity in the face, r...

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AC/DC, AEROSMITH, ALICE COOPER Performances To Air On 'The Music Of The Howard Stern Show'

Sirius Satellite Radio today announced that it will be celebrating the music of "The Howard Stern Show" by opening up the archives and highlighting the most memorable musical performances from the past 25 years. Starting Friday, February 16 at 3:00 p.m. ET and running all weekend, Howard 101 will ai...

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STONE SOUR Guitarist Wouldn't Mind Second GRAMMY

Launch Radio Networks reports: If STONE SOUR wins a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance on Sunday (February 11) for its track "30/30 - 150", it would be the second such trophy for guitarist Jim Root and singer Corey Taylor. The pair won the same award last year with their other band, SLIPKNOT, a...

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Longtime METALLICA Producer BOB ROCK To Be Inducted Into CANADIAN MUSIC HALL OF FAME

Veteran producer Bob Rock (METALLICA, MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE CULT) will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame during the 2007 Canadian Juno Awards, which will be broadcast on Sunday, April 1 on CTV from the Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, SK. "It is an honor to join great producers like Bob E...

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STONE SOUR Revisits 'Old-School Rock' On 'Sillyworld'

Launch Radio Networks reports: STONE SOUR's latest single, "Sillyworld", is one of the most experimental songs on the band's second album, "Come What(ever) May", with fans saying it sounds a little like PINK FLOYD. Lead singer Corey Taylor told Launch that he's heard the FLOYD comparison and several...

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SLIPKNOT: Guitar Once Owned By JIM ROOT Being Auctioned

A guitar once owned by Jim Root of SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR is being auctioned via eBay at this location. According to the seller, "The guitar is a Maverick JR4 signature model. I know that they have produced a few of these but this is the ORIGINAL built for the man himself. It also includes ...

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STONE SOUR: Japanese Dates With WALLS OF JERICHO Announced

STONE SOUR will embark on a four-date tour of Japan in May. Support on all shows will come from WALLS OF JERICHO. The dates are as follows: May 21 - Osaka, Japan @ Club Quattro May 22 - Nagoya, Japan @ Club Quattro May 24 - Shibuya, Japan @ Shibuya Club Quattro May 25 - ...