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KISS Reaps Plenty Of Online Support In ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Bid
The Plain Dealer reports that KISS fans pounded the computer keyboards and the pavement this weekend to make the argument that their favorite band belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. While the KISS Army rallied Saturday outside the Rock Hall, KISS got the most votes in an online poll at ...August 8, 2006
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Was Named After Mythological God With 'Big C*ck'
Growing up in Sweden, legendary guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen hated his nickname, according to Guitar World magazine. "At first I didn't think it was cool, because it seemed like every other male in Scandinavia was called Lars," Yngwie said. When he immigrated to the U.S. in 1983, the guitarist wasn't...July 27, 2006
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY To Team Up With BLACK STONE CHERRY For U.S. Tour
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will be teaming up with BLACK STONE CHERRY for a U.S. tour in the fall. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Oct. 14 - Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues Oct. 16 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade Oct. 18 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live Oct. 19 - ...July 27, 2006
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BRAND NEW SIN: Acoustic Version Of 'Crank It Up' Available On WWE.com
Yesterday, WWE.com — the official website of World Wrestling Entertainment, and one of the Internet's most popular destinations for young males — posted its first-ever exclusive live music stream, an acoustic performance by the New York-based rock band BRAND NEW SIN. The group recently joined WWE mu...July 26, 2006
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CARMINE APPICE's 'Ultimate Guitar Zeus' Receives Official Release
Escapi Records has announces the official release of the long-awaited underground classic, "Ultimate Guitar Zeus", created, produced and co-written by drummer Carmine Appice. The CD features performances by 14 of the world's greatest guitar players, including Yngwie Malmsteen, Brian May of QUEEN, St...July 26, 2006
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GODS OF FIRE To Perform In 'Air Guitar The Musical'
After bringing down the house as the special musical guests of the 2006 New York City and Boston regional U.S. Air Guitar competitions, New York City-based power metal/thrash act GODS OF FIRE has been tapped to be the live band for a musical about the phenomenon. The story centers around an electric...July 25, 2006
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A band of competent sidemen who had a shit-kickin' good time in the '70s without ever actually, you know, writing much of a song, CACTUS recently reunited to do more of the same. With SAVOY BROWN frontman Jimmy Kunes replacing the deceased Rusty Day, the core of the band — drummer Carmine Appice, ba...July 24, 2006
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THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'I Want To Get Back Out On Tour And F*cking Crush'
THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his official blog: "Slowly over the last couple of weeks my crackling psyche has been regaining some of the balance I felt I'd completely lost there for a while. "I'm getting back in shape physically and I've come to understand t...July 20, 2006
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3 INCHES OF BLOOD: New Demo Song Posted Online
A new 3 INCHES OF BLOOD demo track, entitled "Goatrider's Horde", recorded this past spring during a session in Seattle, WA with producer Joey Jordison (SLIPKNOT drummer),has been made available for streaming at this location. The song is expected to appear on the Vancouver, British Columbia-based...July 20, 2006
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OTEP Frontwoman On New CD: 'Recording This Album Has Felt Like Being Reborn'
Capitol recording group OTEP has entered a New Orleans studio to begin recording their highly anticipated third album. Assisting OTEP in the recording is producer Dave Fortman, known for his work with such bands as MUDVAYNE, EVANESCENCE and SUPERJOINT RITUAL. Along with longtime bassist eViL j, voca...July 20, 2006
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DRAGONLAND To Enter Studio Next Week
Swedish power metallers DRAGONLAND will enter Studio Fredman (IN FLAMES, HAMMERFALL, DIMMU BORGIR) in Gothenburg on July 24 with producer Fredrik Nordström to record their fourth album, "Astronomy", tentatively due in November through Century Media Records. The cover art for the follow-up to 2004's...July 20, 2006
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AEROSMITH And VELVET REVOLVER Appear On 'Serve' All-Star Charity CD
AEROSMITH and VELVET REVOLVER are among the artists that have contributed to "Serve", an all-star charity CD to benefit World Hunger Year (WHY),a nonprofit organization that strives to fight against hunger and poverty in America. Net proceeds from "Serve" will be donated directly towards Artists Ag...July 18, 2006
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TESTAMENT: New Live Photos Posted Online
A number of photos of TESTAMENT performing in Hollywood (Key Clyb, July 12) and Santa Ana, California (Galaxy Theater, July 13) last week have been posted online at Dirt Junior.com: Hollywood, Santa Ana. TESTAMENT's setlist for the Hollywood show was as follows: 01. The Preacher 02. New Order 03. Th...July 17, 2006
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Got a burning desire to hear a big, loud, slightly twangy marriage of NICKELBACK and BRAND NEW SIN? Yeah, me either. The single, "Lonely Train", has already been tapped as a WWE theme song, which oughta slot these guys right in where they belong – the token new rock band of the year for disaffected...July 17, 2006
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: Australian Tour Dates Announced
Legendary Swedish guitarist YNGWIE MALMSTEEN has lined up the following Australian tour dates in November: Nov. 14 - The Arena Ent. Complex – Brisbane, AUS Nov. 15 - Enmore Theatre - Sydney, AUS Nov. 16 - The Palace - Melbourne, AUS Yngwie Malmsteen and drummer Patrick Johansson are reportedly sched...July 13, 2006
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