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TANK: 'War Of Attrition' Live Album Reissue To Include Demos, Radio-Session Recordings
According to a posting on the TANK This Means War web site, Maniacal Records will be releasing TANK's "War of Attrition" 1981 live album in double LP and expanded-edition CD format, featuring demos, radio sessions and bonus live tracks not on the original CD. The set, which is being made available i...February 26, 2006
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AC/DC: More Of BON SCOTT's Personal Items To Be Auctioned Off
The upcoming autumn Joel's Catalogue Auction will feature some very important and unique 1970s rock 'n' roll items concerning Bon Scott, the late frontman of iconic and world-renowned Australian rock band AC/DC. Since their debut in late 1973, AC/DC has sold over 90 million albums world wide, placin...February 23, 2006
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AC/DC: Celebrating 30-Year Anniversary Of 'It's A Long Way To The Top' Video
Chris Johnston of Australia's The Age has published an article on the 30th anniversary of the filming of the clip for AC/DC's "It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock'n'Roll)", which took place Monday morning, February 23, 1976 in the midst of a heatwave on the back of an old ...February 22, 2006
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AC/DC-Inspired Spanish Movie Leads To A Sequel
According to a posting on the AC/DC fan site Crabsody In Blue, a Spanish production company has begin filming the sequel to the "Isi-Disi" movie (the Spanglish pronunciation of "AC/DC"),a comedy about the amorous foils of two university-aged brothers named AC and DC by their rocker dad. Production...February 22, 2006
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Original AC/DC Frontman To Release 'Sinner' Solo Album In North America
Heart Attack Records has set a February 28 North American release date for "Sinner", the latest album by founder and original vocalist of AC/DC, Dave Evans. Australian Dave Evans was a member of AC/DC from the band’s inception in 1973 until 1974. Following his departure from AC/DC, Dave Evans formed...February 21, 2006
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GWAR: Photos Of Beefcake Prototype Posted Online
Several pictures of the GWAR Beefcake prototype from Shocker Toys (as shown at ToyFair 2006) have been made available online at this location. As previously reported, Shocker Toys have acquired the rights to produce GWAR action figures in Shockini form and 6-8 inch fully sculpted figures. Oderus Uru...February 19, 2006
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SATYRICON: New Album Cover Artwork, Audio Sample Posted Online
Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON have uploaded the cover artwork for their upcoming CD, "Now, Diabolical", and a one-minute audio sample of the album's title track at their official web site, www.satyricon.no (turn up the sound on your computer!). "Now, Diabolical" is scheduled for release on Apr...February 17, 2006
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SATYRICON: More Live Dates Announced
Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON have lined up the following dates in May: May 05 - Hamar, NOR - Hydranten May 06 - Bergen, NOR – Bergenfest (Teatergarasjen) May 13 - Oslo, NOR - Rockefeller SATYRICON's new album, entitled "Now, Diabolical", is scheduled for release on April 24 in Europe (via Son...February 17, 2006
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AC/DC: BON SCOTT's Love Letters To Be Sold
Australia's Melbourne Herald Sun has issued the following report: Love letters from AC/DC's legendary singer Bon Scott to his former wife are to be auctioned. Irene Thornton, Scott's wife from 1972-74, will sell the intimate writings of rock's quintessential wild man in April. The letters, written f...February 16, 2006
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DARKEST HOUR To Undertake Tour Of Australia/New Zealand
DARKEST HOUR will be playing nine shows in New Zealand and Australia beginning in late April. "We are stoked with a capital STOKED," the band write on their web site. "Aside from the fact that this is our first time ever in the southern hemisphere, JH [vocalist John Henry] is also stoked to sample s...February 15, 2006
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AC/DC: BON SCOTT's Grave Is One Of Australia's Most Treasured Cultural Icons
Tim Clarke of The Daily Telegraph has issued the following report: The gravesite of Bon Scott, the legendary lead singer of veteran rockers AC/DC, has become one of Australia's most treasured cultural icons. More than 26 years after Scott's death, the National Trust of Australia has decreed his grav...February 15, 2006
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RHINO BUCKET: 'And Then It Got Ugly' Release Date Announced
Acetate Records has set an April 18 release date for the new album from RHINO BUCKET, the Bon Scott-era AC/DC sound-alike band that recorded two albums for Warner Bros./EMI back in '90 and '92 and an independent album in '94 with former AC/DC drummer Simon Wright. The group's fourth album, "And Then...February 15, 2006
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AC/DC Frontman To Perform At 'Sunday For Sammy' Charity Event
According to a posting on the AC/DC fan site AC/DC Highway To Hell, AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson will be performing at the "Sunday For Sammy" charity event in Newcastle, England on February 26. This event will take place at the Sage Gateshead and will feature music and comedy. The 7:30 p.m. performa...February 13, 2006
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AC/DC Guitarist ANGUS YOUNG To Make Cameo Appearance In 'Goal! 3' Movie
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, AC/DC guitarist Angus Young will make a cameo appearance in a major Hollywood film — "Goal! 3". The first film in "Goal!" trilogy (featuring a cameo by AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson) opens in Australia this month, following the story of aspiring American soccer...February 13, 2006
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AC/DC: Australian Mayor Backs Plans For BON SCOTT Statue
Australia's The Sunday Times has issued the following report: Fans of late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott want a statue honouring the rock legend as part of a planned Fremantle redevelopment. And the city's mayor is backing the idea. Of 380 public submissions received by Fremantle council on a multimillio...February 11, 2006
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