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AC/DC, DEF LEPPARD, MÖTLEY CRÜE Planning North American Tours
AC/DC, DEF LEPPARD and MÖTLEY CRÜE are among the artists that are planning on touring the U.S. later this year and/or in early 2006, panelists from several major booking agencies revealed at a session during the International Assn. of Assembly Managers (IAAM) conference in Washington, D.C. earlier t...July 22, 2005
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AC/DC Frontman Sighted At CHUCK BERRY Gig
According to a post at AC/DC Ruff Stuff, AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson was sighted backstage after Chuck Berry's gig in Munich, Germany a few weeks ago. Johnson didn't make an onstage appearance, however. As previously reported, AC/DC's "Back in Black" album was recently certified for U.S. shipments...July 18, 2005
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TANK Frontman Records Demo Versions Of 'Sturmpanzer' Album Tracks
According to a posting on the TANK "This Means War" web site, TANK bassist/vocalist Algy Ward was in the studio on July 5 recording five demo backing tracks for the group's upcoming album, "Sturmpanzer": "Sturmpanzer", "Baghdad City", "Before the Eyes of the World", "Remember" and the STATUS QUO cov...July 11, 2005
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RHINO BUCKET Sign With ACETATE RECORDS
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, have inked a deal with Acetate Records. RHINO BUCKET recently uploaded a new song, entitled "Blood, Sweat...July 10, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN Voted 'Ideal Supergroup'
BBC News has issued the following report: The four members of LED ZEPPELIN have been voted the U.K.'s ideal supergroup, with Robert Plant beating the late Freddie Mercury to best singer. About 3,500 music fans were polled for Planet Rock Radio and were asked to create their fantasy band. Jimmy Page...July 10, 2005
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AC/DC: BRIAN JOHNSON's 'Path Of Helen Of Troy' DVD Now Available
According to a posting on the AC/DC fan site Crabsody In Blue, a new DVD release from The Goddess Odyssey Television Series, "AC/DC's Brian Johnson - Goddess Odyssey - Path of Helen of Troy", takes AC/DC's legendary frontman Brian Johnson to remote Sparta, Greece. Horizontal jogging, women running n...July 8, 2005
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AC/DC: Welsh Fan Convention's Capacity More Than Doubled
According to icNorthWales, the capacity for the upcoming annual Wrexham AC/DC convention, "The Big Ball - The Second Coming", which is being held between Friday, August 5, and Sunday, August 7, at NEWI's William Aston Hall in Wales, has more than doubled from 1,200 last year to 3,000. Tribute acts f...July 7, 2005
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AC/DC On Swedish National Television
Swedish national television will be airing one hour of the "No Bull" concert movie this Friday (July 8). It's a re-broadcast from last year when the station aired the hard rock night. The program starts at 11:30 p.m. on SVT2. As previously reported, AC/DC's "Back in Black" album was recently certifi...July 5, 2005
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Former AC/DC Bassist To Play Australian Dates With THE BLACK VALENTINES
According to a posting on the AC/DC fan site Crabsody In Blue, former AC/DC bass player Mark Evans is teaming up with Dave Tice (ex-BUFFALO) for a few gigs at the Bridge hotel in Sydney, Australia under the band name of THE BLACK VALENTINES. THE BLACK VALENTINES are: Dave Tice (HEADHUNTERS, COUNT BI...July 2, 2005
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Former ANTHRAX/WHITE LION Drummer Joins ANTIPRODUCT
After spending the last few years as a successful producer in Los Angeles, former ANTHRAX/ZAKK WYLDE/WHITE LION drummer Greg D'Angelo (or "GD3", as he's now known) has joined ANTIPRODUCT as permanent replacement for ailing drummer Simon the Gonk. ANTIPRODUCT are continuing work on recordings at Albe...June 30, 2005
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: 'We're All Open To The Idea' Of Writing New Album With Reunited Lineup
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I'm sitting in a cafe in Zagreb drinking really strong coffee and watching some guy with the greatest mullet I have ever seen. It's magnificent! The anti-mullet forces have not reached this far yet. Thank...June 30, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist: 'People Want To Hear A Good Mixture Of Memorable Songs'
Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: How is PRIEST dealing with the increase in press and the amount of people interested in your personal lives? Is it more or less difficult to come to t...June 30, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN, AC/DC, AEROSMITH, METALLICA Are Top-Selling Metal/Hard Rock Artists In U.S.
The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) recently updated their list of top-selling music artists in the United States. The following are the cumulative album sales totals for the most popular heavy metal/hard rock arists in the U.S. (sales totals are in millions): #3: LED ZEPPELIN 107.5...June 28, 2005
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BIG MACHINE: More Live Dates Announced
BIG MACHINE, the new Florida-based band featuring former NEUROTICA/ATHEIST frontman Kelly Shaefer, have lined up the following dates during the coming weeks: Jul. 01 - Rockerfella's - Bradenton, FL Jul. 16 - Clubhouse - Sarasota, FL Sep. 23 - Boomerz - Seminole, FL BIG MACHINE recently signed an exc...June 28, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Talks About Meeting QUEEN ELIZABETH II
The Washington Post recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. Several excerpts from the chat follow: On meeting Elizabeth II, the queen of England, on March 1 at Buckingham Palace at a royal reception recognizing British music and its contribution to the nation's cultur...June 21, 2005
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