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DEF LEPPARD Worked Hard To Match JOURNEY On Tour
Launch Radio Networks reports: The dust is still settling from the successful tour that JOURNEY and DEF LEPPARD just finished. The bands were together pretty much from late June until this past Sunday (November 19),playing to sold-out crowds all across North America. Neither band has ever been afra...November 22, 2006
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VIO-LENCE: 'Opressing The Masses' Press Kit Sells For $1,000
An original Megaforce-issued VIO-LENCE "Opressing the Masses" press kit — featuring a black leather-like folder with a VIO-LENCE sticker; three glossy promo pictures; three original slides, and a two-page signed statement from vocalist Sean Killian about the controversy about the "Torture Tactics" t...November 22, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman: Still No Truth To KISS Tour Rumors
DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott has dismissed as false a rumor published by the Richmond Times-Dispatch (citing information obtained from Richmond Coliseum general manager Dolly Vogt) that a DEF LEPPARD/KISS tour is being explored for early 2007. According to Elliott, the rumor, which has been circ...November 22, 2006
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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist's Limited-Edition GIBSON To Go On Display In Dublin
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has lent one of his guitars to the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin for a new exhibition called "RockChic: The Life and Times of the Electric Guitar 1931-2006". The exhibition will feature more than 100 legendary, vintage, rare and customized guitars, including...November 22, 2006
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THIN LIZZY, CHEAP TRICK: Australian Tour Cancelled
According to MelodicRock.com, the previously announced Double Trouble tour of Australia, featuring THIN LIZZY and CHEAP TRICK, has been cancelled. Refer to point of purchase for a full ticket refund. As previously reported, THIN LIZZY has been added to to the bill for next year's DEEP PURPLE/STYX U....November 21, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD Glad Fans Still Enjoy Their Songs
Launch Radio Networks reports: DEF LEPPARD's had a big year on the road. After doing their own shows in Europe in the spring, they've been touring with JOURNEY since late June, and the tour has been extended a few times because of demand from fans. DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen told Launch that...November 14, 2006
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DOWN: Photos From This Past Weekend's' 'Sunday Music Workshop Series' Available
DOWN members Pepper Keenan (guitar; also in CORROSION OF CONFORMITY),Jimmy Bower (drums; also in EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT RITUAL),Kirk Windstein (guitar; also in CROWBAR),and Philip Anselmo (vocals; also in SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ex-PANTERA) performed at Tiptina's in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday (N...November 14, 2006
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WITCHFINDER GENERAL Reunites, Begins Work On New Album
WITCHFINDER GENERAL, one of the few bands of the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) era to opt for the classic early BLACK SABBATH dirge rather than the more uptempo metal of most of their countrymen, has reformed and is presently holding auditions to replace singer Zeeb Parkes. "Derm [drummer...November 14, 2006
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MALEVOLENT CREATION Completes Songwriting Process For New Album
Veteran Florida-based extreme metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION have issued the following update: "The band has completed the writing and pre-production demos for 13 songs and will begin the recording of their tenth full-length album, 'Doomsday X', in the coming weeks of November. We're very happy with...November 13, 2006
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DOWN To Perform In New Orleans Tomorrow
DOWN members Pepper Keenan (guitar; also in CORROSION OF CONFORMITY),Jimmy Bower (drums; also in EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT RITUAL),Kirk Windstein (guitar; also in CROWBAR),and Philip Anselmo (vocals; also in SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ex-PANTERA) will perform at Tiptina's in New Orleans, Louisiana tomorrow...November 11, 2006
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KORN: Video Interview With Bassist FIELDY Available
YFly.com has uploaded an exclusive video interview with KORN bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu. Watch it at YouTube.com. During the interview Fieldy talks about his past, upcoming projects, the band's latest album, "See You on the Other Side", and more. On touring: "We each got our own bus 'cause we'...November 11, 2006
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QUEEN's 'We Will Rock You' To Debut In Toronto In March; Tickets Go On Sale This Month
The London and international smash hit musical "We Will Rock You" makes its Canadian premiere on March 14, 2007. A unique collaboration between rock titans QUEEN and Ben Elton, "We Will Rock You" has been London’s No. 1 show since opening in May 2002. Now in its fifth year in the West End, this imme...November 8, 2006
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SILVERCHAIR: 'A New Tomorrow' Book On The Way
Former Rolling Stone Editor Jeff Apter will soon release a new book on SILVERCHAIR called "A New Tomorrow", which is a rewrite of his previous tome on the band that was published three years ago. The following question-and-answer session with the author was posted on SILVERCHAIR's official web site:...November 7, 2006
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ALICE COOPER, IRON MAIDEN, DEF LEPPARD Among Winners At CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOUR Awards
BBC News reports that Alice Cooper scooped the Living Legend award at the Classic Rock Roll of Honour event in London. QUEEN guitarist Brian May presented the 58-year-old with the gong. A painting of the rocker, valued at £50,000, was also given to him. QUEEN won two awards — Best Reissue for their...November 7, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist To Guest On ALICE COOPER's Radio Show
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen will be Alice Cooper's special guest on Cooper's radio show "Nights with Alice Cooper" airing on Thursday, November 9. The program is a classic-rock format and is nationally syndicated on the United Stations Radio Networks. Air times differ, so make sure to check ou...November 3, 2006
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