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AC/DC: U.K. Reissues Delayed
According to AC-DC.net, the Epic/Sony reissues AC/DC's "Ballbreaker" (1995) and "Stiff Upper Lip" (2000) albums in the U.K. have been pushed back to August 23. No reason was given for the delay. Both albums will be presented in digipak format, similar to last year's reissues, with extensive new book...July 31, 2004
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BLACKEST OF THE BLACK: Tentative Tour Dates Announced
The tentative routing has been released for this fall's edition of the "Blackest Of The Black" tour, featuring DANZIG, DOYLE (featuring ex-MISFITS guitarist Doyle),MAYHEM, DEVILDRIVER, DEATH ANGEL and EYES OF FIRE. As previously reported, "Blackest of the Black" organizer Glenn Danzig and ex-MISFIT...July 30, 2004
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Report: AC/DC Laneway Decision Deferred
News.com.au is reporting that a council decision on renaming a Melbourne central business district laneway in honour of legendary band AC/DC has been deferred until later in the year. Melbourne City Council said last month it was considering changing the name of Corporation Lane, a narrow alley whic...July 29, 2004
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MACHINE HEAD To Play Entire 'Burn My Eyes' Album At Philadelphia Show
MACHINE HEAD will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the worldwide release of their classic debut album, "Burn My Eyes", by setting aside their regularly scheduled set list and performing the record in its entirety on August 8 at the Philadelphia stop on their "Road Rage" tour. Widely considered to b...July 26, 2004
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Australian Restaurateur Fights AC/DC Street Name Tribute
According to the Herald Sun, the owner of Melbourne institution Rosati will fight a move to rename Corporation Lane in a tribute to rock band AC/DC. Piero Gesualdi said the plan being considered by Melbourne City Council to call it "ACDC Lane" was inappropriate. Gesualdi, whose restaurant stands cl...July 25, 2004
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QUEENSRŸCHE: Tour Journal Updated
QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton has updated his "tour journal" with several lengthy entries from the band's most recent European run. Check it out here. In related news, world-class singer Pamela Moore, best known for her vocal part as "Sister Mary" on QUEENSRŸCHE's classic, multi-platinum albu...July 23, 2004
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NORLANDER, KEELING, APPICE: All-Star Trio Announce U.S. Tour
Beginning July 30, prog rock keyboard virtuoso Erik Norlander (ROCKET SCIENTISTS, LANA LANE) will be teaming up with vocalist Kelly Keeling (MICHAEL SCHENKER, GUITAR ZEUS, GEORGE LYNCH) and drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, WWIII, HOLLYWOOD ALLSTARZ) for tour dates in the Northeastern and So...July 21, 2004
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BONED To Release Debut CD In August
British hard rock band BONED will release their debut CD, "Up At The Crack", in August through Perris Records. Boasting a sound "in the classic AC/DC vein," "Up At The Crack" features 10 original tracks of "in-your-face, balls-to-the-wall rock 'n' roll." BONED were originally called AC/DD but change...July 19, 2004
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World's Largest AC/DC Convention To Be Held In Early August
Caroline Jones of icNorthWales is reporting that hundreds of rock fans are expected to descend on a Welsh town for a weekend of quality music when Wrehxam plays host to the world's largest AC/DC convention. Fans of the Australian rock group will be entertained with a weekend of partying featuring 10...July 16, 2004
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ANGUS YOUNG: AC/DC Would Consider Playing Gig At 'ACDC Lane'
AC/DC guitarist Angus Young has told Australia's The Age that the group are completing work on a new album, with a release and tour scheduled for next year. He also said they would consider playing a gig at "ACDC Lane" — the proposed new name of "Corporation Lane" in Melbourne's central business dis...July 16, 2004
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DROWNING POOL Schedule 'Rockline' Appearance
DROWNING POOL will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Monday, July 19. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you, check...July 13, 2004
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KROKUS' STORACE Says He Passed On AC/DC Singer Job
KROKUS frontman Marc Storace recently talked with ClassicRockRevisited.com about the early comparisons between the veteran Swiss hard rock outfit and AC/DC. "When the question came through the grapevine after Bon [Scott's] death to join AC/DC I didn't know whether to believe it or not but I turned i...July 13, 2004
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TANK: New Album Track Listing Revealed
According to a posting on the TANK "This Means War" web site, TANK have finalized the track listing for their new album, "Sturmpanzer", tentatively due later in the year. The follow-up to 2002's "Still At War" (Zoom Club Records) will contain the following tracks: 01. Sturmpanzer 02. Baghdad City 03...July 10, 2004
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AC/DC Street Proposal Gets Council Support
Australia's The Age is reporting that Melbourne City Council Thursday night (July 8) supported a proposal to change the name of "Corporation Lane" in Melbourne's central business district to "ACDC Lane" as a tribute to Australia's most successful band. A council report said AC/DC had "strong links w...July 8, 2004
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Report: AC/DC Street Name Recommendation To Receive City Approval
Australia's The Age is reporting that Melbourne City Council is tonight expected to approve a recommendation to rename Corporation Lane, a narrow alley off Flinders Lane, "ACDC Lane", in honor of the band's global success. The idea was first suggested in The Age's rock column, Sticky Carpet, in May....July 7, 2004