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THE DARKNESS, THE WILDHEARTS Perform In Florida: Photos Available
THE DARKNESS and THE WILDHEARTS performed at the Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton, Florida on Sunday (June 6). Check out pictures from LFI: The Darkness, The Wildhearts. As previously reported, THE DARKNESS will enter the studio in December to begin recording the follow-up to last year's gold-...June 8, 2004
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AC/DC To Have Melbourne Street Named In Their Honor
CNN.com is reporting that AC/DC could soon stroll down a lane named in their honor, city officials in the southern Australian city of Melbourne have said. Melbourne City Council is considering renaming Corporation Lane, a narrow downtown alley, AC/DC Lane as a tribute to the band. "They are probably...June 7, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS: ACE FREHLEY Is Not Allowed To Be In KISS
On the eve of the release of his long-awaited new solo album, "Asshole", KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke to Billboard magazine about the group's impressive legacy. The following are some of the highlights of that interview: Billboard: How do you respond to people who say the band isn't real...June 6, 2004
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THE DARKNESS: No Plans To Work With Producer 'MUTT' LANGE
Contrary to published reports, THE DARKNESS will NOT be utilizing the services of legendary producer Robert "Mutt" Lange (AC/DC, DEF LEPPARD, BRYAN ADAMS, FOREIGNER) on their upcoming sophomore album. Some Internet sources have gone as far as to quote the members of the band as saying that the follo...June 5, 2004
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Bassist TONY FRANKLIN To Take Part In CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL
Bassist extraordinaire Tony Franklin (ex-THE FIRM, BLUE MURDER, WHITESNAKE) has posted the following message on his web site: "Hello folks. It's been a long time since my last update, so let's get right to it!! I'll start with the most current happenings and work back from there. "I will be particip...June 1, 2004
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SUFFOCATION, SCARVE, IGNITE Confirmed For Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING
SUFFOCATION, SCARVE, IGNITE and TERROR are among the latest confirmations for the Graspop Metal Meeting, set to take place June 25-27 at De Boeretang in Dessel, Belgium. The complete list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows (in alphabetical order): ACTION IN DC AFTER...May 31, 2004
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AC/DC, BLACK SABBATH, KISS To Rock Daytona Beach Museum
Laser light shows featuring the music of KISS, VAN HALEN, AC/DC, AEROSMITH, BLACK SABBATH and dozens of other rock and pop acts will be staged at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach, Florida beginning this Tuesday (June 1) and running through Aug. 7, according to The Daytona Beach News-...May 28, 2004
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AC/DC-Inspired Movie 'Thunderstruck' Confirms International Distribution Deals
TheAge.com.au is reporting that the new Australian film "Thunderstruck", which follows five friends who are devoted AC/DC fanatics and after a near-death experience, make a pact to bury whoever dies first next to their idol, the late AC/DC singer Bon Scott, has already confirmed international distri...May 23, 2004
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HENRY ROLLINS To Issue Rare And Unreleased D.C.-Area Music
Punk rock icon Henry Rollins is starting a new record label focusing on rare and unreleased music from the Washington, D.C., area, according to MTV.com. "A couple of years ago, it hit me that there was some really cool music from my hometown of Washington, D.C., that was either out-of-print or unrel...May 20, 2004
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AC/DC Radio Program Scheduled For BBC World Service
On Monday, May 24, BBC World Service will be airing a special show dedicated to AC/DC. With rare interviews from their legendary frontman Bon Scott, who died in 1980, BBC will trace the group's early years, from playing wild bars round Australia, on to conquering the world with "Highway To Hell". Th...May 20, 2004
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Unsigned Trio ZO2 To Tour U.S. With KISS And POISON
According to a posting on their web site, Brooklyn-based trio ZO2 have secured the prestigious opening slot for this summer's KISS/POISON tour. "This would be an outstanding achievement for any band but the truly remarkable fact is that ZO2 is as yet unsigned," the group write. "The thrill of a rela...May 18, 2004
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W.A.S.P.'s LAWLESS Says Smaller Record Labels Are Changing The Face Of Music
W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless recently spoke to AskMen.com about the trouble with labels' lack of support his band has had over the years. Asked what advice he would give someone who wants to enter the heavy metal or rock world today, Lawless replied, "That's a tough question because the industry...May 18, 2004
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North Wales College To Host World's Largest AC/DC Band Tribute Festival
A North Wales college will be hosting the world's largest AC/DC tribute band festival the weekend of August 6-8, according to ic NorthWales. Headlining the summer event at Newi College, Wrexham, will be AC/DC's original singer, Dave Evans, backed by North Wales tribute group SEEDY/DC. Ten of the top...May 18, 2004
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Report: AC/DC-Inspired Movie 'Thunderstruck' In High Demand
News.com.au is reporting that distributors of Australian film "Thunderstruck" (web site) have had to put on extra screenings to cope with overseas interest at the Cannes Film Festival. So if that is anything to go by, the film has good chances of being picked up by overseas buyers. "My job here is t...May 16, 2004
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STEVE VAI, TWISTED SISTER's J.J. FRENCH To Judge Guitar Face-Off
The New York Post's Page Six reports: "A gang of guitar gods has agreed to judge a photo search of America's greatest 'guitar face' — the musical mugging that some overexuberant ax-men do during a solo. The photos are being evaluated by Steve Vai, Hank Williams Jr., BILLY IDOL sideman Steve Stevens,...May 16, 2004
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