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Watch THE JACK Cover AC/DC's 'Long Way To The Top'
"It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll)" is the lead track from the new Australian film "Thunderstruck" performed by THE JACK — an Australian supergroup of sorts made up of Phil Jameson (GRINSPOON),Janet English (SPIDERBAIT),Davie Lane (YOU AM I),Kemstar (1200 TECHNIQUES),Travis...May 14, 2004
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Label Executive Accuses GREAT WHITE Of Creating Cover Art Controversy To Raise Interest In Tour
Cleopatra Records executive Jeff Gray has spoken to the Boston Globe about GREAT WHITE's assertion that they were "horrified to discover" that the record company "had attempted to profit on the horrible tragedy of February 20th, 2003" by using an image of a shark jumping out of flames on a newly iss...May 13, 2004
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GODSMACK Announce Headlining Shows Following METALLICA Tour
After GODSMACK finish touring with METALLICA on May 15 in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the band will play seven radio festivals and solo shows, starting May 17 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and running through May 29 in Noblesville, Indiana. Then GODSMACK will hook back up with METALLICA for the...May 13, 2004
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SEPULTURA Guitarist Hosts School Workshop: Video, Photos Available
According to a posting on SEPULTURA's web site, guitarist Andreas Kisser performed to a different type of audience Friday (May 7). He was invited to host a workshop in a school. Andreas answered questions, played some guitar and talked about how he became a musician to Elementary and Middle School s...May 7, 2004
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THE DARKNESS To Work With Legendary AC/DC Producer On Sophomore Album
THE DARKNESS have recruited legendary producer Robert "Mutt" Lange to produce the follow-up to their mega-selling debut CD, "Permission to Land", according to NME.com. Lange, who is married to country/pop superstar Shania Twain, has previously produced a number of classic rock albums from such artis...May 7, 2004
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THE HIDDEN HAND To Release New Album In The Fall
THE HIDDEN HAND bassist/vocalist Bruce Falkinburg has issued the following update via StonerRock.com: "We have been laying low in the woodshed for the past two months getting ready to record the next full-length due out on Southern Lord in the US in the fall and Exile on Mainstream in Europe. The re...May 5, 2004
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Canada's STAMPEDE QUEEN To Release New Album This Month
Canada's STAMPEDE QUEEN will release their new album, "A Night At The Cockfights", on May 11 through Perris Records. STAMPEDE QUEEN was featured on the 2002 compilation "Hollywood Hairspray" with the track "Woman In A Fast Car" on Perris Records. "A Night At The Cockfights" features 14 tracks of in...May 4, 2004
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H.I.M.: 'Solitary Man' Enters U.K. Chart At No. 9
H.I.M.'s latest single, a cover of NEIL DIAMOND's "Solitary Man", entered the U.K. singles chart at No. 9 — the highest H.I.M. single entry on the official charts there. "Solitary Man" comes off H.I.M.'s recently issued "best of" collection, entitled "And Love Said No - The Greatest Hits 1997-2004"....May 3, 2004
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Poll: GUNS N' ROSES, METALLICA, BLACK SABBATH Among Greatest Riffs Ever
GUNS N' ROSES' 1987 smash-hit "Sweet Child O' Mine" has the greatest guitar riff of all time, according to the readers of the U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine (cover). The track, which was included on the group's classic "Appetite For Destruction" debut, came top of a poll of 100 Greatest Riffs Ever, re...May 1, 2004
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LET THERE BE ROCK: Melbourne Gets 'Thunderstruck'!
To coincide with the release of the AC/DC-inspired movie "Thunderstruck" (web site),Melbourne's retro hard rock nightclub Back In The Day (web site) is handing over a free movie pass to the first 150 people through the door from 9:00 p.m. this Saturday, May 1, thanks to Icon Films. Australia's prem...April 28, 2004
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FIREBALL MINISTRY To Team Up With ANDREW W.K., NO MOTIV And THE LOCUST For U.S. Tour
FIREBALL MINISTRY will be teaming up with ANDREW W.K., NO MOTIV and THE LOCUST for a U.S. tour beginning on May 1 in Denver, Colorado. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 01 - Cervantes Denver, CO May 03 - Big Easy - Boise, ID May 04 - Neumo's - Seattle, WA May 06 - The ...April 27, 2004
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AC/DC Road Movie Soundtrack To Feature Australian All-Star Cover Band
Members of THE LIVING END, SPIDERBAIT, GRINSPOON and YOU AM I make up a band called THE JACK who cover the songs of AC/DC for the upcoming movie "Thunderstruck", according to Undercover News. THE JACK are Phil Jameson (GRINSPOON),Janet English (SPIDERBAIT),Davie Lane (YOU AM I),Kemstar (1200 TECH...April 26, 2004
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Former AC/DC Bassist Hospitalized Following Car Accident
Former AC/DC bassist Mark Evans was hospitalized earlier this week after a taxi he was being driven in was rear-ended, according to Australia's Undercover News. Evans was on his way to perform at the Bridge Hotel at Rozelle in Sydney with Dave Tice (ex-BUFFALO) early Tuesday evening (April 20) when...April 23, 2004
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Report: U.S. Marines Blaring AC/DC Music To Agitate Iraqi Insurgents
According to the Associated Press, U.S. marines in Fallujah, Iraq have been broadcasting messages by loudspeaker to agitate Iraqi insurgents, announcing, "You are cowards for hiding behind women and children. Come out and fight," and blaring heavy-metal music, including AC/DC's "Shoot to Thrill". La...April 16, 2004
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GENITORTURERS Launch U.S. Tour With New Song Download
GENITORTURERS, the Florida-based band featuring former MORBID ANGEL frontman David "Evil D" Vincent (photo#1, photo#2, photo#3) on bass, have announced the kick-off of their 2004 U.S. spring tour with the Internet release of a new song, entitled "Take It". Written by Vincent, "Take It" (download MP3...April 15, 2004
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