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VOIVOD Singer: 'JASON NEWSTED Simply Rules!'
VOIVOD vocalist Denis Belanger (a.k.a. Snake) has posted the following update to the "Diary" section of the band's official web site: "Hello everyone. Here I am at Ozzfest. It's incredible to think that I'm actually part of this great circus for BAD people. I love it. Here's a few words to resume th...July 9, 2003
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Former LED ZEPPELIN Guitarist Gets Behind RIFFATHON 2003
Guitarist, Total Guitar and Guitar Techniques, in association with the Academy of Contemporary Music, have announced the first-ever U.K. Riffathon 2003. Supported by none other than former LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page, the Riffathon is designed to encourage players of all ages to get out there...July 8, 2003
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A PERFECT CIRCLE Name New Album, Announce Club Tour Dates
A PERFECT CIRCLE have set "Thirteenth Step" as the title for their sophomore album, due out on September 16 through Virgin Records. The complete track listing for the album is as follows: 01. The Package 02. Weak and Powerless 03. The Noose 04. Blue 05. Vanishing 06. A Stranger 07. The Outsider 08....July 8, 2003
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475,000 tickets sold for SARS concert in Toronto
Toronto Star reports that as of the weekend, 475,000 tickets for the star-studded concert to help the SARS-stricken Canadian city have been sold, J.P. Pampena, a spokesman for the event, said Monday. Of those, 50,000 were sold to U.S. consumers. Organizers say sales will likely be capped at 600,000...July 8, 2003
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VENDETTA RED Singer Says AC/DC's Fans Are 'Blatantly Homophobic'
Andrew Bonazelli of the Seattle Weekly spoke with VENDETTA RED frontman Zach Davidson about the band's negative experience opening for AC/DC earlier this year at New York City's Roseland Ballroom. "It was a fuckin' nightmare, dude," Davidson sighed. "It was scary how blatantly homophobic a lot of th...July 5, 2003
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New York Post: MIKE PIAZZA Is The NY METS' Resident Metalhead
Billy Heller of the New York Post reports that New York Mets star catcher Mike Piazza, currently on the disabled list, is the Met who's most into music, says Vito Vitiello, a cheerful, stocky 34-year-old guy from New Hyde Park who holds sway with 50,000 watts of sound before crowds of 40,000 and mor...July 5, 2003
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Guitarist Offers Update From The Road
In his latest update from the road, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD guitarist Jed Simon sheds a little light on the hazards of being on the road, some great new & vintage music to listen to, the virtues of dual rectifiers, and pointy guitars: "SYL has been writing and compiling video footage lately... excep...July 3, 2003
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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Keyboardist To Tour With BILLY IDOL
Former DREAM THEATER/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN keyboardist Derek Sherinian will be touring as part of BILLY IDOL's backing band this summer. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Aug. 24 - Kings Island, OH @ Timberwolf Ampitheatre Aug. 26 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues Aug. 27 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues...July 3, 2003
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Former AC/DC Bassist To Perform At Sydney Fund-Raiser
Mark Evans, former bass player for AC/DC during their classic Bon Scott era, and former BUFFALO frontman Dave Tice will perform a fund-raiser for a Sydney (Australia) school later this month, according to Undercover News. Tice and Evans will perform their acoustic blues set on July 25 to raise money...July 1, 2003
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150,000 Tickets Sold For Toronto's SARS Benefit
The Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto concert — featuring AC/DC and RUSH, among others — sold a record 150,000 tickets in its first day of sales, according to Billboard.com. The event's main sponsor, Molson Canadian, also said that sales to U.S. fans for the July 30 concert at Downsview Park were "w...June 30, 2003
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POWER QUEST To Release 'NeverWorld' Later In The Year
U.K. melodic power metal band POWER QUEST have started recording their new album, tentatively titled "NeverWorld", at Thin Ice Studios (THRESHOLD, ARENA, JOHN WETTON) and are set to mix the effort at Mastertone Studios with Pete Coleman (AC/DC, PARADISE LOST). The follow-up to "Wings Of Forever" is...June 27, 2003
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RUSH Added To Toronto STONES Gig
Canadian rock legends RUSH have been confirmed for the ROLLING STONES concert in Toronto on July 30 at Downsview Park. The announcement was made on the band's official website, where in a one-sentence blurb they confirmed they will be joining the ever-growing list of artists for the special gig to h...June 27, 2003
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Talks About His Cars
Mark Phelan of Detroit Free Press recently caught up with MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx and spoke to him about his collection of cars. Sixx's Vehicles: 1957 Chevy Bel Air, Porsche 996, Chevrolet Suburban, Ford Excursion, customized Harley-Davidson Question: When did you get your 1957 Chevy? Nikki: "About...June 26, 2003
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SEX PISTOLS: North American Tour Dates Announced
Punk rock legends SEX PISTOLS will embark on a two-week tour of North America in late August/early September. The band's original line-up — John Lydon (a.k.a. Johnny Rotten, vocals),Steve Jones (guitar),Paul Cook (drums) and Glen Matlock (bass) — will visit a mix of amphitheaters, clubs and concer...June 25, 2003
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AC/DC To Join ROLLING STONES At Concert To Boost Toronto Tourism After SARS
AC/DC will be among the performers at a July 30 ROLLING STONES-headlined concert to boost tourism in Toronto and southern Ontario after the SARS outbreak, according to the Associated Press. Other performers at the show will include THE GUESS WHO and JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE. Tickets will cost $16. Stung by...June 24, 2003
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