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ANDREW W.K. Begins Work On New CD
ANDREW W.K. has commenced the recording sessions for the follow-up to his critically-acclaimed debut, "I Get Wet", tentatively due in late spring/early summer through Island DefJam Records. "You know when you get one of those weird things underneath your armpit?" Andrew told Rolling Stone. "That's w...January 31, 2003
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AC/DC To Make Cameo Appearance In Spanish Comedy
Spanish production company Lolafilms are apparently working on a Spanish film called "Isi-Disi". A comedy about the amorous foils of two university-aged brothers named AC and DC by their rocker dad, the film is set to feature cameos by AC/DC and Ricky Martin. The script is being written by Joaquin G...January 25, 2003
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MISERY INDEX Outline Recording Plans
Baltimore, Maryland-based MISERY INDEX — featuring Jason Netherton (bass/vocals, ex-DYING FETUS),Bruce Greig (guitar, ex-DYING FETUS, TOGETHER WE FALL, NEXT STEP UP),Sparky Voyles (guitar, ex-DYING FETUS, M.O.D.) and Matt Byers (drums) — will enter Wild Studio in St-Zenon, Quebec with producer Jea...January 23, 2003
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Ex-AC/DC Bassist Goes Public About HALL OF FAME Snub
Former AC/DC bass player Mark Evans, who appeared on such classic albums as "High Voltage", "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap", and "Let There Be Rock", has issued a press release through his representatives urging industry and media contacts to lobby the U.S. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to have his ind...January 22, 2003
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AC/DC: No New Music Until Late 2003
Contrary to previously published reports, AC/DC's next studio effort will not surface in March. The band, who last album, "Stiff Upper Lip", was released in 2000, will meet in New York in March for the first time since the end of the "Stiff Upper Lip" tour to talk about the upcoming CD, vocalist Bri...January 20, 2003
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METAL BABIES: Metal Merchandise For The Little Ones
Mark DeVito, a die-hard heavy-metal buff and graphic artist, has launched Metal Babies, a new line of baby garb that parodies the concert T-shirts of the giants in metal including AC/DC, METALLICA, and even BLACK SABBATH. The clothes range from $12-$18, and are available online at www.metalbabies.co...January 20, 2003
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PANTERA, AC/DC, OZZY OSBOURNE Members Attend Hard Rock Vault Grand Opening
PANTERA's Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul, TWISTED SISTER's Dee Snider, AC/DC singer Brian Johnson, OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Zakk Wylde, MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx, ex-GUNS N' ROSES members Duff McKagan and Slash, and members of DISTURBED attended the Hard Rock Vault grand opening o...January 17, 2003
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KISS: A Hillbilly Tribute By HAYSEED DIXIE
Hillbilly humorists HAYSEED DIXIE, a group that achieved infamy with 2001's "A Hillbilly Tribute to AC/DC", which featured backwater send-ups of "Highway to Hell", "You Shook Me All Night Long" and "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap", are at it again. KISS are the target of HAYSEED's latest homage, "Kiss...January 14, 2003
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AC/DC Have A Fan In DREW BARRYMORE
Click here to view a recent picture of actress Drew Barrymore wearing an AC/DC T-shirt during a filming session for the "Charlie's Angels 2" movie "Full Throttle". (Thanks: Crabsody In Blue) ...January 13, 2003
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AC/DC: Reissue Update!
More details have been revealed about the forthcoming AC/DC reissues that will kick off the band's new deal with Epic/Sony Music. CDs : The first three waves of CDs are confirmed as follows: February 18th: Back In Black Live High Voltage Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap Highway To Hell March 25th: The Ra...January 10, 2003
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DROWNING POOL Begin Singer Search, Cite AC/DC Inspiration
The remaining members of DROWNING POOL have started rehearsing again this week and now will actively seek out a replacement for frontman Dave Williams, who passed away last August. Bass player Stevie Benton told Australia's Undercover News their motivation in moving forward is the example set by AC/...January 9, 2003
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Winning Air-Guitar Ace Salutes AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG
A 27-year-old Australian man beat 10 other finalists to win the Hobart Summer Festival air-guitar showdown with his impression of AC/DC "mad axeman" Angus Young, according to Australia's The Mercury. David Lithgow's carefully choreographed and well-rehearsed piece won the West Hobart carpet salesman...January 8, 2003
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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE: No Immediate Plans For A New Studio Album
WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale has given his first in-depth interview since announcing a North American reunion tour with THE SCORPIONS and DOKKEN, set to kick off on Jan. 29 in Jacksonville, Florida. The question-and-answer session, the first part of which was posted on the singer's official w...January 5, 2003
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AC/DC's JOHNSON On DEF LEPPARD's 'X': They've Been Listening To People In Suits Again
Brian Johnson, frontman for the Australian rock legends AC/DC, recently admitted that he was less than impressed with the latest effort from DEF LEPPARD — a band whose musical output he had previously appreciated and whose career he had followed with interest as a fan and as a friend. "I know Joe [E...January 2, 2003
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SAXON Frontman Slams Former Members Over Name Lawsuit
SAXON frontman Biff Byford has addressed the ongoing legal battle over the band's name with fellow original members Graham Oliver and Steve Dawson via a lengthy statement posted on the group's official web site. The statement reads as follows: "Hi, I hope everyone is well! "I have been reading the m...December 23, 2002