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Ex-NEUROTICA Singer Awaits Word From SLASH And Co., Contemplates Next Move

Former NEUROTICA frontman Kelly Shaefer remains one of the top candidates to fill the vacant singer slot in the new band formed by ex-GUNS N' ROSES members Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum. "Slash called me about three weeks ago and told me I was still in the top three, and to just...

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Former DIO Guitarist Completes Work On New Solo CD

Former DIO/WORLD WAR III guitarist TRACY G has completed work on his latest solo CD, "Deviating From The Set List", featuring covers of classic rock tunes. The album, which reportedly took a year to record, includes guest appearances from 24 artists, among them Ralph Saenz (vocals - ATOMIC PUNK, MET...

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TWISTED SISTER Make Unannounced Appearance In New York City

TWISTED SISTER made an unannounced appearance at Don Hill's in New York City last night (Dec. 13) as part of frontman Dee Snider's scheduled solo headlining gig at the venue. The band, who reunited for their first performance in 14 years at last year's "New York Steel" benefit for the New York Polic...

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Former FEAR FACTORY Guitarist Seeks Production Work

Former FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares, who has been doing a fair amount of production work in the recent months, is interested in getting demos from unsigned acts. He has a company called DC Productions, and wants to help young bands. He can be contacted at: [email protected]. ...

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It's Official: AC/DC Sign With EPIC RECORDS

AC/DC have signed a multi-album deal with Epic Records, according to Billboard.com. The first releases under the deal will be refurbished reissues of classic albums such as "Back in Black", "Highway to Hell", and "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap", due early next year. Further reissues will follow, all o...

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ZWAN Name Debut, Set Release Date

Chicago-based ZWAN, the new band featuring former SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan, ex-PUMPKINS drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, former CHAVEZ guitarist Matt Sweeney, ex-SLINT guitarist David Pajo, and A PERFECT CIRCLE bassist Paz Lechantin, have set "Mary Star of the Sea" as the title for their debu...

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AC/DC: Changing Labels?

AC/DC are rumored to be moving from their longtime Warner Music Group home to Sony Music, according to Hits Daily Double. The band, who are believed to be recording their new studio album for an early 2003 release, are said to be negotiating a deal that will allow their lucrative catalog and upcomin...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Offers Update On STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, Other Projects

Canadian madman DEVIN TOWNSEND has posted the following update via his official web site: "First to the news that everyone is looking for — the recordings. Both the STRAPPING YOUNG LAD (SYL) and DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND (DTB) records began mixing on October 25 to be completely finished by November 12. Wh...

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SHAKIRA Covers AEROSMITH, AC/DC

Half Colombian, half Lebanese pop star SHAKIRA has reportedly been performing cover versions of AEROSMITH's "Dude Looks Like a Lady" and AC/DC's "Back in Black" during her recent U.S. dates. ...

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All-Female AC/DC Tribute Band Announce Upcoming Gigs

San Francisco-based all-female AC/DC tribute band AC/DSHE have lined up the following dates during November: Nov. 22 – San Francisco, CA @ Last Day Saloon Nov. 23 – Las Vegas, NV @ Joint (Hard Rock Hotel) For more information on the group, visit their official web site at this location. ...

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AC/DC To Issue New Album In March, Launch North American Tour

AC/DC are planning on issuing a new studio album in March 2003, with a North American tour scheduled to kick off in late spring/early summer. The as-yet-untitled effort is reportedly being recorded at Bryan Adams' studio in Vancouver, British Columbia, The Warehouse Studio, and will be preceded by t...

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Former U.D.O./RUNNING WILD Bassist Resurfaces In Cover Band

Former U.D.O./ RUNNING WILD bassist Thomas "Bodo" Smuszynski has resurfaced in a German cover band called BOURBON STREET. The group, who perform classic rock tunes from such acts as DEEP PURPLE, VAN HALEN, AC/DC, WHITESNAKE, JUDAS PRIEST and URIAH HEEP, have launched their official web site at this...

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KABÁT: Czech Metal Veterans Launch Seven-City American Tour

KABÁT, the Czech Republic's #1 metal band, kick off their first American tour Thursday, Nov. 7 in New York at Brooklyn's Club Warsaw. Formed in 1984 in the northern Bohemian city of Teplice, KABÁT's early sound could be termed as old-school thrash, which effectively put them on the Czechoslovakian c...

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AC/DC To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

AC/DC are among five acts that will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame early next year. Other artists set to be honored are THE CLASH, ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE ATTRACTIONS, THE POLICE, and THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS. The Eighteenth Annual Induction Ceremony will be held at the Waldorf Astoria...

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CELINE DION's AC/DC Cover Available On CD/DVD

The CELINE DION/ANASTACIA cover version of AC/DC's "You Shook Me All Night Long" is featured on the VH1 CD/DVD release "Divas Las Vegas 2002", out now via Sony Music. ...