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RAMONES: Photos From Book-Signing Session Posted Online

The authors of "On the Road with the Ramones" — Monte A. Melnick (RAMONES Tour Manager) and Frank Meyer (THE STREETWALKIN' CHEETAHS, SWEET JUSTICE) — along with Tommy Ramone (RAMONES drummer, producer and founding member),Arturo Vega (RAMONES Artistic Director),and Allan Arkush (Director, "Rock 'n...

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H.I.M. Sign With SIRE RECORDS

Following several months of negotiations, Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. have confirmed that they have signed an exclusive worldwide recording contract with Sire Records. The agreement covers four successive releases and an option for fifth, and includes not only Europe but also the U.S., Japan and A...

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RAMONES Book-Signing Session Scheduled For This Weekend

The authors of "On the Road with the Ramones" — Monte A. Melnick (RAMONES Tour Manager) and Frank Meyer (THE STREETWALKIN' CHEETAHS, SWEET JUSTICE) — will be appearing at Tower Records on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on Saturday, Sept. 11 for a book signing. Melnick and Meyer will be joined at the sign...

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RAMONES Anniversary Party To Feature Star-Studded Lineup

PEARL JAM's Eddie Vedder, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS members Flea and John Frusciante, HENRY ROLLINS and RANCID's Tim Armstrong are among the artists slated to perform as part of the RAMONES' 30th anniversary party September 12 at the Avalon Theatre in Hollywood, CA, according to Billboard.com. Also sche...

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Former THE ALMIGHTY Singer To Open For THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND, LYNYRD SKYNYRD

Former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick will be opening for THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND and LYNYRD SKYNYRD at four shows in Texas and Oklahoma in early October. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 06 - Oklahoma City, OK - Zoo Amphitheatre Oct. 08 - Dallas, TX - Smirnoff Music Centre Oct. 09 - Houst...

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RAMONES: 'Raw' DVD Details Revealed

ABC ePrep is reporting that the surviving members of the RAMONES have released additional details on the band's first DVD, "Ramones Raw", which will be released on September 28 via Image Entertainment. The disc will feature appearances by Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Bono, Drew Barrymore, and Carly Si...

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TRASH LIGHT VISION: New Demo Track Posted Online

TRASH LIGHT VISION, the new band featuring MURDERDOLLS guitarist Acey Slade (ex-DOPE),have uploaded a new demo track, entitled "My Fuck You to You", at this location. Another demo cut, "Horns and Halos", can be downloaded here. According to Acey, the New York-based quartet mixes diverse musical inf...

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MISFITS To Play Special Halloween-Themed Show With ALICE COOPER

The MISFITS all-star line up of Jerry Only with special guests Marky Ramone (THE RAMONES) and Dez Cadena (BLACK FLAG) will headline several select dates in Europe in September, including Holland, Belgium, Czech Republic and Russia. The MISFITS will also team with none other than ALICE COOPER in Los...

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Former THE ALMIGHTY Frontman To Begin Work On Sophomore Solo Album

Former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick has finished writing 25 songs for his second solo album, which he intends to record between tours, according to a posting on his web site. Recording is due to begin later this year, with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott once again producing the effort. The...

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JOEY RAMONE's Family Battling Former Producer Over 'Lost' Album

The New York Post's "Page Six" is reporting that Joey Ramone's estate is battling his former producer over the punk rock legend's "lost album." Page Six has learned that the RAMONES singer recorded demos of 16 songs with the help of producer Daniel Rey before his death in 2001. Now Joey's brother, M...

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RAMONES Musical To Debut In August

According to Playbill.com, a new musical featuring the music of the rock group THE RAMONES will debut in Perth, Australia, in August. Entitled "Gabba Gabba Hey!" , the musical will play the Monkey Bar Aug. 17-21. Andy Goldberg, who helmed off-Broadway's "Bomb-itty of Errors", is directing, with chor...

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TRASH LIGHT VISION: New Song Available For Download

TRASH LIGHT VISION, the new band featuring MURDERDOLLS guitarist Acey Slade (ex-DOPE),have uploaded a demo track, entitled "Horns and Halos", at this location. According to Acey, the New York-based quartet mixes diverse musical influences from REFUSED and THE RAMONES to DAVID BOWIE and GUNS N' ROSE...

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MARKY RAMONE Explains Decision To Go Public With JOHNNY RAMONE's Cancer Battle

RAMONES drummer Marky Ramone has issued a statement in response to newly published reports that RAMONES guitarist Johnny Ramone is expected to recover from an infection related to prostate cancer. Explaining his decision to go public with Johnny's cancer battle in an interview with Rolling Stone mag...

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Doctor: RAMONES Guitarist Is Not Dying

Despite published reports to the contrary, RAMONES guitarist Johnny Ramone is not dying of cancer, his doctor has told MTV News. Ramone, who has been living with prostate cancer for the past several years, was recently admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles with what his physician, D...

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Report: RAMONES Guitarist Battling Prostate Cancer

Rolling Stone magazine is reporting that RAMONES guitarist Johnny Ramone is in a Los Angeles hospital battling prostate cancer. "Johnny's been a champ in confronting this, but at this point I think the chances are slim," drummer Marky Ramone told the magazine. "John never smoked cigarettes, he wasn'...