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DEF LEPPARD Part Ways With Longtime Management
After spending most of their career under the management of Peter Mensch and Cliff Bernstein at Q-Prime Management, DEF LEPPARD have jumped ship to sign with Trudy Green at HK Management, according to Hits Daily Double. HK, which is now part of Irving Azoff's Frontline Management, has looked after s...August 15, 2005
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L.A. GUNS Frontman Says AMERICAN METAL BLAST Tour Has Been 'A Mostly Pleasant Blur'
L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis has posted the following message about the group's in-progress U.S. tour with W.A.S.P., STEPHEN PEARCY (ex-RATT) and METAL CHURCH: "Back home in Babylon for a few days. The last six weeks has been a mostly pleasant blur. I try not to count but I think we just played 38...August 13, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist: 'Heavy Metal Is An Area We Don't Like To Go Into'
Allan Wigney of the Ottawa Sun recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. On the subject of being labeled a "heavy metal" band, Campbell said, "We sit on the fence between hard rock and pop. We can take 'hard rock,' but the heavy metal thing is an area we don't like...August 13, 2005
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DOWN Drummer Says There Will Be A New Studio Album
In a recent interview with Metal Maniacs magazine, EYEHATEGOD/SUPERJOINT RITUAL guitarist and DOWN drummer Jimmy Bower revealed that he is "sure we'll do another DOWN record. I've talked to Phil [Anselmo, DOWN/SUPERJOINT RITUAL/ex-PANTERA frontman] and everybody else. Everybody's expressed interest...August 11, 2005
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Former SKID ROW Drummer PHIL VARONE To Appear On TLC's 'Miami Ink'
Former SKID ROW/SAIGON KICK drummer Phil Varone, whose life on the road is documented in a new film called "Waking Up Dead", is going to be featured on TLC's new hit show "Miami Ink" on August 16 at 10:00 p.m. In the episode, titled "The Apprentice", Phil will have the names of his kids tattooed ...August 9, 2005
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L.A. GUNS Drummer: 'We Are Really Gypsies'
Deb Rao of Glam-Metal.com recently conducted an interview with L.A. GUNS drummer Steve Riley. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Glam-Metal.com: What do you attribute to L.A. GUNS' longevity? You guys have been together almost 20 years now. Steve Riley: "I really believe Phil Lewis and mysel...August 9, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist VIVIAN CAMPBELL: Solo Album Samples Posted Online
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell has uploaded several audio samples from his upcoming solo album, "Two Sides of If", at www.viviancampbell.com. "Two Sides of If" is scheduled for release on September 6. Campbell will be joined on the blues-oriented album by ZZ TOP's Billy Gibbons, singer Joan O...August 8, 2005
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'Waking Up Dead' Documentary Featuring Ex-SKID ROW Drummer: More Cities Added
Two more cities were added to the theatrical run of "Waking Up Dead", the new documentary featuring former SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW drummer Phil Varone. The film will make its Miami-Ft. Lauderdale premiere on Thursday, September 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the AMC Ritz 8, located at 9200 SR 84. Phil Varone and di...August 8, 2005
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AC/DC: Rare BUSTER BROWN Album To Be Issued On CD
According to a posting on AC-DC.net, the rare debut album from the legendary Melbourne band BUSTER BROWN — which featured in its ranks AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd and future ROSE TATTOO frontman Angry Anderson and bassist Geordie Leech — is finally being issued on CD for the first time (with bonus track...August 4, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman Talks About Working With Outside Songwriters, Upcoming Covers CD
Garry Sharpe-Young of Rockdetector.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rockdetector.com: You are obviously all fortunate enough to be comfortably well off for the rest of your lives now. Is the drive to make m...August 3, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Explains Decision To Record Blues Album
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell has launched his new official web site at www.viviancampbell.com. Campbell will release his first solo album, "Two Sides of If", on September 6. Campbell will be joined on the blues-oriented album by ZZ TOP's Billy Gibbons, singer Joan Osbourne, and former FRANK...August 1, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER's Son TYSON Launches RAIDERS OF ROCK N' ROLL
RAIDERS OF ROCK N' ROLL, the U.K.-based band featuring Tyson Schenker — oldest son of legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker (UFO, MSG, SCORPIONS) — have launched an official web site at this location. According to a posting on the site, main songwriters Tyson Schenker and Matt Taylor (vocals)...July 31, 2005
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A.M. CONSPIRACY To Perform Free Show With SOIL
A.M. CONSPIRACY, the new Orlando, Florida-based rock band fronted by ex-DROWNING POOL singer Jason "Gong" Jones, will be performing a free show with SOIL on August 27 at the Tommy Lawrence Arena on the Volusia County Fairgrounds in Deland, Florida. As previously reported, A.M. CONSPIRACY have posted...July 30, 2005
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Report: JIMI HENDRIX 'Pretended To Be Gay' To Get Out Of Army
Ireland Online has issued the following report: Rock legend Jimi Hendrix pretended he was gay to get out of the U.S. Army, a new biography reveals. Hendrix was discharged from the 101st Airborne division in 1962, launching a musical career that would redefine the guitar, leave other rock heroes of t...July 29, 2005
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AC/DC Members Anxious To Start Touring Again
Launch Radio Networks reports: If you think you're excited about AC/DC touring again, just imagine how they feel. The band has done a few shows over the past few years, but AC/DC hasn't done anything extensive since their 2000-2001 "Stiff Upper Lip" world tour. Lead singer Brian Johnson told Launch...July 28, 2005
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