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DEF LEPPARD To Team Up With CHEAP TRICK For Australian Tour
British rock heavyweights DEF LEPPARD will include Australia in the world tour for their new album "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge" in what will be their first visit since 1992. The tour will kick off with a mighty big bang in Perth with a huge outdoor show on Friday, October 31. To celebrate the ban...June 11, 2008
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DAVID REECE On Why BANGALORE CHOIR Reunion Was Called Off: 'The Drama Beast Was Awakened'
Sleaze Roxx recently conducted an interview with former ACCEPT/BANGALORE CHOIR and current GYPSY ROSE frontman David Reece. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Sleaze Roxx: What is happening with the BANGALORE CHOIR reunion that had been talked about? David Reece: Ummmm Well, there are many f...June 10, 2008
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KATAGORY V Announces New Guitarist, Vocalist
Utah-based progressive/power metallers KATAGORY V have announced the addition of guitarist Mike Theriot and vocalist Al Rybka to the group's ranks. Commented bassist Dustin Mitchell: "Mike had actually auditioned for the band several years ago, just after we recorded 'A New Breed' and in line to get...June 10, 2008
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BENEDICTION: New Album Artwork Unveiled
Long-running UK extreme metallers BENEDICTION have unveiled the cover artwork for their new album, "Killing Music", due on August 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Organized Chaos" was produced by ANAAL NATHRAKH mastermind Mike Kenney and features several guest musicians, includ...June 9, 2008
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REVOLTING COCKS: New Song Posted Online
REVOLTING COCKS (also known as REVCO),the American industrial rock band that began as a musical side-project for Alain Jourgensen (MINISTRY),has posted a new track, "Homo Song (I'm Not Gay)", on the group's MySpace page. The song comes off REVOLTING COCKS' forthcoming album, "Sex-O Olympic-O", due...June 7, 2008
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New L.A. GUNS Singer Embraces Change In His Musical Direction
Marty Casey, the former contestant on the hit CBS-TV "reality" show "Rock Star: INXS" who was recently named the new lead singer for the Tracii Guns-led version of L.A. GUNS, has posted the following message on his official blog: "I wanted to reach out to everyone and let you know of some equally .....June 7, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: Video Of SWEDEN ROCK Press Conference Available
DEF LEPPARD's Phil Collen (guitar) and Joe Elliott (vocals) took part in a press conference yesterday (Friday, June 6) prior to their band's performance at the Sweden Rock Festival in Slvesborg, Sweden. A nine-minute clip featuring highlights from the press conference can be viewed below. DEF LEPPAR...June 7, 2008
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PAUL GILBERT To Release New Instructional DVD
According to Mascot Records, Paul Gilbert (ex-MR. BIG, RACER X) will release a new instructional DVD which will "break [down] the toughest passages" from his latest solo album, "Silence Followed by A Deafening Roar", and show the viewer "step by step how to shred like the master himself!" In additio...June 6, 2008
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TERROR: Leipzig Footage Posted Online
Century Media Records has posted video footage of the Los Angeles hardcore/metal act TERROR performing the song "Let Me Sink" live on April 20, 2008 in Leipzig, Germany. Watch the clip below. "Let Me Sink" comes off the band's third full-length album, "The Damned, The Shamed", which is scheduled for...June 6, 2008
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HANOI ROCKS: Cardboard Sleeve Reissue Series Announced
On June 25, a six-album Japan-only cardboard sleeve reissue series from HANOI ROCKS will be made available via Victor Japan featuring the following LPs: "Bangkok Shocks Saigon Shakes" (1981) "Oriental Beat" (1982) "Self Destruction Blues" (1982) "Back to Mystery City" (1983) "Two Steps from the Move...June 5, 2008
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CHRIS CAFFERY To Perform At 'Uli Jon Roth And Friends' Concert In New York City
Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) is confirmed to appear at the Uli Jon Roth and Friends concert on October 11 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City. Legendary guitar virtuoso Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) and a number of guests will perform compositions from...June 5, 2008
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DENDURA Working With Producer NEIL KERNON
DENDURA, the female-fronted, prog-metal band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, has issued the following update: "We officially can release this exciting news on whom we are recording with! Grammy Award-winning producer Neil Kernon is recording DENDURA's untitled album! We are very excited to have Neil wo...June 4, 2008
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FILTER: Mansfield Photos Available
Photos of FILTER's June 1, 2008 concert at the WBCN River Rave in Mansfield, Massachusetts can be found at this location. FILTER recently announced a new run of U.S. tour dates that will begin on June 12 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The band is supporting its first album in six years, "Anthems for ...June 4, 2008
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TESTAMENT Frontman Says Stopping Smoking Pot Gave Him Confidence And Stamina
Andrew Sample recently spoke to vocalist Chuck Billy and guitarist Eric Peterson of Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT about their new album "The Formation Of Damnation" for the cover of Metal Maniacs' June/July issue. Excerpts follow: Metal Maniacs: Your vocals on "Formation" are really, really stro...June 4, 2008
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HANOI ROCKS: UK Dates Announced
Legendary Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS have announced the following UK dates: Oct. 31 - London, England - Astoria (with WEDNESDAY 13) Nov. 01 - Nottingham, England - Rock City Nov. 02 - Birmingham, England - Academy 2 Nov. 03 - Manchester, England - Academy 2 Nov. 04 - Glasgow, Scotland - Garage Nov....June 4, 2008
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