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GENE SIMMONS: ACE FREHLEY's Drug Problem Was Life-Threatening
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently told the Bradenton Herald that he became a rock star for three things: money, girls and fun. Not necessarily in that order. "I've often heard some notions growing up — peculiar notions — that money is the root of all evil," Simmons said. "But that's nonsen...November 28, 2003
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2TON PREDATOR: 'Bone Brigade' Video Posted Online
Sweden's 2TON PREDATOR have released a downloadable version of their new music video, "Bone Brigade", in Windows Media format at this location (file size: 8.9 MB). "Bone Brigade" comes off the group's third full-length album, "Demon Dealer", which is currently available through Denmark's Diehard Mus...October 13, 2003
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DEF LEPPARD Fan Fired For Going To Concert
Sheffield Star reports that a devoted DEF LEPPARD fan claims he was fired for going to watch his heroes in concert. South Yorkshire carpenter Glyn Wilkinson (photo) was given tickets by his daughter Kerry for the family to see the band's homecoming gig in Sheffield. He was working in London and deci...October 12, 2003
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ZEBRA Singer Joins AKRON SYMPHONY In LED ZEPPELIN Tribute
Amy Bracken Sparks of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the Akron Symphony Orchestra will tackle the work of Page, Plant, Bonham and Jones this weekend at the E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall in Akron, Ohio, the orchestra's regular home. According to Jeffrey Sperry, executive director of the 5...October 10, 2003
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SHAKIN' STREET Reissue On The Way
Bad Reputation/Ulftone are set to reissue the 1980 self-titled U.S. debut from the Ross the Boss (MANOWAR, THE DICTATORS) project SHAKIN' STREET later this month. The complete track listing for the album is as follows: 01. No Compromise 02. Solid as a Rock 03. No Time To Lose 04. Soul Dealer 05. Sus...September 3, 2003
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE To Release Live DVD
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE are in the process of compiling video footage for an upcoming DVD. Assisting them in the process is British photographer Nigel Copp, who has been traveling with QUEENS since the band formed in 1998. "We did some professional recording and filming in England," bassist Nick Oli...September 3, 2003
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KISS' STANLEY Talks About ACE, Retirement And The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley was asked recently by Cleveland's The Plain Dealer about the group's decision to replace original guitarist Ace Frehley with ex-BLACK N' BLUE axeman Tommy Thayer. "Ace has been ambivalent for years about being in the band," Stanley said. "Accurate or not, he beli...August 30, 2003
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SEX PISTOLS Frontman Doesn't Care About Being Snubbed By The RNR HALL OF FAME
During a recent interview with John Soeder of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, SEX PISTOLS frontman Johnny Rotten (a.k.a. John Lydon) bristled at the mention of the city's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "It's the Hall of Shame — let's be accurate," Lydon said. Nominated in 2001 and 2002 for induction, Engla...August 25, 2003
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TORI AMOS: 'GENE SIMMONS Is Scarier To Little Girls Than A Blackout'
Robert Cherry of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that singer Tori Amos shared her story of The Big Blackout during her performance at Tower City Amphitheater in downtown Cleveland's Flats Saturday night (August 16). Early in her set, the ivory-tickling chanteuse revealed that she had waited out t...August 19, 2003
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MOTÖRHEAD To Issue Career-Spanning Collection In October
MOTÖRHEAD will issue a five-CD, 99-song career-spanning overview, titled "Stone Deaf Forever!", on October 7 through Metal-Is/Sanctuary Records. It's the first fully comprehensive box set containing recordings made for multiple record companies during the period 1975-2002. And it's also the first on...August 16, 2003
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Review: Refocused METALLICA Cranks It Up
Michael D. Clark of the The Houston Chronicle is reporting that as headliners of Saturday's (Aug. 2) Summer Sanitarium tour at Reliant Stadium, METALLICA "brought a sound system that would make a Harrier jet flyby sound church-quiet. They exploded on compositions of chaos at a decibel level not one...August 4, 2003
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE To Enter The Studio In February
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE are expected to enter the studio in February to begin recording the follow-up to 2002's "Songs for the Deaf". The band have extended their touring plans with a series of North American club dates, which will take the band through the end of October. Afterward, bassist Nick Ol...July 25, 2003
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Cleveland Plain Dealer: Festival Flexes Its Ozz-some Metal Muscle
Robert Cherry of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reviewed Ozzfest 2003's Tuesday (July 22) stop at Cleveland's Blossom Music Center. "Ozzfest seemed doomed this year," he wrote. "Ratings for Ozzy Osbourne's wholesome family sitcom have been slip ping. KORN's overextended nu-metal empire has rusted. "And...July 24, 2003
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Complete Video For 'First It Giveth'
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have filmed a video for "First It Giveth", the band's third single from their most recent gold-certified album, "Songs For The Deaf". The clip was directed by Nigel Copp, and features concert footage from several recent shows. QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE are currently touring on...July 23, 2003
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says He Never Felt Like A Full-Fledged Member Of JUDAS PRIEST
John Petkovic of the Cleveland Plain Dealer spoke to ousted JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens about the group's decision to reunite with vocalist Rob Halford for an album and a world tour next year. "There had been talk of Halford rejoining for a while," Owens said. "There had been so many bi...July 20, 2003