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BAD BRAINS: South American Dates Announced

Legendary punk act the BAD BRAINS will embark on a tour of South America in April. Confirmed dates are as follows: April 09 - Sao Paulo, Brasil @ The Clash April 11 - Recife, Brasil @ Abril pro Rock April 12 - Sao Paulo, Brasil @ The Clash April 13 - Cutiriba, Brasil @ Helloch ...

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IRON MAIDEN On Brazilian TV; Video Available

IRON MAIDEN was the main subject of two major Brazilian TV programs in early March: "Fantastico", the most watched TV show in Brazil with 35 million viewers, and "Jornal da Globo", with 10 million. In addition, Globo Sports screened an IRON MAIDEN special report andMTV Brazil transmitted two special...

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FILTER: San Francisco Photos Posted Online

Photos of the reactivated FILTER's March 3, 2008 concert at Cafe Dunord in San Francisco, California can be viewed at this location (all pictures by Alan Ralph). The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Intro 02. Welcome to the Fold 03. American Cliche 04. The Take 05. Where Do We Go From Here ...

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'Ronnie Drew' Single Featuring DEF LEPPARD Singer Lands On Irish Chart

"The Ballad Of Ronnie Drew", a download-only single recorded by various artists that was released last week, has entered the Irish singles chart just one position short of the top spot. The song features a host of Ireland's finest artist and is a tribute to Ronnie Drew, one of the great voices of mo...

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Report: LED ZEPPELIN, AEROSMITH, VELVET REVOLVER 'In Discussions' To Play World Peace Concerts

Ray Waddell of Billboard.com reports that World Peace One, a not-for-profit global peace advocacy group whose mission is to bring peace to the world through a 10-year global campaign of concerts, is in discussions with such marquee acts as U2, MADONNA, LED ZEPPELIN, AEROSMITH, ZZ TOP, LIONEL RICHIE,...

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FILTER: 'Anthems For The Damned' Release Date Announced

The reactivated FILTER has set a May 13 release date for its new album, entitled "Anthems For The Damned". Produced by Josh Abraham (SLAYER, 30 SECONDS TO MARS, VELVET REVOLVER, STAIND, COURTNEY LOVE),the album's first single "Soldiers of Misfortune" will be released mid-March. Patrick describes th...

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THE QUIREBOYS Mixing New Album

THE QUIREBOYS have issued the following update: The band are currently in London mixing the [new QUIREBOYS] album ['Homewreckers & Heartbreakers'] at Good Luck studios in London with Mark Wallis, who has worked with TRAVIS and U2 and also worked on the QUIREBOYS' 'Bitter, Sweet & Twisted'. T...

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MAX CAVALERA Says KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Was 'Gayest Show I've Ever Seen!'

The February 2008 issue of Sweden's Close-Up features an interview with SEPULTURA founding members Max and Igor Cavalera, who are currently collaborating in CAVALERA CONSPIRACY. An excerpt from the chat follows (quotes taken from the interview's original English-language transcript). Igor, when did...

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FILTER Returns From Five-Year Hiatus With 'Anthems For The Damned'

After a five-year hiatus and a successful run with ARMY OF ANYONE, Richard Patrick has reclaimed his legacy with FILTER for "Anthems For The Damned", due out this May. Produced by Josh Abraham (SLAYER, 30 SECONDS TO MARS, VELVET REVOLVER, STAIND, COURTNEY LOVE),Patrick calls "Anthems For The Damned...

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BAD BRAINS Focus Of MTV's '52/52' Campaign

Legendary punk act the BAD BRAINS will be the featured artist on MTV starting on Monday, February 4 as part of the channel's "52/52" campaign. Performances, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage will air throughout the week. MTV's "52/52" is a brand new way for the channel to give unprecedented...

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Will LED ZEPPELIN Tour Again, Or Is It Just A Trial Balloon?

According to the Los Angeles Times, Randy Phillips — chief executive of AEG Live, the concert promotion company that runs O2, the London arena where LED ZEPPELIN will be playing in a tribute to Ahmet Ertegun, co-founder of Atlantic Records — said Friday (Dec. 7) that he was headed from Los Angeles t...

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QUEENSRŸCHE: 'Take Cover' Enters Billboard Chart At No. 173

QUEENSRŸCHE's collection of covers, "Take Cover", has sold 5,500 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 173 on The Billboard 200 chart. Singer and chief songwriter Geoff Tate, guitarists Michael Wilton and Mike Stone, bassist Eddie Jackson, and drummer Scot...

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LINKIN PARK Wins AMERICAN MUSIC AWARD, Simultaneously Makes History In China

Multi-platinum rock act LINKIN PARK spent the weekend solidifying its position as one of the biggest rock bands in the world. As U.S. fans nominated the group for an American Music Award in the "Alternative Rock Music Category", the band was making history overseas as the first international rock gr...

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Original PATTI SMITH Guitarist To Perform With SKEW SISKIN In Berlin

Original PATTI SMITH bandmember and former IGGY POP axeman Ivan Kral will join SKEW SISKIN on stage for their concert in Berlin on Monday, December 3 as part of the OVERKILL / MOTÖRHEAD tour. Commented SKEW SISKIN guitarist Jim Voxx: "We're totally psyched that this is finally happening. During Nove...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Cancels UK Tour With THIN LIZZY

QUEENSRŸCHE has issued the following update: "QUEENSRŸCHE is disappointed to announce the unfortunate cancellation of our upcoming tour of the United Kingdom with THIN LIZZY and other shows in Europe due to a personal emergency. We'd like to thank our loyal fans for their continued support and under...