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DEF LEPPARD Performs Intimate London Gig
BBC News reports: To mark the release of DEF LEPPARD's new album "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge" predicted to go Top Five [in the UK] this weekend just 200 fans got to see them storm through their greatest hits at north London's Islington Academy. It was a rare opportunity for the audience to ...May 9, 2008
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BRAND NEW SIN Announces New Singer
Syracuse, New York hard rock band BRAND NEW SIN which in January parted ways with lead singer Joe Altier has issued the following update: "BRAND NEW SIN is back! After almost five months, their hunt for a new vocalist has led them to Joe Sweet from Utica, NY. Joe is the former singer of NINE ...May 9, 2008
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PARADISE LOST Schedules 20th-Anniversary Shows With ANATHEMA, MY DYING BRIDE
To celebrate PARADISE LOST's 20th anniversary this year, the British gothic metal pioneers will perform two special shows this September alongside ANATHEMA and MY DYING BRIDE. The details are as follows: Sep. 18 - Bataclan, Paris, FRA Sep. 19 - The Forum, London, UK Four tracks from the upcoming PAR...May 8, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: London In-Store Cancelled
DEF LEPPARD's in-store appearance at HMV onn Oxford Street in London, scheduled to take place yesterday (Wednesday, May 7),unfortunately had to be cancelled at the last minute due to a rehearsal schedule for the UK TV show "Live From Abbey Road". According to a posting on DEF LEPPARD's web site, "t...May 8, 2008
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Germany's MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL: Complete Schedule Announced
The organizers of the Magic Circle Festival have announced the complete schedule for this year's event, which will take place July 9-12 in Bad Arolsen, Germany. The festival will feature four days of metal, 20,000 free beers, 20,000 free copies of the new MANOWAR single and four custom-built chopper...May 7, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD's 'Songs From The Sparkle Lounge' Lands In Canadian Top 10
DEF LEPPARD's album, "Songs from the Sparkle Lounge", sold almost 7,000 copies in Canada in its first week of release to debut at position No. 7 on the national chart. As previously reported, "Songs from the Sparkle Lounge" registered a first-week U.S. tally of 55,000, landing the CD at No. 5 on The...May 7, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD's 'Songs From The Sparkle Lounge' Cracks U.S. Top 5
DEF LEPPARD's new album, "Songs from the Sparkle Lounge", sold 55,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 5 on The Billboard 200 chart. To coincide with the release of "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge", the group's UK label has launched a new "Sparkle Loun...May 7, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD To Receive Support From BILLY IDOL On North American Tour
DEF LEPPARD has scheduled the following North American dates in August: Aug. 01 - Nashville, TN @ Sommet Center Aug. 02 - Birmingham, AL @ Verizon Wireless Center Aug. 06 - Hamilton, ON @ Copps Coliseum * Aug. 07 - London, ON @ John Labatt Centre * Aug. 09 - Quebec City, QC @ Colisee ...May 6, 2008
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JOE SATRIANI: First Tour Video Podcast Posted Online
Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani has posted the first in a series of weekly video podcasts from his European tour. Check it out at this location. Satriani released his 13th solo album "Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock" on April 1. "Professor Satchafunkilus" was produced through the...May 6, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN Rehearsing For European Tour; Photos Available
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has updated her blog with photos from the rehearsal sessions for her upcoming European tour, which is scheduled to kick off tomorrow (Wednesday, May 7) in Cologne, Germany. Commented Tarja: It feels great to be together again with the band and crew and to know t...May 6, 2008
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Polish Guitarists Break Guinness World Record With JIMI HENDRIX Classic
Bogdan Zaryn of Polish Radio reports that over 1900 Polish guitarists gathered at the Wroclaw market square in southern Poland to play "Hey Joe", a Jimi Hendrix classic, during the sixth annual "Thanks Jimi Festival". Event organizer guitarist and music teacher Leszek Cichowski says the festival was...May 5, 2008
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SWEET: 'Are You Ready Steve?' Tour Announced
The reactivated SWEET, led by bassist/vocalist Steve Priest, will embark on the "Are You Ready Steve?" 2008 tour this summer. The original SWEET was formed by Priest along with vocalist Brian Connolly, drummer Mick Tucker and guitarist Frank Torpey (later replaced by Andy Scott) in the UK and rose t...May 5, 2008
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DIVINE HERESY Members Respond To Former Singer's 'False' Claims
DIVINE HERESY members Joe Payne (bass) and Tim Yeung (drums) have released a statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET in response to claims by the band's former vocalist Tommy Cummings (a.k.a. Tommy Vext) that DIVINE HERESY mainman Dino Cazares' "massive ego" and "abusive mentality" ultimately caused Tommy's d...May 5, 2008
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SOULFLY: 'Conquer' Artwork Revealed
The cover artwork for SOULFLY's new album, "Conquer", can be viewed at this location (artwork by Android). "Conquer" is scheduled for release on July 29 via Roadrunner Records. SOULFLY members Max Cavalera (guitar/vocals),Joe Nunez (drums),Marc Rizzo (guitar),and Bobby Burns (bass) entered Porch...May 5, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: Audio Interview With VIVIAN CAMPBELL, PHIL COLLEN Available
According to The Def Leppard Satellite Of Love, CD and vinyl collector magazine Goldmine recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell and Phil Collen. Download the interview as a 23-minute podcast at this location. Hits Daily Double (the companion web site of music indu...May 3, 2008
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