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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Signs Solo Deal That Bypasses Record Labels
Handleman Company today announced it has entered into an agreement with MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee to be the exclusive distributor of Lee's new solo album, "Tommyland: The Ride", scheduled to be released in August 2005. Lee is represented by Carl Stubner, CEO of Sanctuary Artist Management. Launc...March 16, 2005
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GENE SIMMONS To Attend MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX
La Source is reporting that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is among the special guests expected to appear at the Malaysian Grand Prix on March 20 in Kuala Lumpur. A number of other international celebrities have acknowledged they will be attending the Grand Prix, including Carmen Electra from "B...March 16, 2005
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THE BLACK HALOS Sign With LIQUOR AND POKER MUSIC
Vancouver, Canada's "most decadent rock outfit to date" THE BLACK HALOS have inked a deal with Liquor and Poker Music. Although there have been a plethora of punk and rock revivalists over the years, THE BLACK HALOS look to a slightly different golden age than that of THE CLASH and BUZZCOCKS; THE HA...March 14, 2005
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Rock Critic Could Have Role In MÖTLEY CRÜE Flick
Ross Raihala of the St. Paul Pioneer Press is reporting that an unexpected character may pop up in the impending big-screen version of MÖTLEY CRÜE's 2001 tell-all book, "The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band". That character? Rock critic and "Fargo Rock City" author Chuck Klo...March 14, 2005
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ROSE TATTOO: Early Album Reissues To Include Bonus Tracks
U.K. record label Captain Oi has just reissued the first four ROSE TATTOO albums on CD with bonus tracks, historical artwork and liner notes from Kerrang!'s Derek Oliver. Notable bonus cuts include "Wild One" (making its first appearance on CD; it was the B-side of the "I Wish" single) and "All Hell...March 14, 2005
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LIFE OF AGONY: More Tour Dates Announced
LIFE OF AGONY have announced more tour dates as part of their upcoming package tour with MUDVAYNE (headliners),AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE and BLOODSIMPLE. Upcoming LIFE OF AGONY shows: Mar. 26 - Albany, NY @ Northern Lights (headline, no MUDVAYNE) Mar. 27 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabodys (headline, no MUDVAYNE...March 12, 2005
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Legend has it that JAMES BROWN used to make his new records on tour, pretty much as he came up with the hook for each song. He'd pull the bus over in whatever town the band was driving through, hustle everyone into the nearest studio, hum and point and snap his fingers 'till everyone got ...March 12, 2005
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ADLER'S APPETITE: BANG TANGO's LESTE To Fill In For JIZZY PEARL in Japan
Due to personal obligations, vocalist Jizzy Pearl (RATT/ex-LOVE/HATE) was unable to join ADLER'S APPETITE for their current tour of Japan. "Fortunately, the guys were able to recruit BANG TANGO's own Joe Leste to substitute his vocal talents for the shows," reads a posting on The Official Steven Adl...March 11, 2005
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TOMMY LEE To Release New Album Through His Own Label Imprint
Hits Daily Double reports: Word has it that MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee is putting the finishing touches on a new album on his own imprint intended to be a companion piece to his upcoming NBC reality series, "Tommy Lee Goes To College", coming this summer. The album is said to feature guests inclu...March 10, 2005
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SILVER GINGER 5: 'Black Leather Mojo' Reissue To Include Bonus Disc
SILVER GINGER 5, the band featuring THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger and ex-ELECTRIC BOYS frontman/current HANOI ROCKS guitarist Conny Bloom, will have their "Black Leather Mojo" collection re-released this month by Sanctuary Records. The two-CD set features all the tracks from the original Japanese r...March 10, 2005
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QUIET RIOT Bassist: 'We Are Like A Band Of Brothers'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with QUIET RIOT bassist Chuck Wright. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How did you become reunited with QUIET RIOT? Chuck Wright: "It all started with a couple one off shows I did with Kevin [DuBrow, vocals] and Frankie [Banali, d...March 9, 2005
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STEVEN ADLER's Book Collaborator Talks About Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer's Early Years
Swedish web site Metalshrine recently interviewed Brooke Ellis, who runs Steven Adler's (ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer) official fan site and who also worked on a book about Steven's life. The interview is mostly about the book, tentatively entitled "No Bed of Roses", with some stories from Steven's past...March 9, 2005
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BEN JACKSON GROUP To Release 'All Over You' This Month
Florida-based heavy metal band the BEN JACKSON GROUP is set to release its new album "All Over You" on March 29, via Screaming Ferret Wreckords. "All Over You" is the band's second album. Vocalist/guitarist Ben Jackson created his own band to further expand the musical direction explored by his prev...March 8, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Angel Of Retribution' To Debut At No. 12 On BILLBOARD Chart
According to Hits Daily Double, JUDAS PRIEST have sold approximately 58,500 copies of their new album, "Angel of Retribution", during its first week of release to debut at position No. 12 on next week's The Billboard 200 chart. PRIEST reportedly saw significant sales from their release in the DualDi...March 8, 2005
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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE Says He Wants To Begin Getting New Songs Out Of His Head
In three brand new postings on MEGADETH's official web site, the group's mainman Dave Mustaine revealed plans to record brand new material, and has commented on the band's upcoming U.S. tour plans and the recently released "Of Mice and Men" promotional video. Read on: "Yesterday [March 7] I chatted...March 8, 2005
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