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Former VENOM Frontman TONY DOLAN To Be Featured In Upcoming Books, On Retrospective DVDs
Former VENOM/MANTAS and current ATOMKRAFT bassist/vocalist Tony Dolan's web site has been updated with the following message from Dolan's webmaster: "Tony is to feature in two more books to be released this year. The first is by legendary NWOBHM [journalist] John Tucker. The book, called 'Suzie Smil...August 8, 2005
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H.I.M.: 'Wings Of A Butterfly' Video Posted Online
H.I.M.'s video for their new single, "Wings of a Butterfly", has been posted online at the WarnerReprise.com web site. Check it out: Windows Media: 56K, 100K, 300K, 450K Quicktime The "Wings of a Butterfly" clip was shot in Los Angeles and was directed by Irish ...July 29, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'Carnival Of Sins' DVD Preview Available Online
Several preview clips from MÖTLEY CRÜE's upcoming "Carnival of Sins" DVD have been posted online at this location. Shot live on location at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan April 27, 2005, "Carnival of Sins" is the live concert DVD of the group's sold-out "Red, White & Crüe" worldwi...July 27, 2005
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H.I.M. Frontman Says New Album Sounds Like 'Gothed-Up BON JOVI'
Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. are set to release their fifth album, "Dark Light", on September 27. The album is the first the band have recorded for their new label, Sire, and is described by frontman Ville Valo as sounding "like a gothed-up BON JOVI." Speaking to the U.K.'s Rock Sound magazine, he...July 16, 2005
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QUEEN Overtake THE BEATLES As The Most Successful Albums Act In U.K. Chart History
New research by the team behind the popular music annual "The Book of British Hit Singles & Albums" has revealed that QUEEN has overtaken THE BEATLES as official UK album chart champions, having spent more weeks on chart than the fab four. According to British Hit Singles & Albums' unique da...July 15, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Have One Of The Top-Grossing Tours Of 2005
MÖTLEY CRÜE's "Red, White, and Crüe 2005...Better Live Than Dead" tour was the sixth highest-grossing tour of the first half of 2005, according to Pollstar magazine. The reunited band have generated a total $21.3 million over the course of four-and-a-half months — far beyond what was initially expec...July 14, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN Voted 'Ideal Supergroup'
BBC News has issued the following report: The four members of LED ZEPPELIN have been voted the U.K.'s ideal supergroup, with Robert Plant beating the late Freddie Mercury to best singer. About 3,500 music fans were polled for Planet Rock Radio and were asked to create their fantasy band. Jimmy Page...July 10, 2005
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H.I.M. Complete Work On 'Rip Out The Wings Of A Butterfly' Video
The Greek H.I.M. fan club DarkSecret Club recently conducted an exclusive interview with H.I.M. frontman Ville Valo, to be published in an upcoming issue of an international music magazine. Ville spoke for more than 25 minutes about the grup's upcoming album, "Dark Light", and offered new informatio...July 8, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD To Perform At LIVE 8 Concert In Philadelphia
DEF LEPPARD have been confirmed to play at the Live 8 festival, taking place around the world on July 2. Live 8 is organized by Bob Geldof, with eight free concerts that are held with the cream of international rock and pop artists performing in London (U.K.),Paris (France),Berlin (Germany),Rome...June 26, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Are 'Honored' To Be Invited To Perform At LIVE 8
Despite erroneous media reports to the contrary, MÖTLEY CRÜE has officially joined the star-studded line-up of artists that will perform as part of the "Live 8: The Long Walk To Justice" concerts on July 2, at the Toronto portion of the worldwide music event at Park Place in Barrie, Ontario. Fresh o...June 22, 2005
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Former THE ALMIGHTY Frontman To Support WHITESNAKE In California
Former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick will be opening for WHITESNAKE at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California on June 25-26. Warwick is currently promoting his second solo album, "Love Many Trust Few", out now on Sanctuary Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Tattoos and Alibis" was pro...June 18, 2005
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Guitarist BERND AUFERMANN Offers Updates On RUNNING WILD, ANGEL DUST
RUNNNG WILD/ANGEL DUST guitarist Bernd Aufermann has posted the following message on his official web site: "First of all I'd like to say a word about my private life although I'm not a guy who likes to have his privacy laid out in public but I gotta tell some things to clear my situation regarding...June 10, 2005
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SLIPKNOT, METALLICA, ALICE IN CHAINS Classics Covered By Lounge Legend: Audio Available
SLIPKNOT's "People = Shit", GUNS N' ROSES' "Welcome to the Jungle", METALLICA's "Enter Sandman", ALICE IN CHAINS's "Man in the Box" and JANE'S ADDICTION's "Been Caught Stealing" are among the tracks covered by lounge legend RICHARD CHEESE on his new album, entitled "Aperitif for Destruction". On his...June 9, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman: 'It's Human Nature Not To Latch Onto New Stuff'
DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott recently told the New York Times that, if all goes as planned, the band's summer tour with BRYAN ADAMS and their upcoming all-covers album will succeed in bolstering the band's popularity, which has slipped since the 1980s heyday of multiplatinum albums such as "Pyro...June 3, 2005
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SKITSOY Seek New Drummer
Belgian high-energy rockers SKITSOY, featuring ex-CHANNEL ZERO frontman frontman Franky De Smet-Van Damme, are urgently searching for a new drummer. The band have a busy summer ahead, with scheduled appearances at the Dour Festival, Graspop and Pukkelpop. After 10 weeks, their latest single, "Discon...June 2, 2005
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