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MÖTLEY CRÜE's MARS Says He Is 'Shocked' By Fan Response On Tour
MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars spoke to the Las Vegas Mercury about the group's "Red, White, and Crüe 2005...Better Live Than Dead" tour, which hits Dallas, Texas' Nokia Live tonight (March 17). An excerpt from the interview follows: Las Vegas Mercury: Have you been surprised at the rabid response...March 17, 2005
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QUEEN Join Forces With KATIE MELUA
World Entertainment News Network is reporting that QUEEN will grant Georgian-born singer Katie Melua's childhood dream when they perform together at Nelson Mandela's South African AIDS charity concert later this month. The jazz singer was inspired to become a performer by late singer Freddie Mercury...March 9, 2005
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AFTER ALL: 'The Vermin Breed' Cover Art, Audio Sample Posted Online
Belgium's AFTER ALL have finalized the track listing for their new album, "The Vermin Breed", due on March 21 via Dockyard 1, the new German company formed by Dirk Putzke, Christine Stephan (both ex-Sanctuary/Noise Records) and Piet Sielck (IRON SAVIOR). German label Killer Metal Records will releas...February 24, 2005
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QUEEN Guitarist Growing Excited For Tour
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that QUEEN guitarist Brian May says he's growing more "excited" about the upcoming tour with FREE/BAD COMPANY vocalist Paul Rodgers as its start date draws closer. May told Britain's Uncut magazine, "As the tour approaches, it feels like my whole body and soul have...February 15, 2005
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L.A. GUNS, SLAUGHTER, GREAT WHITE Perform At 'Stripped' CD Launch Party: Photos Available
NIGHT RANGER, L.A. GUNS, SLAUGHTER, GREAT WHITE, Jani Lane (formerly of WARRANT),Kip Winger (WINGER),and Freddie Curci (ALIAS, accompanied by Jason Hook) were among the artists that performed acoustic sets at Stripped On The Strip, the record release party and concert performance for "VH1 Classic...February 11, 2005
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AFTER ALL Sign With Germany's DOCKYARD 1
Belgium's AFTER ALL have signed a multi-album deal with Dockyard 1, the new German company formed by Dirk Putzke, Christine Stephan (both ex-Sanctuary/Noise Records) and Piet Sielck (IRON SAVIOR). The CD version of the new AFTER ALL album, "The Vermin Breed", will be released on March 21. German lab...February 10, 2005
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QUEENSRŸCHE: Live Acoustic Performance To Be Webcast This Afternoon
QUEENSRŸCHE will take part in a live acoustic performance and interview today at 2:00 p.m. PST on 107.7 The Bone with Billy Steel. Listen online at www.1077thebone.com. In other news, QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate recently spoke to the Las Vegas Mercury about the group's current tour and their for...February 10, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER's MCKAGAN Talks GRAMMIES, 'Dirty Little Thing' Video And ELTON JOHN
VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan recently spoke to Dave Hilson of Japan's Daily Yomiuri about nominated for a Grammy and the group's contribution to tsunami-relief cover of ERIC CLAPTON's "Tears in Heaven" (organized by Sharon Osbourne),among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview fo...February 4, 2005
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Report: San Jose's Metal Community Has Lost Its Bulletin Board
Brad Kava of San Jose Mercury News has issued the following report: The loss of KSJO-FM, the Bay Area's only radio station that played the hard rock and heavy-metal music preferred by head bangers, has concert promoters scratching, not banging, their heads. How do you reach the audience that would b...February 2, 2005
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L.A. GUNS, SLAUGHTER, GREAT WHITE To Perform At 'Stripped' CD Launch Party
NIGHT RANGER, L.A. GUNS, SLAUGHTER, GREAT WHITE, Jani Lane (formerly of WARRANT),Kip Winger (WINGER),and Freddie Curci (ALIAS, accompanied by Jason Hook) are among the artists that will perform acoustic sets at Stripped On The Strip, the record release party and concert performance for "VH1 Classi...January 25, 2005
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MODIFY Sign With FASTLANE RECORDS
MODIFY, the Minnesota-based band featuring bassist Krys Baratto (ex-SAMANTHA 7, GREAT WHITE) have inked a deal with FastLane Records. Formed in 2002, MODIFY (then known as MARS TO MERCURY) landed a short-lived demo deal with Maverick Records before moving on to other opportunities. The group, whose...January 24, 2005
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What Caused GLENN DANZIG To Lose His Temper In NORTH SIDE KINGS Altercation?
Newt Briggs of the Las Vegas Mercury reports: It's not clear what inspired Glenn Danzig to scream, "Fuck you, motherfucker," and shove NORTH SIDE KINGS frontman Danny Marianinho at a July show in Tuba City, Ariz., but Danzig probably regretted the whole incident when he was crumpled on the concrete,...December 23, 2004
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QUEEN Drummer Excited About Tour With PAUL RODGERS
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that QUEEN drummer Roger Taylor is really looking forward to the band's upcoming tour with Paul Rodgers on vocals. They're planning to go out in the spring, with a setlist made up of QUEEN music as well as FREE and BAD COMPANY songs. Taylor told Germany's ZDF, "We'...December 17, 2004
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DEF LEPPARD Singer Featured In QUEEN Documentary
DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott has reportedly contributed substantially to the BBC3 documentary "The Story Of Bohemian Rhapsody", which is scheduled to air this weekend. In the documentary, which is dedicated entirely to QUEEN's magnum opus song, Joe talks about how when was working in a factory i...December 3, 2004
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CRUSADE: Lineup Revamped
CRUSADE, the New York City-based punk/hardcore/death rock band featuring Lawrence Susi (ex-SUBZERO, BREAKDOWN) on lead vocals, have revamped their lineup and are "back stronger than ever," according to Susi. "Other than myself and guitarist John Troy, we have enlisted former EVENTIDE members Jon Bou...November 30, 2004
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