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11/07/06 - Ron Keel Returns to Hollywood
On Saturday night, November 11, Ron Keel will once again come back to Hollywood for the first time in
fifteen years. Ron will open up for the Exile Social Club, which features Chuck Wright, Pat Torpey,
Jason Hook, and David Victor.
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11/07/06 - Lack of Ticket Sales Reported as Reason for GNR Cancellation
Portland fans didn't get to see the Guns n Roses show, but they did get to see them tear it apart. WGME is reporting that
only 3000 tickets were sold, out of a possible 6500 for their show at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland. Guns n Roses
management stated that the cancellation was caused by, "limitations imposed by local fire marshals." You be the judge. You can view
a clip from the WGME tv report
HERE
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11/07/06 - Van Halen to Tour in 2007
Rumor has it that the band will go with a new singer and are in talks to have Phil Anselmo join the
group....Can you imagine that? We are kidding, but the reunion apparently is not a joke. They have yet
to name a vocalist, but Eddie Van Halen recently said he would be open to working with David Lee Roth.
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11/07/06 - Deep Purple Change Venue for Rio de Janeiro Show
Deep Purple, who are currently on their "Rapture of the Deep" tour, have changed venues for their
Rio de Janeiro show on Dec. 1. The concert will now take place in Rio Centro.
And is said to have the same capacity as the previously announced venue.
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11/07/06 - Def Leppard and Journey Team up for Charity
Def Leppard and Journey have been touring together since June, have decided to team up for a charity auction. The auction
will give a portion of the winning bid to Cure Autism NOW and will feature a custom high-end
bike from Arlen Ness Motorcycles that has been signed by both bands. As of Sunday night the bidding was over
$45,000 and will run until November 22nd at
vh1auctions.com
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11/07/06 - Christopher Walken to Play Ozzy in The Dirt
As reported by ABC News, Christopher Walken has apparently signed on to play
Ozzy Osbourne in the Motley Crue movie, "The Dirt", based on their 2001 autobiographical book
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11/07/06 - D'Molls to Open for Metal Skool
D'molls have reunited and original members Billy Dior (a.k.a. Billy McCarthy; drums), Desi Rexx (vocals, guitar),
Lizzy Valentine (bass), and S.S. Priest (guitar) will open for the '80s tribute band METAL SKOOL
at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California on Monday, January 22, 2007.
The band will hit the stage at 11:00 p.m.. Apparently, there will be more to come from the band. We'll keep you
posted.
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11/07/06 - Danzig, New Release on the Horizon?
KNAC has conducted an interview with Glenn Danzig, where he mentions that he will be working on a new release saying,
"I will probably start working on another one next year, at least that’s the plan now."
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11/07/06 - Book Signing for Remaining Doors Members, Nov. 8th
An authorized biography entitled, The Doors by the Doors, has recently become available. The book was written by
Rolling Stone magazine editor Ben Fong-Torres. John Densmore recently spoke to Iceberg Radio and said that one thing
that struck him while thumbing through the book was how each of the original Doors members represented something different:
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11/07/06 - Steven Tyler Sympathizes with Paul McCartney
Steven Tyler has now joined Rod Stewart in sympathizing with the former Beatle and his divorce. Tyler says
that McCartney is "getting the raw end of things with Heather Mills." The Aerosmith vocalist told a
UK newspaper that he was in the same predicament when his wife Teresa left him during the past year.
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11/06/06 - Last Week's Top Interviews
Most hits this week
(first on the list, being the most visited):
Lizzie Grey - London
Terry Glaze - Pantera
Rik Fox - Part I - Steeler
Brad Sinsel - Part II - TKO
Jaime St. James - Black n Blue
Johnette Napolitano - Concrete Blonde
Kevin Wood - Andrew Wood
Randy Piper - WASP
Tony Richards - WASP
Ron Keel
11/06/06 - Starz Live In Cleveland 2004 now available on CD
According to an email we received, Starz have released a new cd from their 2004 performance in
Cleveland, OH. It states that this is the first live release to have ever been mixed at a later date, rather
than being stuck with the mix for the soundman that night.
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11/06/06 - Roktopuss Live Show Review
Roktopuss, the band featuring Lorraine Lewis (Femme Fatale) and Roxy Petrucci (Madam X, Vixen) recently
played a show opening for LA Guns.
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11/06/06 - Sanctuary President Comments on Managerial Split with Iron Maiden
As recently reported Iron Maiden has decided not to renew their management contract with Sanctuary Group PLC.
Rod Smallwood, who had co-founded Sanctuary in the 70's, discovered the band in '79 and has been their manager ever
since. Smallwood is also leaving Sanctuary and will continue to manage the band through his new company,
Phantom Music Management. Sanctuary will continue to work with the band through touring, retail and merchandising, as well
as acting as their US record company.
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11/06/06 - Alice Cooper Named Top Classic Rock Golfer
Golf Digest has named Alice Cooper as the top classic rock golfer. The best "musician" players were ranked, by
the magazine, and Cooper appears on the list at Number 11 and tied with British singer Lloyd Cole. The drummer for Yes,
Alan White came in at number 14 and Doors guitarist Robby Krieger, former Eagles guitarist and Moody Blues bassist John Lodge, all broke
the top 40. Who topped the "Top 100 in Music" list? Tenor Saxophonist Kenny G was voted
as the number one musician
golfer.
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11/06/06 - Road to Ruin Signs with Metal Heaven Records
Road to Ruin, the band featuring Matti Alfonzetti (vocals; JAGGED EDGE, THE POODLES, SKINTRADE),
Lars Chriss (guitar; LION'S SHARE); Sampo Axelsson
(bass and keyboards; GLENN HUGHES, LION'S SHARE), and Thomas Broman (drums; GREAT KING RAT, JOHN NORUM, GLENN HUGHES) has recently
signed with Metal Heaven Records.
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11/06/06 - Rolling Stone Once Again Salutes Hair Metal
Rolling Stone Magazine recently admitted
to the happenings of a "Hair Metal Renaissance". The article mentions the recent success of Def
Leppard, Poison and Cinderella, Guns n Roses and Sebastian Bach as proof.
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11/06/06 - Surprise siting of ZZ Top Guitarist
The great Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) made a surprise appearance at the Latin Grammy Awards.
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11/06/06 - Paramount to Release New Rolling Stones Tour DVD
Paramount Pictures have purchased the rights to the upcoming "Rolling Stones (current) Tour" documentary, directed
by Martin Socrsese.
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11/06/06 - Bad Brains to Record New Cd
Billboard magazine is reporting, "Bad Brains appears to be on once more. After being asked to kick off the
final week of shows at CBGB with a trio of sold-out performances, the original Bad Brains line-up of
singer H.R., guitarist Dr. Know, bassist Darryl Jenifer and drummer Earl Hudson has been jumpstarted."
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11/05/06 - The Completion of Brad Sinsel PART II
We have posted the last installment from Part II with the former TKO vocalist.
Next we will talk about the War Babies days and much more. New interview coming Wednesday night. In the
meantime, find out where you left off and read the
finalé of PART II, the end of TKO.
Take me to it
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11/03/06 - The Continuation of Brad Sinsel PART II
Alright, we added some more, but not a lot. We will be adding more excerpts on Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to
check back tomorrow.
Take me to it
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11/03/06 - Bruce Kulick (KISS) Featured on New Lion's Share cd
Former CHIMAIRA/SOILWORK drummer Richard Evensand is currently in the studio recording drums for the eagerly awaited
comeback album by Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE. Photos from the recording session can be viewed at the
band's MySpace page at www.myspace.com/lionsshare. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Toxication Rave",
"Cult Of Denial", "Bloodstained Soil", "Trafficking", and "Emotional Coma".
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11/03/06 - Chris Laney to be Featured on Hairball John Show
Producer / Guitarist Chris Laney will be featured on this week's Hairball John Show and has also
composed and will perform the theme song for this airing. Laney will talk about the new cd from
Randy Piper's Animal, entitled, "Violent New Breed". ANIMAL features Randy Piper (W.A.S.P.) and Chris' other
band Zan Clan features Zinny J. Zan (Shotgun Messiah). Make sure to read our Full in Bloom Music interviews
with
Chris Laney and
Randy Piper.
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11/03/06 - Rhino Bucket Part Ways with Drummer
Rhino Bucket has released the following statement after deciding to part ways with drummer,
Jackie Enx:
"RHINO BUCKET
wishes nothing but the best for Jackie. As a full-fledged member of the band, we appreciate
her talent and endless hours of hard work."
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11/03/06 - Can he sing like Michael Anthony?
Apparently, Wolfgang Van Halen is now the bassist of Van Halen. His dad, Eddie Van Halen, recently hinted
that this would happen, but who took him seriously? They are still in need of a vocalist and rumor has it, that
Diamond David Lee Roth will once again take the helm.
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11/03/06 - Circus of Power DVD Release
CIRCUS OF POWER's recently regrouped and played a show in New York City. It was the first time the band has
played together in 12 years. Held in conjunction with director
Drew Stone's
release party for his new film "Passion & Brotherhood".
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11/03/06 - WAX Phil Collins in Grand Theft Auto
You can see Phil Collins in the new video game Grand Theft Auto – Vice City Stories. The Genesis vocalist
plays himself in this latest series by Rockstar Games. It is set in the 80's in Miami and as with the rest of
the series, they have paid attention to the details, from the cars , the music, the clothes, etc. and as always you
can drive fast cars, slam into pedestrians, take out other vehicles and pretty much, wax everyone that gets in your
way.
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11/03/06 - Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora on Good Morning America Nov. 6th
Jon and Richie will be appearing, live from Nashville, on Good Morning America - Monday November 6th.
Good Morning America
airs on the ABC Network from 7-9am.
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11/02/06 - Brad Sinsel Part II
Check back tomorrow, we will be posting more excerpts from Part II. In the meantime
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11/01/06 - Yngwie Malmsteen Bassist Releases Debut Cd
Music is now available off the debut release from Yngwie Malmsteen's touring bassist, Mick Cervino. The new cd features guest
appearances by the man himself,
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11/01/06 - Black Label Society Postpone UK Tour
Roadrunner Records released this statement:
"Roadrunner Records regretfully announces that the upcoming Black Label Society UK tour planned for March 2007 has been
postponed due to unforeseen US commitments. The band send their apologies to the UK fans and hope
to reschedule the dates for later in the year. Ticket refunds will be available from points of purchase."
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11/01/06 - TYPE O NEGATIVE Launch New Website
"Just in time for Halloween too. Aren't we nice? You will need at least Flash 7 Player to view the website as it was intended. You
can get the latest Flash Player from this location. Have fun, and Happy Fucken Halloween!"
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11/01/06 - Cat Stevens to Perform at Nobel Peace Prize Concert
Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam, along with performers such as Lionel Richie, Rihanna, Simply Red, Wynonna, Renee Fleming
and Paulina Rubio will perform at this year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert.
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11/01/06 - ROBERT PLANT and ALISON KRAUSS: She's a Little Bit Country & He's a Little Bit Rock-n-Roll
ROBERT PLANT is currently in Nashville Tennessee where the LED ZEPPELIN frontman
is working on a duets project with country and bluegrass star ALISON KRAUSS.
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11/01/06 - AUDIOSLAVE Guitarist TOM MORELLO Halloween Costume was TOO Convincing!
Tom Morello of Audioslave gave the hilarious account of his Halloween costume gone wrong, I was kind of strapped for an outfit, so I looked into the back of my closet and pulled out some of my, like, '80s heavy metal gear. And I had the full regalia, like the black and leopard-skin spandex pants, the kind of Ronnie James Dio elf bootie, the bezippered shirt...I went and got
myself a big, flowing-locks wig, and then made flyers for my fake Halloween band called GYPSY FIST."
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10/31/06 - SONIC YOUTH Unveils Rarities Tracklisting
As previously reported, Sonic Youth has released a rarities compilation entitled, the Destroyed Room: B-sides and Rarities. The disc is set to be released on December 12 via Geffen Records. Just yesterday, the tracklings for the project has been released. Three of the 12 tracks are previously unreleased, and
most of them are from their 21st Century output, including the 2001 Noho Furniture Sessions. Noho-ho?!
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10/31/06 - RAMONES to Rock the Big Screen
Rory Rosegarten's Rosegarten Films has secured the rights to "I Slept with Joey Ramone", the only authorized biography of the late Joey Ramone, the lead
singer of the seminal rock band the RAMONES, for a film on the legendary rocker's life.
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10/31/06 - METAL CHURCH to Tour America
Metal Church has announced on their website that they are gearing up for an American Tour in January and February.
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10/31/06 - JACK WHITE was Among Stars that Performed with ROLLING STONES Sunday Night
New York City Rolling Stones fans were treated to some surprise guests on Sunday night, (October 29) when Jack White (WHITE STRIPES) joined Mick Jagger on vocals for a version of 'Loving Cup' from the Stones' 1972 classic 'Exile On Main Street'. Also appearing at the concert, guitar legend Buddy Guy joined the band for a version of the blues classic 'Champagne & Reefer', while
Christina Aguilera sang on a version of 'Live With Me' from the 'Let It Bleed' album.
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10/31/06 - PHIL LESH of the GRATEFUL DEAD Reveals He Has Prostate Cancer but Expects Full Recovery
Phil Lesh, the bassist for the iconic band, the Grateful Dead has revealed that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Lesh said in a statement on his website that "Since we've caught it very
early, and it's small and slow-growing, I fully expect to have a rapid and complete recovery."
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10/31/06 - DOKKEN: New Deal, New Record and Pending European Tour
The current lineup of DOKKEN is Don Dokken on vocals, Jon Levin on guitar, Barry Sparks on bass, and Mick Brown on drums.
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10/31/06 - RICHIE KOTZEN (Poison, Mr. Big) New Album Available in Europe December 8th
RICHIE KOTZEN's new album, Into The Black, was released in Japan on October 25th, and will be available in Europe via Frontiers on December 8th. Currently you can also order the release in the states by visiting his website at http://www.richiekotzen.com. If you
are in the LA area, on November 16th, you can catch Richie live at Musicians Institute.
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10/31/06 - MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Checks in from the Gigantour
On Monday, October 30, 2006, Dave Mustaine posted the
following message regarding the band's stint on Gigantour and briefly touches on finishing a new record:
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10/31/06 - A Special Halloween Treat! The Scariest Bands in Rock!
The UK magazine, Tiscali UK has posted the The Scariest acts in rock, complete with photos, and descriptions, among this years winners are Slipknot, The Cramps, Rob Zombie, Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, Iron Maiden and Marilyn Manson.
You can view photos and descriptions at
this
location
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10/30/06 - Full in Bloom Interviews Switched to Wednesday Night
We are switching our regular Interview Update from Sunday Night to Wednesday Night. Not sure how long we will be doing this, but
definitely through football season. PART II of Brad Sinsel coming this week. As always News will be posted Monday through Friday.
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10/30/06 - Glenn Danzig Is Three Dolls in One
Japanese company Medicom has manufactured the limited edition '3 Faces of Danzig' which have been released in the USA. Each doll will feature a different era of Glen Danzig. The "Misfits-version" Danzig which wears his classic skull-and-crossbones black T-shirt from the Misfits' "Walk Among Us" album cover; "Samhain-version" Danzig, covered in dripping blood ala the "Initium" LP cover, and "Danzig-version" Danzig, which is shirtless and comes complete
with the trademark Danzig belt buckle and upside-down-cross medallion necklace as on the "Lucifuge" album.
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10/30/06 - APRIL WINE is Preparing to Release a New Studio Album
The
official April Wine website, has posted the nebulous news that the band is preparing
to release a new studio album. In the meantime, you can catch the band on the road on the following dates
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10/30/06 - SAXON Finishing New Record, New Documentary and New Website
Posted yesterday on Saxon's website, Biff Byford posted a note to fans, apologizing for the long delay in news from the band, but confesses
that "We´re behind on the album writing, the tour starts in March, the album has to be out by then.
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10/30/06 - Nirvana's music to be featured on CSI TV show
Nirvana's songs are set to be featured in episodes of US crime show CSI: Miami. The show is well known for the use of the songs of the Who songs but will now feature four Nirvana tracks. The use of the songs is due to the fact that
Kurt Cobain's widow Courtney Love sold a 25% stake in Nirvana's song catalogue to Primary Wave Music Publishing.
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10/30/06 - MARILYN MANSON to Launch US Art Gallery
Shock rocker Marilyn Manson will open his own art gallery in Los Angeles on October 31.Manson's gallery at 667 Melrose will be christened 'The Celebritarian Corporation Gallery of Fine Art'. The musician, director and artist has had several successful
exhibitions over the years in LA, Paris and Berlin but this will be the first time he has become a curator.
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10/30/06 - GLENN HUGHES to Release Live At The Basement CD/DVD
GLENN HUGHES' official website has been updated as follows:
"Early 2006 Glenn Hughes gave a phenomenal show in Melbourne, Australia with JJ Marsh on guitar and Lachlan Doley on keys. The performance was captured and will be released on CD and DVD in 2007. Both will be for sale through the e-store button. The setlist (full of gems): 'Coast To Coast', 'I Found A Woman', 'This Time Around', 'Nights In White Satin', 'Last Mistake', 'This House', 'Frail'/'The Divine', 'This is How I Feel/'/'Whiter Shade of Pale', 'Mistreated', 'Soulmover', 'Gettin' Tighter', 'You Keep On Moving.'
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10/30/06 - 2007 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
This past Saturday, October 28th, 2006, the 2007 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees were finally announced. The announcements came approximately six weeks later than usual. This year, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation reduced the size of
its Nominating Committee "to move things along quicker," but it also unexpectedly reduced the number of nominees.
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10/30/06 - DEE SNIDER Debunks Claims that Twisted Christmas will be Bands Final Record
In an interview conducted this past Saturday, Dee Snider revealed that the recently
released Twisted Christmas (out now via Razor & Tie Records) will NOT be the farewell album for the band.
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10/30/06 - ROB HALFORD to Release a Flurry of New Material
On November 21st, Rob Halford will debut his first new track in over four years, 'Forgotten Generation'. The song will be available at Apple's iTunes Music Store. What? One song isn't really news you say? Well, how about the fact that a week later, on November 28th, Halford will release THREE full-length albums: 'Resurrection' with
bonus material (2000/2006), 'Live Insurrection' (2001/2006), and 'Crucible' with bonus material (2002/2006).
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10/27/06 - Full in Bloom Music Forum
The Forum is back up, can you freakin' believe it? We could really use the help building it, so sign up and start posting. I am sure it will
take a long time to get a steady crowd to post, so be patient. If you had an account
with us several months ago, you still have your same account. Sometimes after signing up, the email may
take awhile to arrive, or it may end up in your bulk email folder. If you never receive an email, or are having any problems with it, please
feel free to contact us. We have an email address on the forum. We will once again be doing some free cd giveaways in the forum very soon.
Take me to the Forum
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10/27/06 - Richie Ranno (STARZ), Playing LIVE Tonight
Richie Ranno's All-Stars this Friday night at Breezy Point at Beautiful Greenwood Lake, NY !
Featuring Starz members Joe Dube and George DiAna!
3 sets beginning at 10 PM!
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10/27/06 - THE CURE to Release Special Live DVD
Shot over nine festivals, across Europe by the band, fans
and road crew, the live DVD will feature up to 30 tracks and will be titled 'Festival 2005'
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10/27/06 - LOLLAPALOOZA and Gets Lease Through 2011 at Chicago's Grant Park
Perry Farrell will be able to host his Lollapalooza Festival at Grant Park through 2011. Festival producers, Capital Sports & Entertainment (CSE) and Charles Attal Presents will also still be able to partner
with the Parkways Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Chicago Park District. And why wouldn't they?
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10/27/06 - SLIPKNOT to Release a "Film" - "Voliminal: Inside the Nine."
Slipknot percussionist M. Shawn Crahan, aka Clown, says that he put a lot of work into the band's upcoming video release, "Voliminal: Inside the Nine" and requests that people not call it a DVD. In a recent interview, Crahan says, "I don't really like that term; I'm calling it more of a movie than I am a DVD," "You're talking three-and-a-half years in the making. There were over 300 videotapes at 60 minutes apiece to analyze, and I watched every single one of them. There's, like, 325 edits in the thing, and each one of them are precisely put in for an
exact reason. "So at the end of that, I didn't turn in a DVD, y'know? I turned in a movie, period. A film."
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10/27/06 - 100 Greatest Songs Of The '80s To Air On VH1
VH-1 will premiering with back-to-back episodes on Monday, October 30 at 9 PM, VH1's 100 Greatest Songs Of The '80s, The official announcement says that the show "brings viewers each tune's back-story told through new, original
interviews with the musicians who created them, as well as the legendary artists they inspired."
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10/27/06 - STYX Confirmed to Guest Star on Rockline, November 8th
It is confirmed that STYX will guest star on the nationally syndicated US radio show Rockline on November 8th. The show
will air live at 8:30 PM (PT)/11:30 PM (ET) (RocklineRadio.com) airs live at 8:30 PM (PT)/11:30 PM (ET).
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10/27/06 - HEAVY PETTIN' Announce Release Date For New Collection, Prodigal Songs
'80s UK rockers HEAVY PETTIN' say that a release date of December 4th, 2006
has been ser for their new release, "Prodigal Songs", via Majestic Rock Records
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10/27/06 - GENESIS tells Press to Stifle It Until Official Announcement is Made
In response to recent newsbreaks regarding
the bands upcoming reunion tour, this has come directly from representatives of Genesis:
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10/27/06 - JIMI HENDRIX Debut Album to be Featured On NPR's All Things Considered Weekend
On November 18th, the All Things Considered Weekend, hosted by Debbie Elliott features Jimi Hendrix's Are You Experienced? album (1967). The show is described as follows: The groundbreaking debut album from influential guitarist Jimi Hendrix launched him into superstar status and included such classics as 'Purple Haze', 'Hey Joe' and 'The Wind Cries Mary'. The segment includes thoughts from guitarist/songwriter
Vernon Reid (LIVING COLOUR), engineer on the album Eddie Kramer, and musicologist Reuben Jackson.
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10/26/06 - ADAM BOMB Truly Living the Life of an International Rock Star
Following his German tour, our old friend, Adam Bomb shows no signs of slowing down. In a post on his
MySpace Blog, Bomb describes his recent adventures, solo dates and generally busy schedule.
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10/26/06 - THE CLASH honored with Rock Hall exhibit
On Saturday, "Revolution Rock: The Story of the Clash" opens to the public and will be on display until April 15, 2007 at the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame. Among the exhibit's pieces are instruments, including Simonon's famous smashed bass from the cover of "London Calling" - regarded as one of rock's finest recordings. The exhibit also includes stage
clothing, memorabilia and original manuscripts from songs like "Know Your Rights" and "Clampdown."
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10/26/06 - The WHO's PETE TOWNSHEND and ROGER DALTREY are Closer Than Ever
During a recent interview, Pete Townshend discusses how in spite of their long history of personal differences, that the two now are closer than they've ever been while touring behind the new material: "I think we've arrived
at a good place and it's very good to be working with him at the moment. He's doing a fantastic job."
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10/26/06 - BRIAN MAY confirms that he, PAUL RODGERS and ROGER TAYLOR are Working on New Material
After months of rumors have been flying around about Queen going back into the studio, yesterday Brian May confessed on his "Roger and Paul Rodgers and
I have been in the studio the last few days working on NEW material ... quite an occasion really.
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10/26/06 - CHEAP TRICK and THIN LIZZY Joining Forces for Double Trouble 2 Australian Tour
Rock legends THIN LIZZY and CHEAP TRICK will co headline a tour through Austraila in December. There is no word on whether the bands will tour other countries. From their formation in Dublin in the late 60's right through to 1983, Thin Lizzy released some of the finest rock albums of their era including the acclaimed
Jailbreak in 1976, and what has been called the one of the greatest live albums ever made - Live And Dangerous.
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10/26/06 - GREAT WHITE Guitarist MARK KENDALL Schedules One-Off Solo Date
MARK KENDALL the guitarist and co-founder of GREAT WHITE has scheduled a
one-off solo date, dubbed One Night Live, to take place on November 18th at
9 PM at 3rd Street Live in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Tickets for the show are $15 in advance. See
www.MarkKendallMusic.com or
www.3streetlive.net
for more information.
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10/26/06 - OZZY OSBOURNE Scoffs at BLACK SABBATH Reunion
As reported yesterday, the official announcement that BLACK SABBATH stars BILL WARD,
TONY IOMMI, GEEZER BUTLER and former singer RONNIE JAMES DIO will be recording and touring as HEAVEN & HELL.
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10/26/06 - JON BON JOVI Named Founding Ambassador of Habitat for Humanity Ambassador
As part of the international-nonprofit organization's new advocacy outreach initiative, Jon Bon Jovi has been
named the first Founding Ambassador of the Habitat for Humanity Ambassador Program. "From their relief efforts
in the wake of the tsunami and Hurricane Katrina, to the thousands of houses they construct around the world, Habitat
for Humanity builds homes, lives, and dreams," says Jon Bon Jovi. "I've worked with Habitat in partnerships with my
football team, The Philadelphia Soul and with my band over the past year. Handing over the keys to the families who
have worked to earn them has afforded me some of the proudest, most uplifting moments of my life. As a Habitat For
Humanity Ambassador, I now have the opportunity to help this
work continue and I encourage others to become involved and share in the rebuilding of their communities as well."
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10/25/06 - Official Statement: Ward, Iommi, Butler & Dio to Reunite
Can it get any better? Looks like we are getting closer to a classic Black Sabbath line-up reunion. This is the statement on
Tony Iommi's website, "The highly anticipated reunion of Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi,
Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward appears to be shaping up and taking a
new form. After various promoters have approached their respective
management; the guys have started taking all of this very seriously,
as they have wanted to reunite for some time now. It looks as if the new
shape may be that of Heaven and Hell - that's the moniker that the band is likely to use on their new venture.
If all goes well, Heaven and Hell should be hitting the road in early 2007."
As ridiculous as it seems, the band is no longer able to use the name Black Sabbath, without Ozzy.
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10/25/06 - Buckcherry Does It
We have been following the latest Buckcherry release, entitled "15", as it edged its way toward
Gold Status (500,000 copies sold in the US). Well, the time has come. Congratulations goes out to the band. Initially, 15 was released
independently and only after proving they could still sell records, Buckcherry, once again, gained the support from the majors.
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10/25/06 - LA GUNS TOUR DATES
These dates are for the Tracii Guns version, featuring, Tracii Guns on Guitar,
Jeremy Guns - Bass,
Paul Black - Vocals,
Nickey Alexander - Drums,
Edan Serge Gillen - Piano. LA Guns will be touring with the BulletBoys.
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10/25/06 - DORO PESCH Releases More Details Of Warrior Soul Winter Edition
As previously reported, vocalist Doro Pesch is gearing up for the release of a winter edition of her latest album, Warrior Soul, which will feature the new DVD, 20 Years A Warrior Soul. It
will be issued via AFM Records on November 17th. AFM have issued the following press release:
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10/25/06 - The FLAMING LIPS are set to release a new EP during their forthcoming UK tour
The Flaming Lips have announced that their new EP, "It Overtakes Me" will be available
on November 14th to coincide with the last date of their 10 day trek, which begins in Brighton on the 4th.
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10/25/06 - BLIND MELON is Reforming and Writing New Material
According to Roger Stevens, the whole thing began as a particle joke, "Brad wrote a fake press release and sent it to me -- it was saying how we were back together and how Travis had brought us together," Stevens tells Billboard. "It was the first
I'd heard of it. I called Brad and I was like, 'What do you mean? You got the band back together without me?"
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10/25/06 - IRON MAIDEN Official Video Available and Live Video Clip Posted to YouTube
IRON MAIDEN's animated video official video for the forthcoming single 'Different World' has been posted online
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10/25/06 - THE CULT Announce Fall 2006 Tour and filming of New York City Date
The Cult toured North America earlier this year with sell out success and much critical acclaim. Now they have announced a three week tour of the US for the falland a live filming of the tours last date on November 13th, in
New York City. Following the US dates, the band will play dates in Mexico, Chile, Argentina and Brazil.
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10/25/06 - DEEP PURPLE "Stormbringer" Multi-Tracks Located
According to Deep-Purple.net, the 1974 Stormbringer multi-tracks have been located and are reportedly in excellent condition. The lost tapes include three different vocals for 'Soldier Of Fortune', an instrumental version of 'Highball Shooter'
and the original backwards version of David Coverdale's bit at the beginning of the albums title track.
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10/25/06 - COBAIN Knocks ELVIS From #1 Slot as Rich Dead Guy
Forbes.com has published that Nirvana's Kurt Cobain earned $8 million dollars more than the King between October 2005 & October 2006. Cobain rolled in with $50 million and Elvis came in at $42 million. The earnings are
based on licensing deals for using the deceased celebrities' work or image in advertising or elsewhere.
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10/25/06 - New Release from Bang Tango
Bang Tango will be releasing their latest release via Perris Records on October 31, 2006.
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10/24/06 - RUDY SARZO's (QUIET RIOT / OZZY) Book, Finally Available
Rudy Sarzo's (ex-QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE bassist) book, Off The Rails, is finally available and without a
single change to the manuscript with the exception of the cover and now shortened title. Last year, Sarzo
attempted to release the book, but due to last minute legal implications from the Osbourne's was pulled
from distribution. The 2005 version of the book was titled Off The Rails, My Adventures In The Land Of Ozz, and
featured a picture of Sarzo holding a bass guitar, while the 2006 version
simply named "Off The Rails", and features a live shot of Sarzo wearing an Ozzy Osbourne shirt
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10/24/06 - SMASHING PUMPKINS Break Silence on New Record
Jimmy Chamberlin, the Smashing Pumpkins drummer has posted confirmation on the bands MySpace page that they are indeed working on a new album, but the jury on a full reunion of the original members is still out and for now, we only that for sure, Chamberlin, along with front man Billy Corgan spent some time in production with
Roy Thomas Baker (Queen), but and are now collaborating with producer Terry Date (Soundgarden, Deftones).
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10/24/06 - BRIAN MAY (QUEEN) Seeing Stars with New Book
Brian May, the legendary guitarist for Queen has co-authored a book and for a change, its not a book about his life or the trials and tribulations of Queen. Instead, the book is titled "Bang! The Complete History of the
Universe". The book is written about the origins of the universe and was officially released on Monday.
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10/24/06 - GLENN HUGHES is Gearing Up and Getting Excited About Upcoming Tour
GLENN HUGHES (ex-BLACK SABBATH, DEEP PURPLE), is currently getting ready for his upcoming tour with drummer Mark Mondesir (JEFF BECK,
JOHN McLAUGHLIN, keyboardist Anders Olinder (PETER GABRIEL, TONY KOFI, COURTNEY PINE) and Jeff Kollman.
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10/24/06 - New TOM WAITS Available for Stream on Website
As previously reported, Tom Waits will release a 3 disc set, titled Orphans, Brawlers, Bawlers and Bastards and starting tomorrow with Brawlers, Anti, Wait's record label will be previewing each of the discs for a week on their website, where fans can hear 30 second
clips from each song. Snippets from Bawlers will stream from Oct. 31-Nov. 6 and Bastards from Nov. 7-Nov. 13.
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10/24/06 - Several Releases Planned for JOHN CORABI
JOHN CORABI, (MOTLEY CRUE / THE SCREAM), has been as busy as ever and has four new releases due out this fall. To begin with,
Butchering The Beatles, ESP: Live In Japan, ESP: Live In Australia DVD and Lights Out: Ultimate Tribute To UFO.
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10/24/06 - BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Tour Dates
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, who is currently on tour with /BLACK STONE CHERRY had to cancel their October 25th show which was scheduled to be held at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany, NY. There is no word on why the show has been cancelled, except
that it will not be re-scheduled. Ticket refunds for the show are available at the place of purchase.
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10/24/06 - THE TRAGICALLY HIP Launch New Tour
The Trajically Hip will begin a winter tour of Canada in support of their latest release, "World Container". The group
revealed they will play 19 dates beginning in January through February on a tour that is moving from west to east.
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10/23/06 - Say Good-Bye to a Runaway
We were sad to hear that Sandy West, drummer for The Runaways, has passed away over the weekend (10/21/06).
Sandy was a founding member of THE RUNAWAYS, which also featured
Joan Jett, Lita Ford and Cherie Currie. Full in Bloom Music sends out our deepest sympathy to all her family,
friends, and fans. You can read the statement left at The Runaways website,
HERE
Also visit Rock City Records, it has some great info & pictures of Sandy West and The Runaways. The page is located
HERE
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10/23/06 - We Will Resume Interviews Next Monday
Sorry folks, no time to put one together this week. We'll still update news, Monday through Friday and post an interview
next Monday.
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10/23/06 - Former DOKKEN Guitarist ALEX DE ROSSO Joins Forces with VISION DIVINE Singer
Former DOKKEN guitar wizard Alex De Rosso is putting together a new band with singer Michele Luppi (VISION DIVINE), drummer Bob Parolin and bassist Roby Galli. "We are writing some amazing tracks!" says De Rosso. "We will start the recording of the album soon."
De Rosso's last solo album, "The Thin Line Between Black and White", came out in 2002 via Atrheia/Edel.
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10/23/06 - New Audio Interviews Available from Slaughter and Great White
Mark Slaughter (SLAUGHTER) and Michael Lardie (GREAT WHITE, NIGHT RANGER) were interviewed at the recent Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp in New York City.
The guys cover everything from Tim Kelly, KISS and Jack Blades, to the Vinnie Vincent Invasion,
Samantha 7. I-tunes users can download the interviews
HERE
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10/23/06 - RICK SPRINGFIELD to Perform Charity Concert
80's Rock / Pop legend, Rick Springfield will perform a concert in southeast Missouri to help
raise money for a 12-year-old girl's fight against brain-stem cancer on December 8th at the Show Me Center.
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10/23/06 - SEAN LENNON to Launch Tour for New Album ' Friendly Fire'
"Friendly Fire," is Sean Lennon's second full-length album and was released on Oct. 3rd. Lennon will begin a tour in support of the effort, beginning Oct. 29th, of nightclubs and small theaters. Lennon enlisted the help of director Michele Civetta for his new set, creating short films to go with each of the album's track sand will be\ screening the videos in big-screen format in selected cities. You
can view currently streaming selections from "Friendly Fire" on Lennon's artist page at VH1.com
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10/23/06 - Jason Newsted Will Not Participate in Super Nova Tour
Jason Newsted has been sidelined by a torn anterior labrum
in his left shoulder and a rotator cuff and bicep tear in the right. The former Metallica /
Flotsam & Jetsam will head to surgery
immediately to repair the injuries, but is not expected to be able to play for nine months.
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10/23/06 - JOSH TODD of BUCKCHERRY Audio Interview Available
The October 14th airing of Josh Todd of BUCKCHERRY on 94.7 The Buzz FM in Oklahoma City is available for download. During the interview, Josh talks about his family history, the band's headlining tour, rekindling his friendship with Keith Nelson (guitarist) and reforming the band last year, and more.
Download and listen to the interview
HERE
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10/23/06 - JON BON JOVI To Appear On The Big Idea Today.
Today, Monday October 23rd, JON BON JOVI will appear on The Big Idea With Donny Deutsch for a full hour sitdown interview. The program will air on CNBC
weekdays at 10PM and 1AM and Sunday at 10PM. For more info visit
This Location
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10/23/06 - ROGER GLOVER & IAN GILLAN (DEEP PURPLE) Aids in Charity Function
Past and present members of Deep Purple Roger Glover and Ian Gillan were among several celebrities to donate items to an online auction to benefit the Linda McCartney Centre. According to Deep-Purple.net Roger Glover donated a one-off painting as well as
tickets for the April UK tour, while Ian Gillan has sent a signed copy of his new monograph Smoke This.
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10/20/06 - Manowar, Sons of Odin, MP'3's Available
You can now download tracks from the latest release from Manowar, entitled, Sons of Odin. Songs can be purchase
HERE.
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10/20/06 - New Helloween Video Available for Streaming
The latest video from Helloween has been posted online. You can view it
this location. The video features vocalist
Candice Night and will
be available as part of the band's upcoming 4 track EP.
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10/20/06 - Y&T, Limited Number of European Tour Shirts Available
According to the
www.Meneketti.com, there are t-shirts from the latest Y&T European Tour for sale. Y&T vocalist, Dave Meneketti, commented,
"We had a few dozen of these leftover from the recent fall 2006 European/UK shows. Just put them up on the merch page for anyone interested. These are nice quality shirts from the UK and the sizes seem to be pretty much spot on to US sizes so they should not be a problem matching
up to the usual Y&T shirts. Nice bold golden logo sets them off from a distance." You can find the shirt
HERE
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10/20/06 - ZAKK WYLDE ON HEADBANGER'S BALL TOMORROW NIGHT
Tomorrow night, OCTOBER 21st 2006, Zakk Wylde will host MTV 2's Headbangers Ball.
A few surprises can be expected.
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10/20/06 - JAY BENNETT (EX- WILCO) Reminisces About Wilco Departure, After
the Release of his 4th Solo Effort and Begins New Tour
In 2002, after the Wilco release, 'Yankee Hotel Foxtrot' the film 'I Am Trying To Break Your Heart' documented his departure from the band. Now, over four years and 4 solo records later, Bennwtt says "I needed to go and do what I'm doing now." "It was a mutual decision, and I don't think I can come up with anything better than things had run their course." "He ( Jeff Tweedy- Wilco frontman) needed to be
the leader of a band, and I needed to be the leader of a band, and we realized that before it got superugly."
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10/20/06 - JACK WHITE on tour with THE RACONTEURS
The Raconteurs, which consist of Jack White (of The White Stripes) - vocals, guitars, keyboards, synthesizers, Brendan Benson - vocals, guitars, keyboards, Jack Lawrence (of The Greenhornes and Blanche) - bass guitar, Patrick Keeler (of The Greenhornes), -drums and Dean Fertita (of The Waxwings) as a live touring member only - guitars,
keyboards are on tour in the UK with a new single, 'Broken Boy Soldiers' to be released on October 23rd.
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10/20/06 - YUSUF ISLAM (aka: CAT STEVENS) Website Updates and New Album out
"The sing section of the
Official website is now
up on line. There is no forum or chat on the site as of yet, but you can register for
their mailing list. The designers are still working on the website with up dates, so
please be patient, there may be more to come later. The look has a very vintage look
to it, with flash. One of the highlights is in the video section of the new website.
Check out the new official website."
Additonaly, Yusuf Islam's new record, Another Cup is slated for release on November 13th.
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10/20/06 - Check back later TODAY for more news updates
Did we say yesterday?....I think we meant today. Check back later for more news.
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10/20/06 - Ron Keel's Latest, Now Available on iTunes
Ron Keel's latest and first solo album, entitled "Alone At Last", is now available for download at
Apple's iTunes located
HERE
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10/20/06 - Red Hot Chili Peppers Release "Snow"
Red Hot Chili Pepper's latest single "SNOW" comes out internationally (excluding North America) on November 20th.
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10/20/06 - Motley Crue's, Vince Neil Poker Tournament
Vince Neil's Second Annual Off The Strip Poker Tournament will be hosted at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas inside The Joint on Sunday, November 5, 2006. Celebrities, Poker Pros and Las Vegas' hottest dancers will be on hand.
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10/20/06 - BECK'S New Video "Is Kind of Like That"
Beck's new video for "Cellphone's Dead" should be available for airing soon and is the culmination of Beck and Michael Gondry. Sources describe the video as "Remember watching cartoons where the chase scene occurs across a hallway and all you can see is Tom and Jerry entering and exiting doors? Well this is kind of like that, if
the doors got involved and became robots who became radios who became Beck in a plaid suit with a suitcase."
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10/20/06 - PRIMUS Issues a "Best Of' CD Along with Mockumentary
"They Can't All Be Zingers" is the title of the new Primus "Best Of" CD, which was released this past
Tuesday, October 17th. Also released was the bands third DVD, "Blame It On The Fish". The DVD includes a
30 minute mockumentary of the band set in 2065, where a 102
year-old Les Claypool reminisces about the band, and mentions Rush and/or Geddy Lee on three separate occasions.
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10/20/06 - LEONARD COHEN DVD to be Released November 14th
The Documentary Film, I'm Your Man, released earlier this year, based on the life of legendary singer-songwriter, Leonard Cohen will be released in the USA on November 14th, with performances by those musicians he has
influenced, including U2, Rufus Wainwright, Nick Cave, Jarvis Cocker, Anthony, Martha Wainwright, and Beth Orton.
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10/19/06 - Ron Keel Lyrics to Appear in Cowboy Poetry Book
The lyrics to a Ron Keel song, entitled "Haunted Saloon", will appear
in a new book: "Cowboy Poetry Of The Southwest". The poems were compiled by John Abernathy
of Albuquerque New Mexico
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10/19/06 - Impaler Release New DVD
The second release from their DVD installment - Shock Rock icons Impaler. The dvd features a full concert from
August 2003 at First Avenue in Minneapolis, plus several songs from a Pillar and Post show performed in January of 1984!
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10/19/06 - BON JOVI To Be Inducted Into UK Music Hall Of Fame
The U.K. Music Hall Of Fame has officially announced that BON JOVI will be inducted on
November 14th, and will be on hand to perform at the ceremony at the Alexandra Palace in London.
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10/19/06 - DEF LEPPARD and TIM McGRAW?
According to Launch Radio Networks, last Friday's show in Los Angeles Def Leppard was joined on
stage by country superstar / actor Tim McGraw, who sang with the band during 'Pour Some Sugar On Me'.
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10/19/06 - NIGHT RANGER'S KELLY KEAGY to Release Solo Record and Hints at a New Night Ranger Record Coming Soon
Kelly Keagy from Night Ranger's new solo effort, I'm Alive, will be released on January 26th, through Frontier Records. Keagy reports that the album was co-written with Jim Peterik and will feature several guest
appearances. Kelly also hints that a new Night Ranger album won't be too far behind! More details soon.
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10/19/06 - STEELHEART Tour Dates Announced and New Band-Lineup Revealed
Tour dates, in support of the bands new record have been revealed, as has the band line-up. Acccording to Miljenko Matijevic and his introductions to the band, he says "On lead guitar we have Chris Risola. We all know Chris from the first two albums, a crazy rock'n talented guitar player who has been on hiatus for the last ten
years hiding in FLA with beautiful women. I think it s safe to say there is a little fire built up in that soul.
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10/18/06 - Third Annual Ride For Dime (Dimebag Darrell Abbott) Date Confirmed For 2007
The Third Annual Ride for Dime (RFD "3") will take pace on Sunday August 19, 2007. Ride For Dime is a 1 day event which consists of a 52 mile motorcycle run in the morning and then a
live concert event in the evening. Proceeds from the event will go to the Dimebag Darrell Memorial Fund
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10/18/06 - THRILL KILL KULT Putting Finishing Touches on Re-Issue and on New Record
In conjunction with the bands 20th anniversary, the Thrill Kill Kult is finishing up the re-isssue of The
Resurrection of Luna which will be released alongside the bands brand new album, The Filthiest Show in Town.
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10/18/06 - The Beatles "Love" Album Tracklisting Revealed
As previously reported, The Beatles "new" record, Love, features 78 minutes of 'new' music. The album was created by Sir George Martin and
his son Giles who used master tapes of original Beatles recordings for a Cirque Du Soleil show.
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10/18/06 - 40 Years of THE DOORS: A Yearlong Celebration to Kick Off November 8th in West Hollywood
A yearlong celebration marking the 40th anniversary of the Doors music is slated to kick off at the birthplace that started it all. A plaque unveiling at the legendary Whisky-A-Go-Go with Doors surviving members,
Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore will begin the day's celebrations along West Hollywood's Sunset Strip.
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10/18/06 - ERIC CLAPTON'S CREAM to Release Documentary In November
CREAM, consisting of ERIC CLAPTON (guitar), JACK BRUCE (bass/vocals) and GINGER BAKER (drums) had a short but gigantic influence on the music industry. The band has long been considered to be the first rock-n-roll "supergroup" and went straight to the top
of the star chain in 1966, they released four albums before breaking up a mere two years later in 1968.
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10/18/06 - Check back later for more news updates
We will be posting more news later this afternoon.
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10/18/06 - MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN (TOOL, A PERFECT CIRCLE) Launches His Personal PUSCIFER Website
The site loads on a red flash page and then in centered text, it simply reads:
"My name is Maynard James Keenan. Welcome to Puscifer, my creative subconscious...
Welcome to the party that goes on in my head 24 hours a day... Welcome to my island of misfit ideas who've found no home with Tool, A Perfect Circle or Caduceus...
The space where my ID, ego, and anima all come together to exchange cookie recipes...
... A space without any hard edges...
... A space with no clear or discernable goals...
Check your over inflated expectations at the door..."
Mature Content, Must be 18 or older to enter
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10/18/06 - LED ZEPPELIN Lands a TV Ad and JIMMY PAGE Gets His Own Action Figure
HMV will soon launch their new "Be Inspired" ad campaign which
includes a LED ZEPPELIN TV ad, sanctioned by the band. According to the bands website, the ad will feature a short
20 seconds of footage from the Royal Albert Hall in 1970, with highlighted detailed magenta pink colour like
the HMV logo.
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10/18/06 - BRUCE DICKINSON, "because we're British we can still manage to laugh at ourselves"
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson was recently interviewed by San Francisco Gate
writer Aidan Vaziri and in the interview, Dickinson answers some tough questions in only the way you could expect.
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10/18/06 - Female Rock Icon DORO PESCH Announces Release Date and Format Details of Warrior Soul Winter Edition DVD
Doro Pesch fans can get an early Christmas present. Doro will be releasing a
winter edition of her latest album, Warrior Soul. The winter edition will be released on November 17th, and
features the new DVD, 20 Years A Warrior Soul. In fact, Pesch fans can choose from three versions of the release.
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10/18/06 - BUCKCHERRY Added Dates with CROSSFADE and a Montreal Date Confirmed
BUCKCHERRY have announced some new live dates on the current
tour with Crossfade and they have confirmed that they will play Les Saints in Montreal, Quebec on November 6th.
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10/18/06 - Another Big Release Date From GUNS N' ROSES and This Time its for a Special DVD Collector's Box
Due out January 30th, 2007 Chrome Dreams will issue a new GUNS N' ROSES DVD Collector's Box.
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10/17/06 - RADIOHEAD's Thom Yorke Confirms New Record is Underway and Has a Few Websites that He Wants You to Check Out
Thom Yorke, has posted a little rambling over at the radiohead website
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10/17/06 - THE WHO Launch First New Record in 24 years and New Website
Although, the Who has stayed pretty much on tour for the past few years, finally news breaks that the rock-n-roll icons have new material under their belts. The 19 track release will be titled "Endless Wire". According to Roger Daltrey, the Who's frontman, "As always, tackling any new material rested on whether Pete Townshend had appropriate material for the band: "It all really depends on whether Pete had the material to record in the first place. And it's appeared. It was fantastic that it appeared when it
did, because we're still able to do it really well. Pete's music is still a driving force in my life."
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10/17/06 - Metallica Announce Release of New DVD Featuring Promotional Videos
Simply titled, "The Videos 1989 - 2004", Metallica has announced the release of a new DVD collection of all their promotional videos. According to band members, "We've been
getting requests for many years to release all the promotional videos on DVD and it's finally happening!
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10/17/06 - QUEENSRYCHE Puts on Theatrical Production of "Operation: Mindcrime" I & II
Seattle based rockers put on a special hometown show this past Friday, when the band literally performed its
concept records "Operation: Mindcrime" and "Operation: Mindcrime II" in their entireties.
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10/17/06 - ROB ZOMBIE wins 'Chainsaw' Horror Film award
In what will be the first ever televised "Fuse Fangoria Chainsaw Awards", Rob Zombie was awarded "Relationship From Hell" Award for the performance of Zombies wife, Sheri Moon, and actor Bill Moseley for their performance in his horror flick "The Devil's Rejects." The award was presented Sunday night to Zombie by Robert "Freddy Kruger" Englund on Sunday night at the Orpheum Theatre.
The entire program will be broadcast Oct. 22nd on Fuse Television.
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10/17/06 - WHITESNAKE has More Plans than Just the Upcoming Live Release; Maybe Even a Brand New Record.
From the mouth of Coverdale, or at least a computer somewhere, David checks into his website with the following: "We
have LOTS of 'irons in the fire' right now... and all important...
I feel it's time to address the future and know the past will ultimately take care of itself.
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10/17/06 - Tour Dates for 2007 CHILI PEPPERS tour with GNARLS BARKLEY
According to sources, the highly anticipated Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gnarls Barkley tour has been confirmed. have announced plans to join forces for a US tour that will take place early next year. Warner Brothers says that the tour will
leave in January for a 3 month stint of arenas throughout the US and that exact dates will be announced soon.
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10/17/06 - EUROPE Send an e-card for their Secret Society
No, not the bands fan club or web forum, but the Swedish rockers new album titled Secret Society. See
and send the e-card
here
The new release from the band is scheduled for the U.S. on November 7 via Sanctuary Records. The
CD will be issued in Europe on October 27.
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10/16/06 - Nadir D'Priest Interview
It started out as an interview focused on the latest London news, the reforming of London and a tour....but as usual, we strayed.
Nadir once again delivers and shares some classic tales. You don't want to miss this one.
Take me to it.
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10/16/06 - Yo Yo Yo...HELIX on MTV CRIBS!
Planet Helix will be featured next Tuesday on MTV Cribs at 8:30PM. Along
with Helix, the homes of Kimbe |
