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 Pink
Floyd Reunite For Live 8 |
"Like most people I want to do everything I can to persuade the G8 leaders to make huge commitments to the relief of poverty and increased aid to the third world," said Dave Gilmour.
"Any squabbles Roger and the band have had in the past are so petty in this context, and if reforming for this concert will help focus attention then it's got to be worthwhile," he added.
Madonna, REM, U2, Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John, Coldplay and Robbie Williams are also scheduled to appear at Hyde Park. See the full story link for the BBC story. - Click Here for the Full Story
| Bonnaroo
Death |
The 32-year-old Huntsville, Ala., man was found dead Saturday morning. A cause of death has not been determined and his name has not been released. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story
| Students
Vs Gene Simmons |
Located in West Sussex, the school funds bright children from poor backgrounds.
A student-run blog was inundated with negative knocks aimed at the aging rocker. From his hair extensions to his arrogant swagger, no nuance went unmentioned.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story
| Zakk
Tributes Dimebag |
| Roadie
Aid |
So the band has planned a benefit show on July 15 at The Electric Factory in Philadelphia, hoping to raise at least $100,000 for Barreca's medical costs. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story
| Dimmu
Borgir Update |
| Byzantine
Tracks & Dates |
Tracks:
1. Justica
2. Taking Up Serpents
3. Jeremiad
4. Ancestry of the Antichrist
5. Temporary Temples
6. Five Faces of Madness
7. Redneck War
8. Pity None
9. The Rat Eaters
10. Salem, Ark
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| Paria
Voiceless |
Brian Craig (Vocals) has decided he will be leaving the band at the end of the summer to [go] back to school, further his education, and continue pursuing a career. In the two years that Brian has been with the band, he has done vocals on The Torn Instances EP as well as the full length Misanthropos. He will be doing one last short tour with us at the end of July. We want to thank him for all his contributions towards the band for the last two years and wish him the best with all future endeavors. Paul Pettit, formerly of Analog, will be filling in for an east coast tour in August and possibly joining the band. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story
| Phil
Lynott Statue |
The unveiling of the life size-bronze statue will take place in the late evening once all trading has ceased for the day, in the very busy trade and tourist area of Grafton Street in Dublin on Friday, August 19. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story
| Maiden
Hits |
Disc One - �Paschendale', �Rainmaker', �The Wicker Man', �Brave New World', �Futureal', �The Clansman', �Sign Of The Cross', �Man On The Edge', �Be Quick Or Be Dead', �Fear Of The Dark' (Live), �Holy Smoke', �Bring Your Daughter... To The Slaughter' and �The Clairvoyant'. [see full story for disc two tracks plus more info]- Click Here for the Full Story
| Royal
Honors For Queen |
May, the guitarist with rock group QUEEN, was being made a commander of the Order of the British Empire, or CBE, for services to the music industry. He played a prominent role three years ago in celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Queen's coronation, playing God Save the Queen from the roof of Buckingham Palace. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story
| Nickelback
Fair |
August 25th in Las Vegas, NV @ Rain at
The Palms Hotel
August 28th in Kelseyville, CA @ Konocti
Harbor Resort and Spa
August 30th in Allentown, PA @ The Great
Allentown Fair
[see full story for more dates]-
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| Taking
Back WB |
...The band will begin recording their major label debut in the fall, with plans to release it in 2006. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story
| Jacko
Virus |
| Metal
Rules Download |
The third day of action at Donington Racecourse was headlined by the future-rock overlords System Of A Down, who have just unleashed their ambitious third album �Mezmerize'.
Motorhead kept classic fans happy closing the Snickers Stage. Motorhead frontman Lemmy made a busy night of it by joining the MC5 onstage when they played second-headline to them. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story
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