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Before an estimated crowd of 45,000, the ninth stop on the European leg delivered the lineup's standard 23-song set, mixing classic Bon Scott-era tunes with Brian Johnson-led material - including songs from their latest release, 2014's "Rock Or Bust."

The project compiles newly-remastered versions of the group's first six studio albums, including 1983's "Holy Diver", 1984's "The Last In Line", 1985's "Sacred Heart", 1987's "Dream Evil", 1990's "Lock Up The Wolves" and 1993's "Strange Highways." It can preordered here.

Issued first on CD, a vinyl edition of the box will available on October 4 and will include a bonus 7" single. On the first side is the 1983 version of "Evil Eyes," which was originally released as the b-side on the "Holy Diver" single. In addition, this version is different from the one featured on the 1984 album "The Last In Line." The flip side features "Time To Burn," which was the only studio track featured on the 1986 live release "Intermission." The vinyl edition is available for preorder here.

"As far as I know, it's all recorded and now," Airey tells Russian news agency TASS ahead of the start of the band's shows in the country on Thursday. "It's on the tender mercies of Bob Ezrin, he's going to mix it. I haven't been given a release date, I know nothing about that as yet. If I knew, I'd tell you but I don't."

"Clean Your Clock" was filmed in Germany in November, just weeks before mainman Lemmy died at the age of 70. The package is set to be released on June 10th and can be preordered here.

The event will be taking place on July 24th and will feature a screening of the classic Ramones film Rock 'N' Roll High School, followed by a Q&A session with the star of the film P.J. Soles (Riff Randell), "The King of the B's" Roger Corman, director Allan Arkush.

The Sex Pistols legend Steven Jones will be hosting the event. Organizers also tell us that "the bash will feature a screening of the RAMONES IT'S ALIVE 1976-1996, as well as a pop up gallery of Ramones and punk photography by Morrison Hotel Gallery, and a rare exhibition of Metallica guitarist Kirk 'Von' Hammett's private collection of movie monster memorabilia."

"I can't wait," says Linda Cummings Ramone, Johnny's wife and the organizer of the event. "Johnny loved hobbies and collecting. I know he would be excited about the tributes 'cause they are so much fun and a place for everyone to gather and see cool stuff. Between Rock 'N' Roll High School, Ramones It's Alive, Kirk Von Hammett's horror collection, and of course, his statue and all the special guests�it's a perfect day and night for all to come."

White-Gluz says: "I've been collaborating with some very cool people for a very cool project recently. You know I love musical theatre, so when Terrance Zdunich and Saar Hendelman asked me to take part in their unique new horror musical project, of course I said yes.

"Welcome to American Murder Song, where I act as the subject of a song for once rather than the author. I got to work with some old friends like Official Chibi Birthday Massacre and some new ones like Aurelio Voltaire to create something very different and interesting."

Due June 24, Robinson recorded his fourth solo release at Applehead Studios in Saugerties, New York, where he did 2014's "The Ceaseless Light" and a series of live recordings billed as "The Woodstock Sessions."

"I love being in the recording studio," says Robinson. "It fuels the desire to create within me. I enjoy watching it unfold. Each development fires another idea and in the end, you have this organically created song that seemingly came out of nowhere. It brings me such joy and peace. It never ceases to amaze me."

It's said to be a "comprehensive reference guide to virtually everything in the Kiss universe, featuring detailed information on the band's songs, albums, games, toys, tours, television and movie appearances, family members, girlfriends, collectibles, comic books, solo work and much more."

When asked whether they would ever stop writing about Vikings, he tells Banger TV: "Whenever I get the question, I say, 'It's not like anyone asks Satyricon if they're gonna stop writing about devils and demons, or, ask Cannibal Corpse whether they'd stop writing songs about blood, guts and gore.'

"I think it's because Vikings are such a weird topic for people. They're not familiar with it. They're kind of like, 'How much can there be?'" Hegg continues: "There are so many aspects of Viking culture that are really fascinating. Just the fact that they actually travelled to North America 400 years before Christopher Columbus ever did - that's a big thing.

The band recently wrapped up recording the follow-up to 2013's Whales And Leeches, with producer Ross Robinson, and it's expected to be released later this year.

Drummer John Sherman said: "I've never been more excited about making a record in my life. The writing process for this album has been super fun and full of energy and good vibes.

It follows the story of The Prophet, a character who's determined to save the world by changing the lives of "Those Who Will Not See." Frontman Tabor recently said:

Last month, singer Cristina Scabbia admitted the band were not taken seriously when they first started out in Italy. She said: "At the beginning it wasn't easy, because when you say you're a musician, people immediately say, 'Ok but what's your job?' 'I'm a musician,' 'Yeah, but what's your real job?' 'No, really, I'm touring the world, this is how I pay my bills.'

She tells Upset Magazine: "The band is very dark and the music is very dark - especially on the next record. I think we'll elaborate on that darkness a lot more but there will be new elements brought in for sure. It's hard to tell right now but we're thinking about it."

Pvris are out on the road for much of the summer, but bassist Brian MacDonald says he's hopeful that once their last two shows in Japan in August are over, they'll hit the studio.

She tells Spark TV: "It was a huge amount of songs and a lot to take in - but we put everything in this record and we hope that it will pay off. The Quantum Enigma was received so well, we set the bar so high, but we accepted the challenge to make an even better record. And we've done everything bigger than before - we had more orchestra, a bigger choir. We had so many different instruments. Vocally, I put everything in the record that I can possibly do, and I'm very pleased with it."

Names also confirmed are Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Moose Blood, Creeper and Against The Current. Blink-182, who this week released California - their first album with frontman Matt Skiba - will perform an acoustic set on the day.

The band members - Slowdive vocalist Rachel Goswell, Mogwai guitarist Stuart Braithwaite, Editors guitarist Justin Lockey and bass player James Lockey - recorded the album without ever all being in the same room at the one time.

And while it worked for them, Braithwaite admits it won't work for everyone. He tells Rolling Stone: "I think a lot of people would be a little too precious to do this. We went into this with really good spirit and a lot of trust in each other.

"A lot of musicians need minute-to-minute discussions about how things go. Quite often, bands have members that are pretty precious. Thankfully, no band I've ever been in.

Scream recorded their final album in 1993, Fumble, and the guys recently reissued the set via Dischord Records. In honor of the reissue, Grohl posted a reflection of his time with Scream.

Pink Kitten Zan Lawther says: "We can't tell you what songs are on there yet, but we can tell you that yes, it's all covers and yes, there's loads of new stuff and several curveballs we're particularly excited about."

He also announced he'll donate money from the album to the Wacken Foundation - a charity which helps young hard rock and metal bands. Hansen says: "I am celebrating 30 years of being able to do what I like best. On XXX I am reflecting on my roots, where I come from, how it all started for me.

He said: "It's like a fly on the wall in my hotel room, at midnight, in the middle of a tour while I'm sick and drunk. The fly is a giant, bellowing beast of burden that, no matter how I try, I can't escape. We've all been there. "

Combichrist vocalist Andy LaPegua says: "I finally feel like we came full circle with this album, considering we're all from the punk rock, hardcore and metal backgrounds.