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Guns N' Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys For Rock Hall
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The original lineup will receive recognition on their first year of eligibility, 25 years after the release of their debut record.
Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan and Steven Adler will be inducted alongside the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Beastie Boys, the Small Faces and the Faces, Donovan, Freddie King and late TV producer Don Kirshner.
But will the original GNR reunite for the event?
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Adam Lambert May Front Queen For Tour
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Lambert sang with Queen at the MTV Europe Awards last month in Ireland, and fans could get more of the pairing in the future, according to drummer Roger Taylor.
"He has grown into a really great performer with an astonishing voice with a range that's great," Taylor told Billboard in Los Angeles while finalizing the tribute band for a Queen Extravaganza tour. "We would like to work with him again. There's nothing signed just yet, but we're talking about live dates. It could be very exciting."
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Metallica and Jason Newsted Reunion Jam
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Frontman James Hetfield announced Newsted as "someone who lived with us, and toured with us and did stuff with us for 14 years." Newsted then played "Harvester of Sorrow" with the band, including his replacement Robert Trujillo. Afterward, Hetfield begged Newsted to stay for another song, and he and the band played "Damage Inc."
Other guests at Monday night's concert included host/comedian Jim Breuer, members of Diamond Head, John Marshall from Metal Church, Apocolyptica and Soul Rebels.
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Nickelback Vs Atlanta Braves Pitcher
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Loudwire report: Moylan cast the first stone after seeing Foo Fighters live in Melbourne, Australia. Impressed by Foos frontman Dave Grohl, Moylan tweeted � "Note to @nickelback please attend a @foofighters concert. That's how's it should be done Chad."
Nickelback went for the throat with their reply to the Moylan, referencing fellow Braves relief pitcher and 2011 National League Rookie of the Year, Craig Kimbrel � "@PeterMoylan Foos are killer for sure. We're doing just fine, too, thanks. ? for you Pete, is watching Kimbrel better from the bench or on TV? � p.s. happy birthday�" Ouch!
Find out what happened next.
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Ozzy Translator App Coming
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According to Classic Rock magazine, a company in Manchester, England, called Athernet has developed the iBrummie app, which translates the famed Birmingham accent (Ozzy's) into proper Queen's English.
The app will be available for iPhone and Android starting December 19.
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Jimi Hendrix Memorial Park Coming
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According to NME.com, the park will cover 2.5 acres and be in the shape of a guitar and feature "lyrical stepping stones, rain drums, a sculpted butterfly garden, performance area, sound garden and a green space" and a fretboard-shaped bridge.
The park has been financed by donations from Jimi's sister Janie Hendrix, the Parks and Green Spaces Opportunity Fund and the Neighborhood Matching Fund Award in Seattle.
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Paul McCartney Jams With a Rolling Stone
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NME.com reports that Beatle Paul told the crowd he had a "surprise" for them before bringing Ronnie Wood on stage for a snarling version of The Beatles' 1969 track, "Get Back."
McCartney's London concert lasted three hours with the veteran songsmith playing three songs that he had never before played in the U.K., "The Night Before," "The Word" and "Come and Get It."
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Zakk Wylde To Be Roasted By Ozzy, Scott Ian, Corey Taylor and More
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The event will take place at The Grove in Anaheim, California on Thursday, January 19th, 2012; a portion of all proceeds will go to the MusiCares charity. Here's the official details:
Roastmaster Sharon Osbourne and other metal-loving luminaries such as Ozzy Osbourne, Chris Jericho, Anthrax's Scott Ian, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Slipknot's Corey Taylor, as well as comedy and roast veterans Jim Norton, Brian Posehn, Jim Florentine and more will all take aim at the Black Label Society frontman and guitar icon, best known for his incredible axe chops, his golden locks and his signature Bullseye guitar line. Fresh from her recent stint on the Judas Priest tour, Lady Starlight (Lady Gaga's resident DJ) will also be on hand to serve as the evening's official DJ.
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Judas Priest Map Out Initial 2012 Dates
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The spring "Epitaph" shows happen in Poland, Sweden and Austria, with more concerts to be announced.
The European shows follow the previously issued dates on the band's Asian leg, which runs through the month of February.
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Cause of Gwar Guitarist Corey Smoot's Death Determined
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Stated North Dakota coroner William Masselo, MD:"We have finalized the autopsy report and death certificate. I have determined that Cory died from a coronary artery thrombosis brought about by his pre-existing coronary artery disease."
The band, which will continue as a four-piece until the current tour schedule is complete, has officially retired the character of Flattus Maximus, and has announced no plans regarding a new GWAR-tarist.
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Soulfly Set New Album Release
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While many bands barely make it to a third album, the Max Cavalera-led collective is still going strong two decades deep. 2012 also marks the band's 15th anniversary of making a tribally-influenced metallic racket and what better way to celebrate than with a new record?
The album will be released via longtime label Roadrunner Records, which has been Soulfly's home for the course of its career. The label has also been Cavalera's home for the duration of his career, which began in the '80s as a member of Sepultura, who essentially rewrote the rules of heavy music when they arrived on the scene; Max continues to do the same today.
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Chickenfoot UK
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Original Chickenfoot drummer Chad Smith has temporarily handed his sticks over to the legendary Kenny Aronoff, who will join the band for the upcoming UK and European concerts in January.
Chickenfoot will perform songs from their gold-selling, eponymous debut album, alongside tracks from 'III', for the very first time in Europe.
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New Andrew Bird Album and Tour Coming
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Produced by Bird, the album was recorded at his barn in Western Illinois near the banks of the Mississippi River. Break It Yourself follows Bird's 2009 full length release Noble Beast.
Bird will celebrate the release of Break It Yourself with a North American tour set to kick off in Texas in mid-March.
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Elvis Found Alive!
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MVD will release Highway 61 Entertainment's Elvis Found Alive on DVD in North America on January 24, 2012.
Also a new CD 'Elvis Found Alive' will be released digitally on December 6, and on CD January 10. Film description below: ELVIS has been FOUND, ALIVE! After visiting Graceland, Director Joel Gilbert made a Freedom of Information Act request for US government files on Elvis Presley. Incredibly, documents arrived from the FBI revealing an address for Federal Agent "Jon Burrows," Elvis' 1970's alias, in Simi Valley, California. After a brief confrontation, Elvis agreed to chronicle the secret history of his life and "death" in an exclusive interview.
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Gama Bomb Kick Off Tour With Dark Funeral
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Following a recent headlining European tour, Gama Bomb will be joining Dark Funeral and The Acc�sed for the week-long Brazilian trek.
The shows will be the last that GAMA BOMB will play in 2011, before taking a break for the holidays and working on their next album.
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Earth's Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light II For Valentine's Day
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Recorded in the same two week session as 2011's lauded Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light I by Stuart Hallerman at Avast and mastered by Mell Detmer, Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light II carries on in the freely and folkloric vein of the last release and invokes even more improvisational and unrestrained energy than its predecessor.
Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light II is striking in many ways, not least in the wildly improvised nature of this particular recording. The songs "Sigil Of Brass" and "The Corascene Dog" perfectly emphasize how the interplay between the foursome has evolved even further since the first installment. Meanwhile, the track "His Teeth Did Brightly Shine" veers further into an entirely other direction, recalling sounds of the great British Acid Folk generation. This new material brings forth some highly original and deeply mesmerizing tones throughout, at times more hopeful and less dark and death oriented than previous work. Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light II is ultimately a completely unanticipated direction for EARTH, and a very welcome one at that.
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Neurosis' Scott Kelly Adds New North American Tour Leg
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Epica To Deliver Their Requiem for the Indifferent Next Year
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The band says, "This title refers to the end of an era. Mankind can no longer stick their head in the sand for the things that are happening around us. We are facing many challenges.
"There is an enormous tension between different religions and cultures, wars, natural disasters and a huge financial crisis, which is getting out of control. More than ever we will need each other to overcome these problems. As we are all connected; the universe, earth, nature, animals and human beings, this period in time will be the prelude to the end for those who still don't want to, or simply won't see it. A Requiem For The Indifferent but also a possibility for a new beginning with great new chances!"
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Death Angel React To Anthrax and Testament Tour
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"The first leg was amazing and we expect no less on this next run. This line up is the best we've ever been part of as far as touring the States goes. Every band brings their 'A' game each night, no doubt! Plus, we usually do our own headline shows on days off from the main tour, so very much looking forward to performing our long set to our fans across the country as well. What a fantastic way to kick off 2012! We have an extremely busy year planned and it's certain to begin with a BLAST! See you on the road, at the bar and in the pit!"
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Noise Pop Initial Lineup Announced
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The festival, which will take place throughout San Francisco from February 21st to February 26th, 2012, will play host to the likes of established indie rock mainstays, such as Built to Spill, Archers of Loaf, and Cursive, as well as genre-bending, new favorites, such as Die Antwoord, Grimes, Budos Band, and more.
Some bands are Noise Pop mainstays; others, such as Christie Front Drive, will be playing their first Bay Area show in fifteen years in honor of Noise Pop's twentieth birthday. A list of all confirmed performers thus far can be found below. More confirmations will be announced shortly.
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Cotton Mather's Out Of Print Classic Kontiki To Be Reissued
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In the UK, however, Kontiki was a smash with Uncut Magazine giving the album five stars and calling it "music to smile yourself to death to." Mojo said the songs were "brought to life with daring vitality" and in its own five-star review, The Guardian called Kontiki "a bewildering, dizzy thrill."
With the spotlight shining on the album in their homeland, Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher discovered and fell in love with Kontiki. The Gallaghers started talking about the record in the press themselves, helping to spur on a cult following for the album among musicians all over the globe. A fellow Austin-ite and fan from the beginning, Spoon's Britt Daniel also began to spread the word, and over the years, the adoration of Kontiki continued to grow, leading band leader Robert Harrison to prepare Kontiki (Deluxe Edition).
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Young The Giant Add More Tour Dates
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The band has been taking the world by storm with their explosive live shows, gaining fans in every corner of the world and because of overwhelming demand in several markets, shows are moving to larger venues and in some instances second nights have been added.
Stubbs in Austin sold out in a day, a second show has been added and Terminal 5 in New York sold out in less than five days.
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