November 7, 2009 - There’s really nothing changed about a KISS concert in three decades, but yet the band and its fans seem to reinvent themselves each night when showtime arrives. For some, Saturday night’s concert was a chance to emulate legendary rock personas with makeup and costumes, and for others the opportunity to sing [...]
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KISS Concert Review - Minneapolis 2009
Guns N’ Roses’ Canadian Outing
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Iconic rock band Guns N’ Roses is preparing for their first major North American concert tour in three years. To support last year’s Chinese Democracy release, the band has announced three Japan shows in December, and 13 Canadian gigs in January and February of 2010. Joining the band on stage for the Canadian leg will [...]
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The Future of Rush
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It never seems to fail - within mere days of the last date on a band’s tour, the fans are already asking when the next one will start. Such is the case with Rush, the Canadian progressive rock powerhouse that finished a long tour in support of their album Snakes and Arrows in 2007.With a [...]
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The Bee Gees Stage Comeback
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With an appearance this morning on CBS’ Sunday Morning program, someone should just come out and say it. The Bee Gees are Back.Barry and Robin Gibb were more than devastated by the sudden death of brother Maurice Gibb six years ago, so much so that they swore off the possibility of ever touring again as [...]
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2010: Who Will Tour?
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Even though we are still two months away from turning the calendars another year ahead, stadium and arena bands like Bon Jovi and U2 have already announced dates on respective tours that stretch into the hot days of the 2010 summer. Trying to determine which other big name bands are gearing up for an announcement [...]
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Monday Update: Ratt and Rod Stewart
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Widely discussed as one of the greatest singers of any generation, Rod Stewart is a rock legend, and his new covers album sees its release today. Soulbook consists of 13 cover selections of soul classics from the ’60s and ’70s. He appeared on the Today show this morning and sent the show’s four person anchor [...]
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Bon Jovi World Tour 2010
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It wasn’t that long ago that Bon Jovi announced the release of a new album. The Circle will hit stores on November 10, and according to Jon Bon Jovi it will see a return to the straight-up rock and roll that made the band famous. He says: “There’s going to be some big choruses on [...]
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Ted Nugent Pursues a New TV Show
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2010 is shaping up to be a big year for Ted Nugent as the Pursuit Channel welcomes the addition of Ted Nugent Tooth, Fang & Claw TV to its ever-expanding 2010 programming line-up. The show will document and deliver the way the Nugent family and millions of other American families hunt, fish, trap and shoot [...]
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KISS Sonic Boom Review
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Few, if any bands, are fortunate to have to kind of loyal and enthusiastic fanbase that KISS maintains. The band has perhaps set a record for the most overall sales when toys, games, comic books, and trading cards are factored in alongside their worldwide album sales of 80 million. Although Canadian singer Michael Bublé topped [...]
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Def Leppard Cancels Tour
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It’s always sad when a show is canceled, and even more sad when it’s an entire tour. Def Leppard, due to what the band calls ‘unforeseen personal matters’, has been forced to cancel their fall tour across the United States, which was set to hit cities like Reno, St. Paul, Detroit, and Nashville. “We know [...]
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What’s Up with Aerosmith?
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Things were definitely on the up-and-up for one of the most legendary rock bands early this summer. Aerosmith’s planned tour with ZZ Top was sure to be a sold out sensation, and a new album was in the works - albeit pushed back. All of that changed when Steven Tyler fell off the stage during [...]
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Creedence Clearwater Revisited Gallery
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We never did get to posting this gallery from Creedence Clearwater Revisited’s set at the Buffalo Chip Amphitheater this summer, so what better time to do so than now. As their tour wraps up this Saturday, the band can look back on over 60 shows played - but that’s nothing new for a well traveled [...]
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A Look at Loud Park ‘09
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Japan means half way around the world for just about anyone in Europe and North America, but this weekend it is the place to be for hard rock and metal. In 2006, Saitama’s Loud Park Festival got its start as one of the world’s heaviest music gatherings with the likes of Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer. [...]
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Don Dokken Interview Exclusive
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What is it that makes a singer more than just a person behind a microphone? Maybe it’s the attitude, the delivery, or that audience connection. Whatever it is that separates the good from the great, one thing is clear: Don Dokken has it. His distinct singing and writing style, coupled with his on stage persona [...]
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Presenting Thunder Mountain Rockfest
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There’s a new rock party in town - the Thunder is coming! Thunder Mountain Rockfest will host bands from the 70s, 80, 90s and today for three days of rock n’ roll hysteria in North Dakota - and you’re invited to the party! Thunder Mountain Rockfest will take place July 8, 9, 10 just 14 [...]
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Foreigner - Can’t Slow Down Review
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Whenever a band goes more than a few years without releasing an album, the fans tend to expect more and more from the next one - just ask Def Leppard. In Foreigner’s case, a 15 year gap between 1994’s Mr. Moonlight and their current release Can’t Slow Down created a lot of pressure on the [...]
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Rush to Release “Working Men”
Even when not touring, Rush is almost always coming up with something new for their fans. This fall, Anthem Entertainment is announcing the release of Working Men, a live ‘best of’ CD/DVD. The footage on Working Men will be selected from the band’s three most recent DVD projects - Snakes and Arrows Live, Rush: R30, [...]
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Journey DVD Arrives Friday
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Journey is currently wrapping up the second leg of their Revelation tour, a highly successful outing that brought the band back into mainstream consciousness and gained them the respect of music critics and fans alike. Soon, part of the magic will be available on DVD. Journey: Live in Manila is a landmark concert that captured [...]
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ZZ Top Announced for Buffalo Chip 2010
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“Your people are our people.” That’s what ZZ Top had to say about Friday’s announcement of the first band signed to play at the Buffalo Chip Amphitheater during the 2010 Sturgis Rally. There’s no doubt that this is just the start of yet another great year of concerts at The Chip, and what better band [...]
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