R.I.P 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott - 5th Anniversary
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Tuesday, 08 December 2009 Written by Jon Stickler
Pantera

It was today, December 8th, five years ago that one of the greatest ever metal guitarists, former Pantera axe man, “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott was killed by a deranged fan while onstage gigging in Ohio with Damageplan. He was 38. “He was next in line after Eddie Van Halen,” says Scott Ian, Anthrax guitarist. Korn frontman, Jonathan Davies, claims “He was one of the last three great traditional metal guitarists.” To quote here just two tributes from fellow artists, sums up the legend that Dimebag leaves behind.
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Bruce Springsteen Honoured by President Obama
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Monday, 07 December 2009 Written by Jon Stickler
bruce springsteen

The iconic rocker Bruce Springsteen has been honoured by President Obama at a ceremony in the White House, which took place on Sunday. The American songwriter has been presented with a Kennedy Center award, which is one of the highest accolades a performer from the arts can gain in America.
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Weezer Singer Hurt In Bus Crash
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Monday, 07 December 2009 Written by Jon Stickler
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Rivers Cuomo, singer of American band Weezer, has been taken to hospital following a bus crash. Fans of the band have been left shocked after the group were involved in the accident during the early hours of Sunday morning (6th December) whilst travelling across the United States.
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Pearl Jam to Headline Hard Rock Calling @ Hyde Park
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Monday, 07 December 2009 Written by Saard
Pearl Jam Hard Rock headliners

Monsters of alternative Rock, Pearl Jam, have signed up as headliners for next summer's Hard Rock Calling event in London's Hyde Park. Pearl Jam fans are doing a merry little Pearl Jam jig.
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Dropkick Murphys Announce 2010 UK Tour & Tickets
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Monday, 07 December 2009 Written by Saard
dropkick murphys tickets

Amongst the most passionately Irish people in the known universe are the Irish Americans. From Boston, one of the hubs of American Irishness, come The Dropkick Murphys, purveyors of the folk/punk combo that is Celtic Punk. Click Here to Compare & Buy Dropkick Murphys Tickets

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Westlife Tour Dates & Tickets Announced
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Monday, 07 December 2009 Written by Stereoboard.com
westlife tickets

Pop royalty Westlife celebrate their triumphant return to the top of the charts with the announcement of their first live concerts in two years. Click here for Westlife Tickets.

Revered for their spectacular live shows, created with visionary William Baker (Kylie, Leona, Bjork) Westlife are thrilled to be returning to the stage two years since their last concert tour. The band will travel to arenas across the UK throughout May, including stops at London’s O2 and the Manchester Evening News Arena. The show will include fan favourites, the band’s biggest hits and brand new tracks taken from their first new album in two years, ‘Where We Are,’ which was released on November 30th 2009.
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Fear Factory Announce Tour Dates & Tickets
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Sunday, 06 December 2009 Written by Saard
fear factory

The modern battle for the human soul between man and machine has been the concern of sci-fi and Fear Factory for some time. They expressed this concern by death growling into a mic with a sound like Taz vomiting fish-heads onto a tree-stump, then splitting up. They’re mostly back together now and have announced a tour. Click Here to Compare & Buy Fear Factory Tickets
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Blood Red Shoes Announce Tour Dates & Ticket Details
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Saturday, 05 December 2009 Written by Saard
Blood Red Shoes

Apparently, Blood Red Shoes claim they’re punk. They say they’ve got punk sensibilities but I don’t think that’s enough to actually be punk. Really, they’re more concerned that no-one dubs them ‘indie’. No-one cares, they’re a top… alt. rock band; let them think they’re punk, as long as they’re good. Click Here to buy tickets
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Altamont Festival: 40 Years On
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Saturday, 05 December 2009 Written by Jon Stickler
Rolling Stones

Sunday December 6th will mark the 40th anniversary of an event that has commonly been dubbed as “Rock & Roll’s Worst Day”. The Altamont Speedway Free Festival in California took place just four months after the huge success of Woodstock although Altamont resulted in the complete opposite of “peace and love.” Also hailed as being “Woodstock West,” what started out as a great idea has been best remembered as an event marred by violence and death.
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Rage Against The Machine For Christmas Number One?
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Friday, 04 December 2009 Written by Jon Stickler
Rage Against The Machine Christmas Number One

Fans that are tired of the X Factor stranglehold on the British Christmas Number One slot have started an internet campaign to place rap metal titans Rage Against the Machine at the top of the charts.
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Liam Gallagher: 'I Love Noel To Death'
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Friday, 04 December 2009 Written by Jon Stickler
Liam Gallagher

The Gallagher brothers were one of the most talked about partnerships in British music, always on the edge of going their separate ways. Now a few months have passed, the dust has settled and the air has been cleared since their final climatic fall out last August. Oasis former singer Liam Gallagher has now spoken out and revealed his love for brother – and one time band mate – Noel.
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Peter Kay Tickets On Sale Now - Tour Extended
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Friday, 04 December 2009 Written by Stereoboard.com
peter kay tickets

Peter Kay's 'Tour That Doesn't Tour - Tour', as we brought to you exclusively this week, is touring. Tickets for the 21 nights in November, December 2010 and April 2011 went on sale at 11am this morning and are selling fast. Click here for Peter Kay Tickets.
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The Killers Release Christmas Single
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Thursday, 03 December 2009 Written by Jon Stickler
the killers

When we hear the two words “Christmas Single” we usually get the irritating feeling that we will soon be avoiding the sound of some young puppet, fresh from “X-Factor”, all over the radio spoiling what was probably once a great song. But it seems Cowell and Co. could be up against a much more worthy contender for the top spot this year as Las Vegas glamour indie stars, The Killers, are hopefully here to save us!

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Rolling Stone Arrested Over Assault Claim
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Thursday, 03 December 2009 Written by Jon Stickler
ronnie wood

Veteran of the music world, Ronnie Wood, seems to be reliving his wild youth all over again as reports emerged today that he has been arrested and questioned over claims that he assaulted his young Russian lover.
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Lily Allen Announces Break From Music
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Thursday, 03 December 2009 Written by Jon Stickler
lily allen

Daring pop pixie Lily Allen has revealed that she is to take time off from recording music. Lily Allen has always come across as being somewhat a reluctant pop star. She hit the big time from out of nowhere with hits such as ‘Smile’, and her debut album “Alright Still” crashed into the Top 40, but even with such success as this, it seemed Lily had other plans for life.
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THE CLASH ARTWORK TO BE AUCTIONED
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Thursday, 03 December 2009 Written by Jon Stickler
The Clash

Just as classic album ‘London Calling’ reaches its 30th anniversary, legendary punk rock group The Clash have decided to sell off sketches, drawings and designs of the iconic 1979 album cover.
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Gorillaz Reveal New Album Details
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Wednesday, 02 December 2009 Written by Jon Stickler
Gorillaz New Album

Good news for Gorrilaz fans, in a new interview with The Guardian newspaper, songwriter Damon Albarn has revealed that the third Gorillaz album, set to be called ‘Plastic Beach, is almost finished.
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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Tickets & Tour Dates Announced
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Wednesday, 02 December 2009 Written by Saard
black rebel motorcycle club tickets & tour dates

They were once considered by some to be the coolest band on the face of the Earth, but then some things happened including internal rifts and the devilish hand of a giant inflatable penis at an NME’s v2004. They’re back in black now with a new album and a new tour. Click Here to Compare & Buy Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Tickets
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The Soldiers Announce UK Tour, Tickets & Charity Christmas Single
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Wednesday, 02 December 2009 Written by Saard
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It makes a pleasant change to have some people who are actually trained killers on stage instead of scroaty inner city nobs pretending to be. These are actual soldiers who are well on their way to having a hit album and maybe a Christmas number one. The MOD aren’t having a cash crisis. It’s for charity. Click Here to Compare & Buy The Soldiers Tickets
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Pendulum Tickets & Tour Dates Announced
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Wednesday, 02 December 2009 Written by Saard
Pendulum Tickets

Everyone loves the sound of Pendulum, except those people who don’t. Everyone therefore, except those people I just mentioned, will be chuffed rotten to hear Pendulum will be touring about the UK, playing music and stuff. Click Here to Compare & Buy Pendulum Tickets
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