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The Top Five Songs That Need To Be On The Aerosmith "Guitar Hero" [Somewhat Pointless Listmaking]

Today, Activision announced that an Aerosmith-themed^* edition of Guitar Hero, the cleverly titled Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, would be available in stores come June. The press release heralding the game's launch contained a baffling quote from Steven Tyler, who said: "Any band that can go from 'Don't Want to Miss A Thing' (Aerosmith's #1 smash hit) to the ass-kicking 'Sweet Emotion' to the cheekiness of 'Love in an Elevator,' to the classic ballad 'Dream On' shows why Activision chose us to headline this game based on the diversity of the Aerosmith catalog. Not only is songwriting a bitch, but then it goes and has puppies." Odd dog-related metaphors aside, what is up, Mr. read more »

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15 February, 2008 - 15:00 (Source Feed / Article)

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Yahoo! Ranks Hair Metal Bands, Causes Me To Pull My Hair Out [Pointless Listmaking]

Any list of the best and worst "hair metal" (sigh) bands that has Ratt on the former list and Skid Row on the latter (did dude never hear Slave To The Grind?) automatically seems suspect to me, and the two lists proferred by Yahoo! "list guy" Rob O'Connor—topped by Guns N' Roses and Poison, respectively—continue to disappoint throughout, although I'm glad that they're providing post fodder on a slow Friday. Kiss on the best list and Extreme on the worst list? The New York Dolls as a "hair band"? read more »

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2 May, 2008 - 13:30 (Source Feed / Article)

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Aerosmith - The Story of the Bands Epic Three Decade Rise to Rock God Status

Aerosmith is one of the most recognized band names in rock and roll today. Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and the boys have been kicking out their blues-based rock for over 30 years. Aerosmith's band members are heading towards their 60s and some would say that they're lucky to have made it. No wonder either with their well-publicized history of sexual escapades and heavy drug and alcohol abuse.

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24 July, 2008 - 13:45 (Source Feed / Article)

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Concert Organizers Hoping That Led Zeppelin Will Re-Reunite In The Name Of World Peace [Last-ditch Hopes]

Does the world really need another benefit concert series? Especially one with the sorta-vague, probably-not-gonna-be-solved-by-a-will.i.am-set goal of "ending all war at the end of our 10-year period"? read more »