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Billy IdolDevil's Playground (2005)SanctuaryAgainst Me!, Dropkick Murphys, Manchester Orchestra on NHL '12 soundtrack EA Sports' latest NHL video game NHL '12 has detailed its soundtrack and it's one that intermingled punk and hockey fans might find interesting. Against Me!, Dropkick Murphys,… August 22, 2011 Tours: Billy Idol (West Coast) Billy Idol has announced a select few dates for the west coast in October. He is also working on a book entitled Dancing with Myself which is slated for a Fall release in… July 14, 2011 Tours: Rage Against The Machine and more to play Download Festival The first group of bands expected to play this year's Download Festival have been announced. Performing at the June 11-13 festival in Donington Park, UK are Rage Against The Machine, 30 Seconds To Mars, AC/DC, Billy… February 18, 2010 Media: Children of Bodom post Billy Idol, CCR, Suicidal Tendencies covers Finnish metal act Children of Bodom have posted three covers from their forthcoming covers album Skeletons in the Closet due out September 22, 2009. Along with the newly posted covers from Billy Idol, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Suicidal Tendencies, the band tackles songs by The… September 16, 2009 Media: Guitar Hero: Van Halen to feature The Clash, blink-182, Yellowcard, Foo Fighters The non-Van Halen tracks from the upcoming Guitar Hero: Van Halen game have been announced. The game will feature 28 Van Halen songs and 19 songs from the likes of Billy Idol, Foo Fighters, Blink 182, Fountains of Wayne, Jimmy Eat World, Killswitch… August 06, 2009 Media: Guitar Hero 5 to likely include Brand New, Sunny Day Real Estate, The Bronx, Face to Face A Joystiq.com report has what is rumoured to be the official track listing for the inevitable Guitar Hero 5. Some of the participating bands include: AFI, Arctic Monkeys, Attack! Attack! UK, Band of Horses,… July 08, 2009 Media: Children of Bodom cover Ramones, Billy Idol, Suicidal Tendencies on new album Children of Bodom have posted the track listing for their forthcoming covers album, Skeletons In The Closet, due out this fall on Spinefarm Records. The compilation will feature songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Pat Benatar, Ramones, Sepultura, Scorpions, Kenny Rogers, W.A.S.P., Iron Maiden, Billy Idol,… July 03, 2009 Media: Blink 182, Nirvana, SDRE, Darkest Hour, Face to Face, AFI in Guitar Hero 5 A full list of participating bands has been announced for Guitar Hero 5. Among the highlights are AFI, Arctic Monkeys,… June 01, 2009 Media: The Offspring, Social Distortion, AFI, Dead Kennedys in Rock Band Unplugged Rock Band Unplugged, the handheld version of the popular rhythm game, has announced the full track listing. The game will include music from AFI, All-American Rejects, Billy Idol, Blink 182, Dead Kennedys, Foo Fighters, Jimmy Eat… May 21, 2009 Media: Ted Leo plans "Indie Rock Karaoke" New York Magazine has announced an Indie Rock Karaoke event hosted by Andrew WK and featuring Ted Leo And The Pharmacists. Set for Wednesday, December 3rd at Studio B in New York City, the event will feature a set from Ted Leo followed by an "audience participation" segment with a selection of songs to be performed by audience members… November 24, 2008 |
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William Michael Albert Broad (born 30 November 1955), better known by his stage name Billy Idol, is an English rock musician. He first achieved fame in the punk rock era as a member of the band Generation X. He then embarked on a successful solo career, aided by a series of stylish music videos, making him one of the first MTV stars. Idol continues to tour with guitarist Steve Stevens and has a worldwide fan base.