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Vamps

There are at least 2 bands/artists with the name Vamps. 1) VAMPS is a Japanese unit by Hyde (lead vocalist of L'Arc~en~Ciel) and K.A.Z (guitarist of Oblivion Dust, hide with Spread Beaver and Spin Aqua). HYDE and K.A.Z have been working together since HYDE's third solo album FAITH, which was released in 2006. In early spring 2008, they announced the name-change for HYDE's solo project - and officially formed a band. One of the reasons being to give more credit to K.A.Z for his work. Thus VAMPS was born.

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The Glimmer

The Glimmer is a 4-piece band from Sydney Australia, whose members played in various projects together over the years including The Mansons and Ruby Sue. The group has 3 lead vocalists, each of whom also plays guitar or bass. The Glimmer are known for their vocal harmonies, influenced by 1960's groups such as The Beatles and Herman's Hermits, and their surfy rock guitar sounds.

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Pegasus

Several groups by this name: 1. A new hardcore side project from Pennsylvania with members of Cold World, War Hungry, RZL DZL and the Rival Mob, in the vein of Leeway. www.myspace.com/pegasusisgrim 2. Catalan jazz-fusion group composed of Santi Arisa (drums, ex-Fusioon), Rafael Escoté (bass, ex-Gotic) and former Iceberg members Max Sunyer (guitar) and Josep "Kitflus" Mas (keyboards). Nine albums to date, starting with 1982's Nuevos Encuentros.

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The Unprotected

The Unprotected is a glam rock & roll band from Belfast, Northern Ireland, formed in 2010. The Band consists of St. Dave (vocals), Ric (lead guitar) and Steve (rhythm guitar). "The Unprotected are spreaders of cunt rock - an exhilarating mix of musical misdemeanour and debauchery of pop metal proportions. These are not troubadour songs about chivalry and courtly love; instead, this motley crew deliver to you electrifying showmanship and balls to wall anthems on the holy trinity that is sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll.

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Shooting Star

Shooting Star is a rock band from Kansas City. They were formed in the late seventies. After quickly gaining enormous popularity in the Kansas City area, Shooting Star became the first American group to be signed with Virgin Records. They recorded their 1979 debut album in England with legendary producer Gus Dudgeon, best known for his work with Elton John and David Bowie. The band gained national exposure when a number of songs garnered moderate air-play on Album-oriented rock radio stations in the US.

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Any Trouble

Any Trouble are a British rock band, originating from Crewe, England, best known for the early 1980s recordings. The band reformed in 2007. Any Trouble was an underappreciated bright spot on Stiff Records, a label which had no shortage of talented artists. Bandleader Clive Gregson's appearance, hardened love songs, and vocal style may have led to comparisons to Elvis Costello, but they were no second-rate rip-off -- each of their four albums revealed a songwriter of unique talent and a more-than-capable band to execute the songs.

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