John Grisham has hit out at the United States over the death penalty.The bestselling author said today (Fri) no country had the right to execute humans.He told Austrian magazine News: “Thirty-eight (US) States still carry out the death sentence. ( ) Many verdicts based on DNA analyses are wrong. This system doesnt work. Death penalties cost […]
Hurts to bewitch Austria in 2011
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Synthpop superstars Hurts will come to Austria next year.Britishrock.cc reports today (Fri) that the celebrated duo were set to perform at the Arena concert hall in the capital Vienna on 15 March.Hurts, consisting of Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson, were formed only last year.The Manchester-based bands debut studio album “Happiness”, which came out earlier this […]
“Resident Evil: Afterlife” director Paul W. S. Anderson has claimed that 3D technology will substantially change the movie business.Anderson, who also directed the first film adaptation of the series based on the popular PC game in 2002, told the Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper today (Thurs): “I have had my doubts about 3D technology films for a […]
Sonata Arctica will rock Vienna next year, it was reported today (Thurs).Event news website Britishrock.cc reports the Finnish power metal band will perform at the citys Szene club on 2 March.Sonata Arctica, who have been around since 1996, released their sixth studio album “The Days of Grays” last year.The live music announcement follows news that […]
Melissa Auf der Maur to come to Austria
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Melissa Auf der Maur will perform in Vienna later this year.Britishrock.cc reports today (Weds) that the Canadian virtuoso who sings and plays both guitar and bass was set to rock the Szene on 1 December.The former Hole members eponymous solo debut album, which was released in 2004, received critical acclaim. Her follow-up, called […]
One Republic to rock Hohenems
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US pop stars One Republic will perform in Vorarlberg in December, it was confirmed today (Tues).The five-member band from Colorado will rock the Event.Center Hohenems on 2 December, according to a report by Britishrock.cc.The group fronted by Ryan Tedder had a global hit with “Apologize” in 2007. The song peaked the charts in more than […]
Adam Lambert gig revealed
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Adam Lambert will perform in Austria for the first time in his career later this year, according to a music news website.The singer who finished the eighth season of popular casting format “American Idol” last year will rock Viennas WUK club, according to a report by Britishrock.cc.The platform also reports that US pop […]
American pop sensation Kesha is set to hit the stage at a top Styrian ski resort this winter.The chart-topping singer will perform in Schladming one of the most popular winter sporting destinations in the Austrian Alps on 4 December to officially kickoff the season.Schladming tourism bosses have said US pop band One Republic […]
Gossip set to rock the mountains
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US indie rock trio Gossip will perform at the season opening of one of Austrias most popular ski resorts this November.Britishrock.cc reports today (Thurs) that the band fronted by Beth Ditto will perform in Ischgl on 27 November.Superstars such as Tina Turner, Bon Jovi and Pink have previously performed in the Tyrolean town to kick […]
Nazi death camp undergoes renovation
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Extensive renovation work at Third Reich forced labour camp Mauthausen started this morning, it has been reported.Christian Dürr, head of the former concentration camps archive, said today (Weds) that the memorials overall appearance will be improved during the next two years. He added that the installation of a new exhibition was planned as well.Dürr explained […]