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QUIET RIOT: DVD Delayed Again
The long-delayed QUIET RIOT DVD, titled "Quiet Riot Live In The 21st Century - 20 Years of Metal Health", has once again had its release date pushed back due to manufacturing problems. The following is a message on the matter from ex-QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali: "Today I received a message fro...October 12, 2003
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ANNA KJELLBERG Leaves SUPERFIX, Seeks Full-Time Band
Former DRAIN STH bassist Anna Kjellberg has officially parted ways with SUPERFIX (mp3),the project she formed three years ago with ex-DRAIN STH drummer-turned-vocalist Martina Axen. "After playing with Martina for 14 years, I decided it was time to move on," Anna told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "We have gro...October 9, 2003
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BODY BAG Reunion Show Postponed, Ex-FEAR FACTORY Guitarist To Participate
Former FEAR FACTORY axeman Dino Cazares' prior commitments with BRUJERIA have caused the postponement of the BODY BAG reunion show to November 7 from the previously announced October 18. Joining Cazares at Club DV8 in Portland, Oregon will be original BODY BAG members Jimmy Littlefield on drums, Pet...October 6, 2003
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TOMMY THAYER Says He Showed ACE FREHLEY How To Play Early KISS Riffs Before First Reunion Tour
KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer recently revealed to Oregon State Daily Barometer Online that the group's original guitarist, Ace Frehley, needed Thayer's assistance in remembering Frehley's signature guitar riffs in preparation for the band's first reunion tour. "They asked me to help out," Thayer expl...October 5, 2003
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ARCH ENEMY Cancel Remaining NEVERMORE European Dates
Sweden's ARCH ENEMY have been forced to cancel the remainder of their European tour with NEVERMORE. The following is an official statement on the matter from ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott: "Hello to all ARCH ENEMY fans hoping to see us in Austria, Hungary, Italy and Switzerland with NEVERMORE....October 4, 2003
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Former HELLOWEEN Drummer Receives Clean Bill Of Health
Former HELLOWEEN/METALIUM drummer Mark Cross has received a clean bill of health from his doctor a year after he was forced to bow out of HELLOWEEN as a result of being struck by the malicious (EBV) Epstein-Barr virus (also known as mononucleosis). According to a post on Cross' web site, Mark's phys...October 1, 2003
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Concertgoers Warned: Link Found In Meningitis Cases
Investigation into two suspect bacterial meningitis cases has found a possible link between attendance at a punk rock concert on September 20at WOW Hall in Eugene, Oregon, according to The Associated Press. Christina Norton, a sophomore at South Eugene International High School, became ill Sunday an...September 30, 2003
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THRUST Singer Seriously Injured In Motorcyle Crash
Greg Divine, the lead singer of Kansas City-based THRUST (web site),was seriously injured when his motorcycle collided with a car Wednesday night (September 24). Divine is lucky to be alive after the crash, KMBC's Kris Ketz reported. The vocalist was not wearing a helmet when his motorcycle came to...September 26, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS Talks Money: 'Being Alive Means I Want More'
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently spoke to Bankrate.com about his business philosophies and his penchant for getting involved in other ventures have made him a mogul in his own right even beyond his band's achievements. When asked how much he's worth, Simmons said, "A lot. An awful lot. Bu...September 25, 2003
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TED NUGENT To Speak Out Against Drug Use In Arkansas
Ted Nugent will speak out against alcohol and other drugs in Russellville, Arkansas during a regional planning meeting aimed at addressing the methamphetamine problem in a 10-county area, according to The Courier. The meeting will be held Sept. 29 at Tucker Coliseum at Arkansas Tech University. The...September 21, 2003
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QUIET RIOT Call It A Day
QUIET RIOT have officially split up, drummer Frankie Banali has confirmed. In an e-mail to Metal Sludge, Banali wrote, "To be honest with you, I am [singer] Kevin [DuBrow]'s friend and will always be his friend. I don't want to get on the 'he said, you said" roller coaster that is always generated i...September 20, 2003
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DAYS OF THE NEW Singer To Embark On Solo Tour
DAYS OF THE NEW singer Travis Meeks will launch a fall solo acoustic tour on September 23 in Roseville, Michigan, according to RollingStone.com. This will be his first extended outing since he spent time in a drug rehab clinic this spring. "I'm excited about getting out on the road," Meeks said. "I...September 18, 2003
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Former FEAR FACTORY Guitarist To Perform At BODY BAG Reunion Gig
Former FEAR FACTORY axeman Dino Cazares will reportedly be handling guitar duties for death metallers BODY BAG at their reunion show on October 18 at Club DV8 in Portland, Oregon. Joining Cazares in the group will be original members Jimmy Littlefield on drums, Pete Boyd on vocals, and C.J. on bass....September 15, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS Says ACE FREHLEY Is Not Coming Back To KISS
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently told TCPalm.com that fans shouldn't expect to see original guitarist Ace Frehley back in the greasepaint anytime soon. "Three strikes, you're out," Simmons said. "He was out of the band for 15 years, then he came back, then he left ... no more." Frehley, h...September 12, 2003
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A PERFECT CIRCLE's KEENAN Sings ZEPPELIN, Duets With CHRIS CORNELL: Audio Available
A live recording of TOOL/A PERFECT CIRCLE frontman Maynard James Keenan singing a cover of LED ZEPPELIN's "Kashmir" while backed up by members of JANE'S ADDICTION at the final stop (August 24) of this year's Lollapalooza festival in Portland, Oregon has been posted online in MP3 format at this locat...August 29, 2003
