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It's Official: Former DAMAGEPLAN Bassist Joins HELLYEAH

Former DAMAGEPLAN bassist Bob "Zilla" Kakaha has officially replaced Jerry Montano in HELLYEAH for the band's upcoming tour dates, HELLYEAH's publicist has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Although no explanation was given for Jerry Montano's departure, the group's publicist told Headbangers Ball Blog...

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SKINLAB To Rock For DIMEBAG At Columbus' Alrosa Villa

SKINLAB bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel has issued the following update: "Tonight we're playing Alrosa Villa [where PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott was murdered on December 8, 2004] in Columbus [Ohio]. "Lots of mixed emotions on the bus right now. [This being] the first time we...

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DOKKEN Members Remember DIMEBAG

"Dimebag" Darrell Abbott will be inducted into Hollywood's Rockwalk on May 17. In a recent with Glam-Metal.com, DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken and guitarist Jon Levin spoke about Dimebag's undeniable influence and lasting legacy. Don Dokken: Of course I was shocked when I heard Dime had been killed. I r...

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One Million Dollar Guitar To Be Sold As Part Of DIMEBAG Art Tribute?

ArtDaily.com reports that a one-of-a kind, handpainted guitar (photo) by modern art superstar Mark Ryden — which is part of an art exhibit called Six-String Masterpieces, a tribute to late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott — could become the most expensive guitar ever sold when i...

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'Six-String Masterpieces' Benefit Auction Now Live on eBay's Live Auction Site

Six-String Masterpieces, a charitable art exhibit that pays tribute to heavy-metal's most influential guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, and supports music education in public schools, is now live and open for bidding on eBay's live auction site. The exhibit features over 60 electric guitars; hand-...

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MACHINE HEAD To Play One-off Headlining Show In Pittsburgh

San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD will play a one-off headlining show on Sunday, May 13 in Pittsburgh, PA at the Rex Theater with BLACKMARKET BODYPARTS and TYRANT. In contrast to MACHINE HEAD's current slot on the HEAVEN AND HELL tour, the band will be playing a full set, so be sure to c...

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MACHINE HEAD: More Banner Contest Winners Announced

Throughout the duration of the HEAVEN AND HELL tour, Roadrunner Records and MACHINE HEAD have announced that they will be scanning the crowd for fan-made banners. The fan(s) with the best banner will be granted backstage access to meet the band, and have photos of them and their banner posted on Roa...

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K.K. DOWNING, GLENN TIPTON, BRIAN MAY, FREDDIE MERCURY Collectible Figures On The Way

KnuckleBonz, Inc., which has produced resin sculptures of such renowned heavy metal/hard rock musicians as JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, AC/DC guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young, and late PANTERA axeman "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, has issued the following press release: KnuckleBonz, Inc. announce...

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AS I LAY DYING, CYNIC, FASTWAY Confirmed For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival

SILVERSTEIN, MY ALAMO, FASTWAY, CAT THE DOG, DAMONE, VOODOO SIX, PRIESTESS, IN THIS MOMENT, FAIR TO MIDLAND, AS I LAY DYING, FLOOD OF RED, ARMY OF FRESHMAN, LOST ALONE, ELIOT MINOR, CYNIC, PANIC CELL and ARCHITECTS have been confirmed for the Download festival, which is set to take place June 8-10 a...

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DIMEBAG's Estate Reaches Settlement In Lawsuit Over Alrosa Shootings

According to The Columbus Dispatch, the estate of "Dimebag" Darrel Abbott, the DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist who died in a 2004 shooting at Alrosa Villa, has reached a settlement in its wrongful-death lawsuit against the Columbus, Ohio nightclub. The lawsuit was dismissed this week after Abbott's...

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Publisher Attempts To Clear Up Confusion Regarding DIMEBAG Estate and MJS MUSIC PUBLICATIONS

MJS Music Publications has issued the following press release: Earlier in 2007 the Abbott estate made a global announcement stating "The family of the late 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott has not authorized anyone in the past or present to author a book on his life." Since the announcement, many websites,...

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HELLYEAH Guitarist Says This Is Not A One-Time Project

FMQB recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH/NOTHINGFACE guitarist Tom Maxwell. A few excerpts from the chat follow: FMQB: The news recently broke that Jerry Montano [bass] left [HELLYEAH]. What happened? Tom: All I can say about it is that it's a real personal matter and we just had to move o...

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MACHINE HEAD: 'Aesthetics Of Hate' Video To Debut On This Weekend's 'Headbangers Ball'

MACHINE HEAD's new video, "Aesthetics of Hate", will debut on this weekend's (May 5) edition of "Headbangers Ball". The program airs Saturdays on MTV2 beginning at 10:00 p.m. EST. Check local listings for more details. The full-length, uncensored version of the "Aesthetics of Hate" video is now avai...

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ILL NINO, MY DYING BRIDE, CULT OF LUNA Confirmed For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival

ILL NINO, AFTER FOREVER, LIGHTS.ACTION!, KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES, THE HEDRONS, THE HIGHER, SANCTITY, LAUREN HARRIS, MALPRACTICE, CULT OF LUNA, MY DYING BRIDE, EYELASH and PARIKRAMA have been confirmed for the Download festival, set to take place June 8-10 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, England. The...

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ZAKK WYLDE To Perform At DIMEBAG Hollywood's RockWalk Induction

May 17, 2007 marks the day of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's induction into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock 'n' roll. A bronze bust of Abbott will be unveil...