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ARMY OF ANYONE: FILTER/STP Supergroup Just Wants To Make Music

Launch Radio Networks reports: ARMY OF ANYONE is the first new "supergroup" of 2006, featuring FILTER frontman Richard Patrick, ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS bassist Robert DeLeo and Dean DeLeo, and former DAVID LEE ROTH drummer Ray Luzier. Robert DeLeo told Launch that the four veteran musicians joined fo...

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ZAO: New Album To Include Limited-Edition DVD

Greensburg, Pennsylvania's ZAO are currently mixing their new album with producer Steve Albini (NIRVANA, THE PIXIES, MELT BANANA) at Electrical Audio in Chicago. The recording/mixing process is being documented for a limited-edition DVD that will come with the album and will also feature all-new int...

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ZAO Drummer Confirms Guitarist COGDELL's Departure

ZAO drummer Jeff Gretz has released a statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the rumored departure of guitarist Russ Cogdell and the group's plans for the future. His statement reads as follows: "Russ's departure wasn't officially released as a statement from the band because there is no statement...

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ZAO Guitarist RUSS COGDELL To Leave Band?

Jeff Gretz, drummer for ZAO and frequent poster on the forum of ZAO fan site BleedZao.com, has confirmed that Russ Cogdell, longtime guitar player for the Pittsburgh post-hardcore outfit, is leaving ZAO. Russ is known for his crazy jumps on stage, landing on his knees — which apparently caused some...

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Legendary THE GERMS/NIRVANA Guitarist PAT SMEAR Schedules NAMM Appearance

Hagstrom has announced that the legendary THE GERMS/NIRVANA guitarist Pat Smear will be appearing at the Hagstrom booth #4818 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20 at the NAMM Show, Anaheim Convention Center. Pat Smear, currently with the reincarnation of THE GERMS and formerly of the FO...

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ARMY OF ANYONE: Debut CD From FILTER/STP Supergroup Mixed By ANDY WALLACE

ARMY OF ANYONE, the new band featuring FILTER's Richard Patrick (vocals),former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS members Dean (guitar) and his brother Robert DeLeo (bass),and ex-DAVID LEE ROTH drummer Ray Luzier, are currently mixing their debut album with Andy Wallace (NIRVANA, WHITE ZOMBIE, SLAYER, KORN, DIS...

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METALLICA, KORN, SLAYER, SLIPKNOT Members Join Forces For DIMEBAG DARRELL ART TRIBUTE

Some of the biggest names in hard rock — including members of such acts as METALLICA, KORN, LINKIN PARK, SLIPKNOT, MUDVAYNE, ROB ZOMBIE, DISTURBED — have joined forces for an amazing art exhibit in remembrance of late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and to support music educati...

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Vintage SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, BLACK FLAG Footage Featured In 'American Hardcore' Documentary

Greg Prato of Billboard.com is reporting that a new documentary focusing on the punk rock and hardcore scenes of the early '80s, entitled "American Hardcore: The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986", will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival at the end of the month. The 90-minute film features...

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AC/DC Named Fifth Greatest Rock Act Of All Time

Australia's Melbourne Herald Sun is reporting that AC/DC have been named the fifth greatest rock act of all time in a poll of 60,000 British fans. PINK FLOYD topped the list, beating other rock legends such as U2 and THE WHO to the title. LED ZEPPELIN came second, followed by THE ROLLING STONES. THE...

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TAD's Posthumous DVD To Include Footage From SOUNDGARDEN, ALICE IN CHAINS Tours

Greg Prato of Billboard.com is reporting that former members of acclaimed '90s rock band TAD are putting together a DVD documentary, as well as a CD of unreleased tunes recorded circa 1998, shortly before TAD's split. Singer/guitarist Tad Doyle says the DVD will feature "interviews with people that...

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NIRVANA & The Story Of Grunge Spotlighted In Special-Edition Magazine

According to a posting at The Internet Nirvana Fan Club, a brand new special edition magazine, "Nirvana & The Story of Grunge", went on sale on Dec. 14 in the U.K. and next week overseas. The 148-page Q Classic Special Edition features: * Kurt Cobain & NIRVANA - A Celebration * The Unseen .....

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ZAO Are 'Excited' About Upcoming Tour With IN FLAMES

Greensburg, Pennsylvania's ZAO will be supporting Sweden's IN FLAMES on their upcoming U.S. tour beginning in late January. Also on the tour will be buzz-making heavy music bands TRIVIUM and DEVILDRIVER. Commenting on their addition to the tour, ZAO guitarist Scott Mellinger said, "I listen to IN FL...

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Report: Creating Opening Video For AEROSMITH's Tour

ShorePublishing.com has issued the following report: It's a rock 'n' roll fan's dream to someday work with legends in the music business. For three members of Sonalysts media department, that dream came true when legendary rockers AEROSMITH spent a few days rehearsing on the studio's sound stages. W...

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Former NIRVANA Bassist Writes Opinion Piece For SEATTLE TIMES

This past Wednesday (November 23),former NIRVANA bassist Krist Novoselic wrote an opinion piece for the Seattle Times on politics: "The fight in federal appeals court over Washington state's primary-election system is polarized around two principles. One argues for wider voter choice through a "top...

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ACCEPT Guitarist Says American Metal Scene Is 'Dead', Sees No Hope Of Revival

MetalEater.com recently conducted an interview with ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann. A few excerpts from the chat follow: MetalEater.com: Unfortunately, the U.S./Canadian Metal scene is not as good as the European scene — not even close. Wolf Hoffmann: "No, man. It's just dead." MetalEater.com: I thi...