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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: First Day Of GIGANTOUR Pre-Production
MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "I have to tell you that what I thought was going to be a questionable afternoon out in Cadott, Wisconsin, turned out to be a really kewl evening afterall. "One must remember tha...July 18, 2005
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VINNY APPICE's Wife Joins 'The Dio Message Board'
Justine Appice, wife of legendary drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO),has been named "chief interviewer" for "The Dio Message Board". By using her knowledge and contacts in the industry acquired over the years, she has been able to secure some no-holds-barred interviews. Most recently she has...July 14, 2005
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TWISTED SISTER To Replace THE DOORS OF THE 21ST CENTURY At Minnesota's MOONDANCE JAM
According to The Pilot-Independent, TWISTED SISTER will make their first appearance at Moondance Jam in Walker, MN this weekend after being signed as a late replacement. TWISTED SISTER replace THE DOORS OF THE 21ST CENTURY, who canceled last week, three months after signing a contract. Last week Bil...July 14, 2005
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ADLER'S APPETITE: Argentine Dates Announced
ADLER'S APPETITE, the band featuring former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler, VINCE NEIL/ex-SLASH'S SNAKEPIT guitarist Keri Kelli, ex-VINCE NEIL/RATT bassist Robbie Crane, and the group's latest addition, singer Sheldon Tarsha, have announced a three-date tour of Argentina in November. Upcoming AD...July 14, 2005
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SEVEN WITCHES Guitarist Hits Back At 'Fake RATT' Singer JIZZY PEARL
SEVEN WITCHES guitarist Jack Frost has hit back at RATT/ex-LOVE/HATE frontman Jizzy Pearl for the comments Pearl made about Frost's band during a recent appearance on Ohio's "The Classic Metal Show". Speaking on the "The Classic Metal Show Artist Takeover Show #3" in a segment that immediately follo...July 13, 2005
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JIZZY PEARL Slams BLABBERMOUTH.NET For 'Refusing' To Post PEARL-Related News Stories
During a recent appearance on Ohio's "The Classic Metal Show", RATT/ex-LOVE/HATE frontman Jizzy Pearl took a lighthearted jab at BLABBERMOUTH.NET for allegedly "refusing" to post any "Jizzy Pearl-related news on the site unless it's negative." Speaking on the "The Classic Metal Show Artist Takeover...July 13, 2005
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CINDERELLA Drummer Says KURT COBAIN Should Have Donated All His Money To Cancer Research
In a recent interview with Newdealers.com, CINDERELLA drummer Fred Coury spoke about how his band — one of the biggest rock acts of the late '80s — was seemingly sidelined by the grunge explosion of the early '90s. "I'll tell you about the Kurt Cobain [NIRVANA] thing, he knew what he was doing," ...July 7, 2005
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LILLIAN AXE Announce New Album Title
LILLIAN AXE have set "Waters Rising" as the title of their new album. "The band is working on putting the final touches on the new CD," reads a posting on the group's web site. "No release date has been set just yet, but soon." In other news, in addition to being in LILLIAN AXE, bassist ...July 2, 2005
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JIZZY PEARL: Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer STEVEN ADLER Accused Me Of Sleeping With His Wife
RATT frontman Jizzy Pearl is currently travelling all over the country on the Rock Never Stops tour, also featuring QUIET RIOT, FIREHOUSE, and headliners CINDERELLA. An excerpt from his tour diary, as posted on the Metal Sludge web site, follows: "Steven Adler [ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer and Pearl's f...June 29, 2005
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QUIET RIOT Singer: 'We Are Not Trying To Reinvent Ourselves'
The Mercury News recently conducted an interview with QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali and vocalist Kevin DuBrow. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On the common perception that QUIET RIOT — along with the other acts on the Rock Never Stops tour, CINDERELLA, RATT and FIREHOUSE — slipped i...June 24, 2005
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Vocalist JIZZY PEARL To Release Solo Album In July
Vocalist Jizzy Pearl (RATT, LOVE/HATE) will be releasing his new solo album, "Vegas Must Die", on July 19 via Shrapnel Records. The album's title is said to be a humorous homage to "Sin City," where Jizzy spent a "lost weekend" lasting more than a year. Locking himself away in a room with five pound...June 24, 2005
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DRUG UNDER To Open For WHITESNAKE In Denver
Denver-based hard rock band DRUG UNDER will be opening for WHITESNAKE on July 3 at the Universal Lending Pavilion in Denver. The group, who shared the stage with CINDERELLA and RATT on June 15 in Denver, have been getting quite a buzz on the strength of their self-titled debut, relaesed on May 11, a...June 21, 2005
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W.A.S.P. To Play 'Greatest Hits' Set On AMERICAN METAL BLAST 2005 Tour
In the annals of rock 'n' roll, few theatrical stage shows have shocked, horrified and entertained America as much as W.A.S.P.'s did on the Los Angeles-based band's 1983-84 debut tour. Now, W.A.S.P. is resurrecting this not-for-the-faint-of-heart spectacle of blood and gore for the first-ever Americ...June 15, 2005
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STEPHEN PEARCY, JACK FROST To Guest On LIBERTY N' JUSTICE CD
Former RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy is the latest guest vocalist scheduled to appear on the new album from Christian rockers LIBERTY N' JUSTICE. Pearcy's contribution will come in the form of the track "Killer Grin", also featuring Tommy Denander on guitars and Ez Gomer (JET CIRCUS) on bass. LIBERTY...June 15, 2005
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CARDBOARD VAMPYRES To Open For JUDAS PRIEST, QUEENSRŸCHE In California
CARDBOARD VAMPYRES, the new "covers" band featuring former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell and ex-THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy, will be opening for JUDAS PRIEST and QUEENSRŸCHE on Saturday, July 2 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. In addition, there will be a spe...June 9, 2005
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