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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Gets A Drum Set For Christmas
Before singing lead vocals for GODSMACK, frontman Sully Erna used to be the drummer in a band called STRIP MIND, according to Launch Radio Networks. But Erna's relationship with the drums goes all the way back to his fourth Christmas. "I wanted a drum set, and my dad had been in a band his whole ...December 23, 2004
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GODSMACK Singer Revising First Draft of Autobiography
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna is currently revising the first draft of his autobiography, which will look at his life up until the point GODSMACK signed its major label recording contract. Erna said that the as-yet-untitled book "is about what it took to get fr...December 20, 2004
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Guitarist MIKE 'MAD DOG' COMBS Dead At 42
Guitarist Mike "Mad Dog" Combs, who appeared on the "Strait Up" tribute to Lynn Strait (SNOT),was found dead on Vail Mountain in Colorado Tuesday (Dec. 14) after an approximately 19-hour search. Mike, a snowboarder who was the boyfriend of film legend Clint Eastwood's daughter Alison, was found abo...December 16, 2004
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MAJESTY Guitarist Produces VIRUS Debut
German guitarist Rolf Munkes (MAJESTY, EMPIRE, RAZORBACK, ex-VANIZE) has issued the following update on his current activities: "I was working with a very talented new rock band called VIRUS as their producer here in my new studio (Empire Studios, Empire-Studios.de) over the last months. They've sig...December 6, 2004
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Review: GODSMACK Can't Hide Flaws When Unplugged
Gemma Tarlach of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reviewed GODSMACK's acoustic performance at the Eagles Ballroom Wednesday night (Dec. 1). "The songs that worked best during the set — 'Serenity', 'Voodoo' and a new song yet to be recorded — were GODSMACK tunes that are already turned down a few notch...December 2, 2004
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GODSMACK Bassist Skates With TEXAS TORNADO
GODSMACK bassist Robbie Merrill skated with some players from the Texas Tornado hockey team on Wednesday, November 16, at 10:00 a.m. at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco, according to OurSports Central. Merrill, a former AAA Midget player, participated in an informal scrimmage and then was presente...November 18, 2004
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GODSMACK Music To Be Featured In 'Prince of Persia: Warrior Within' Videogame
GODSMACK have signed on for the forthcoming multi-format videogame, "Prince of Persia: Warrior Within", according to Total Video Games. The Boston-based quartet have reportedly provided a number of songs for use within the game, with the likes of "I Stand Alone" and "Straight Out of Line" setting th...November 8, 2004
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'Hard Rock Music Is In A Bit Of Slump Right Now'
Boston radio station WBCN 104.1 has posted audio of recent interviews with METALLICA members James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett. James and Kirk discussed the current tour while Lars was interviewed by a contest winner. Check out the audio in Real Media format at WBCN.com: James, Kirk, Lars...November 3, 2004
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GODSMACK'S Next Album Will Rock In A Bluesier Way
GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin talked with ElectricBasement.com about how the next studio might sound. "It's going to be just a regular rocking GODSMACK album," he said. "We have some songs, and if anything, it might be a little more bluesy on this one. It's still heavy though, and that's the thing...November 2, 2004
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METALLICA/GODSMACK: More Concert Grosses/Attendances Revealed
METALLICA and GODSMACK performed live on October 22 at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Check out pictures from Film Magic, Rex Features (Godsmack / Metallica),and LFI (Godsmack / Metallica). The following are some of the recent concert grosses for the ...October 29, 2004
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GODSMACK, A PERFECT CIRCLE, MÖTLEY CRÜE Members Share Halloween Antics
Several hard rock stars recently took time out to spin some holiday tales with Launch Radio Networks. GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin and vocalist Sully Erna recall one Halloween show where everything just went wrong... Shannon: "We went to play in New Orleans, which Sully has a real weird stigma th...October 29, 2004
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ILL NINO Scrap Tour, Blame Promoters
ILL NINO have scrapped their previously announced "We Salute You Tour" with DROWNING POOL, FLAW, 40 BELOW SUMMER and CANDIRIA. "The tour was cancelled because of lack of securing the venues, and lack of proper advertising," reads a posting on ILL NINO's web site. "The promoters responsible for the t...October 28, 2004
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JERRY CANTRELL: Upcoming Solo Album To Feature DROPBOX Singer?
Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell has reportedly approached DROPBOX frontman John Kosco about appearing on his upcoming solo album. Contact between Cantrell and Kosco was apparently made via Dave Jerden, the producer of the DROPBOX album who more famously recorded JANE'S ADDICTION and...October 26, 2004
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METALLICA And GODSMACK Perform In New Jersey: Photos Available
METALLICA and GODSMACK performed at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, NJ Friday night (Oct. 22). Check out pictures from Film Magic. Following the show, METALLICA were seen hanging out with former UGLY KID JOE/MEDICATION singer Whitfield Crane at the Maritime Hotel in New York City....October 23, 2004
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RED SOX Players Join GODSMACK On Stage
Several members of the Red Sox team, fresh from their ALCS win against archrivals the New York Yankees, joined GODSMACK onstage at a private party near Fenway Park Thursday (Oct. 21) to celebrate. Ball players Johnny Damon, Mark Bellhorn, Kevin Millar, Dave McCarty and others helped sing the finale...October 22, 2004
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