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Petition Launched To Get DIMEBAG Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
A petition has been launched to get late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Dimebag was gunned down by a deranged fan on December 8, 2004 while performing with DAMAGEPLAN at the Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus, Ohio. The Rock &...February 7, 2005
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Former FLEETWOOD MAC Guitarist Apologizes For 'Insensitive' DIMEBAG Comment
Guitarist Rick Vito (FLEETWOOD MAC, JOHN MAYALL) has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to apologize for a seemingly insensitive comment he made about late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott as part of a recent online article about the relationship between music and real-life violence. As...February 7, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Guitarist Talks About DIMEBAG's Murder
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Dave Kushner recently spoke to New Zealand's Stuff.co.nz about the murder of PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott at a nightclub in Columbus, Ohio in early December. "You know, it was weird," Kushner said. "Their tour manager called us only a few nights bef...February 6, 2005
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DIMEBAG's Video Tribute To Late DROWNING POOL Singer Posted Online
PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's touching video tribute to late DROWNING POOL frontman Dave Williams has been posted online at DROWNING POOL's official web site. The 14-minute collection of highlights from home videos that Dimebag edited himself was originally included on DROW...February 5, 2005
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ANTHRAX: BELLADONNA, SPITZ And BELLO To Join Band At Holland's DYNAMO
Contrary to an earlier announcement indicating that former ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna would share vocal duties with his replacement, John Bush, for the band's special 25-year anniversary concert at Holland's Dynamo Open Air festival on May 7 in Hellendoorn, it now appears that only Belladonna wi...February 5, 2005
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ANTHRAX: Buenos Aires Show Cancelled, Tour Schedule Updated
ANTHRAX's previously announced show in Buenos Aries, Argentina on Feb. 27 has been cancelled. "There was a huge nightclub fire in Buenos Aires and the government has put a moratorium on all shows [until March or April]," explained guitarist Scott Ian. Instead, ANTHRAX will be playing Vitoria, Brazil...February 5, 2005
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DIMEBAG Tribute Show In Detroit Scheduled For Next Week
The Detroit metal band JUSTDEFY and Ytsejam.com (Yit-SEE-Jam) have announced the "Detroit Remembers 'Dimebag' Darrell Tribute Show" at the I-Rock nightclub on Friday, February 11. Door open at 7:30 p.m. The show will feature local bands MOTOWN RAGE, JUSTDEFY, PILLOWBLOCK and SOUL DRIVEN all paying t...February 4, 2005
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DAMAGEPLAN Singer To Perform With ALICE IN CHAINS At Tsunami Relief Concert
antiMUSIC is reporting that former ALICE IN CHAINS members Jerry Cantrell, Sean Kinney and Mike Inez will be joined on stage by DAMAGEPLAN frontman Patrick Lachman during their appearance at a tsunami benefit concert next month. Lachman is said to be "100 percent confirmed" for the show, which may f...February 3, 2005
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Church Comments On LAMB OF GOD Concert Cancellation: 'We Have To Draw The Line Somewhere'
A spokesperson for the Faithful Central Bible Church has confirmed to the Associated Press that the church canceled an April 9 concert appearance by LAMB OF GOD because church leaders were offended by the group's previous name, BURN THE PRIEST. "We do owe something to our congregants. A band formerl...February 2, 2005
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FEAR FACTORY Guitarist To Use DIMEBAG's Signature KRANKENSTEIN Head
FEAR FACTORY guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers has announced that he has signed a deal with Krank Amplification. He will reportedly be first artist to use and abuse Dimebag's prototype signature head called the "Krankenstein". Commented Christian: "I was at the NAMM show, which is the biggest Guitar...February 2, 2005
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SOULFLY Mainman Talks About DIMEBAG's Death, Possibility Of Rejoining SEPULTURA
In a recent interview with Music Mania Magazine, SOULFLY/ex-SEPULTURA frontman Max Cavalera was asked to share his thoughts on the murder of PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. "It took everyone by surprise and I still find it hard to believe that it really went down like that," M...February 1, 2005
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SOIL: Midwest Dates Announced
Chicago's SOIL have lined up the following dates in late February: Feb. 23 - Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom (Dimebag Benefit w/ DISTURBED, ANTHRAX, DROWNING POOL) Feb. 24 - Ft. Wayne, IN @ Pieres Feb. 25 - Valparaiso, IN @ McCools Feb. 26 - Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop The upcoming dates will be ...January 31, 2005
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SLIPKNOT's CLOWN Talks About DIMEBAG's Death
SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. Clown) has admitted to Australia's Beat magazine that while the group may have good intentions with their non-conformist attitude, it is possible that some may take their message the wrong way. "I know my responsibility," he said. "I know what's happening...January 31, 2005
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VINNIE PAUL To Perform With ANTHRAX At Chicago DIMEBAG Benefit Concert
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the band's official web site (as part of his regular online column, dubbed "Alpha Mail"): "It's been a busily quiet month since we last conversed. Busily quiet? That makes no sense at all. "Let me explain. The music biz pretty much shut...January 31, 2005
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ANTHRAX: BELLADONNA And BUSH To Share Vocal Duties For Holland's DYNAMO Festival
Former ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna and his replacement, John Bush, will share vocal duties for the band's special 25-year anniversary concert at Holland's Dynamo Open Air festival on May 7 in Hellendoorn, it was announced earlier today. Also newly confirmed for the festival are OBITUARY, MASTERPL...January 28, 2005
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