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Manager: DROWNING POOL Have New Singer Lined Up
DROWNING POOL have officially confirmed the departure of vocalist Jason "Gong" Jones less than two years after officially bringing him into the band (as first reported here yesterday). Jones apparently exited the group over the weekend, forcing the cancellation of a June 12 hometown show in Dallas,...June 14, 2005
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DROWNING POOL Part Ways With Singer
Texas-based metallers DROWNING POOL have parted ways with singer Jason "Gong" Jones. Jones apparently announced his decision to leave the band on the eve of the group's scheduled appearance in their hometown of Dallas on Sunday, June 12, resulting in the show's cancellation. Jones officially joined...June 13, 2005
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RUSH Guitarist Talks About Florida Incident: 'People Cannot And Should Not Be Treated This Way'
A week after slapping three Florida sheriff's deputies with a lawsuit for allegedly using excessive force when arresting him during a 2003 New Year's Eve altercation, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson is speaking out about the incident yet again. Lifeson's statement, released on Thursday (June 10),reads...June 10, 2005
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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE Talks About Upcoming Greatest-Hits Package
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently talked to the U.K.'s Terrorizer magazine about the band's upcoming greatest hits package, "Greatest Hits: Back to the Start". On the reason for the release: "It was actually EMI's idea. They wanted to do this 'cause after the remasters came out, they thought t...June 1, 2005
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GINGER: 'The Glory Is Not In Never Failing, But In Rising Every Time You Fail'
Former THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "My life turned into shit on an aeroplane heading for the sunny Philippines at the end of 2004, a holiday my family would take every Christmas ? we'd visit family members, hang out on beaches, ea...May 23, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE, TOMMY LEE Remember Their 'Most Spinal Tap' Moments
According to the New York Daily News, Guitar World magazine has culled several tales of excess from several rock gods while they still have some brain cells left. Paying homage to Rob Reiner's 1984 mockumentary, the mag asked each, "What's your most 'Spinal Tap' moment?" Ozzy Osbourne remembers when...May 18, 2005
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DEATH AND TAXES Putting Finishing Touches On Debut CD
Los Angeles rockers DEATH AND TAXES, who feature in their ranks Jay Link on lead vocals, Michael Cutting of HOLY SOLDIER fame on guitars, Dave Starkey on bass, and Paul Monroe of XYZ fame on drums, are finishing up the last seven tracks for their debut album, "Inevitable". The CD is expected to be r...May 12, 2005
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TOMMY LEE's Reality TV Series Is Less Hardcore Than 'Fear Factor'
Maggie Stehr of the Daily Nebraskan is reporting that University of Nebraska-Lincoln spokesman Dave Fitzgibbon flew out to Burbank, Calif., in January to see rough edits of MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee's upcoming reality TV series, "Tommy Lee Goes to College", which documents Lee's semester-long st...May 2, 2005
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The Rising Tide of Oblivion
A couple of years ago, "The Rising Tide of Oblivion" would have sounded a lot better to me. The metalcore competition was less intense back then. Germany's NEAERA are in many ways the quintessential metalcore band, in this case a thrashy up-tempo album with sporadic breakdowns, screechy lead vocals...April 30, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Frontman VINCE NEIL Shows Off His Home On MTV 'Cribs': Video Available
MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil is the subject of the latest episode of MTV's "Cribs", a show which offers a peek into celebrity homes. A description of the program on MTV.com reads as follows: "Las Vegas is home to the rock star crib of Vince Neil and wife Lia. Colorful guitars and record plaques l...April 21, 2005
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Trial Of RUSH Guitarist's Son A Familiar Tune
Brent Batten of the Naples Daily News has issued the following report: For a case that isn't supposed to be about music, the trial of Justin Zivojinovich this week has had its share of musical moments. And not just classic rock, the bailiwick of the defendant's father, RUSH guitarist Alex Zivojinovi...April 21, 2005
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DRY KILL LOGIC Part Ways With Bassist, Announce Replacement
DRY KILL LOGIC have parted ways with bassist Danny Horboychuk and have replaced him with Casey Mahoney. "Casey spent years in New York-based DOWNPORE; aside from being a dominating bass player he is a tremendous guy, and we are looking forward to bringing him on the road with us to experience first-...April 20, 2005
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Money From DIMEBAG Tribute Shirt Sales Donated To DIMEBAG MEMORIAL FUND
Dirtbag Clothing recently donated $8,000 to the Dimebag Memorial Fund. The money came from Dimebag tribute t-shirt sales at the February 23 sold-out tribute show at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, which featured DROWNING POOL, SOIL, ANTHRAX and DISTURBED. Photos from this event will be available soo...April 19, 2005
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OPIATE FOR THE MASSES To Support DROWNING POOL
After a successful run on the Taste Of Chaos tour, OPIATE FOR THE MASSES will support DROWNING POOL on national tour beginning later this week. Confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 21 - Hard Rock Live - Orlando, FL Apr. 22 - Jack Rabbits - Jacksonville, FL Apr. 23 - Yesterdays - Destin, FL Apr. ...April 18, 2005
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Drama of the Ages
Here's one for the dyed-in-the-wool classic metal fans who expect melody, a vocalist with range, involved arrangements, and plenty of guitar solos. At 71 minutes, JACOB'S DREAM feed you a meal o' metal that'll bust a gut on "Drama of the Ages", the Columbus, Ohio band's third full-length release. Mo...April 17, 2005
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