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Ex-HADES Guitarist: GEORGE W. BUSH Is Not A Liar
Former HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo is the latest metal musician to offer his views on the political situation in Iraq. What follows is Lorenzo's "open letter" on the subject, as sent to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Musicians probably shouldn't speak about politics. We alienate half our audience and we're not...July 27, 2004
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POISON: 2002 Tour Rider Posted Online
The Smoking Gun, a web site that posts original documents on the Internet, has obtained POISON's backstage rider for their 2002 tour. The contract rider includes specifications on stage design, sound systems, lighting rigs, as well as an artist's wish list — from transportation and billing to dressi...July 22, 2004
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DON DOKKEN Says There's A Lot Of Hypocrisy In Today's Music Scene
In a recent interview with New York Press, Don Dokken spoke about his disdain for the younger scene. "I know I'm supposed to be this old shallow poseur," he said. "There's a lot of hypocrisy out there. We found that out on a show with SEVENDUST and SOCIAL DISTORTION. I'm walking around, and there's...July 20, 2004
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Metal Compilation Available For Free Download
A 16-track compilation of Southern California and Tijuana (Mexico) metal bands is now available as a free MP3 download at this location. Titled "SDMetal.org Compilation Vol. 1", "this compilation was put together to showcase the growing talent and dedication among metal bands hailing from the Southe...July 2, 2004
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Remembering The St. Louis GUNS N' ROSES Riot
Jordan Harper of The Riverfront Times writes: This Friday, July 2, marks the thirteenth anniversary of the St. Louis GUNS N' ROSES riot. We'll not soon forget the smoke and shame, broadcast to the world on CNN, when Axl Rose jumped into the crowd to battle a man with a camera before leaping back ons...July 2, 2004
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FEAR FACTORY To Headline Austria's MIND OVER MATTER OPEN AIR FESTIVAL
FEAR FACTORY will be headlining this year's Mind Over Matter Open Air Festival on July 22 at Arena in Vienna, Austria. Also set to appear are TRISTANIA, SCHANDMAUL, MNEMIC and CRUSADE. In other news, FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell recently spoke to the East Coast Romper about the songwriting pro...June 29, 2004
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EDDIE VAN HALEN Performs Impromptu Jazz Concert At Boston Hotel
According to the Boston Globe, legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen surprised guests at the Ritz-Carlton on Avery Street in Boston the other night by playing a few jazz standards on the piano. In town to perform at Worcester Centrum Centre, he played the grand piano in the hotel's lounge, paused to s...June 23, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE: 'Smoke On The Water' Cover Featured On Brazilian Soundtrack
A cover version of DEEP PURPLE's "Smoke On The Water" appears on the soundtrack to the Brazilian movie "Cazuza, O Tempo Não Pára" (information). The film is said to be about a famous Brazilian singer called Cazuza, who died of AIDS in 1990. Cazuza was a singer in the rock band called BARÃO ...June 21, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE's STEVE MORSE Is Looking For Fans To Jam With
Before DEEP PURPLE's show in Szczecin, Poland on June 28, PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse will perform "Smoke on The Water" with volunteer guitarists on a special stage set up at Boguslawa street in Szczecin. The event will start 3:00 p.m. Anyone who wants to play with Steve should contact the promoter...June 17, 2004
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Poll: LED ZEPPELIN's 'Stairway To Heaven' Is Best Rock Song Of Last 50 Years
Around 800 German rock music fans participated in an online poll to choose the Top 50 rock songs of the last 50 years. The Top 50 list, as selected by the users of the Rockantenne.de web site, is as follows: 01. LED ZEPPELIN – Stairway to Heaven 02. AC/DC – Highway to Hell ...June 17, 2004
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MÖTLEY CRÜE: Second 'Music To Crash Your Car To' Box Set Due This Month
MÖTLEY CRÜE will release the second four-CD box set installment of the band's complete history, "Music To Crash Your Car To, Volume II", on June 29 through Hip-O Records. Following the four-CD box set "Music To Crash Your Car To, Volume I", issued in late 2003, "Volume II" continues the tale through...June 17, 2004
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JEFF PILSON Announces WAR AND PEACE Touring Lineup
Former DOKKEN/DIO bassist Jeff Pilson has announced the touring lineup for his WAR AND PEACE project. "On guitar is the person I was hoping to get, Mitch Perry," Pilson writes on his web site. "Not only have I known and admired Mitch for a very long time, I’ve done some recent playing with him and ....June 10, 2004
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EXODUS' Tour Bus Catches Fire!
EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has posted the following message on the band's web site: "Well, as some of you might of already heard yes our bus caught on fire somewhere between Rome and Bergamo Italy. I awoke to our driver shouting, 'Everybody off the bus, the bus is on fire!' and I ran like a ...June 4, 2004
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Ex-PITCHSHIFTER Singer J.S. CLAYDEN: 'DOHENY Is About Energy And Positivity'
DOHENY frontman J.S. Clayden (ex-PITCHSHIFTER) recently spoke to the Reaktiv Zone web site about the group's current activities and future plans. Asked what their main influences are and what inspires their in their song, Clayden replied, "DOHENY is all about energy and emotion. Influences we have r...May 24, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN Singer Makes Surprise Appearance At LONDON GUITAR SHOW
IRON MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson made a surprise guest appearance with MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain and guitarist Phil Hilborne at the London Guitar Show this past weekend, according to MaidenFans.com. The special performance, which took place on Sunday, May 9, at The Wembley Conference Centre,...May 12, 2004
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