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NASUM Bassist Explains Decision To Leave The Band
NASUM bassist Jesper Liveröd has issued a statement explaining his decision to leave the group to concentrate on his other band, BURST. Liveröd's statement reads as follows: "I don't really know how to start this, so I'm just going to come right out and say it: "As of the end of the summer of 2003,...May 24, 2003
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MONSTER MAGNET Announce New Bassist, Name Upcoming CD
MONSTER MAGNET have recruited LORD STERLING bassist Jim Baglino to replace Joe Calandra, who was unceremoniously booted from the band last month along with drummer Jon Kleiman. The group, who recently signed a European record deal with SPV/Steamhammer Records, are still looking for a new skinsman an...May 19, 2003
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GUANO APES Cancel U.K. Tour
Germany's GUANO APES have been forced to cancel their U.K. tour after frontwoman Sandra Nasic was taken ill during the band's tour opener in Sheffield. The following is the group's official statement on the matter: "Hi folks, on this tour, bad luck seems to follow. First we had to put off the dates...May 16, 2003
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QUEENSRŸCHE's ROCKENFIELD Auctioning Off 'Tribe' Drum Kit
QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield is selling the drum kit utilized during the recording sessions for the group's new album, "Tribe". The auction, which ends on May 18, can be accessed via eBay at this location. Says Scott: "Custom built by myself, this drum kit was custom built and used during t...May 16, 2003
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VILE Split With Singer, Announce Temporary Replacement
Californian brutal death metallers VILE have officially parted ways with singer Juan Urteaga. "[Juan] has officially quit the band," reads a message on the band's official web site. "We have known for some time that this was due to occur soon. The Violating Europe tour signified the end of his caree...May 13, 2003
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KING'S X To Issue Reworked Versions Of Early Originals
KING'S X will release a new studio album, entitled "Black Like Sunday", on May 20 through Brop!/ Metal Blade Records. The CD features freshly-recorded songs written and performed live more than 20 years ago, well before the band changed their name to KING'S X and landed their first record deal. The...April 23, 2003
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THE WILDHEARTS Frontman Addresses Bassist's Departure
THE WILDHEARTS mainman Ginger has posted a lengthy message via his official web site addressing bassist Danny McCormack's recent departure from the group in order to go into a rehabilitation center to seek out help for his heroin addiction. "Ever thought that things have gone as bad as things can po...April 10, 2003
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GODSMACK's ERNA Says He Asked NEIL PEART To Play On The New Album
GODSMACK's third full-length CD, "Faceless", features a track called "Serenity", which frontman Sully Erna wrote after reading the book "Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road", penned by RUSH drummer Neil Peart. "The song was inspired by a book I read by Neil Peart, 'The Ghost Rider', and it's ab...April 8, 2003
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MONDO GENERATOR To Release Sophomore CD In The Summer
MONDO GENERATOR, the side project of QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's Nick Oliveri and Josh Homme, have set "A Drug Problem That Never Existed" as the title for their sophomore album, due in June/July through Ipecac Records. Upcoming MONDO GENERATOR tour dates w/ TOMAHAWK, THE MELVINS: Apr. 28 - San Diego,...April 2, 2003
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SOULFLY's CAVALERA Appreciates U.S. Troops' Efforts In Iraq
SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera, currently on the road in Europe to promote the band's "3" CD, has seen Europe's reaction to the world's events, and has also run into some of America's armed forces along the way. "We saw many things like the Militar...Presence de Militar (military) in places like the...March 21, 2003
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Former SAIGON KICK Singer Offers Free Download
Former SAIGON KICK frontman Matt Kramer is making available for download the solo track "Spinning Round" "on account of the war in Iraq," the singer wrote on his official web site. "The overwhelming feedback that I've received tying together the lyric in this song seems appropriate for the times, so...March 20, 2003
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THE OFFSPRING Drummer Exits, FREESE Takes Over
THE OFFSPRING drummer Ron Welty has announced that he has quit the band. In a statement on the band's web site, the drummer explained: "After more than 15 great years with THE OFFSPRING, I've decided to leave to devote all my energies to a new project called STEADY GROUND. I wish Dexter, Noodles and...March 20, 2003
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Ex-DANZIG Guitarist Forms New band, Lands Record Deal
Former DANZIG guitarist Todd Youth has landed a deal with Capitol Records for his as-yet-unnamed new band and is preparing to enter the studio next month to record an album for a late 2003 release. Youth, whose departure from DANZIG was announced last week, has posted the following message to the ba...March 5, 2003
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MENIKETTI: 'Live In Japan' Track Listing Unveiled
MENIKETTI, the band led by Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti, will release their live album, "Live In Japan", on March 26. The CD, which was recorded on Jan. 31 on the group's Japanese tour, will include the following track listing: 01. No Lies 02. Angel On My Shoulder 03. Storm 04. Take It Like A Man...March 3, 2003
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GROPE Part Ways With Bassist
Long-running Danish metallers GROPE have parted ways with bassist Obersten. "After many years of hard rocking with GROPE, Obersten has decided to leave the band," reads a message on the band's official web site. "But don't worry — he did not get a job in a bank! He will continue to rock even harder...February 27, 2003
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