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Ex-ANTHRAX Guitarist PAUL CROOK: Signature Guitar Unveiled
Guitarist Paul Crook (ANTHRAX, SEBASTIAN BACH, MEAT LOAF) has had a signature guitar manufactured by Ed Roman Guitars of Las Vegas, Nevada. "The Paul Crook Rockingbird with its Pearloid Purple finish delivers a tone that is as brutal as its shape," according to a posting on Crook's web site. "The ne...May 8, 2004
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VICIOUS RUMORS Confirm Italian Tour Cancellation
As first reported here on April 30, long-running San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have now officially confirmed the cancellation of their previously announced Italian tour. The group's statement on the matter is as follows: "Dear Fans, with much regret, VICIOUS RUMORS has had to cance...May 7, 2004
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Calgary Pastor To Bang Home Message Of Anger And Forgiveness Through Music Of METALLICA
Michelle Mark of the Calgary Sun is reporting that heavy metal will meet the Old Testament at a Calgary church this Sunday as an unconventional pastor bangs home the message of anger and forgiveness through the music of METALLICA. Rather than listening to a sermon about honoring thy mother this Moth...May 5, 2004
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SEBASTIAN BACH: Guitarist PAUL CROOK To Rejoin The Band For European Dates
Guitarist Paul Crook (ANTHRAX, MEAT LOAF) will be rejoining former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach on his upcoming trip to Europe in late June. There is no word yet on who the other members of Bach's backing group will be. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jun. 25 - Pratteln, SWI @ Z7 (w/ ANGEL, LILLIA...May 5, 2004
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SEBASTIAN BACH: Another European Show Announced
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has booked two shows in Europe this summer. "This is the first time I have played in Europe since around 1995!!!" Bach writes on his web site. "I am totally excited to rock again in Europe & can't wait to get over there & start screaming!" Confirmed date...May 4, 2004
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RAVEN: 1982 Live Performance Out On DVD
RAVEN bassist/vocalist John Gallagher has posted the following message in the "Loonie Board" section of the band's official web site: "Hi!!! While we continue to futz around collecting more cool footage for our DVD (for example, got killer footage from the last show...really powerful stuff…) I just...May 3, 2004
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JAG PANZER Singer Leaves BALLISTIC, Is Replaced By TWISTED TOWER DIRE Frontman
Harry "Tyrant" Conklin has left the ranks of Arizona metallers BALLISTIC due to his inability to tour at this time. "Musically, we were all getting along great, in fact, couldn't be better," said mainman Tom Gattis (DEUCE, TENSION, WARDOG) in a statement. "But unfortunately non-musical circumstances...May 2, 2004
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VICIOUS RUMORS Cancel Italian Tour
VICIOUS RUMORS' previously announced Italian tour has reportedly been cancelled due to guitarist Geoff Thorpe's "health problems". No further information is currently available. As previously reported, VICIOUS RUMORS recently signed a multi-album recording contract with Holland's Mascot Records. The...April 30, 2004
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Ex-TESTAMENT Guitarist STEVE SMYTH Comments On Joining NEVERMORE
Former TESTAMENT axeman Steve Smyth has commented on his addition to the NEVERMORE ranks as the group's permanent second guitarist. "I'm happy to take up the challenge of playing with these guys," he said in a statement. "I've always loved the music, and we get along well as musicians and friends. I...April 29, 2004
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GOD FORBID To Film New Video, Extras Needed
GOD FORBID will be filming a video for the track "Antihero" with director Dale Resteghini (FEAR FACTORY, HATEBREED, NORA) this coming Sunday, May 2, at CBC Media in Islandia, NY. "Extras will be needed, so if you're in the New York area and want to make your mark in [New Wave of American Heavy Metal...April 28, 2004
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GUNS N' ROSES Keyboardist Schedules East Coast Dates
GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed will take HOOKERS N BLOW to the East Coast for a handful of dates in early June. The last time HOOKERS played New York City at Don Hills, Richard Fortus (GUNS N' ROSES guitarist) showed up and did a few tunes including the BOB DYLAN classic "Knockin' on Heaven's...April 23, 2004
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DEATH ANGEL To Guest On 92.3 KSJO's 'Hardcore Hell'
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area metallers DEATH ANGEL will be appearing on Nikki Blakk's "Hardcore Hell" show on 92.3 KSJO this Friday and Saturday (April 23 and 24) at 12 midnight. Listen in to hear songs off the group's new album, "The Art Of Dying", and to win tickets for their record-release sho...April 23, 2004
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ALICE COOPER: New Drummer Announced
24-year-old drummer Tommy Clufetos (TED NUGENT) will replace Eric Singer (who has gone on to rejoin KISS) on the ALICE COOPER 2004 world tour beginning in early June. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jun. 04 - Dublin, IRE @ Olympia Theatre Jun. 06 - Bologna, ITA @ L'Arena Parco Nord Jun. 11 - Essen,...April 19, 2004
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CIRCLE II CIRCLE, BLAZE To Team Up For European Tour
CIRCLE II CIRCLE and BLAZE will be teaming up for a European double-headliner tour beginning in late June. Special guests on the trek will be Germany's PERZONAL WAR. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jun. 25 – Balingen, GER - Bang Your Head Festival (BLAZE only) Jun. 25 – Dessel, BEL – Graspop (CIIC o...April 16, 2004
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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist ELLEFSON Likes To Combine Heaviness With Good Songwriting
Former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson recently spoke to RockhouseMethod.com about his early musical influences and his experiences as a professional musician. Asked what his worst gig nightmare was, Ellefson replied, "I had a gig with MEGADETH in '85 in St. Louis one time when my 18-...April 12, 2004

