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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Drummer Calls Attempted Rape Charge 'Ridiculous'
Former JUDAS PRIEST drummer Dave Holland, who is accused of attempting to rape a special needs youngster while giving drum lessons at his rural home, denied the accusations Monday (January 19),saying the charges were "ridiculous," according to Scotsman.com. Holland faces one charge of attempted rap...January 19, 2004
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Report: The Long, Slow Decline Of Ex-MEAT PUPPETS Bassist CRIS KIRKWOOD
Michael Kiefer of The Arizona Republic reports that when former MEAT PUPPETS bassist Cris Kirkwood first was arrested on drug charges in March 1996, he had 170 pounds on his 5-foot-11 frame. When he was arrested last month on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, he weighed 300 (a result of bi...January 17, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: Bringing Chaos Back Into The Rock World
VELVET REVOLVER's official biography, written by David Wild and provided by the group's record label, RCA/BMG Records, includes additional information about the band's formation and their forthcoming debut CD, "Contraband", due on May 11 (postponed from the previously announced April 27 date). Here...January 15, 2004
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Judge Says Ex-MEAT PUPPETS Bassist Must Remain in Custody
A judge has ruled that former MEAT PUPPETS bassist Cris Kirkwood, who has been charged with assault, is a flight risk and a danger to others and must remain in custody, according to the Associated Press. U.S. Magistrate Judge Virginia Mathis also ruled Wednesday (Dec. 31) that there is enough eviden...January 2, 2004
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ROLLING STONE Magazine Publishes 'Greatest Albums Of All Time' List
The editors at Rolling Stone magazine recently polled an array of musicians, critics, and influential industry figures to come up with these 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time. Nearly 300 such music experts (including METALLICA's James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, BLACK SABBATH's Geezer Butler and Bill Wa...December 2, 2003
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LIMP BIZKIT's DURST Plays Down Chin-Slicing Incident
LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Oh my gosh!! Stop the press!! Headlines are coming!! Fred Durst has a weeeeee cut on his chin!! Must have been some fan/band violence, eh? Come on now. I went into the pit in NY and climbed onto a ...November 28, 2003
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SPASTIC INK: New Song Available For Download
WATCHTOWER guitarist/composer Ron Jarzombek has posted a track from his long-awaited sophomore SPASTIC INK release, "Ink Compatible". The song, titled "Aquanet", features Jarzombek on guitar, Jason McMaster (WATCHTOWER, DANEGROUS TOYS) on vocals, Bobby Jarzombek (ex-HALFORD, RIOT) on drums, Pete Per...November 11, 2003
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'ROCK FOR X-MAS' Raising Funds For Families In Need
Rock 4 XMAS, a foundation that helps provide toys and the overall Christmas spirit to less fortunate families across the country, will launch a 30+ city tour will be begin on October 30 in Salt Lake City, UT with many '70s, '80s and '90s stars of the music business set to perform. This year's star ....October 27, 2003
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Norwegian Police: VARG VIKERNES Won't Be Able To Hide For Very Long
Varg Vikernes defense lawyer John Christian Elden has spoken to Norway's NRK about his client's failure to return to prison as scheduled after a short leave. Refusing to comment on whether or not he's been in contact with Vikernes during the 24-hour period the inmate has been on the run, Elden offer...October 26, 2003
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JIMI HENDRIX to Be Immortalized by MCFARLANE TOYS
Experience Hendrix L.L.C., the family company dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Jimi Hendrix legacy has joined forces with McFarlane Toys to create a collectible figure of Jimi Hendrix. Working to keep the spirit of Jimi alive through music, education and community involvement, Expe...October 13, 2003
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Vancouver Police Cited In GUNS N' ROSES Riot
Amy O'Brian of the Vancouver Sun reports that at least two Vancouver Police officers appeared to use "unnecessary and excessive" force during the GUNS N' ROSES riot last fall, the police complaint commissioner said Friday (October 10). Commissioner Dirk Ryneveld made the statement in a written notic...October 11, 2003
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Review: AEROSMITH Rocked, KISS Handled Fireworks At Denver Gig
Matt Sebastian of The Daily Camera reports that the difference between KISS and AEROSMITH became strikingly clear by the fourth song of the latter band's set at Fiddler's Green in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday night (September 30),when the Boston rockers loosened up with a fierce rendition of "Let th...October 1, 2003
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NY Times: SATANICIDE Are The Latest Purveyors Of 'Mock Metal'
Hugo Lindgren of The New York Times reports that "stage diving is not an unusual thing to see at a rock concert. Rock gods jump into the crowd and surf on the outstretched arms of their fans because that is what rock gods do. It's part of the protocol. Stage diving is not usually funny. ...September 6, 2003
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LIFE OF AGONY Set Release Date For Live CD/DVD
LIFE OF AGONY have set an October 14 release date in the U.S. and October 20 in Europe for their forthcoming double live album and DVD, titled "River Runs Again: Live 2003". The two-disc set was recorded during the group's sold-out reunion shows at Irving Plaza in New York City on January 3-4, 2003...September 5, 2003
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Review: AEROSMITH's Power Leaves KISS Behind
Steve Morse of The Boston Globe reports that KISS had the gimmicky, arena-style pyrotechnics, but AEROSMITH had the true heat at this entertaining matchup of so-called rock superpowers Monday night (August 25) at the Tweeter Center. "As KISS singer Paul Stanley told the sold-out crowd, 'We got two m...August 26, 2003
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