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GENE SIMMONS Explains KISS' Longevity

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently told The Toronto Sun that the secret to the band's longevity lies in defining themselves as a flashy band that plays non-flashy music, rather than the other way around. "When you think about it, we make no sense, because we're completely against fashion,"...

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Review: METALLICA Heavy, But Fan Turnout Light

Dave Ferman of Star-Telegram reports that METALLICA, the biggest name in heavy metal throughout the '90s, "didn't even come close to filling Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas Sunday night (Aug. 3). The floor was crowded but much of the upper deck sat empty. "Far-short-of-capacity houses have been the r...

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Former NIRVANA Bassist Quits The Music Business

Former NIRVANA bassist Krist Novoselic, who never managed to come close to matching his NIRVANA success with any of his subsequent musical offerings (SWEET 75, EYES ADRIFT),has announced his retirement from the music industry. The following is Novoselic's official statement on the matter as it appe...

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch: METALLICA Hit All Right Spots In Bid To Reclaim Crown

Brian Q. Newcomb of St. Louis Post-Dispatch reviewed the Summer Sanitarium Tour when it came through town Friday (July 25). "In a world where nothing succeeds quite like excess, METALLICA and the rest of its Summer Sanitarium tour cohorts may well be overachievers," he wrote. "That was certainly the...

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ROBERT TRUJILLO: I'm Still A METALLICA Fan

New METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES) recently told Canada's Chart Attack that it was somewhat of a relief to have joined the group after all the songwriting and recording sessions for "St. Anger" had already been completed. "I had my hands full with trying to...

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JAMES HETFIELD Responds To DEFTONES Singer's Comments: 'It's Just Words On Paper'

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has reacted to comments DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno made in the August issue of Revolver magazine about the other bands on the Summer Sanitarium Tour. Moreno saved his harshest criticism for LIMP BIZKIT and LINKIN PARK ("A big problem for me was opening for them...

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METALLICA's Back Catalog Doing Brisk Business

METALLICA's back catalog is continuing to sell at a pace that far exceeds that of most of their counterparts, with four of the group's albums receiving multi-platinum certifications from the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) last month. The following are the latest METALLICA releases...

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METALLICA: SUMMER SANITARIUM Set List Revealed!

According to www.metontour.com, the following was METALLICA's set list for the Summer Sanitarium Tour kick-off show Friday night (July 4)at Pontiac Silverdome in Detroit, Michigan: 01. Battery 02. Master of Puppets 03. Harvester of Sorrow 04. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) 05. For Whom The Bell Tolls 06....

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St. Anger

In many ways, "St. Anger" is the most anticipated, yet most dreaded, metal release since, well, the last METALLICA album. Twenty years (to the month) after the arrival of their monumental debut, "Kill 'Em All", this band still has the ability to command the attention of the entire metal community —...

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SUKI JONES To Become ADLER'S APPETITE

SUKI JONES, the new band featuring former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler, RATT/ex-LOVE/HATE singer Jizzy Pearl, ex-SLASH'S SNAKEPIT guitarist Keri Kelli, FASTER PUSSYCAT guitarist Brent Muscat, and ex-VINCE NEIL/RATT bassist Robbie Crane, will be officially changing their name to ADLER'S APPETIT...

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METALLICA Surprise Fans At Britain's DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL

Despite an official denial by the festival's organizers that they would be making a surprise appearance at the event, METALLICA performed a 10-song set at the Download music festival in Derbyshire, England on Sunday (June 1). Just 8,000 of the 40,000 people at the festival were able to see the show...

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DAVE LEE ROTH Takes Another Swipe At SAMMY HAGAR

Scott Cronick of the Press of Atlantic City spoke with David Lee Roth before his show Saturday night (May 31) at Trump Marina Hotel Casino about his current tour, his forthcoming album, and Sammy Hagar — the other former VAN HALEN frontman. "The truth is we had a great time [touring together] last y...

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Hard Rock Musicians Get Charitable

Sebastian Bach (ex-SKID ROW),Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE),Tommy Lee (ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE),and Steven Adler (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) are among the hard rock musicians scheduled to appear Saturday night (May 31) at the "Meatloaf & Friends All Star Jam & Pool Party" at Skin at the Palms in Las Vegas, Nevad...

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SEBASTIAN BACH To Jam For Charity

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach will be taking part in a jam-for-charity event this Saturday night (May 31) at The Palm in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also set to appear are former ANTHRAX and current MEAT LOAF guitarist Paul Crook, Dennis Quaid, Meatloaf, and Kasim Sultan, among others. No further i...

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FAITH AND FIRE: Full-Length MP3 Available For Download

FAITH AND FIRE, the new band featuring RIOT guitarist Mike Flyntz and ex-RIOT frontman Tony Moore, have posted a full-length MP3 of the track "Ready" at this location. The band, who are completed by bassist Danny Miranda (BLUE OYSTER CULT) and drummer John Miceli (RAINBOW, MEAT LOAF),are putting th...