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Report: NIKKI SIXX Throws Bass Into The Crowd, Injures Fan
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx is said to have injured a fan at a BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION show in Las Vegas Saturday night (May 22) after allegedly hurling his bass guitar into the crowd during the band's performance. The following eyewitness account was posted on the Metal Sludge web site: "Ju...May 23, 2004
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Former HANOI ROCKS Bassist Sues NYC Venue, MTV Over Injury
Former HANOI ROCKS and current JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS bassist Sam Yaffa (real name Sami Takamaki) has filed an $85 million lawsuit against Roseland Ballroom, MTV Corp. and others, saying his hands and career were hurt when ballroom bouncers jumped him while he was fending off a purse snatcher...May 15, 2004
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The Art Of Dying
DEATH ANGEL were among the cream of the legendary Bay Area metal scene when they burst out of it in 1986, first through a Kirk Hammett-produced demo, then a startling and lively debut album, 1987's "The Ultra-Violence". The relative youth of the band (drummer Andy Galeon was only 14 when that first...May 13, 2004
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GUITAR WORLD Magazine Invites You To Design Your Dream Guitar
Guitar World magazine and premier guitar-makers Fender Musical Instrument Corporation are offering fans a chance to design their "dream" guitar and have it judged by three true hard rock icons: BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi (No. 1 on Guitar World's list of the greatest metal guitarists),AEROSMITH's Jo...May 10, 2004
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Force Of Evil
He's been mocked to within an inch of his dignity down the years, but one thing that King Diamond has is presence — loads of it, from his window-shattering, off-the-scale vocals, to that fucking big crucifix of bones that seems to travel everywhere with him. What's more, for as many as there that sc...May 1, 2004
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GORGOROTH Singer To Alleged Victim: 'I'm Going To Drink Your Blood!'
GORGOROTH frontman Gaahl threatened to "sacrifice" a man and drink his blood during a night of terror more than two years ago, a Norwegian court was told today during the first day of Gaahl's trial on abuse charges. The 40-year-old alleged victim testified in a Sunnfjord court that he feared that he...April 27, 2004
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EPICA To Release New Single In Early May
Holland's EPICA (formerly SAHARA DUST),the new group formed by ex-AFTER FOREVER guitarist Mark Jansen, ex-CASSIOPEIA guitarist Ad Sluijter and keyboardist Coen Janssen, will be releasing their third single, "Cry For the Moon", in early May. "Cry For the Moon" comes off EPICA's debut album, "The Pha...April 9, 2004
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MICHAEL MONROE Says NIKKI SIXX, TRACII GUNS Are Trying To Get Publicity For Their Band
HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe has commented on the Internet war of words that followed his remarks on the Metal Sludge web site regarding MÖTLEY CRÜE, L.A. GUNS and POISON. Asked in Metal Sludge's "20 Questions With..." what his thoughts were on MÖTLEY CRÜE releasing a box set called "Music To...March 24, 2004
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ERIC SINGER: KISS Touring Kit Unveiled
The official German web site of KISS drummer Eric Singer has uploaded photos of Eric's brand-new touring kit which he will utilize on the group's upcoming tour of Australia. Mike Farriss (Artist Relations Director) and Tony Lecroix (Repair Specialist) at Pearl Drums in Nashville, Tennessee "made it...March 16, 2004
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AFTER FOREVER's FLOOR JANSEN Offering Singing Lessons
AFTER FOREVER frontwoman Floor Jansen is currently offering singing and performing lessons to interested parties. For more information, send an e-mail to [email protected] and Floor will inform you personally about the possibilities. As previously reported, AFTER FOREVER have set a March 25...March 7, 2004
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Belgium's MORDA To Support PRO-PAIN In Europe
Belgium's leading metalcore act MORDA will embark on the "Fistful of Hate" European tour as support for PRO-PAIN, together with DISBELIEF and EKTOMORF. MORDA will be presenting their newest record "Eighty Six" during 15 days of "death on the dance floor chaos" in Belgium, France, Germany and The Net...March 5, 2004
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MICHAEL MONROE Vs. MÖTLEY CRÜE, TRACII GUNS
HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe has once again hit out at MÖTLEY CRÜE for their decision to title their box set "Music To Crash Your Car To", calling the move beyond disrespectful and referring to the group's bassist Nikki Sixx as "shallow," "ignorant" and "stupid". Asked in Metal Sludge's "20 Q...March 2, 2004
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STRATOVARIUS At PIORNO ROCK: Review, Photos Posted Online
MetalYou.com has posted a review and pictures of STRATOVARIUS' performance at the Piorno Rock festival in Spain Saturday night (Feb. 28). "[Singer Timo] Kotipelto was the best yesterday, he sang everything perfectly, reaching all the high notes and, like always and giving everything to the audience,...February 29, 2004
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QUEENSRŸCHE's ROCKENFIELD Auctioning Off Custom-Built Drum Kits
QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield is currently auctioning off two custom-built drum kits that he used during his Woodstick 2004 appearance on Feb. 16. Check it out here (floor display model) and here. In other news, QUEENSRŸCHE have announced that the next track from their current album "Tribe"...February 24, 2004
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RAMMSTEIN Guitarist Talks To The NY TIMES About Recording At Home
RAMMSTEIN guitarist Richard Kruspe-Bernstein recently spoke to the New York Times about how the widespread use of near-professional equipment is letting musicians record in their bedrooms, though the neighbors may still notice the noise Some musicians said home studios and computer equipment are mak...February 23, 2004