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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...August 1, 2003
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METALLICA's HETFIELD On Lawsuit Hoax: 'That's So Awesome'
Mark Brown of Rocky Mountain News reports that "even though METALLICA's battle with Napster is fading into the past, critics of the band still hang on to it. Just last week, someone started an Internet hoax story — that METALLICA had copyrighted the chords D and F and would sue anyone who used ...August 1, 2003
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH To Take Over Airwaves
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich will be taking over local radio station KBPI in Denver, Colorado Thursday night (July 31) from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Mountain Time. This show will be broadcasted live to various stations across the U.S. (11:00 p.m. EST, 8:00 p.m. PST) Here is a partial list of partici...July 31, 2003
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LIMP BIZKIT Come A Rollin' Into Traverse City
Melanie Tacoma of Michigan's Traverse City Record-Eagle is reporting that Traverse City resident Jennifer Krause and several staffers from a local restaurant met and partied with LIMP BIZKIT when the group anchored in Traverse City this week during a tour schedule lull. "They told us they were drivi...July 25, 2003
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GREAT WHITE Play First Full Show Since Rhode Island Tragedy
Owen S. Good of Rocky Mountain News is reporting that GREAT WHITE played their first show since the tragedy at The Station in West Warwick, R.I. on Tuesday night (July 22) in Sterling, Colorado. "It is the first date on a benefit tour for the survivors and victims. GREAT WHITE guitarist Ty Longley w...July 23, 2003
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SUPERJOINT RITUAL's PHILIP ANSELMO: 'I'm Healthy, Because I Have To Be'
Steve Shanafelt of Mountain Xpress spoke to a "drunk off his ass" PANTERA/SUPERJOINT RITUAL frontman Philip Anselmo about the time seven years ago when he was declared legally dead for almost six minutes following a heroin overdose. "I'm definitely wiser [now]," Anselmo insisted. "And I'm definitely...July 17, 2003
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NICKELBACK To Issue 'The Long Road' In September
NICKELBACK have set "The Long Road" as the title for their third full-length album, due on September 23 through Roadrunner Records. "The Long Road" was recorded in Vancouver, British Columbia, and was produced by frontman Chad Kroeger. It was recorded using a vintage mixing board from Little Mountai...July 16, 2003
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KISS Guitarist Remembers His First Gig With The Group
KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer, who will continue to portray Ace Frehley's "Spaceman" character during the band's upcoming tour with AEROSMITH, recently spoke to Billboard magazine about his first "proper" gig with the group, which took place in February with the 60-piece Melbourne Symphony Orchestra —...July 14, 2003
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Contra Costa Times: OZZY OSBOURNE Isn't Aging Very Well
Tony Hicks of Contra Costa Times reports that Ozzy Osbourne isn't aging very well, based on his performance at Ozzfest 2003 in Mountain View, California Tuesday night (July 8) — he's shaky and almost lost onstage at times. Thankfully he's surrounded by one of the best hard rock bands ever assembled,...July 10, 2003
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OZZ-Less-FEST Rocks On
Ching Lee of Appeal-Democrat reports that OZZY OSBOURNE's decision to avoid playing Wednesday (July 8) at Ozzfest's Marysville, California stop didn't dampen the spirits of the estimated 13,000 fans who began flooding the gates of the Sleep Train Amphitheatre before 9 a.m. Ozzy Osbourne, known to ma...July 10, 2003
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SAVATAGE Mastermind Confirmed For PROGPOWER USA IV
SAVATAGE mastermind Jon "The Mountain King" Oliva will join FATES WARNING's Ray Alder as a special guest at ProgPower USA IV on Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6 at Earthlink Live in Atlanta. "I think bringing Jon and Ray to the fest simply adds to the mystique of the show," said promote...July 8, 2003
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SEBASTIAN BACH: Sifting Through Audition Tapes
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has posted the following message to his official web site: "Hi all! Just wanted to say THANK YOU to each & every one of you who have sent me a package in the mail regarding the band auditions! I have a veritable MOUNTAIN of CDs/tapes/etc. so it is taking ....June 23, 2003
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BOLIN FEST 2003 Details Unveiled
Promoter Kevin Schoneman, in association with The Bolin Foundation has announced the entertainment lineup for the 2003 Bolin Fest concert. The event, held annually in memory of the late guitarist/songwriter Tommy Bolin (DEEP PURPLE),is celebrating its 10th Anniversary, and will be held Friday and S...June 15, 2003
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CHIMAIRA Confirmed For OZZFEST's Second Stage
CHIMAIRA have been added to the lineup of bands performing on the second stage of this year's Ozzfest. The group will join the trek on July 31 and will have a rotating slot with all of the other bands on the second stage with the exception of VOIVOD and CRADLE OF FILTH. Prior to their ...June 12, 2003
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PUDDLE OF MUDD Finish Recording New Album
Guitarist Paul Phillips reports that PUDDLE OF MUDD have finished recording their sophomore disc. "The record is finally done," Phillips writes on the band's official site. "I'm sure that everyone was beginning to wonder if that was ever gonna happen. We were too. Anyway, Andy Wallace is going to mi...June 8, 2003
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