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DROWNING POOL Announce New Singer, Audio Clip Posted Online
In a widely expected move, DROWNING POOL revealed during a "Headbanger's Ball" (MTV2) appearance Saturday night (Jan. 24) that they have recruited ex-BUILT XL frontman Jason "Gong" Jones to fill the singer slot left vacant by the death of Dave Williams (as exclusively reported here back in June 2003...January 24, 2004
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SLIPKNOT For OZZFEST 2004?
SLIPKNOT are strongly rumored have secured a slot at this year's Ozzfest. No further details are currently available. The Iowa-based nine-piece are currently finishing up the recording of their as-yet-untitled new album with producer Rick Rubin (SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLAYER, AUDIOSLAVE). A brand new SLI...January 24, 2004
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RAGING SPEEDHORN Announce New Singer, Record Deal
Britain's RAGING SPEEDHORN have announced the addition of guitarist Jaye Thompson (ex-DEFENESTRATION) to the group's ranks. Thomspon replaces founding member Tony Loughlin, who left the band to pursue a career in "music management." In other news, RAGING SPEEDHORN have signed a new deal with SPV Rec...January 21, 2004
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DROWNING POOL To Announce New Singer On 'Headbanger's Ball'
DROWNING POOL are advising their fans to tune in to "Headbanger's Ball" this Saturday, January 24 at 10:00 p.m. for a "special announcement that you don't want to miss!" The Texan band are expected to reveal that they have recruited ex-BUILT XL frontman Jason "Gong" Jones to fill the singer slot lef...January 21, 2004
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Report: Top-Grossing OZZFEST Shows Of All Time (1996-2003)
As part of a special spotlight on the Osbournes in the current issue of Billboard, the magazine has compiled a list of the top 10 highest-grossing Ozzfest shows in the travelling festival's eight-year history. Since its inaugural run in 1996, Ozzfest has grossed a staggering $146.5 million from 236...December 23, 2003
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CRADLE OF FILTH Sign With ROADRUNNER RECORDS!
British extreme metal outfit CRADLE OF FILTH have signed a deal with Roadrunner Records. The band, second-stage headliners of this year's Ozzfest and recently on tour in America supported by TYPE O NEGATIVE and MOONSPELL, are delighted by the recent turn of events. Dani Filth, the group's often outs...December 22, 2003
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DOWN Sever Ties With ELEKTRA RECORDS
DOWN, the New Orleans supergroup featuring Philip Anselmo (vocals, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ex-PANTERA),Pepper Keenan (guitars, C.O.C.),Jimmy Bower (drums, EYETHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT RITUAL),Rex Brown (bass, ex-PANTERA) and Kirk Windstein (guitars, CROWBAR),have severed their ties with Elektra Records, a...December 17, 2003
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VELVET REVOLVER's DUFF MCKAGAN Says The Group's Debut Album Is A 'Journey'
VELVET REVOLVER's still-untitled debut album, due in late March/early April through RCA Records, will include twelve of the more than fifty tracks the band co-wrote before and after singer Scott Weiland (STONE TEMPLE PILOTS) joined the group last spring, and is being co-produced by the group and Jos...December 12, 2003
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JASON NEWSTED Leaves OZZY OSBOURNE, Is Replaced By ROB ZOMBIE Bassist
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has officially left OZZY OSBOURNE and has been replaced by ex-ROB ZOMBIE bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson. Newsted, who was with the band for less than a year, left due to undisclosed reasons. "It's still settling in," Nicholson told MTV.com about his new gig. "I...December 4, 2003
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BILLBOARD Magazine Salutes THE OSBOURNES
The Billboard Information Group salutes the pop culture impact of "The Osbournes", the hit MTV series fronted by flamboyant rock veteran Ozzy Osbourne, with the publication of a special report in the Dec. 20 issue of Billboard. The issue is available on newsstands from Dec. 13 when the content also...December 2, 2003
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ZAKK WYLDE's Bullseye Guitar To Be Auctioned Off For Charity
Zakk Wylde's Bullseye guitar is currently being auctioned off on eBay, with proceeds going to help victims of the Rhode Island nightclub fire. The auction will last until December 20. The guitar was originally raffled by Daddy's Junky Music in Warwick, Rhode Island and raised over $6,400, which was...December 1, 2003
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DROWNING POOL Bassist Denies SW1TCHED Singer Was Asked To Join
DROWNING POOL bassist Stevie Benton has accused SW1TCHED frontman Ben Schigel of "making shit up" by claiming that he was asked to join Benton's band as the replacement for Jason "Gong" Jones, who has been unofficially working with the Dallas-based metallers for much of the past year. In an intervie...November 25, 2003
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Report: SW1TCHED's SCHIGEL Turned Down Offer To Join DROWNING POOL
Jason Bracelin of Cleveland Scene is reporting that SW1TCHED frontman Ben Schigel was asked to join the platinum metal band DROWNING POOL, replacing the replacement (Jason "Gong" Jones) for former frontman Dave Williams, who died during the Ozzfest 2002 tour from cardiomyopathy, a heart muscle disea...November 21, 2003
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NIKKI SIXX: MÖTLEY CRÜE Reunion Tour 'Likely' In 2004
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has told Launch Radio Networks that the band will most likely embark on a reunion tour next year. Sixx said that the bandmembers — including frontman Vince Neil, guitarist Mick Mars, and drummer Tommy Lee — have had their personal issues in the past, but that they seem...November 20, 2003
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RAGING SPEEDHORN To Release Double Album
Britain's RAGING SPEEDHORN will release a double album to coincide with their tour in January. According to the band's official web site, the album will consist of demos and live tracks of a mixture of both new and old songs. The tentative track listing for the album is as follows: Live Tracks: 01....November 17, 2003
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