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MOUNTAIN's LESLIE WEST: OZZY Is More Talented Than People Give Him Credit For

Electricbasement.com recently spoke with MOUNTAIN founder, guitarist and frontman Leslie West about their new DVD, "Mystic Sea", as well as the legendary hard rock band's history. West spoke about touring with BLACK SABBATH in the early '70s, specifically his relationship with Ozzy Osbourne. "Ozzy i...
March 26, 2003
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Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist: 'BLACKIE LAWLESS Is A Liar'

Former W.A.S.P. and current ANIMAL guitarist Chris Holmes has slammed former bandmate/W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless, calling him a "liar" who "bullshits people" into thinking W.A.S.P. is a band "when it's just him." In an interview posted at www.metal-exiles.com, Holmes talks about his original d...
March 19, 2003
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FRED DURST Meets CHELSEA CLINTON

The following item was published in today's edition of the New York Post: He has nothing nice to say about Britney Spears, but it turns out Fred Durst is a big fan of Chelsea Clinton. The randy rocker dropped by Campagna on Tuesday night to meet Clinton, who was dining with a group that included ...
March 13, 2003
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JOSH TODD Bucks GUNS N' ROSES

Former BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd recently spoke to Rolling Stone about his failed attempt at becoming the frontman of a new group featuring former GUNS N' ROSES members Slash (guitar),Matt Sorum (drums),and Duff McKagan (bass). After a much-talked-about live performance last April at the Randy...
March 12, 2003
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ANIMAL To Hit The Road In April

ANIMAL, the new group featuring original W.A.S.P. guitarists Randy Piper and Chris Holmes, have lined up the following tour dates during April: Apr. 04 – Cudahy, WI @ Vnuk's Lounge Apr. 05 – Chicago, IL @ Nite Cap's Apr. 13 – Springfield, OH @ Blue Cat Apr. 17 – Clifton, NJ @ Connections Apr. 18 ...
March 4, 2003
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ANNIHILATOR Drummer Announces German Shows

ANNIHILATOR drummer Randy Black will be doing two shows at The Frankfurt MusikMesse on March 9, playing along to ANNIHILATOR tracks and doing a short solo. The shows are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. ...
February 12, 2003
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HASTE Name New Album

Birmingham, Alabama's HASTE have set "The Mercury Lift" as the title for their forthcoming third full-length release, tentatively due in May through Century Media Records. According to the label, "The title was derived from an incident that occurred at the Univ. of Alabama as one of their labs was h...
February 7, 2003
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HASTE Begin Recording Third CD

Birmingham, Alabama's HASTE have entered Synchromesh studios in their hometown to begin recording their third album for a tentative May release through Century Media Records. "We will be recording 10 to 12 songs and have several surprises in the way of guest vocals," the band said in an official new...
February 4, 2003
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TOMMY LEE Is Drinkin' Heavy, Tippin' Light

The following item was originally published in today's edition of the New York Post: Randy rocker Tommy Lee was well-lubricated for a recent recording session. Lee and his bandmates showed up to Rande Gerber's The Whiskey in the W Times Square the other night and proceeded to drink dirty gin martini...
January 27, 2003
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DROWNING POOL: 'We Are Not Looking For DAVE WILLIAMS II'

Since reconvening late last year, the surviving members of DROWNING POOL have written more than half a dozen instrumental songs, which drummer Mike Luce described to Rolling Stone as ranging from their heaviest material ever to a track that might be their lightest (tentatively titled "Pussy Control"...
January 24, 2003
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Police Launch Web Site In Effort To Nab GUNS N' ROSES Rioters

Vancouver police have opened an online GUNS N' ROSES rogue's gallery to help nab the hoodlums who trashed GM Place when the band cancelled their Vancouver concert last fall. About 8,000 fans angry that lead singer Axl Rose didn't show up caused $400,000 damage to the building on the night of Nov. 7....
January 23, 2003
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ODIN To Reunite For One-Off Hollywood Show

Los Angeles metal legends ODIN have announced that they will be reuniting for a one-off show at the Troubadour in Hollywood, California on Feb. 08. The band feature the original lineup of Randy O., brothers Jeff and Shawn Duncan and Aaron Samson. The group, who were heavily featured in the movie "Th...
January 15, 2003
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SLASH Speaks Out On AXL ROSE, New Project With Ex-GN'R Bandmates

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash has spoken to MTV.com about the new project he has formed with ex-GN'R bandmates Duff McKagan, Izzy Stradlin and Matt Sorum and the as-yet-unnamed group's ongoing vocalist search. Here are some of the more interesting quotes from the interview: On how the new ban...
November 18, 2002
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ARK Split With JORN LANDE!

ARK, who feature in their ranks ex-CONCEPTION guitarist Tore Østby, former MALMSTEEN drummer John Macaluso, and ex-MALMSTEEN bassist Randy Coven, have reportedly parted ways with former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/current MASTERPLAN vocalist Jorn Lande. In addition, the group are said to have split with Inside...
November 11, 2002
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FINCH Guitarist Slams DISTURBED's DRAIMAN: "I'd Shoot Him In The Fucking Head"

FINCH guitarist Randy Strohmeyer had the following to say about DISTURBED singer David Draiman in the current issue of MeanStreet magazine: "I'd shoot him in the fucking head. I'd rip his stupid little piercings out. They're just cheesy. It bums me out because their music is terrible, and what they'...
November 8, 2002