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HELLYEAH: 'No Decision Has Been Made' Regarding New Bassist

HELLYEAH's publicist has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to refute a published report regarding the identity of the group's new bassist. HardDrive Radio reported last night (Thursday, April 19) that former DAMAGEPLAN bassist Bob "Zilla" Kakaha has officially replaced Jerry Montano in HELLYEAH. However, i...

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Former DAMAGEPLAN Bassist BOB ZILLA Joins HELLYEAH

According to HardDrive Radio, former DAMAGEPLAN bassist Bob "Zilla" Kakaha has officially replaced Jerry Montano in HELLYEAH. Although no explanation was given for Jerry Montano's departure, the group's publicist told Headbangers Ball Blog yesterday that "personal reasons on both sides" caused him t...

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HELLYEAH's Bassist Was Ousted Due To 'Personal Reasons'

A week after the release of HELLYEAH's self titled debut, bassist Jerry Montano has left the band. A press release gave no specific reason for his departure and when contacted by Headbangers Ball Blog for comment, the group's publicist said "personal reasons on both sides" caused him to leave. A rep...

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DIMEBAG DARRELL To Be Posthumously Inducted Into HOLLYWOOD'S ROCKWALK

At noon on Thursday, May 17, 2007, guitarist extraordinaire "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, will be posthumously inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock...

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Brooklyn Thrashers VERISMO Unleash Debut

Brooklyn, New York-based thrashers VERISMO have just released their debut album, "City of Kings". Comprised of Stephan Laboccetta (vocals, guitar),Vincent Cruz (bass),and Tamas Vajda (drums),VERISMO is "a return to the good old days of thrash, when musicians knew their instruments, vocals were bo...

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HELLYEAH Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces 'Fire It Up' Tour Dates

HELLYEAH, the new band featuring former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott alongside members of MUDVAYNE and NOTHINGFACE, has parted ways with bassist Jerry Montano (NOTHINGFACE, DANZIG). His replacement will be announced shortly. In other news, HELLYEAH will launch the "Fire It Up" tour...

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HELLYEAH Lands At No. 9 On BILLBOARD Chart

HELLYEAH's self-titled debut album has sold just under 45,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at No. 9 on The Billboard 200 chart. Meanwhile, Long Island post-hardcore act FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES shifted almost 11,000 copies of "Holding a Wolf by the Ears" to land at N...

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HELLYEAH's Self-Titled Album To Debut In Billboard's Top 10

According to Hits Daily Double, HELLYEAH's self-titled debut album has sold around 44,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut in the Top 10 of The Billboard 200 chart. However, it should be noted that exact sales numbers and chart positions will not be available until t...

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KISS Expo In St. Louis Will be Tribute To MARK ST. JOHN

According to KissOnline.com, the first-ever St. Louis KISS Fan Expo will be a tribute to late KISS guitarist Mark St. John. Special guests Bruce Kulick and Mark's brother — Mike Norton — will celebrate the life of the former KISS guitarist. The Expo will take place on Sunday June 24 from 1:00 p.m. t...

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TYPE O NEGATIVE Drummer Talks About SEVENTH VOID Side Project

In Utah This Week recently conducted an interview with TYPE O NEGATIVE drummer drummer Johnny Kelly. A few excerpts follow: In Utah This Week: I haven't had the opportunity to see you guys live yet, so tell me, what can fans expect at a TYPE O NEGATIVE show? Johnny Kelly: I think the ...

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VINNIE PAUL: 'The Last Thing DIME Would Want Is For Me To Curl Up In A Shell And Quit'

Nick Snelling of Australia's Beat magazine recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. A few excerpts follow: On whether it feels good to be back on the drums after all this time: "Hell yeah, man. It's somethin' that I've done all m...

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KISS Members Comment On MARK ST. JOHN's Passing

KISS members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Eric Singer have issued statements regarding the passing of former KISS guitarist Mark St. John, who died on April 5 from an apparent brain hemorrhage. He was 51. Paul Stanley: "Mark tried his best to become the guitar player that KISS and our fans needed,...

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HELLYEAH: Go Behind The Scenes Of 'You Wouldn't Know' Video Shoot

A three-minute clip featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of HELLYEAH's "You Wouldn't Know" video has been posted at YouTube. The clip was shot on February 25, 2007 with director Nathan Cox in the parking lot of the Dallas, Texas stripclub owned by former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN and current...

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DUBLIN DEATH PATROL Featuring TESTAMENT, Ex-EXODUS Members: Debut CD Available

DUBLIN DEATH PATROL (DDP),the new band featuring TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy and former EXODUS vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza, is making its long-awaited debut CD available via its official web site. Billy originally teamed up with fellow Dublin, California ragers Willy Lange (RAMPAGE, LAAZ ROCKIT),...

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VINNIE PAUL Releases HELLYEAH Video Message

Former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott has released a short video message promoting the release of the self-titled debut disc from his new band, HELLYEAH. Watch it at this location. In a brand new interview with The Dallas Morning News, Vinnie Paul said that he sees the supergroup, com...