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Longtime Metal Journalist Pays Tribute To Fallen VOIVOD Guitarist
Longtime metal journalist and BLABBERMOUTH.NET contributor Don Kaye has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "It was almost exactly twenty years ago that I first met the members of VOIVOD, including guitarist Denis 'Piggy' D'Amour. I had bee...August 28, 2005
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OZZFEST, GIGANTOUR, MÖTLEY CRÜE Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: Ozzfest: BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN, MUDVAYNE, SHADOWS FALL, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, IN FLAMES & others Venue: Alpine Valley Music Theatre City/State: East Troy,...August 25, 2005
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AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE: $15,000 Worth Of Gear Ripped Off
According to the St. Paul Pioneer Press, a vandal broke into AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE's trailer — which was parked outside of their rehearsal space in Minneapolis — on Wednesday (August 24) and made off with an estimated $15,000 worth of high-end amps and other gear. "It seems like it was somebody who k...August 25, 2005
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Bassist JEFF PILSON Explains Why He's Not Interested In DOKKEN Reunion
Bassist Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN, DIO, FOREIGNER) has posted the following message on his official web site: "Well, it's been a long time. In fact, I'd say I'm wayyyyy overdue at getting everyone up-to-date at what's been going on. I must confess, between traveling, fatherhood, and a host of projects whi...August 15, 2005
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GIGANTOUR, CINDERELLA, WHITESNAKE, DEF LEPPARD Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: Gigantour: MEGADETH, DREAM THEATER, FEAR FACTORY, NEVERMORE, LIFE OF AGONY, SYMPHONY X, DRYKILL LOGIC, BOBAFLEX Venue: Thomas & Mack Center City/State: Las Veg...August 11, 2005
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ALICE IN CHAINS Tribute Album Report Was A Hoax
A spokesperson for the surviving members of ALICE IN CHAINS has told Launch that guitarist Jerry Cantrell, bassist Mike Inez, and drummer Sean Kinney are unaware of any plans for a proposed tribute album that was previously reported to be in the works. MUDVAYNE's manager also told Launch that the al...August 7, 2005
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ALICE IN CHAINS Tribute Album In The Works?
According to Launch Radio Networks, an ALICE IN CHAINS tribute album is reportedly in the works from Bullygoat Records, the label formed by MUDVAYNE singer Chad Gray. The project will apparently be titled "We Pay Our Debt Sometimes: A Tribute To Alice In Chains" and is slated to feature contribution...August 4, 2005
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TEMPLEWITHIN Featuring MARK ZONDER: Audio Clip Available
TEMPLEWITHIN, the new band featuring FATES WARNING drummer Mark Zonder, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP guitarist/keyboardist Wayne Findlay and ex-TRIBE OF GYPSIES singer Gregg Analla, have uploaded an audio clip of a song called "Swept Away" at Zonder's official web site. Download it at this location. Check...August 3, 2005
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DON DOKKEN To Join 'Acoustic Outcasts' Tour In September
According to a posting by Ron Keel (KEEL, IRONHORSE, STEELER) on the Hardrock Haven web site, Don Dokken (DOKKEN) will be joining the "Acoustic Outcasts" tour in September as a headliner. The all-star acoustic show, which currently features Keel, Terry Ilous (XYZ),Kelly Keeling (MICHAEL SCHENKER GR...August 1, 2005
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SOIL Guitarist: New Singer Is A Much Better Fit Than RYAN MCCOMBS Ever Was
WhatDidIMiss.com recently conducted an interview with SOIL guitarist Shaun Glass. An excerpt from the chat follows: WhatDidIMiss.com: Now you guys had to look for and choose a new singer recently, and you didn't even need a reality show to do it. How did you find AJ [Cavalier] and what made him the...July 30, 2005
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STATIC-X To Host This Weekend's 'Headbanger's Ball'
STATIC-X will be hosting this weekend's edition of MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball", airing Saturday night (July 30) at 10:00 p.m. EST. STATIC-X's latest album, "Start a War" (Warner Bros. Records) has sold 81,000 copies in the United States since its June 14 release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The f...July 30, 2005
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TOMMY LEE To Peform On 'Tonight Show With Jay Leno'
Bassist Marty O'Brien (TOMMY LEE, DISTURBED, STATIC-X) has issued the following update: "Lots to talk about in this update, as I've been very very busy… "Last week I taped an episode of 'Sessions at AOL' with Tommy Lee [MÖTLEY CRÜE]. We performed three songs live in studio A at Capitol Records. The...July 29, 2005
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It's Official: Former SOIL Frontman Joins DROWNING POOL
In a widely anticipated move, former SOIL frontman Ryan McCombs has been officially named the new lead singer of DROWNING POOL. McCombs made the announcement earlier today live on the Ft. Wayne, Indiana radio station 98.9 The Bear, where he had been co-hosting the morning show all week. Listen to th...July 28, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER To Perform 'Come On, Come In' On ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
VELVET REVOLVER will be performing their new song, "Come On, Come In", live for the first time ever on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" airing Monday night, August 8 (technically on August 9) beginning at 12:05 a.m. As previously reported, VELVET REVOLVER's video for "Come On, Come In" can currently be vie...July 28, 2005
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DEVOURMENT To Record 'Butcher The Weak' In August
Bassist Mike Majewski of the reformed Texas-based underground death metallers DEVOURMENT has posted the following message on the group's official message board: "We've been keeping quiet lately about the goings on in the DEVO camp so I figured I'd give ya a lil update. Of course, nothing is 100 perc...July 22, 2005
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