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HEATHEN: 'We Are Stunned By Passing Of Our Metal Brother'

San Francisco Bay Area metallers HEATHEN have issued a short statement regarding the passing of their former bassist Mike "Yaz" Jastremski. The statement reads as follows: "We are truly stunned by the news of the passing of our metal brother Mike 'Yaz' Jastremski. He passed on this morning [May 23]....

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Former HEATHEN Bassist MIKE 'YAZ' JASTREMSKI Passes Away

Former HEATHEN bassist Mike "Yaz" Jastremski passed away this morning (May 23). No further information is currently available. Jastremski performed on HEATHEN's classic 1987 debut "Breaking the Silence" before leaving the group a short time later to form PIGS. He eventually rejoined HEATHEN in time...

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GINGER: 'The Glory Is Not In Never Failing, But In Rising Every Time You Fail'

Former THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "My life turned into shit on an aeroplane heading for the sunny Philippines at the end of 2004, a holiday my family would take every Christmas ? we'd visit family members, hang out on beaches, ea...

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HYDROGYN To Work With Legendary Producer MICHAEL WAGENER

West Virginia's HYDROGYN have announced that they will be entering the studio with legendary record producer Michael Wagener this summer to record their major debut, tentatively entitled "Bombshell". Wagener, who mixed METALLICA's "Master of Puppets" and produced OZZY OSBOURNE's "No More Tears" and...

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Report: Egyptian Heavy Metal Is Re-Emerging And Shaking Up The Scene

Sophia al-Maria and Ethan Heitner of Egypt's Cairo Magazine have issued the following report: Cairo has dirt, energy and — most importantly — frustrated youth under pressure: all elements needed to form hard and vital rock. By this rationale, Egypt has no excuse to be conspicuously inept in this int...

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SIX FEET UNDER,GIZMACHI, BYZANTINE: Tour Dates Announced

SIX FEET UNDER, GIZMACHI and BYZANTINE will be teaming up for the "Masters of Brutality" U.S. tour beginning in mid-June. Confirmed dates so far are as follows; Jun. 16 - San Antonio, TX @ Sanctuary Jun. 17 - Dallas, TX @ Galaxy Jun. 20 - Tucson, AZ @ Ghost Lounge Jun. 22 - Corona, CA ...

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DEAD TO THIS WORLD: Former IMMORTAL Bassist Goes Solo

A brand-new three-song demo recording from DEAD TO THIS WORLD, the solo project of Norwegian musician Iscariah (IMMORTAL, NECROPHAGIA, THE CLAN DESTINED),has been uploaded at MySpace.com. Formed in Bergen, Norway, in 2002, DEAD TO THIS WORLD sees Iscariah's return to the ancient speed/thrash/black...

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ANTHRAX: Reunion With A 'Serious Purpose'

The following press release was issued by ANTHRAX's publicist, Maria Ferrero of Adrenaline PR: The news is spreading; not the disease. ANTHRAX, the heavy metal band has reunited with a serious purpose. Having had a very well-attended press conference at Sirius Satellite in New York City April 1, 200...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY 'Best Of' CD Planned As Part Of SPITFIRE RECORDS 'Relaunch'

Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced the relaunch of its hard rock and heavy metal label Spitfire Records. The relaunch includes new releases from THE DUKE, featuring former STUCK MOJO and FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward, and Georgia-based sleaze-rockers NASHVILLE PUSSY. Additionally, starting May 2, Sp...

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KELLY OSBOURNE Infuriates Animal Rights Activists Over Pink Dog

Ireland Online is reporting that animal rights activists have blasted Kelly Osbourne for coloring her pet dog's fur bright pink. The daughter of Ozzy Osbourne has incurred the wrath of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) members, who insist lathering her bulldog Piglet's coat in human...

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WHITESNAKE Frontman Is 'Very Close' To Making Decision About New Bass Player

WHITESNAKE mainman David Coverdale has issued the following update on the band's bassist search: "We have had a list of potential players for some time now...quite some time before we announced it on [the official WHITESNAKE] web site. Each member of the band has promoted particular players, so we n...

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Trial Of RUSH Guitarist's Son A Familiar Tune

Brent Batten of the Naples Daily News has issued the following report: For a case that isn't supposed to be about music, the trial of Justin Zivojinovich this week has had its share of musical moments. And not just classic rock, the bailiwick of the defendant's father, RUSH guitarist Alex Zivojinovi...

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Judge Ponders Tossing Out Charge Against Son Of RUSH Guitarist

John Henderson of the Naples Daily News has issued the following report: Opening arguments kicked off Tuesday afternoon in Collier County in the trial of the son of the guitarist for the rock group, RUSH. In the meantime, the judge in the case said after the first full day of trial that he ...

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The Healing Process

Like a slightly more metalcore-inflected DYING FETUS or a less tech-y PREMONITIONS OF WAR, Canada's DESPISED ICON churn through nine exercises in stomping "deathcore" on their second full-length. Lots of pinch harmonics, two vocalists (just so we can enjoy the ever-ridiculous "guy who sounds like an...

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DISTURBED Singer Explains How New Bassist Was Chosen

Launch Radio Networks reports: DISTURBED made the first personnel change in the band's history last year, hiring former UNION UNDERGROUND bassist John Moyer to replace original member Steve "Fuzz" Kmak, who left the band in November of 2003. With Moyer on board since last May, DISTURBED singer David...