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EXTREME To Perform In Japan This Week; New Touring Bassist Announced

Original EXTREME members Gary Cherone (vocals, ex-VAN HALEN),Nuno Bettencourt (guitar),and Paul Geary (drums),along with Laurent Duvall on bass, will perform together in Japan this week for the first time in 10 years. The dates are as follows: Jan. 12-13 - Shibuya Ax - Tokyo, JPN Jan. 14 - Kinro...

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MORGION Split Up

Californian death-doomsters MORGION have officially split up, according to a statement released by the group's record label, Dark Symphonies. The message reads as follows: "After a five-year hiatus, a successful tour of Europe in 2003 with the Doomination Tour, and their most successful and critical...

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Brother Of Ex-VAN HALEN/EXTREME Frontman Releases New Solo CD

Boston-based singer/songwriter Greg Cherone — brother of former VAN HALEN/EXTREME frontman Gary Cherone — has just released an independent, self-titled five-song CD featuring material that he describes as "edgy, classic rock." According to Greg, Gary was heavily involved in the production and sang v...

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JIMI HENDRIX, ANGUS YOUNG Have Some Of Best 'Guitar Faces' In Rock

The Associated Press is reporting that Jimi Hendrix not only had the skills to become a rock legend — he apparently had the right look as well. A recent poll found that Hendrix had the best "guitar face" — the look guitarists get when trying to nail a high note or power chord. Hendrix received ...

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'Be Cool' Flick Starring AEROSMITH Singer Coming To Theaters In March

AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler plays himself in "Be Cool", the hotly anticipated sequel to "Get Shorty", directed by F. Gary Gray. The flick features Uma Thurman and John Travolta, along with Christina Milian, Cedric the Entertainer, Harvey Keitel, Danny DeVito, Vince Vaughn, and Andre Benjamin (be...

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MEGADETH To Play ESP's 30th Anniversary Party

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site "Over the last few weeks I have had the privilege to talk with a few friends, Jamey from HATEBREED, Scott from ANTHRAX, Gary from EXODUS, Brian from DIAMOND HEAD, and Phil from SUP...

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EXODUS: 'Tempo Of The Damned' Voted Album Of The Year By METAL MANIACS Readers

According to EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt, the group's latest CD, "Tempo of the Damned", was named Best Album of 2004 by the readers of Metal Maniacs magazine. "And I was told it wasn't even close!" said Gary. "Say to anyone who might have voted for us, thanks a million. Great to know people dig what...

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EXODUS Guitarist: I Am Mourning The Loss Of One Of My Personal Guitar Heroes

EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "I am, for the first time in my life, at a loss for words. The terrible reality of last night's tragedy is starting to sink in, and I am in a deep state of mourning o...

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UPDATED: Tributes From Metal Musicians Pour In For DIMEBAG DARRELL

A number of heavy metal musicians have paid tribute to Dimebag Darrell (DAMAGEPLAN, ex-PANTERA) who was tragically murdered last night. ------------------------------------------------- Ozzy Osbourne: "Dimebag was a dear friend of mine. I'm absolutely beside myself with grief. I can't for the life o...

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Published Reports Offer Conflicting Accounts Of VINNIE PAUL's Condition

Contradicting some of the other published eyewitness accounts, Fort Worth Star Telegram is reporting that DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul was also shot in the incident Wednesday night when a gunman ran onstage at a Columbus, Ohio, nightclub and killed Paul's brother, DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag Darr...

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EXODUS Guitarist Says Touring With MEGADETH Was 'Awesome'

EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has posted the following message on the group's official web site regarding their recently completed tour with MEGADETH: "Well, it's been a grind, with the Brazil trip directly preceeding this tour and all, but I must say what a pleasure this tour has been. My hat is off t...

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EXODUS: 'Bonded By Blood' 20th Anniversary Reissue Details Revealed

Todd Gordon, who earned his rightful place in the annals of thrash metal's history by signing EXODUS to the label he co-founded in 1984 (Torrid Records),has sent BLABBERMOUTH.NET the following update on the efforts to release a special 20th anniversary edition of the group's classic 1985 debut, "Bo...

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SHADOW GALLERY Sign With INSIDEOUT MUSIC

Progressive power metallers SHADOW GALLERY have inked a deal with InsideOut Music. The group are currently recording their fifth album, tentatively titled "Room Five", for an early 2005 release. The follow-up to 2001's "Legacy" will be a concept album and will be a continuation of the "Tyranny" stor...

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STATETROOPER: Live Videos Posted Online

STATETROOPER, the reunited British hard rock outfit fronted by former MSG (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) singer Gary Barden, have posted live videos of the tracks "Casablanca" and "I'm Alive" at their official web site. The songs, which were recorded on May 15, 2004 at The Underworld in Camden Town, Londo...

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EXODUS Guitarist: 'DAVE MUSTAINE And His Band Have Been So Generous To Us'

EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt, currently on tour supporting MEGADETH in North America, has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Hey all, sorry about my absence here but finding Internet cafes in the U.S. is so fucking difficult. I just want to let everyone know how awesome th...