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Former RATT Bassist: DIMEBAG Changed The Rock Music World

Former RATT bassist Juan Croucier has issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "Ironically, I learned today that Darrell was a big RATT fan. What a thing to learn on a day like today. I had heard the rumor before but it was confirmed to m...
December 10, 2004
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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...
December 9, 2004
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Report: Gunman Tried To Talk To DAMAGEPLAN Bandmembers Before Show

The gunman who fatally shot four people — including DAMAGEPLAN (and former PANTERA) guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott — at Columbus, Ohio's Alrosa Villa nightclub Wednesday night alarmed the club's workers before the gig, according to RollingStone.com. "He was hanging around trying to get in," mana...
December 9, 2004
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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...
December 9, 2004
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SLIPKNOT, LAMB OF GOD, SHADOWS FALL To Team Up For U.S. Arena Tour

Beginning March 4, 2005, SLIPKNOT will bring LAMB OF GOD and SHADOWS FALL, along with to-be-confirmed openers, out on The Subliminal Verses Tour, sponsored by Fuse. SLIPKNOT's extensive set will feature tracks from their critically-acclaimed, Rick Rubin-produced third album "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal...
December 7, 2004
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FOZZY: Sample Of New Single 'Enemy' Posted Online

An audio sample of the new FOZZY song "Enemy" has been made available for download at the group's official web site. Download it at this location. "Enemy" is the first single off the group's third album, "All That Remains", due in Europe on January 18, 2005 via SPV Records. Copies of the single ...
December 4, 2004
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WATCHTOWER Begin Recording New Album

WATCHTOWER guitarist Ron Jarzombek has posted the following update on the recording sessions for the group's long-awaited new album, tentatively titled "Mathematics". "During the past several months, WATCHTOWER has been tweaking the music and finishing up lyrics for the next CD. Last weekend, Rick [...
November 29, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN Singer To Host BBC Radio 2's 'Masters Of Rock' Series

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson will be hosting a new BBC Radio 2 series, called "Masters of Rock", beginning this Thursday (Nov. 25) at 21:00 GMT. The show topics that are said to be included in the series are as follows: Week 1: KISS-tory Week 2: Ian Gillan's (DEEP PURPLE) solo career Week 3:...
November 23, 2004
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TOMMY LEE Not Down With PARIS HILTON's Feet

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee tells Blender magazine that he hasn't seen the world's second most famous home sex tape — featuring Paris Hilton and then-boyfriend Rick Solomon. "I haven't seen it yet," he said. "But I heard she's got really ugly toes — that her feet are crazy-looking. I'm a fo...
November 22, 2004
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN: New Album To Surface In March

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that SYSTEM OF A DOWN are looking at March 1, 2005 as the release date for "Hypnotize", the first half of their new album. The second half, titled "Mesmerize", is slated for a late summer or early fall release. The March 1 release has not been officially confirmed...
November 17, 2004
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DAMN YANKEES And CHEAP TRICK Members Set For ALICE COOPER Benefit Next Month

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that the members of DAMN YANKEES will reunite at a benefit hosted by Alice Cooper next month. Guitarists Tommy Shaw and Ted Nugent, bassist Jack Blades, and drummer Michael Cartellone will play together at the fourth annual Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding show, wh...
November 17, 2004
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DEF LEPPARD Bassist Says Band May Release Covers Album Via Their Web Site

DEF LEPPARD bassist Rick Savage has told Sheffield Today that the future of the band's reently completed covers album is uncertain. "It started out as a bit of a laugh and started taking on a life of itself," he said. "It is something we always wanted to do and had not really had the time. ...
November 17, 2004
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FOZZY To Film Video For 'Enemy' This Week

FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and members of STUCK MOJO, are scheduled to film a video for the track "Enemy" in California later this week. "Enemy" comes off the group's third album, "All That Remains", due in Europe on January 18, 2005 via SPV Records. "Al...
November 17, 2004
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FOZZY: New Album To Receive European Release Through SPV RECORDS

FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and members of STUCK MOJO, will release their third album, "All That Remains", in Europe on January 18, 2005 via SPV Records. "All That Remains" was produced by Rick Beato (SHINEDOWN, CHARLIE MARS, INGRAM HILL) and features gue...
November 16, 2004
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SLAYER Sampled In New Rap Song: Audio Available

A host of SLAYER riffs have been sampled in a track called "Don't Fuck Wit Me" on the new LIL JON & THE EAST SIDE BOYZ album, "Crunk Juice", due on November 16 via TVT Records. The song, which was produced by longtime SLAYER producer Rick Rubin, is available for streaming online at
November 12, 2004