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SHIVA: PRIMAL FEAR Bassist's Former Band To Reunite For Benefit Concert

SHIVA, the former band of PRIMAL FEAR bassist/SINNER frontman Mat Sinner, will reunite for a special show on February 10, 2005 at The Röhre in Stuttgart, Germany. "We will play a special benefit concert for the Aids Fund Stuttgart and maybe more will happen," Mat writes on his web site. "We will pla...

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Former AMEN Guitarist Accuses CASEY CHAOS Of 'Embezzling' Funds From Bandmembers

Former AMEN guitarist Rich Jones has posted a lengthy statement explaining his decision to leave the group and offering behind-the-scenes information about the band's decision to ask AMEN frontman Casey Chaos to sign a contract barring him from causing, or threatening to cause, any physical harm to...

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MIKE TRAMP: 'There Will Never Be An Original WHITE LION Reunion'

According to MelodicRock.com, former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp has formed TRAMP'S WHITE LION — a band dedicated 100% to the original sound and songs of WHITE LION. "Now is the time for me to make the separation for real and make it all clear to everyone what it is I am doing," ...

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Book About Legendary BBC Broadcaster JOHN PEEL To Be Published Next Spring

Elius Books (pronounced Elyus Books) of Liverpool are to publish a book about late BBC broadcaster John Peel in his memory. It will be published in the spring of 2005 and will be made up of contributions from people who worked with him and also his fans. It will be a wide-ranging publication, and up...

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METALLICA's Lyrics Set The Beat At First Heavy Metal Music Auction

METALLICA fans paid higher than expected prices for the band's handwritten lyrics and original album cover artwork at the first major public auction of heavy metal music memorabilia. The sale was conducted by Julien Entertainment Saturday, November 6, at the Hard Rock Cafe on West 57th Street in New...

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GLASSJAW Shattered

GLASSJAW guitarist Todd Weinstock has issued a statement confirming reports that he is no longer in the group. His statement reads as follows: "Over a year ago in August [2003], GLASSJAW played our last show after years of touring and we decided to take a hiatus. We were all fried and needed time to...

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CRO-MAGS' HARLEY FLANAGAN To BLABBERMOUTH.NET Detractors: 'Eat A Dick!'

CRO-MAGS legend Harley Flanagan has hit back at the BLABBERMOUTH.NET detractors who have posted negative comments about his latest project — a "Hardcore Hall of Fame" web site dedicated to sharing information about some of hardcore music's earliest and most influential artists. In an e-mail sent to...

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ROB ZOMBIE Offers Exclusive First Look At 'Bigfoot'

Rob Zombie's web site is currently offering "an exclusive first look" at "Bigfoot", the latest slice of devastating horror from the new masters of all things morbid — Zombie and one of the biggest names in horror comic books, Steve Niles. This is their second collaboration since forming Creep Entert...

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STUCK MOJO Reunite, Announce Plans To Write Their Best Record Ever

FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward has announced plans to reform his previous band, STUCK MOJO, for the recording of a new studio album, tentatively due late next year through an as-yet-undetermined label. Ward's statement on the matter, as posted on his official web site, reads as follows: "I've spent the l...

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STEVEN TYLER, STEVE VAI-Backed Scholarship Winners Announced

Berkleemusic.com, the online extension school of Berklee College of Music, announced the recipients of the world's first-ever online music scholarship program. After reviewing applications and demos from talented musicians worldwide, five gifted musicians and future music industry leaders were selec...

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Veteran BBC Broadcaster JOHN PEEL Dies At Age 65

Veteran BBC broadcaster John Peel has died at the age of 65, while on holiday in Peru, according to BBC News. Peel, whose radio career spanned 40 years, was on a working holiday in the city of Cuzco with his wife Sheila when he suffered a heart attack. He was BBC Radio 1's longest-serving DJ ...

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JUDAS PRIEST Featured On This Week's 'VH1 Classic In Concert'

JUDAS PRIEST will be the featured artists in this week's installment of "VH1 Classic In Concert", which debuts on Friday, October 22 at 9:00 p.m. The hour-long program showcases live, full-concert performances from some of the greatest names in rock, pop and soul. Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic i...

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Producer KEVIN SHIRLEY Comments On DREAM THEATER, PAGE/PLANT DVDs

Veteran producer Kevin Shirley (DREAM THEATER, IRON MAIDEN, AEROSMITH, SLAYER) has posted the following message on his web site: "DREAM THEATER 'Live at Budokan' DVD and CD came out — it's awesome BUT make sure you set the audio mode very carefully otherwise it will not impress you sonically — it to...

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Author To Sign Copies Of Grindcore/Death Metal Book 'Choosing Death'

"Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal & Grindcore", written by longtime extreme metal journalist Albert Mudrian, is available in stores now. The long-awaited book, released via Feral House, revisits critical moments in the history of the grindcore and death metal genres. "Choosi...

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EXCITER: Early Albums To Be Remastered, Reissued

Original EXCITER members Dan Beehler (drums, vocals) and Allan Johnson (bass) have joined forces with Megaforce Records and ANNIHILATOR chief Jeff Waters to re-master and re-release the first six EXCITER releases. The new versions of the classic early EXCITER albums will be re-mastered by Waters and...