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MISTRESS OF REALITY Drummer Not In Line To Join STRATOVARIUS
Despite published reports to the contrary, there is no truth to the rumors that Simona Bressi, the drummer for the Los Angeles-based BLACK SABBATH cover band MISTRESS OF REALITY, is in line to fill the vacant drummer slot in STRATOVARIUS. The rumor that Bressi might be joining STRATOVARIUS first ori...March 8, 2004
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SENTENCED Frontman To Take Over Vocal Duties In POISONBLACK
SENTENCED frontman Ville Laihiala has taken over the lead vocal duties in his side-project POISONBLACK following the departure of CHARON singer Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto. Laihiala's decision to handle the vocals himself comes less than a month after reports surfaced that the group's new singer would be...March 8, 2004
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CHASTAIN Secure Japanese Major Label Deal For New Album
CHASTAIN have secured a major-label deal in Japan with EMI/Toshiba for the release of their eighth studio album, entitled "In An Outrage". A June release is expected. The group's first CD since 1997's "In Dementia" will receive a U.S. release through Leviathan Records. CHASTAIN's latest album featur...March 7, 2004
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WARRANT Guitarist Talks About JANI LANE's Departure
In a brand-new interview with Glam-Metal.com, WARRANT guitarist Erik Turner was asked if there is any truth to the rumors that vocalist Jani Lane left the band because Erik and bassist Jerry Dixon were so persistent about getting original guitarist Joey Allen back into the group. "No, there's no tru...March 7, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE Addresses MEGADETH 'Reunion' Rumors
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has once again addressed the possibility of a reunion of the "Rust In Peace" lineup. Writing to the band's official forum, Mustaine said, "One question that keeps coming up that I have already answered, but still remains, is the reunion. "People, it is not going to hap...March 7, 2004
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Guitarist MATT DIFABIO Quits PISSING RAZORS
Guitarist Matt Difabio has officially left PISSING RAZORS. The split was due to "nothing personal so don't any of you start any crazy rumors," Matt writes in a posting to the band's web site. "The travel for rehearsal with the band and the fact that I cant be in El Paso all that often was ...March 5, 2004
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IMPALER To Release DVD In April
'80s shock-rock band IMPALER have set an April 2 release date through Root Of All Evil Records/Vlad Productions for their upcoming DVD, "Impaler - 20 Years Undead". The DVD "chronicles the band from 1983 to present and will feature a full-length concert from the 'Old School Ghouls' tour in 2002, sev...March 5, 2004
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ANTHRAX Comment On FRANK BELLO's Departure
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante and guitarist Scott Ian have issued separate statements confirming the departure of bassist Frank Bello. What follows are Charlie and Scott's statements in their entirety: Charlie Benante: "Hey everyone in Anthraxland, I know things are getting out of control and I wa...March 4, 2004
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EDDIE TRUNK 'Confirms' FRANK BELLO's Departure From ANTHRAX
New York hard rock radio personality Eddie Trunk has posted the following message on his web site, EddieTrunk.com: "Getting lots of emails about rumors of Frank Bello and ANTHRAX separating. Many of you know Frank is a close friend of mine for many years and has been on my show often, most recently...March 3, 2004
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Rumor Rundown Of The Day: NINE INCH NAILS, ANTHRAX, SKID ROW
The following are unconfirmed rumors that should be taken with a grain of salt: Rumor #1: NINE INCH NAILS mastermind Trent Reznor is said to have begun a new project with Ian Astbury of THE CULT/THE DOORS fame. Several songs have reportedly been completed, and Trent and engineer Leo Herrera are said...March 3, 2004
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KROKUS Deny Split Rumors
Veteran Swiss hard rockers KROKUS have issued a statement via their official web site refuting rumors that they have either split up or undergone drastic lineup changes. "The band is right now touring through Germany still with the same line-up," they write. "Marc [Storace, vocals] and Fern [a.k.a....February 29, 2004
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TRACII GUNS: NIKKI SIXX Can't Stand POISON
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION guitarist Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS) has commented on bandmate Nikki Sixx's (MÖTLEY CRÜE) vow to never tour with "fake bullshit" band like POISON. As previously reported, Sixx responded to the rumors that BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION would be touring with KISS and POISON this summer by s...February 29, 2004
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NIKKI SIXX Shoots Down KISS/POISON Tour Rumors
MÖTLEY CRÜE/BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION bassist Nikki Sixx has shot down reports that BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION will be touring this summer with POISON and KISS. "No way in fucking hell would we (BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION or MÖTLEY CRÜE) ever, ever tour with a fucking band like POISON," he said in an online posti...February 27, 2004
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ABADDON INCARNATE: New Song Available For Download
A brand-new ABADDON INCARNATE track, titled "Carrion Caresses", has been posted online at this location. "Carrion Caresses" comes off the Irish grindcore act's third album, "Dark Crusade" (view cover here),due on March 1 through Xtreem Music. The follow-up to 2001's "Nadir" (Sentinel) was recorded...February 26, 2004
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OBITUARY Officially Confirmed For New Jersey's MARCH METAL MELTDOWN VI Festival
Reunited death metal legends OBITUARY have officially confirmed their appearance at next month's March Metal Meltdown VI festival in Irvington, New Jersey. "I read on Blabbermouth (Feb 16th) that [singer] John [Tardy] said he wasn't sure if OBITUARY confirmed the March Metal Meltdown, but I had conf...February 25, 2004