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Bassist RUDY SARZO: I Am Not Leaving DIO
Bassist Rudy Sarzo, who has played with such hard rock heavyweights as WHITESNAKE, OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, has shot down rumors that he may be leaving DIO in order rejoin WHITESNAKE as the replacement for the recently departed Marco Mendoza. In a statement posted on DioMessag...April 12, 2005
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DIO, DOMINE And ONKEL TOM Confirmed For Italy's TRADATE IRON FEST
DIO, DOMINE and ONKEL TOM have been confirmed for the Tradate Iron Fest, a five-day event set to take place June 1-5 at Campo Sportivo in Tradate (VA),Italy. The billing for the festival is shaping up as follows: Wednesday, June 1: MERQURY BAND (QUEEN tribute) EUROSMITH (AEROSMITH tribute) Thursday...April 11, 2005
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Fire Falls and the Waiting Waters
With members of DARK FUNERAL, ENTOMBED and GUIDANCE OF SIN aboard, it'd be easy to look warily upon VICIOUS ART as yet another self-indulgent side project. Fear not, these are all ex-members, and while the point of the band seems to be mainly to have a good time, get drunk and play metal, these guys...April 10, 2005
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Explain LANEGAN's Absence
NME.com is reporting that vocalist Mark Lanegan has left the QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE U.S. tour under mysterious circumstances, fuelling rumors of a fight between him and QUEENS leader Josh Homme. On Monday (April 4),the band released a statement on their official web site, confirming that Lanegan h...April 6, 2005
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DOMINATION BLACK Sign With POISON ARROW RECORDS
Finnish heavy metal merchants DOMINATION BLACK have inked a deal with Poison Arrow Records. The band will be entering studio this summer and begin recording an as-yet-untitled album for a fall 2005 release. Commented a spokesperson for Poison Arrow Records: "When you listen to DOMINATION BLACK you c...April 5, 2005
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ANTHRAX's BELLADONNA: I Could Have Done 'The Sound Of White Noise' Album
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with returning ANTHRAX vocalist Joey Belladonna. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: Personally, I thought it was odd that they chose to re-record your material using John [Bush]. You are both completely different singers... Joey: "Y...April 4, 2005
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It's Official: MUDVAYNE To Fill 'Mystery Band' Slot On OZZFEST's Main Stage
After several weeks of rumors and speculation, MUDVAYNE have been officially announced the "mystery band" on Ozzfest 2005's main stage, according to Ozzfest.com. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: Main Stage: BLACK SABBATH IRON MAIDEN MUDVAYNE SHADOWS FALL BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Second...April 4, 2005
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ANTHRAX Talk About Reunion Tour, OZZFEST And Possibility Of New Studio Album
The reunited pre-1993 lineup of ANTHRAX — Joey Belladonna (vocals),Frank Bello (bass),Scott Ian (guitar),Dan Spitz (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums) — were the special guests on on the "Friday Night Rocks" show on New York's Q104.3 FM this past Friday (April 1). The reformed group discussed th...April 2, 2005
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ANTHRAX: First Press Conference Photos Posted Online
Getty Images has uploaded several photos from ANTHRAX's press conference Friday (April 1) at Sirius Satellite Radio in New York City to announce the reunion of the group's classic "Among the Living" lineup. Check them out below: Photo#1 Photo#2 Photo#3 Photo#4 Photo#5 Photo#6 ...April 1, 2005
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ANTHRAX: Documentary DVD Due In Late 2005, No OZZFEST Appearances Planned
ANTHRAX have shot down rumors that they will be appearing at this year's Ozzfest, stating that they will be holding off their U.S. touring plans until the fall. According to guitarist Scott Ian, the band will kick off their trek with two "warm-up" shows in Chicago, to be followed by two more warm-up...April 1, 2005
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DAVE MUSTAINE Says ANTHRAX Will Not Be Touring With MEGADETH This Summer
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has shot down rumors that the classic pre-1993 lineup of ANTHRAX is one of the bands confirmed to appear on the MEGADETH-headlined summer U.S. tour. An official press statement announcing the other groups and dates for MEGADETH's trek is expected to be made available i...March 31, 2005
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EARSHOT Drummer Shoots Down Breakup Rumors
EARSHOT drummer Chas Stumbo has rejected rumors that the band have called it a day following their recent split with Warner Bros. Records. Commenting on his use of "ex-SHOT" as his signature when posting comments on message boards, Stumbo told AudioAggression.com, "'Ex-SHOT' is an inside joke betwee...March 30, 2005
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PROUDFLESH: Southern California Dates Announced
PROUDFLESH, the new band featuring Sothira Pheng (ex-CRUCIFIX) on bass/vocals and Tony Muth on drums, have lined up the following dates in Southern California: Apr. 01 - Corona Showcase Theatre - Corona, CA Apr. 02 - Tallulah Skate Shop – Orange, CA Guitar duties will be handled by Mike Kennedy, a S...March 28, 2005
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DAVE MUSTAINE Says He Has Made Up His Mind As To Whether MEGADETH Will Continue
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "There are so many rumors going around about this summer tour that I am really enjoying myself. We confirmed the fourth band for our main stage (if there is a second stage) and I...March 26, 2005
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: Vocalist JOHN BUSH Is Not Out Of The Band
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has rejected Internet rumors that vocalist John Bush has been kicked out of the group in favor of returning frontman Joey Belladonna. Just hours after an offical press release was circulated confirming ANTHRAX's plans to tour this summer with the classic "Among the Living...March 24, 2005
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