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Ex-ENTOMBED Bassist Talks About His Departure: 'I'd Rather Be Bored At Home Than On Tour'
Former ENTOMBED bassist Jörgen Sandström has spoken out about his departure from the group, saying that he found the touring aspect of being in the band too "boring" for him to continue playing with the long-running Swedish extreme metallers. "To keep a long story short I should stop right here, but...January 29, 2004
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HATEBREED Moderator Confirms SLIPKNOT/HATEBREED In Talks To Co-Headline OZZFEST 2nd Stage
A HATEBREED forum moderator has confirmed reports that SLIPKNOT and HATEBREED are in talks to co-headline the second stage at this year's Ozzfest (as first reported here on January 25). Writing in response to forum postings about the bands that are scheduled to take part in the festival, the moderat...January 28, 2004
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FRED DURST Wants The Press To Get His Son's Mother's Name Right
LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Well well what do we have here? Your answer would be just stupid ass rumors and false information all over the place, tabloids, television shows, etc. I can deal with all the ridiculous things I hear a...January 19, 2004
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COLD Singer Confirms Guitarist's Departure, Addresses 'Rehab' Rumors
COLD frontman Scooter Ward has apparently responded to recent rumors of a possible band break-up following the defection of guitarist Terry Balsamo to EVANESCENCE. He has also addressed the reports that he has been "in and out of rehab and having real problems," as first revealed by EVANESCENCE sing...January 19, 2004
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DIMEBAG, VINNIE PAUL: 'Dope-Fucked' PHILIP ANSELMO Can't Keep His Story Straight
Former PANTERA members Dimebag Darrell (guitar) and Vinnie Paul (drums) have slammed ex-bandmate Philip Anselmo over his assertions that he "wasn't the one" who wanted to end PANTERA, calling his claims "bullshit" and implying in no uncertain terms that Anselmo's alleged drug problem is largely to b...January 19, 2004
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GODHEAD Collaborate With Ex-EVANESCENCE Guitarist, Singer Sheds More Light On Break-Up Rumors
In spite of a recent false report on several Internet sites (including BLABBERMOUTH.NET) that GODHEAD frontman Jason Miller had decided to break up the band, GODHEAD are still together and are planning a U.S. tour in support of their current release on Reality Entertainment, "Evolver". In addition,...January 18, 2004
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Former HELSTAR Vocalist To Perform Special Show
Vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES) will play a special show at the 19th Hole Grill & Bar in The Woodlands, Texas this Saturday, January 17. According to a posting at Metal-Rules.com, "originally expected to perform were Rivera's current main act SEVEN WITCHES, however, a scheduling c...January 15, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: Bringing Chaos Back Into The Rock World
VELVET REVOLVER's official biography, written by David Wild and provided by the group's record label, RCA/BMG Records, includes additional information about the band's formation and their forthcoming debut CD, "Contraband", due on May 11 (postponed from the previously announced April 27 date). Here...January 15, 2004
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ABADDON INCARNATE Set Release Date For New Album
Irish grindcore act ABADDON INCARNATE have set a March 1 release date through Xtreem Music for their third album, "Dark Crusade". The follow-up to 2001's "Nadir" (Sentinel) was recorded and mixed over a two-and-and-a-week period at Soundlab Studios in Sweden and includes 16 tracks. Among the songtit...January 14, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE Talks About New MEGADETH Album, METALLICA And His Religious Beliefs
Former MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "New Year updates: "Well, it's been a while. And there has been a lot that has happened since last year. "First off, there is a huge campaign ahead for 2004 and rather than confirm things that ar...January 14, 2004
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Judge Rules In Favor Of Student Who Altered Professor's Photograph To Look Like GENE SIMMONS
An online newspaper which carried a photograph of a college professor altered to look like KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, along with a caption describing him as a former KISS roadie who made a fortune by riding "the tech bubble of the nineties like a $20 whore" (see previous story),is back ...January 10, 2004
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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Members To Join STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/BLACK CROWES Supergroup?
According to an article in yesterday's edition of the New York Post, unidentified former members of GUNS N' ROSES will be joining the new supergroup being formed by ex-BLACK CROWES frontman Chris Robinson and former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS members Robert (bass) and Dean DeLeo (guitar) and Eric Kretz (dr...January 7, 2004
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HASTE Part Ways With Singer
After three critically acclaimed full-length albums, HASTE have officially parted ways with vocalist Kelly Reaves due to irreconcilable differences. HASTE further describe the recent lineup change in this official statement: "Dear HASTE fans, as you may be hearing around town, HASTE has parted ways...January 6, 2004
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DEF LEPPARD: No Plans To Tour With KISS
DEF LEPPARD have issued a statement via their official web site refuting the rumors that they are in talks with KISS about touring together later in 2004. "No matter what you read on any web site, no matter what you read in any article, no matter what you hear or see on any station, and ...January 5, 2004
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN: I Turned Down Offer To Play On DAVE MUSTAINE's Solo CD
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has revealed that he was asked to participate in MEGADETH mastermind Dave Mustaine's upcoming solo project but declined the offer, citing the possibility of a future MEGADETH reunion as the reason for his decision. In a brand-new interview posted at MartyFrie...January 1, 2004