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JASON NEWSTED On SUPERNOVA 'Supergroup': 'This Is Going To Be Huge'
Former METALLICA/current VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted recently spoke to Jon Wiederhorn of MTV.com about SUPERNOVA — the new all-star band featuring Newsted, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee and former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke, which will use the "Rock Star" TV program to search for a lead s...June 14, 2006
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Exclusive: IGOR CAVALERA Talks About His Decision To Leave SEPULTURA
In the two days since drummer Igor Cavalera announced his departure from SEPULTURA, there has been a great deal of speculation regarding the reasons for his split with the group and his future plans. While some fans have theorized that Igor became disillusioned with playing heavy metal and wanted to...June 14, 2006
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NIACIN: Tour Dates Announced
NIACIN, featuring legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (DAVID LEE ROTH, MR. BIG),have lined up the following tour dates: June 18-19: The Baked Potato 3787 Cahuenga Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 980-1615 Performances 9:30 11:30 Tickets $30.00 ea June 21-24: Iridium Jazz Club 1650 Broadway (51st St) N...June 12, 2006
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KISS Drummer ERIC SINGER: 'I Am Living My Dreams Many Times Over'
KISS's official web site, KissOnline.com, has posted the following fan question-and-answer session with KISS drummer Eric Singer: Q: I've seen you in concert with KISS several times and I love your playing. My question is why do you play with only one bass drum now with KISS as opposed to when you p...June 11, 2006
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THE AGONY SCENE Part Ways With Drummer, Seek Replacement
According to a posting on THE AGONY SCENE's official MySpace page, the Tulsa, OK-based band have parted ways with drummer Brent Masters. No reason was given for Masters' departure. THE AGONY SCENE are currently seeking a replacement drummer. If you are serious about auditioning for the vacant drum s...June 9, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist Ready For Charity Gig
The U.K.'s Cambridge Evening News has issued the following report: Keyboard player Don Airey may be in the middle of a world tour with DEEP PURPLE — but he is just as happy performing in front of a few hundred people at a charity concert in Great Gransden. The Gransden Blues and Soul ...June 3, 2006
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Bassist PAUL RAVEN Talks About His Work With MINISTRY, KILLING JOKE
Jim Shea of Metal-Realm.net recently conducted an interview with bassist Paul Raven (MINISTRY, KILLING JOKE, PRONG). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Realm.net: Let's start things off by asking what exactly brought you to MINISTRY. Raven: "Well, basically I got a call from Al (Jourge...June 1, 2006
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TED NUGENT Buys Million-Dollar Home In Waco
The Waco Tribune-Herald is reporting that Ted Nugent has bought the home of car dealer Allen Samuels in an upscale neighborhood of Waco, Texas near Ridgewood Country Club. Nugent, 57, his wife, Shemane, and their children have lived in rural McLennan County since at least 2003. But Samuels, 72, conf...May 27, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman: 'We Have Half The Next Album Written'
Ari Bendersky of The Associated Press recently conducted a short interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott: AP: Why now, after 25 years of playing hard rock, did you decide to cover the glam rock era of the '70s? Elliott: "People would ask if we're a heavy-metal band and we'd say, 'No, that's...May 26, 2006
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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS To Embark On 'Back On The Firing Line Tour'
Legendary Australian rocker Dave Evans — founder and original vocalist of megaband AC/DC — will be embarking on a nationwide "Back On The Firing Line Tour" commencing this summer and lasting until late fall. The tour is in support of the recent U.S. release of Evans' "Sinner" album on Heart Attack R...May 22, 2006
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SATYRICON Pull Out Of Slovenia's METALCAMP; KREATOR, JON OLIVA'S PAIN Step In
Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON have cancelled their previously announced appearance at the Metalcamp 2006 festival, set to take place July 21-23 in Tolmin, Slovenia. Commented the festival organizers: "Asking [the band's tour agency] for the reasons for the cancellation of the performance, we o...May 15, 2006
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DIMEBAG's Girlfriend On His Murder: 'I Take Comfort In Knowing That He Didn't See It Coming'
Metal Edge magazine recently conducted an interview with Rita Haney, the longtime girlfriend of late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Edge: How long have you known the Abbotts? Rita: I've known him [Darrell] since the third grade...May 13, 2006
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TWISTED SISTER Frontman: 'Bikers Are Real Softies When It Comes To Babies'
The Associated Press has issued the following report: TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider and some of his biker buddies are planning a ride to raise money for premature babies. Two of the Long Island native's four children were born 7 1/2 weeks premature, prompting his involvement in the March of Dimes...May 12, 2006
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Former GREAT WHITE Tour Manager Sentenced To Four Years In Prison
TurnTo10 has issued the following report: A judge sentenced former GREAT WHITE tour manager Dan Biechele to four years in prison Wednesday (May 10) for lighting the pyrotechnics display that sparked The Station nightclub fire, which killed 100 people. A tearful Biechele apologized to the families wh...May 10, 2006
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GREAT WHITE: Three-Day Sentencing Hearing Set In Nightclub Fire Case
The Associated Press has issued the following report: In the three years since The Station nightclub disaster, the relatives of the 100 people killed have clustered together for memorials at the roadside fire site and mourned alone in cemeteries. But they have never had a chance to share their pain...May 7, 2006
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