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Former DARK ANGEL Guitarist Speaks Out On His Departure
Former DARK ANGEL and current DREAMS OF DAMNATION/PAGAN WAR MACHINE guitarist Jim Durkin has spoken out on his non-participation in the upcoming DARK ANGEL reunion tour. The Los Angeles-based thrashers, who were set to embark on a West Coast mini-tour in early December, have replaced Durkin in the g...December 10, 2002
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Guitarist Joins DARK ANGEL!
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD guitarist Jed Simon has been tapped to join the reunited DARK ANGEL on their upcoming West Coast tour and subsequent European festival appearances. Simon, a thrash metal veteran whose pre-SYL recording history includes work with such underground acts as CAUSTIC THOUGHT and ARMORO...December 9, 2002
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ZIMMER'S HOLE Part Ways With Keyboardist
ZIMMER'S HOLE, the Vancouver-based project featuring guitarist Jed Simon and bassist Byron Stroud of STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, have parted ways with keyboardist Will Campagna, who "has left the band for other commitments," according to Simon. The band are currently seeking a replacement. In other news, Z...December 2, 2002
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THE BLUEPRINT Play 'Secret' U.K. Gig
THE BLUEPRINT, the Nottingham, UK-based group consisting of former PITCHSHIFTER guitarist Matt Grundy, ex-EARTHTONE9 singer Karl Middleton, PITCHSHIFTER bassist Mark Clayden, CONSUMED guitarist Will Burchell and CONSUMED drummer Chris Billam, played a secret gig last night in their hometown of Notti...November 29, 2002
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TRICK ELZEN Shoots Straight From The Hip About EDSEL DOPE, ACEY SLADE, and MURDERDOLLS
DISCLAIMER: This is a parody of the Edsel Dope interview published here back on Nov. 4 and only to be taken half-seriously. The anonymous author of this parody claims no affiliation with STATIC-X, Tripp Eisen, DOPE, THE MURDERDOLLS, BON JOVI, or MARILYN MANSON. If brevity is the soul of wit, then th...November 13, 2002
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PLANET X To Hit The Road, Keyboardist To Issue Solo Album
PLANET X, featuring keyboardist Derek Sherinian (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, DREAM THEATER),guitarist Tony MacAlpine, and drummer Virgil Donati, are preparing to hit the road next week. According to Sherinian, "bassist Ric Fierabracci is sounding great with the band — this should be fun. The live set will fe...November 11, 2002
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MEMENTO: Album Preview Available For Download
Australia's MEMENTO have posted the track "Nothing Sacred", taken from their forthcoming Columbia Records debut album, online at this location. "Nothing Sacred" was produced by Toby Wright (ALICE IN CHAINS, SOULFLY, TAPROOT) and mixed by Brendan O'Brien (STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, KORN, PAPA ROACH). ...November 10, 2002
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EDSEL DOPE Shoots Straight From The Hip About JOEY JORDISON, MURDERDOLLS And Former Bandmates
When it comes to opinionated rock frontmen who speak their minds, few come close to DOPE's Edsel Dope. Exuding undeniable charisma and confidence that has often been mistaken for sheer arrogance, Dope has established a reputation for running a tight ship over the course of two well-received full-len...November 4, 2002
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, ZIMMER'S HOLE To Tour Europe
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and ZIMMER'S HOLE will reportedly be teaming up for a European tour in March. In other news, ZIMMER'S HOLE — whose lineup includes guitarist Jed Simon and bassist Byron Stroud of STRAPPING YOUNG LAD — will be re-releasing their first album, "Bound By Fire", through Virusworx Reco...October 25, 2002
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MOTÖRHEAD Frontman To Unveil Autobiography
MOTÖRHEAD's Lemmy Kilmister will publish his long-awaited autobiography, White Line Fever, via Simon & Schuster in late October/early November. The 320-page book will be unveiled via several book signings in Europe, including an appearance at HMV on Oxford Street in London, England on October 18...October 8, 2002
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Ripped Off By Former Assistant
A former management assistant to MOTÖRHEAD's Lemmy Kilmister has been charged with ripping off the rock'n'roll legend, according to Allstar. Alex Guerrero is facing multiple counts of forgery and grand theft to the tune of just over $30,000. He's been released on a $15,000 bond and has his first cou...September 26, 2002
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UPDATE: Man Sought In AC/DC Festival Booking Hoax
A con artist claiming to have ties to the management company representing AC/DC has apparently tricked the organizers of Finland's Pori Jazz festival into believing that AC/DC would perform at the event if he was paid an advance fee of 50,000 euros (approximately $49,000). The following is a transla...September 21, 2002
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Enter Studio To Record Third CD
Innovative cult metallers STRAPPING YOUNG LAD have entered Armoury Studios (FEAR FACTORY, KISS, MÖTLEY CRÜE, VAN HALEN) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to record their third full-length studio album — their first since 1997's wildly-received City. Devin Townsend, SYL mastermind and guitarist,...September 16, 2002
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Offshoot Project Inks Deal With VIRUSWORX RECORDS
Vancouver's TENET, featuring STRAPPING YOUNG LAD guitarist Jed Simon, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD/ex-DEATH drummer Gene Hoglan, ex-GRIP INC. bassist Stuart Carruthers, and former SACRIFICE/current INTERZONE frontman Rob Urbinati, have inked a deal with Hamburg, Germany's Virusworx Records. The group are ten...August 28, 2002
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ZIMMER'S HOLE To Reissue First Album
ZIMMER'S HOLE, featuring guitarist Jed Simon and bassist Byron Stroud of STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, will be re-releasing their first album, Bound By Fire, on Virusworx Records next year. The new version will reportedly feature new artwork and as-yet-undisclosed bonus material. More information will be ava...August 7, 2002
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