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Former VANIZE Guitarist Confirms Departure
Guitarist Rolf Munkes has confirmed his departure from Germany's VANIZE, the band that features in its ranks Peter Dirkschneider, the younger brother of former ACCEPT/current U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider. "After two years being in VANIZE, I left the band," Munkes writes on his official web site...October 27, 2002
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VANIZE Members Leave En Masse
Germany's VANIZE — who feature in their ranks Peter Dirkschneider, the younger brother of former ACCEPT/current U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider — have parted ways with bassist Marcus Bielenberg, drummer Pierre Fienhold and guitarist Rolf Munkes. "I don't want to deal with the reasons for that righ...October 23, 2002
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Get Offered KROKUS Tour, Seek New Vocalist
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have been offered a west coast tour with veteran Swiss rockers KROKUS, according to drummer Craig Nielsen. However, seeing as the Arizona-based metallers have yet to find a permanent replacement for frontman Eric A.K., it is unlikely that they will accept the offer. "We actually w...October 6, 2002
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JIMI HENDRIX Guitar Fails To Meet Reserve Price During Auction
A guitar Jimi Hendrix torched during a 1967 performance failed to light a fire under bidders during a rock-memorabilia auction Tuesday in London, according to BBC News. The highest bid — less than $470,000 — didn't meet the $500,000 reserve price, so the guitar's owner, Dweezil Zappa, must decide if...September 27, 2002
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DARK FUNERAL Issue Official Statement About Cancelled Australian Tour
Sweden's DARK FUNERAL have issued an official statement in an attempt to clear up the misunderstanding about the band's alleged canceled tour of Australia and the derogatory statements and comments the Australian promoter has been distributing to the press about the group and the way they conduct th...September 21, 2002
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THE OSBOURNES To Appear On EMMY AWARDS Broadcast
The Osbourne family will be making a special appearance on this Sunday's NBC broadcast of the Emmy Awards at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT (hint: don't miss the opening) and will be presenting an award at the show, which acknowledges excellence in international television programming. Last Saturday, Sharon and...September 21, 2002
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DEICIDE Commence Writing New Album, Contemplate Own Label
DEICIDE have commenced the songwriting process for their forthcoming studio album, which may or may not surface through the band's own label, drummer Steve Asheim told Britain's Live4Metal in a recent interview. "We've got three or four songs we've been working with," Asheim said. "Musically, we're...September 8, 2002
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VOIVOD To Begin Pre-Production For New CD In September
VOIVOD are continuing to demo material for their much-anticipated reunion album with vocalist Snake (a.k.a. Denis Belanger),which is tentatively due in early 2003, presumably through Century Media Records. "Our goal is to have 25 [songs] done by the end of August," drummer Away (a.k.a. Michel Lange...August 14, 2002
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FU MANCHU Cancel European Tour
FU MANCHU have been forced to cancel their European tour in the wake of the recent closing of their label, Mammoth Records, Stoner Rock has reported. The tour was to include UK appearances at the Reading and Leeds festivals, as well as Bulldog Bash and an additional nine shows in four countries. "Ob...August 7, 2002
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CRYSTAL BALL To Support U.D.O. In Europe
Swiss melodic metallers CRYSTAL BALL will support Germany's U.D.O., led by ex-ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, on a European tour between November 4th and November 17th. Exact dates and venues will be announced shortly. ...July 20, 2002
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RUSH Drummer Breaks Silence On Death Of Daughter, Wife
RUSH drummer Neil Peart has broken his silence on the tragic deaths of his 19-year-old daughter Selena and wife Jackie, both of whom passed away within a 10-month period back in 1997-1998. In his new book, Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road, which is being published by Canada's ECW Press, Neil...July 19, 2002
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U.D.O.: European Itinerary Revealed
U.D.O., led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, have added the following appearances to their current itinerary: Jul. 27 – Rieneck, GER @ Rock am Tunnel Aug. 03 – Wacken, GER @ Wacken Open Air Festival Aug. 17 – Crete, GRE @ National Stadium Aug. 23 – Barcelona, SPA @ Ripollet Festival Nov....July 12, 2002
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MARILYN MANSON Fined In Michigan Assault-And-Battery Case
MARILYN MANSON was fined $4,000 after pleading no contest to misdemeanor assault and battery and disorderly conduct charges for gyrating his genitals against a security guard's head during a July 2001 Ozzfest concert, according to Launch. Michigan District Court Judge Gerald McNally fined MANSON in...June 19, 2002
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FINNTROLL's SOMNIUM: "We Won't Stop No Matter What!"
FINNTROLL guitarist Somnium has issued the following statement regarding the recent departure of vocalist Katla due to a longer-than-expected recovery period following his recent surgery for a tumor in his vocal cords: "What can I say folks, shit happens!!! And this shit seems far larger than any sh...June 17, 2002
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U.D.O. Line Up European Dates
U.D.O., led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, have announced the following summer appearances: Jun. 28 – Oslo, NOR @ Rock in Jun. 29 – Lillehammer, NOR @ Olympia Park Jul. 27 – Rieneck, GER @ Rock am Tunnel Aug. 03 – Wacken, GER @ Wacken Open Air Festival Aug. 17 – Crete, GRE @ ...June 9, 2002
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