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Ex-CHEVELLE Bassist Slams Former Bandmates: 'I Was Fired, Plain And Simple'
Ex-CHEVELLE bassist Joe Loeffler has slammed his former bandmates over their claim that he had decided to "take a break to be home with family" while they head out on the road with 30 SECONDS TO MARS and TAPROOT. In a posting on the band's official message board, Joe — who is the ...July 7, 2005
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FOZZY To Tour Australia In September
FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and members of STUCK MOJO, will be touring Australia in September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep 05 - The Corner Hotel - Melbourne Sep. 07 - Fowler’s Live - Adelaide (All Ages Show) Sep. 09 - The Gaelic Club - Sydney Sep....July 7, 2005
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MY RUIN Announce New Rhythm Section, Plan New CD Release
MY RUIN, the Los Angeles-based band fronted by ex-TURA SATANA singer Tairrie B., will release their new album, "The Brutal Language", on September 27 via their own label imprint, Rovena Recordings. "We've been discussing the idea of our own label for a while now and we were made an offer we couldn't...July 6, 2005
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DOOMFOXX: Former ROSE TATTOO Guitarist To Perform New York City Showcase
Australian hard rockers DOOMFOXX, featuring former ROSE TATTOO guitarist Mick Cocks, have reportedly been asked by a senior executive at influential U.S. music magazine Billboard to perform an exclusive industry showcase in New York this July. Currently in Germany on the "Aussie-Invasion" of Europe...July 6, 2005
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Announce Leg Two Of North American Tour
With many of the dates on leg one already sold out, a Top 5 track at radio with "B.Y.O.B.", and a platinum album for "Mezmerize" under their collective belt, SYSTEM OF A DOWN have announced dates for the second leg of their summer North American headline tour. In addition, the band have confirmed a...July 5, 2005
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TAPROOT Singer On New Album: 'We Weren't Sure If We Could Finish Due To Finances'
TAPROOT have set the tentative track listing for their new album, "Blue-Sky Research", due on August 16 via Velvet Hammer Music/Atlantic. The follow-up to 2002's "Welcome", "Blue-Sky Research" was produced by Michael Beinhorn in Los Angeles and features guest appearances by Billy Corgan (ex-SMASHING...July 4, 2005
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GOD FORBID Guitarist: New Album Is 'Our Most Dynamic, Complex, And Diverse Effort To Date'
GOD FORBID guitarist Doc Coyle has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "The recording process for the new GOD FORBID album, 'IV: Constitution of Treason', is finally complete. This record sounds massive, and is definitely our most dynamic, complex, and diverse effort to da...July 4, 2005
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MORTIFICATION Part Ways With Drummer
Australian Christian metallers MORTIFICATION have delayed the recording sessions for their next album, "Impailing the Goblin", following the departure of drummer Mike Forsberg. "Mike will be pursuing other projects and Steve and Mick Jelinic wish Mike all the best in his future endeavours," the band...July 3, 2005
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Robot Hive/Exodus
It's a testament to the organic strengths of CLUTCH that when they set up, start dicking around, and hit "record," the results still outstrip almost every overcalculated bunch of try-too-hard scenesters currently stinking up the record racks. The follow-up to last year's "Blast Tyrant" is definitely...July 2, 2005
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CHEVELLE: Lineup Change For Upcoming Tour
CHEVELLE have announced that bassist Joe Loeffler will not be touring with the band this summer. "After three years of non-stop touring and recording, Joe is taking a break to be home with family," the group write in a statement. "We'll miss having him on the road with us, but as his brothers and ba...June 30, 2005
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'More Is More, Less Is Less. The Idea That Less Is More Is Illogical'
The long wait is over for fans of neo-classical rock guitar genius YNGWIE MALMSTEEN. The new YNGWIE MALMSTEEN'S RISING FORCE album, "Unleash the Fury", will be released in North America on July 26, 2005, through Eagle Rock Entertainment's Spitfire Records. "Unleash the Fury" has already received rav...June 27, 2005
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DUNCAN PATTERSON Quits ANTIMATTER
Duncan Patterson has announced his departure from ANTIMATTER shortly before the release of the group's new album, "Planetary Confinement" (out July 26). He will concentrate on his new project, ION. Details of ION, DEATHCAP, and all other related projects can be found at the umbrella site DuncanPatte...June 25, 2005
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GEORGE LYNCH: DOKKEN Reunion May Happen Next Year
Abrasive Rock recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB). A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Abrasive Rock: You were supposed to tour with John Sykes this summer, correct? George Lynch: "I wasn't supposed to." Abrasive Rock: There was talks...June 24, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's MICK MARS: New Audio Interview Posted Online
Metal Express Radio has uploaded a 12-minute streaming audio interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars, conducted before CRÜE's show in Oslo, Norway on June 10. Listen to the interview at this location (Windows Media). As previously reported, MÖTLEY CRÜE have officially joined the star-studded...June 22, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Are 'Honored' To Be Invited To Perform At LIVE 8
Despite erroneous media reports to the contrary, MÖTLEY CRÜE has officially joined the star-studded line-up of artists that will perform as part of the "Live 8: The Long Walk To Justice" concerts on July 2, at the Toronto portion of the worldwide music event at Park Place in Barrie, Ontario. Fresh o...June 22, 2005