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Ex-W.A.S.P. Drummer Says Drumming On 'The Neon God' Albums Was 'Nothing Groundbreaking'

Former W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland recently addressed the controversy surrounding drumming credits on the last two W.A.S.P. studio releases, both of which were part of the "The Neon God" two-album concept ("The Demise" and "The Rise"). Current QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali stated in various in...

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W.A.S.P.: More Tour Dates Announced

W.A.S.P. has scheduled the following European tour dates during the coming months: Apr. 08 - Stadthalle – Langen, GER (Noisegate Festival) Apr. 16 - Wulfrun Hall – Wolverhampton, UK Apr. 19 - Kick Cafè - Kristiansand, NOR Apr. 20 - Folken - Stavenger NOR Apr. 21 - Byscenen - Haugesund, NOR Apr. 22 -...

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W.A.S.P. Signs With DEMOLITION RECORDS

W.A.S.P.'s previously announced deal with SPV Records appears to have fallen through and the band has now landed a new label home with Demolition Records. The group's new album, "Dominator", is expected sometime this spring. Songtitltes tentatively set to appear on the CD include "Mercy", "Take Me U...

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W.A.S.P. To Play German Festival In April

According to a posting on the Mike Duda In Your Face Fan Site, W.A.S.P. has been confirmed for the Noisegate Festival, set to take place April 8 at Stadthalle in Langen, Germany. Also scheduled to appear is SISTER SIN. More acts will be announced soon. A video clip of W.A.S.P. performing the new ...

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TRACII GUNS: If I Had Stayed With GUNS N' ROSES, It Would Have Been A Very Different Band

L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns recently spoke to Gavin Allen of the South Wales Echo about his early years as a member of GUNS N' ROSES. "If I had stayed with Axl [Rose], I don't know if GUNS N' ROSES would have been any better or worse but I think it would have ...

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ROB HALFORD, ROBERT PLANT, BON SCOTT, OZZY Are Among 'Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists'

Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST),Robert Plant (LED ZEPPELIN) and Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) are among the singers who appear on Hit Parader magazine's (cover) list of "Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists" (published in the November 2006 issue). Commented the editors of the magazi...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'About Socialist Libertarianism... Words Are Not Enough'

THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "I am slightly confused here. What is hard to grasp with the idea of an anarchist society? A social structure built on responsible individual action based in free will rather than that of the obligatory choicele...

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Drummer PATRICK JOHANSSON: 'YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Is One Of The Nicest Guys In The World'

Dave's On Tour recently conducted an interview with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN drummer Patrick Johansson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Dave's On Tour: A couple of Malmsteen fans whom I spoke with commented that Yngwie gets better every time they see him. Look back to the first time you played wi...

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BENEDICTUM Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces European Tour With DORO

San Diego power metal band BENEDICTUM has parted ways with drummer Blackie Sanchez due to musical differences. "We wish Blackie the best of luck in his future endeavors — we had some great times together but over the last few months it became apparent that we were moving in different directions," sa...

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THE BIG DIRTY BAND Featuring RUSH Members: 'I Fought The Law' Video Posted Online

THE BIG DIRTY BAND, the one-off project featuring Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee of RUSH alongside ex-TEA PARTY drummer Jeff Burrows, Adam Gantier of THREE DAYS GRACE, THORNLEY's Ian Thornley, and singer Care Failure of Toronto band DIE MANNEQUIN, recently shot a video for its version of the often-cover...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist On His Departure: 'I Felt Like It Was Time To Go Out On My Own'

W.A.S.P. fan site WASParmy.com recently conducted an interview with ex-W.A.S.P. and current FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Darrell Roberts. A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: WASParmy.com: Talk a little bit about your decision to leave W.A.S.P. and subsequently to j...

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W.A.S.P. Mainman Shoots Down 'Death' Reports

As reports continue to surface on this ludicrous bad joke, Coallier Entertainment's Daniel Stanton, manager for W.A.S.P., has released the following statement from Blackie Lawless: "If I died, I wish someone would have had the common decency to let me know. Besides, a car crash is way too mundane. I...

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W.A.S.P.: Live Recording Of New Song Available

A live recording of the new W.A.S.P. song "Mercy", taped during the band's appearance in Bulgaria earlier in the month, has been made available for download via the band's official forum at www.waspnation.com (free registration required). "Mercy" is expected to be included W.A.S.P.'s new album, "Dom...

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W.A.S.P.: New Live Photos Posted Online

W.A.S.P. fan site WASParmy.com has posted more than 120 live photos, reviews and video clips of W.A.S.P.'s two U.K. performances on September 12 at Dudley JB's and on September 13 at The Pitz in Milton Keynes. Check them out at this location. As BLABBERMOUTH.NET reported on Sept. 12, W.A.S.P. is rum...

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THE BIG DIRTY BAND Featuring RUSH Members: 'I Fought The Law' Cover Posted Online

THE BIG DIRTY BAND, the one-off project featuring Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee of RUSH alongside ex-TEA PARTY drummer Jeff Burrows, Adam Gantier of THREE DAYS GRACE, THORNLEY's Ian Thornley, and singer Care Failure of Toronto band DIE MANNEQUIN, has posted its version of the often-covered "I Fought Th...