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Singer MATT REARDON Completes Vocals For VIOLENT STORM Debut
Singer Matt Reardon has just finished laying down the vocals for the debut album from VIOLENT STORM, the new band formed by ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino. Hailing from the U.S., Reardon's roots are said to be in "metal, grunge and rock and roll of today." His "deep and u...February 18, 2005
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MY RUIN Part Ways With Drummer, Bassist
MY RUIN, the Los Angeles-based band fronted by ex-TURA SATANA singer Tairrie B., have reportedly parted ways with drummer Yael and bassist Johnny Chow (a.k.a. John Mark Bechtel, ex-SYSTEMATIC). Although both Yael and Johnny has already completed their parts for the group's new album, "Brutal Languag...February 17, 2005
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25th Anniversary Of AC/DC Singer's Passing To Be Marked In Melbourne
Patrick Donovan of TheAge.com.au has issued the following report: Last year, Melbourne acknowledged AC/DC's contribution to society by naming a city laneway in their honour. Launching AC/DC Lane, off Flinders Lane, Lord Mayor John So enthused: "As the song says, there is a highway to hell, but this...February 14, 2005
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ARCH ENEMY, IMMOLATION, NAPALM DEATH Confirmed For France's FURY FEST
ARCH ENEMY, IMMOLATION, NAPALM DEATH and SAMAEL are among the latest acts confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Fury Fest, set to take place June 24-26 in Le Mans, France. The list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows: 999 7SECONDS AMON AMARTH ANOREXIA NERVOSA ANTIFLA...February 6, 2005
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VINCE NEIL: Replacing MICK MARS On CRÜE Tour Was Never A Consideration
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil is assuring fans that, contrary to rumors, guitarist Mick Mars will most certainly be part of the group's reunion tour. Despite reports that Mars' health would keep him from making the tour, Neil told Launch that Mars is in good...February 3, 2005
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Former FORBIDDEN Guitarist Says His New Group Is One Of The Few 'Real' Bands
Former FORBIDDEN/MANMADEGOD and current SPIRALARMS guitarist Craig Locicero has posted the following message in the "Guestbook" section of SPIRALARMS' official web site: "Chemistry is everything in a band's growth together. When you take a one part out, it's not the same. Only the record we make wil...February 2, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Guitarist Talks About Upcoming Tour
MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars took part in an MSN online chat Tuesday night (Feb. 1). Several excerpts from the chat follow: Q: Is there anything you can tell me about the new tour, what to expect? Mick Mars: "It's gonna be really crazy, over the top, Circus de Soleil, it's going to be loud ...February 2, 2005
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MUSHROOMHEAD Perform As 'SLIPKNOT' In Front Of Home State Crowd
The following was sent to us by a BLABBERMOUTH.NET visitor from Ohio: "At MUSHROOMHEAD's three recent Northeast Ohio shows, the band reportedly wore SLIPKNOT costumes/masks for their entire set. The band also did an interview on WMMS this past Sunday night (Jan. 30) and talked about the SLIPKNOT out...February 1, 2005
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FOZZY: 'Enemy' Video Posted Online
FOZZY's video for the track "Enemy" has been posted online at Launch.com. The clip was filmed in San Diego, CA last month with director/British filmmaker Paul Hough. Regarding he making of the video, FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward (STUCK MOJO) recently wrote, "The concept of the video was written by Brit...January 28, 2005
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MICK MARS Says MÖTLEY CRÜE Reunion Tour Will Be 'A Piece Of Cake'
MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars spoke to the Grand Forks Herald earlier this week about the group's upcoming reunion tour and his recent hip replacement surgery, among other topics. Excerpts from the interview follow: On what fans can expect from the upcoming tour: "I think it will be bigger, better...January 28, 2005
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NIKKI SIXX Says MICK MARS Is 'Ready To Fucking Crush'
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx recently took part in a question-and-answer session with Rolling Stone for the magazine's latest issue. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Rolling Stone: You mention in MÖTLEY CRÜE's bio "The Dirt" that curly-haired guys can't rock. What about Robert Plant? Ni...January 27, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist: New Show Will Be Bigger Than 'Dr. Feelgood'
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message in the "Diary" section of CRÜE's official web site: "The rock 'n' roll circus is about to hit the road and rehearsals are sounding and looking really good. "The lights are being programmed. The drum solo is being built. The freaks are h...January 24, 2005
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MODIFY Sign With FASTLANE RECORDS
MODIFY, the Minnesota-based band featuring bassist Krys Baratto (ex-SAMANTHA 7, GREAT WHITE) have inked a deal with FastLane Records. Formed in 2002, MODIFY (then known as MARS TO MERCURY) landed a short-lived demo deal with Maverick Records before moving on to other opportunities. The group, whose...January 24, 2005
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NIKKI SIXX On MÖTLEY CRÜE Reunion: 'I Would Do This Shit For Free'
In a recent interview with the U.K.'s Observer newspaper, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx seemed more sensitive than the other bandmembers to the accusation that they are only back together to pick up a final paycheck. "What does money have to do with anything?" he asked the interviewer. "When you se...January 22, 2005
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BRUCE KULICK Shoots Down MICK MARS Replacement Rumors
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick is the latest musician to deny that he has been approached by MÖTLEY CRÜE to replace Mick Mars during the group's upcoming tour. Mars, 53, who suffers from the chronic degenerative illness ankylosing spondylitis, has been recovering after hip-replacement surgery la...January 17, 2005