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IRON MAIDEN, SLAYER Managers Involved In GRAMMY Brawl

IRON MAIDEN manager Rod Smallwood and SLAYER manager Rick Sales (both of whom work under the Sanctuary umbrella) were involved in a fistfight with record executive Happy Walters at the BMG Grammy party over the weekend. According to a posting at Hits Daily Double, "Big talk of the night was the free...
February 11, 2004
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WES BORLAND: 'I Will Never Join EVANESCENCE'

Ex-LIMP BIZKIT guitarist Wes Borland has posted the following message on the web site of his now-defunct post-LIMP BIZKIT band EAT THE DAY: "I didn't think that I needed to say anything about this, but to be perfectly clear and to address many rumors I have heard, I have not, nor will I ever join .....
February 10, 2004
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For three years, we've been hearing rumors that Dave Grohl — former drummer for NIRVANA, singer and guitarist for his own band, FOO FIGHTERS, as well as sometime drummer for QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE — one of the last standing heroes of alternative rock, was compiling an album of thrash metal tunes, w...
February 10, 2004
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MANOWAR To Split With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS?

MANOWAR are strongly rumored to be negotiating their way out of their record deal with Germany's Nuclear Blast Records. A posting at the Swiss MANOWAR fan site Manowar.ch characterized the current relationship between the group and the label as being in "a severe crisis" and indicated that the band'...
February 9, 2004
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CHASTAIN: New Album Due In June

CHASTAIN's first CD since 1997's "In Dementia", entitled "In An Outrage", will be released in June through Leviathan Records. The band's eighth release features vocalist Kate French, guitarist David T. Chastain, and original VICIOUS RUMORS members Larry Howe (drums) and Dave Starr (bass). Among the...
February 2, 2004
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Ex-ENTOMBED Bassist Talks About His Departure: 'I'd Rather Be Bored At Home Than On Tour'

Former ENTOMBED bassist Jörgen Sandström has spoken out about his departure from the group, saying that he found the touring aspect of being in the band too "boring" for him to continue playing with the long-running Swedish extreme metallers. "To keep a long story short I should stop right here, but...
January 29, 2004
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HATEBREED Moderator Confirms SLIPKNOT/HATEBREED In Talks To Co-Headline OZZFEST 2nd Stage

A HATEBREED forum moderator has confirmed reports that SLIPKNOT and HATEBREED are in talks to co-headline the second stage at this year's Ozzfest (as first reported here on January 25). Writing in response to forum postings about the bands that are scheduled to take part in the festival, the moderat...
January 28, 2004
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FRED DURST Wants The Press To Get His Son's Mother's Name Right

LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Well well what do we have here? Your answer would be just stupid ass rumors and false information all over the place, tabloids, television shows, etc. I can deal with all the ridiculous things I hear a...
January 19, 2004
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COLD Singer Confirms Guitarist's Departure, Addresses 'Rehab' Rumors

COLD frontman Scooter Ward has apparently responded to recent rumors of a possible band break-up following the defection of guitarist Terry Balsamo to EVANESCENCE. He has also addressed the reports that he has been "in and out of rehab and having real problems," as first revealed by EVANESCENCE sing...
January 19, 2004
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DIMEBAG, VINNIE PAUL: 'Dope-Fucked' PHILIP ANSELMO Can't Keep His Story Straight

Former PANTERA members Dimebag Darrell (guitar) and Vinnie Paul (drums) have slammed ex-bandmate Philip Anselmo over his assertions that he "wasn't the one" who wanted to end PANTERA, calling his claims "bullshit" and implying in no uncertain terms that Anselmo's alleged drug problem is largely to b...
January 19, 2004
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GODHEAD Collaborate With Ex-EVANESCENCE Guitarist, Singer Sheds More Light On Break-Up Rumors

In spite of a recent false report on several Internet sites (including BLABBERMOUTH.NET) that GODHEAD frontman Jason Miller had decided to break up the band, GODHEAD are still together and are planning a U.S. tour in support of their current release on Reality Entertainment, "Evolver". In addition,...
January 18, 2004
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Former HELSTAR Vocalist To Perform Special Show

Vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES) will play a special show at the 19th Hole Grill & Bar in The Woodlands, Texas this Saturday, January 17. According to a posting at Metal-Rules.com, "originally expected to perform were Rivera's current main act SEVEN WITCHES, however, a scheduling c...
January 15, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: Bringing Chaos Back Into The Rock World

VELVET REVOLVER's official biography, written by David Wild and provided by the group's record label, RCA/BMG Records, includes additional information about the band's formation and their forthcoming debut CD, "Contraband", due on May 11 (postponed from the previously announced April 27 date). Here...
January 15, 2004
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ABADDON INCARNATE Set Release Date For New Album

Irish grindcore act ABADDON INCARNATE have set a March 1 release date through Xtreem Music for their third album, "Dark Crusade". The follow-up to 2001's "Nadir" (Sentinel) was recorded and mixed over a two-and-and-a-week period at Soundlab Studios in Sweden and includes 16 tracks. Among the songtit...
January 14, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE Talks About New MEGADETH Album, METALLICA And His Religious Beliefs

Former MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "New Year updates: "Well, it's been a while. And there has been a lot that has happened since last year. "First off, there is a huge campaign ahead for 2004 and rather than confirm things that ar...
January 14, 2004