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BILLY MORRISON: 'I Am Not In JANE'S ADDICTION'
Former THE CULT bassist Billy Morrison has denied rumors that he has joined JANE'S ADDICTION as the group's new touring bassist and has vowed to focus all his time and energy on launching a brand new project with PITCHSHIFTER frontman J.S. Clayden, tentatively dubbed DOHENY. The rumors of Morrison j...August 29, 2002
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Former FROM ZERO Bassist Denies Leaving Over Softer New Direction
Former FROM ZERO bassist Rob Ruccia has rejected Internet rumors that he left the group because of the increasingly softer nature of the band's songwriting. In a posting via the group's official web site, Ruccia stated that "I didn't leave because the music got softer. I left to pursue producing and...August 29, 2002
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Denies Tour Rumors
Malmsteen Management, who represent Swedish guitar legend YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, have issued the following statement via the guitarist's official web site: "There have been numerous rumors that Yngwie Malmsteen will be playing and taking part in various concert tours [including a possible tour called Ult...August 27, 2002
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OZZY OSBOURNE Threatens Legal Action Over FOX NEWS Interview
OZZY OSBOURNE issued a dramatic legal threat trying to block an interview set for air on Fox News Thursday and Friday, claiming the network conducted the interview with Osbourne under "false" pretenses, according to www.drudgereport.com. Osbourne's lawyers had fired off a legal warning to Fox — clai...August 24, 2002
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ZAKK WYLDE Threatens Interviewer Over "Gay" Comment
OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Zakk Wylde snapped during an interview with St. Louis DJ Guy Favazz (of KSHE-95 Real Rock Radio) on Monday, August 19th after being asked about the rumors of baseball superstar Mike Piazza (Zakk's "best friend" and Godfather of one of his children) being g...August 24, 2002
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COREY TAYLOR: I Never Considered Leaving SLIPKNOT For STONE SOUR
SLIPKNOT vocalist Corey Taylor has denied that he ever planned on leaving his main band in order to concentrate on STONE SOUR, his much-touted other group which is releasing its debut album on Tuesday (August 27th). "No, there was no truth to [the rumors of me leaving] at all, man," Taylor told Laun...August 22, 2002
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DESTRUCTION Confirmed For Germany's THE MOSH CLUB OPEN AIR Festival
German thrashers DESTRUCTION will perform at The Mosh Club Open Air — a free-entry charity event against racism — in Kolmberg, Germany on August 24th. Other acts set to appear at the event include BLOOD RED ANGEL, BANGGANG, and ENCYCLIA. In other news, DESTRUCTION have once again slammed the promote...August 21, 2002
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COAL CHAMBER's DEZ FAFARA Launches DEATHRIDE
COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara has reportedly started a side project called DEATHRIDE. The new group is said to have already completed writing over 20 tracks, some of which are being described as "much heavier than COAL CHAMBER" and featuring "more technical" musicianship than that found in Fafara...August 20, 2002
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DROWNING POOL Frontman "Not Likely" To Have Choked On Own Vomit: Police Spokesperson
The Prince William Police Department in Manassas, Virginia, are calling the rumors that DROWNING POOL frontman Dave Williams choked on his own vomit after a night of drinking "unlikely," according to the latest press reports. When asked if they're leaning towards any particular cause of death, Sgt....August 19, 2002
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WES BORLAND Denies Having Secretly Rejoined LIMP BIZKIT
Former LIMP BIZKIT guitarist Wes Borland has rejected the rumors that he has secretly rejoined his former bandmates and is assisting the group on their long-awaited new studio album, due sometime in 2003. "Oh, yeah, you got me, I've rejoined the band and everything is great," Borland answered sarcas...August 19, 2002
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Y&T: West Coast Dates Announced
The reformed Y&T have lined up several West Coast dates during November. They are as follows: Nov. 02 – Concord, CA @ Pavillion (w/JOURNEY) Nov. 07 – Hollywood, CA @ Key Club Nov. 08 – Anaheim, CA @ Galaxy Theater Nov. 09 – Ventura, CA @ Ventura Theater (w/MONTROSE) Nov. 16 – Petaluma, CA @ ...August 18, 2002
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UPDATE: DARK TRANQUILLITY Possible Replacement For LACUNA COIL On IN FLAMES Tour
As first posted here as a rumor two days ago, Italy's LACUNA COIL have now officially backed out of the proposed North American mini-tour featuring IN FLAMES, SENTENCED and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, a spokesperson for the band's label, Century Media Records, has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Sweden's DARK...August 17, 2002
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DARK FUNERAL Confirm DOMINION's Departure, Vow To Carry On
Sweden's DARK FUNERAL have officially confirmed the departure of guitarist Dominion from the group's ranks (as first reported here on August 11th). The following is a statement from bassist/vocalist Emperor Magus Caligula: "It's a sad day for DARK FUNERAL. Dominion, our brother and long-time friend...August 15, 2002
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GUNS N' ROSES: AXL ROSE Speaks!!
A few hours before GUNS N' ROSES arrived in China for the start of the band's Chinese Democracy World Tour (they will be performing tonight at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center),frontman Axl Rose conducted a brief interview from which the following excerpts are provided: On launching...August 14, 2002
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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Speaks Out On Drummer Switch
GODSMACK are currently in Miami, Florida completing work on the material for their as-yet-untitled third album, which they hope to begin recording by October 1st for a February/March 2003 release through Republic/Universal Records. "We took a lot of time to ourselves before we even started writing a...August 13, 2002
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