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Judge Rules In Favor Of Student Who Altered Professor's Photograph To Look Like GENE SIMMONS
An online newspaper which carried a photograph of a college professor altered to look like KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, along with a caption describing him as a former KISS roadie who made a fortune by riding "the tech bubble of the nineties like a $20 whore" (see previous story),is back ...January 10, 2004
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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Members To Join STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/BLACK CROWES Supergroup?
According to an article in yesterday's edition of the New York Post, unidentified former members of GUNS N' ROSES will be joining the new supergroup being formed by ex-BLACK CROWES frontman Chris Robinson and former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS members Robert (bass) and Dean DeLeo (guitar) and Eric Kretz (dr...January 7, 2004
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HASTE Part Ways With Singer
After three critically acclaimed full-length albums, HASTE have officially parted ways with vocalist Kelly Reaves due to irreconcilable differences. HASTE further describe the recent lineup change in this official statement: "Dear HASTE fans, as you may be hearing around town, HASTE has parted ways...January 6, 2004
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DEF LEPPARD: No Plans To Tour With KISS
DEF LEPPARD have issued a statement via their official web site refuting the rumors that they are in talks with KISS about touring together later in 2004. "No matter what you read on any web site, no matter what you read in any article, no matter what you hear or see on any station, and ...January 5, 2004
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN: I Turned Down Offer To Play On DAVE MUSTAINE's Solo CD
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has revealed that he was asked to participate in MEGADETH mastermind Dave Mustaine's upcoming solo project but declined the offer, citing the possibility of a future MEGADETH reunion as the reason for his decision. In a brand-new interview posted at MartyFrie...January 1, 2004
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STEVE GRIMMETT: No Plans For GRIM REAPER Reunion
Former GRIM REAPER/current LIONSHEART vocalist Steve Grimmett has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to refute the rumors of a possible GRIM REAPER reunion at the upcoming Sun n' Steel I festival on March 6-7, 2004 at Pinellas Park Expo Center in Pinellas Park, Florida. Says Steve, "[I] have heard several r...December 30, 2003
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Ex-HALFORD Guitarist Records Guest Appearance For HAMMERFALL Singer's Solo CD
Former HALFORD/current PAINMUSEUM guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak has issued the following update on his recent activities: "Two days ago I returned from the very, very — and I mean very — metal city of Gothenburg, Sweden where I recorded my guitars for the debut album from HAMMERFALL's Joacim Cans...December 24, 2003
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Ex-HELLOWEEN Singer MICHAEL KISKE: 'I Will Only Make Pop Music In The Future!'
Former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske has been composing new material over the course of the last few weeks and has already completed pre-production versions of six new songs, according to his latest newsletter. Says Michael: "I am very optimistic because I really think that those songs are my best...December 24, 2003
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NAPALM DEATH Guitarist On 'Break' Due To 'Alcohol And Personal' Problems
NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury recently spoke to Germany's Voices From The Darkside about the rumors that guitarist Jesse Pintado has left the group due to personal problems. "The future with Jesse in NAPALM DEATH is really up to him to be honest, and without him here to defend himself I don't wa...December 22, 2003
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BRAINSTORM Slam PRIMAL FEAR Over European Tour Cancellation
Germany's BRAINSTORM have accused PRIMAL FEAR of being "dishonest" about their decision to cancel their headlining tour of Europe (which BRAINSTORM were to be part of) in order to support ICED EARTH on their European tour next spring. The following is BRAINSTORM's official statement on the matter: "...December 18, 2003
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Ex-HELOWEEN Singer MICHAEL KISKE: I Will Not Join STRATOVARIUS
Former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske has shot down the rumors linking him with Finnish neo-classical metallers STRATOVARIUS as the replacement for the recently departed Timo Kotipelto. The following is the official statement released by the webmaster for Kiske's new project, SUPARED: "The fact that...December 17, 2003
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ABADDON INCARNATE Embark On New 'Crusade'
Irish grindcore act ABADDON INCARNATE have completed work on their new album, "Dark Crusade", at Soundlab Studios in Sweden for a January release through Xtreem Music. The 33-minute effort was recorded and mixed over a two-and-and-a-week period and includes 16 tracks. Among the songtitles set to app...December 17, 2003
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OSBOURNES: No Truth To Rumors That OZZY Won't Sing For A Year
Contrary to reports in the media that Ozzy Osbourne's doctors have said that he may not be able to get back on stage for a year due to the injuries suffered in an all-terrain vehicle accident Monday (Dec. 8),"no such statements have been made," according to an official press release issued by ...December 12, 2003
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VELVET REVOLVER's DUFF MCKAGAN Says The Group's Debut Album Is A 'Journey'
VELVET REVOLVER's still-untitled debut album, due in late March/early April through RCA Records, will include twelve of the more than fifty tracks the band co-wrote before and after singer Scott Weiland (STONE TEMPLE PILOTS) joined the group last spring, and is being co-produced by the group and Jos...December 12, 2003
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'Half Of VAN HALEN' Booked To Perform At Houston's Pre-SUPER BOWL Party
One half of the Hagar-era VAN HALEN — vocalist Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony — has been booked to play the Houston, Texas pre- Super Bowl XXXVIII party, SuperBash, late next month, according to the Houston Chronicle. On Monday plans for SuperBash, a five-day downtown fiesta of live music a...December 9, 2003
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