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ANTHRAX Guitarist Denies He Told MUSTAINE METALLICA Planned To Fire ULRICH
According to a short message that was just posted on ANTHRAX's official Twitter account, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's claim that ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian told Dave that METALLICA was planning on firing drummer Lars Ulrich in 1986 is "not true." The post adds, "Little does anyone know but Lars...July 29, 2009
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DAVE MUSTAINE: METALLICA Was Planning To Fire LARS ULRICH Before CLIFF BURTON Died
Greg Prato of RollingStone.com recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. RollingStone.com: "Endgame" is certainly one of MEGADETH's most riff-heavy releases. Mustaine: Making this record, there was a lot of different facets....July 29, 2009
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METALLICA Guitarist On RICK RUBIN, Family Life And Touring
Kirk Blows of TheLondonPaper.com recently conducted and interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett. An excerpt from the chat follows below. TheLondonPaper.com: You're touring to promote your "Death Magnetic" album, seen by many as a return to form. Is that down to you guys or visionary producer...July 27, 2009
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ANTHRAX: More Footage Of ROCKLAHOMA Press Conference, GRASPOP Performance Available
The members of ANTHRAX took part in a press conference on July 9, 2009 prior to the band's performance at the Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma. Watch footage of the question-and-answer session below (courtesy of Tahlequah, Oklahoma's IN TV). Also available is a video clip of ANTHRAX's June 28,...July 25, 2009
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: Reunion With JOHN BUSH Would Be 'The Best Thing' For Band And Fans
U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine conducted an exclusive interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian about the departure of singer Dan Nelson. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On whether Nelson was truly so ill that ANTHRAX had to cancel dates on their planned European tour or if that was a smok...July 23, 2009
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FEAR FACTORY Members Launch CITY OF FIRE
CITY OF FIRE, the new project featuring FEAR FACTORY members Burton C. Bell (vocals) and Byron Stroud (bass) alongside Terry "Sho" Murray (guitar),Ian White (guitar) and Bob Wagner (drums),will release its debut album on August 15. According to the band's official bio, CITY OF FIRE pays homage to...July 22, 2009
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Former ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA Performs At Waterloo Wedding; Video Available
Former ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna performed at the wedding of Hank and Daphne Dressing this past Saturday (July 18) in Waterloo, New York. Watch video footage of his appearance below. Belladonna was the lead singer of ANTHRAX from 1984 to 1992, and was considered part of the band's classic lineu...July 22, 2009
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ROSE TATTOO: Australian Dates Announced
Australian rock legends ROSE TATTOO have scheduled the following dates in their home country: Sep. 16 - Prince of Wales - Melbourne, AUS Sep. 17 - Hallam Hotel - Melbourne, AUS Sep. 18 - Westend Hotel - Melbourne, AUS Sep. 19 - Village Green Hotel - Melbourne, AUS Oct. 02 - Mounties - Mount Pritchar...July 21, 2009
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Announces 'Home Game' Online Poker Tournament
Get ready to rock the UltimateBet poker tables in the encore performance of Scott Ian's Home Game, an online poker tournament set to take place August 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Swap your guitar chips for poker chips to win one of 11 exclusive seats in ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's Home Game where you coul...July 20, 2009
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DEEP PURPLE 'Ready To Make Another Album'
According to a posting on the Deep Purple Appreciation Society web site, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan was interviewed by Turkish newspaper Cumhuriyet ahead of the band's July 20 concert in Istanbul, and mentioned plans for a new studio LP. "I think we are ready to make another album," he said. "We'...July 20, 2009
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ANVIL: Sydney Question-And-Answer Session Announced
Guitarist/vocalist Steve "Lips" Kudlow and drummer Robb Reiner of Canadian heavy metal legends ANVIL will take part in a question-and-answer session following the screening of their acclaimed documentary, "Anvil! The Story Of Anvil", on Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Greater Union George S...July 19, 2009
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ANTHRAX Singer Too 'Ill' To Tour, Well Enough To 'Twitter'
Although ANTHRAX singer Dan Nelson has yet to publicly comment on his mysterious illness that allegedly forced the band to cancel the first three shows of their latest European tour, he has posted several cryptic messages on his Twitter account in the last couple of days which suggest that there may...July 18, 2009
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THE CULT: Atlantic City Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of THE CULT's July 11, 2009 performance at the House Of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey can be viewed below (courtesy of "DREAMTIMENYC"). The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Lil' Devil 02. Electric Ocean 03. Rain 04. I, Assassin 05. Sweet Soul Sister 06. The Witch 07....July 17, 2009
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ANTHRAX: New Audio Message From FRANK BELLO Available
ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello has left a new "audioblog" via TheLiveLine, a service launched by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine that enables musicians to connect to their audience over the phone. Get updates on Bello and leave messages for Frank by calling (888) 332-3556. For more information, click he...July 16, 2009
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DAN NELSON: 'I'm Coming From A Younger, Angrier, Meaner, Hungrier Version Of ANTHRAX'
FuryRocks recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX singer Dan Nelson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. FuryRocks: What fans are you most likely to please? The John Bush fans or the Joey Belladonna fans? Nelson: Hopefully all of them. Plus, I'm coming from a younger, angrier, mean...July 15, 2009
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