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Brother Of SEVENDUST Frontman Shot To Death, Band Postpone Dates
SEVENDUST frontman Lajon Witherspoon's 21-year-old brother was shot to death in Nashville, Tennessee Saturday night (Nov. 9),according to informed sources. Details are sketchy at the moment, but it appears that Lajon received the news of his brother's passing during SEVENDUST's performance in St. J...November 11, 2002
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Ex-DOKKEN Bassist Speaks Out On Decision To Sue Former Bandmates
Former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson has issued a statement regarding his decision to file a lawsuit against two of his ex-bandmates, singer/guitarist Don Dokken and drummer Mick Brown, to dissolve their musical and financial partnership. "Unfortunately, I felt it was necessary to file the lawsuit," Pi...November 9, 2002
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NAPALM DEATH Guitarist Resurrects DEFECATION
NAPALM DEATH/ex-RIGHTEOUS PIGS guitarist Mitch Harris has resurrected DEFECATION, the legendary extreme act he founded with ex-NAPALM DEATH drummer Mick Harris. The group, whose current lineup apparently doesn't include Mick, are presently working on the follow-up to 1989's "Purity Dilution", titled...November 7, 2002
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DOKKEN Band Members Sued By Former Bassist
Former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson has filed suit against two of his ex-bandmates, singer-guitarist Don Dokken and drummer Mick Brown, to dissolve their musical and financial partnership. The lawsuit, filed Monday (Nov. 4) in California Superior Court in Los Angeles, claims Don Dokken wrongfully hire...November 6, 2002
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THE POWER OF METAL 1 Festival Gets Scaled Down
Florida's The Power of Metal 1 festival, previously set to take place on Nov. 18 at Tabu Nightclub in Orlando, has been rescheduled for Nov. 20 at The Social. Susan Elder, The Power of Metal 1 festival promoter stated: "The show is going to be a lot more intimate. We lost our big sponsor, Mars, ...November 4, 2002
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HENRY ROLLINS To Auction Off Guitar Signed By Metal Heavy-Hitters
Henry Rollins is auctioning off a guitar on eBay that has been signed by some of heavy rock's biggest stars. Most of the artists contributed to the Rollins-organized "Rise Above", an album of BLACK FLAG covers. The album and the guitar auction are both to benefit the legal defense of the West Memphi...October 28, 2002
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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY, ROGER TAYLOR To Perform At Post-WALK OF FAME Induction Party
QUEEN guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor will be performing in Los Angeles tonight at a special Fan Club party to celebrate their induction to the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. The duo will be joined by regular QUEEN guest musicians Chris Thompson and Spike Edney, plus various special guests, in...October 18, 2002
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Florida's THE POWER OF METAL 1 Festival Cancelled!
Florida's The Power of Metal 1 festival, previously scheduled to take place on November 18 at Tabu Nightclub in Orlando, has been cancelled. ANGRA, EDGUY, SEVEN WITCHES, ROB ROCK and SILENT FORCE were among the artists set to appear at the event, which was to be sponsored by Mars Music Center in Orl...October 18, 2002
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ANTHRAX Soundtrack Cut Makes Its Way Online
A full-length MP3 of the ANTHRAX-penned track "Love Siege", which appears on the soundtrack to director John Carpenter's Ghost Of Mars, can be downloaded from Carpenter's official web site at this location. According to the official web site of ex-ANTHRAX guitarist Paul Crook, "the song was written...October 11, 2002
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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman Offers Update On New CD
CRADLE OF FILTH are continuing work on their much-anticipated Damnation And A Day CD at New Rising studios in Essex, England for a late 2002/early 2003 release through Sony Music. "Basically, we are busy doing a million and one things all worth absolutely nothing and suffering badly from the 'hurry...October 10, 2002
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ANGRA, EDGUY Among Artists Confirmed For Florida's THE POWER OF METAL 1 Festival
ANGRA, EDGUY, SEVEN WITCHES, ROB ROCK and SILENT FORCE have been confirmed to appear at The Power of Metal 1 festival, scheduled to take place on November 18th at Tabu Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The Power of Metal 1 festival marks the second U.S. appearance of ANGRA and EDGUY, following their U....October 3, 2002
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JEFF PILSON Speaks Out On DOKKEN, L/P And World Politics
Former DOKKEN and current L/P bassist Jeff Pilson has addressed the rumors surrounding his previous group, the plans for his new band and the current political situation in a lengthy posting via his official web site. According to Pilson, "I don't know if [drummer] Mick [Brown] is still in DOKKEN or...October 3, 2002
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OZZY OSBOURNE Named Greatest Hell-Raiser Ever In Internet Poll
OZZY OSBOURNE was named the greatest rock hell-raiser ever by nearly a third of those polled by Internet firm blueyonder. Osbourne took 31% of the votes, while ROLLING STONES frontman Mick Jagger managed 17%. The late Sid Vicious of the SEX PISTOLS, came in third while Robbie Williams placed fourth....September 23, 2002
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ROCK FEST 2002 Bands: Promoter Is To Blame For L.A. Show Cancellation
RATT, WARRANT, FIREHOUSE and L.A. GUNS have issued a joint statement blaming the abrupt ending of their Metal Edge Rock Fest 2002 Tour (also including DOKKEN) on the promoter of the traveling festival's Los Angeles date, which was scheduled to take place on September 14th at the Hollywood Palladium....September 21, 2002
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DON DOKKEN Denies Altercation With Drummer, Blames Promoter For L.A. Cancellation
DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken has denied the reports that an altercation between him and drummer Mick Brown led to the drummer's premature exit from the Rock Fest 2002 trek and the cancellation of the September 14th Los Angeles stop on the tour. "Its all bullshit," Dokken wrote regarding the widespread...September 17, 2002
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