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IRON MAIDEN: 'Numbers From The Beast' Tribute Album Samples Available For Download
Several tracks from the upcoming IRON MAIDEN tribute album, "Numbers from the Beast: An All Star Salute to Iron Maiden", have been made available for streaming and download via Rykodisc-Media.com. On October 11, IRON MAIDEN fans the world over will have something new to get excited about as the newl...October 8, 2005
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RUSH Guitarist Facing Countersuits In Scuffle With Deputies
The Associated Press has issued the following report: Two deputies who arrested a founder of the Canadian rock trio RUSH have sued, claiming the guitarist attacked them as they tried to force his son to leave a hotel during a New Year's Eve party. Lawyers representing the Ritz-Carlton in Naples and...October 2, 2005
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GHOULUNATICS Announce New Guitarist
Montreal deathcore act GHOULUNATICS have announced the addition of second guitarist Francis Dubois to the group's ranks. "Frank helped us out as a temporary member for about a month, and immediately fit in," the band write in a statement. "He is an amazing guitar player and a great guy who is very d...September 30, 2005
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ANTHRAX's 'Classic' Lineup Reunion Generates Little Retail Heat
The reunion of the "classic" ANTHRAX lineup of singer Joey Belladonna, guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Spitz, bassist Frank Bello and drummer Charlie Benante appears to be generating little heat in terms of retail sales. The band's most comprehensive "best of" collection ever issued, its first two-CD r...September 28, 2005
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DIVINE EMPIRE Clear Up Second-Guitarist Search Confusion
Century Media/Crash Music recording artists DIVINE EMPIRE have issued the following update on their guitarist search: "We want to clear up the obvious confusion about our slot for a new guitar player. DIVINE EMPIRE is searching for a NEW SECOND guitar player. Not a new vocalist or bassist or violini...September 23, 2005
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Former FOZZY/STUCK MOJO Drummer Explains His Departure
Former FOZZY/STUCK MOJO drummer Frank "Bud" Fontsere has sent the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "As has been stated on www.thedukerocks.com, it is true that Rich Ward and I have decided to end our working relationship. I would like to say for the record that it is also true that the split...September 23, 2005
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FOZZY/STUCK MOJO Part Ways With Longtime Drummer, Announce Replacement
FOZZY/STUCK MOJO have officially parted ways with drummer Frank "Bud" Fontsere. Guitarist Rich Ward's statement on the matter follows: "As many of you already now, over the last few years there have been several changes in the FOZZY/MOJO/DUKE/SICK SPEED camps. Everyone who has been a part of these g...September 22, 2005
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DIVINE EMPIRE Seek Second Guitarist
Century Media/Crash Music recording artists DIVINE EMPIRE are searching for a second lead guitarist with possible vocal capabilities. Additional requirements are as follows: "Own equipment and transportation is a must. Preferably someone from the Florida area (the EMPIRE resides in South Florida on...September 21, 2005
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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist Composing Music For New JENNIFER GARNER Movie
GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson (ex-REPLACEMENTS) has been writing music for a Sony Pictures movie called "Catch and Release" starring Jennifer Garner, according to a posting on his official web site. "It's taken me a few years to land one of these and I'm stoked to be doing it," Stinson writes....September 19, 2005
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SHARON OSBOURNE: When OZZY Tried To Kill Me
U.TV is reporting that Sharon Osbourne has recounted the moment her rock star husband tried to kill her. The family are appearing in a one-off U.K. documentary, "Ozzy Osbourne: In My Life", in which eldest daughter Aimee speaks publicly for the first time. Sharon, 52, describes the moment the BLACK...September 16, 2005
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Singer Offers Update On New Album, 'Castles and Dreams' Tour
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT vocalist Candice Night has issued the following update on the band's current and upcoming activities: "We have returned from the German portion of our Castles and Dreams tour and what an amazing time we had. Not even the bold, wet German summer could dampen the spirits of those who...September 11, 2005
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ANTHRAX Bassist Says DIMEBAG's Death Was Motivating Factor In Decision To Reunite
In a recent interview with Vancouver's Straight.com, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello addressed detractors' claims that the group's reunion of their "Among the Living" lineup is purely financially motivated. "Everybody could say the reunion's for the money," he points out, "but if they saw the amount of...September 8, 2005
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OBITUARY: Video Interview Posted Online
A video interview with OBITUARY members Frank Watkins (bass) and Donald Tardy (drums),conducted on Sunday, September 4 prior to the band's performance in Hartford, Connecticut, has been posted online at www.heavymetalsource.com. Watkins and Tardy discuss the recent departure (and subsequent return)...September 7, 2005
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TESLA Guitarist To Donate CD Proceeds To Victims Of Hurricane Katrina
TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon has issued the following update: "We [FRANK HANNON BAND] are planning a CD release party October 7, and have offered my new CD, 'Guitarz From Marz', for sale to our fans to buy in advance online at www.frankhannon.com as a way for our far-away fans to get the CD ...September 5, 2005
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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist To Join SOUL ASYLUM For Two Shows
GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson (ex-REPLACEMENTS) will be joining SOUL ASYLUM for two shows as a tribute to SOUL ASYLUM's late bass player Karl Mueller, who died in June 2005 following a year-long battle with throat cancer. Stinson recently completed a solo tour in support of his solo debut, "Vi...September 3, 2005
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