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Former NILE Bassist/Vocalist CHIEF SPIRES: 'I Don't Like KARL SANDERS'
Former NILE bassist/vocalist Chief Spires has spoken out for the first time about his departure from the group and his decision to form SHAITAN MAZAR with fellow ex-NILE member John Ehlers (guitar) Speaking to Poland's Masterful Magazine, Spires explained his reasons for leaving NILE. "Well the offi...November 25, 2003
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ZANDELLE: Ex-OCTOBER THORNS Drummer Joins The Fold
Ex-OCTOBER THORNS drummer Joe "Jofu" Cardillo has officially joined the ranks of New York's ZANDELLE. After having played a number of shows with the band this year (following the departure of Bob Delmini),Jofu and the members of ZANDELLE (who had been friends for many years) have agreed that the un...November 13, 2003
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JEFF PILSON Jams At STATION FAMILY FUND Benefit
Former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson has posted the following message on his web site: "I jammed at the Benefit for the Station Family Fund on Friday the 7th — what a blast! I played with Vinny Appice (still one of my dearest friends, along with wife Justine),Alan Krigger (also long-time friend and dr...November 11, 2003
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SHOOTYZ GROOVE To Play Reunion Show
SHOOTYZ GROOVE have reunited "to play some shows," according to an official press release issued by drummer Dose v2.0. The group's first gig will take place at Don Hills in New York City on Friday, November 28. The band's lineup for the gig will consist of: Sense Live - Vocals Donny Rock - Guitar Do...November 11, 2003
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DEEP PURPLE's Tribute To Victims Of SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA Tragedy
The instrumental song "Contact Lost", the bittersweet finale of DEEP PURPLE's new album "Bananas", was inspired by the tragic loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia. It was written by guitarist Steve Morse. Columbia broke up over Texas upon re-entry on February 1, 2003, after a successful 16-day scienti...November 6, 2003
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The Lost CLIFF BURTON Videotape — Found!
Video footage of late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton's headbanging 1982 performance with the heavy metal group TRAUMA, shot only 24 hours before Burton was discovered by METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich, is finally being made available to METALLICA and Cliff fans everywhere. Don Wrege, director of "TRA...November 4, 2003
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URIAH HEEP/DEEP PURPLE Supergroup: Album Track Listing Revealed
The new "supergroup" featuring members of URIAH HEEP, DEEP PURPLE and OZZY OSBOURNE's former bass player Bob Daisley have reportedly scrapped THE RAGE as the name for their new project and are currently going by the working title THE MEEK. The band, which consists of Daisley, Lee Kerslake (URIAH HEE...October 27, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS Says That KISS Don't Care About ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
Josh Bell of Las Vegas Weekly caught up with KISS bassist and vocalist Gene Simmons and asked him about the group's chances of making it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "With all due respect to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it's a popcorn fart for us," Simmons sneered. "It doesn't ...October 27, 2003
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GEORGE LYNCH Says LYNCH MOB Will Not Be Touring With MICHAEL SCHENKER
Former DOKKEN/current LYNCH MOB guitarist George Lynch has posted the following message to his official web site: "GEORGE LYNCH SOLO LIVE "Contrary to what is being posted on blabbermouth.com [sic] (great source of rock news but I wish they would check their facts before they print them) LYNCH MOB i...October 24, 2003
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DON ARDEN's Autobiography To Be Published In April
Don Arden's much-anticipated autobiography, "Mr. Big", has been pushed back to an April 2004 publication date via Robson Books. Arden, one of the earliest and most notorious managers of the rock 'n' roll era and father of Sharon Osbourne, wife/manager of former BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne, wa...October 24, 2003
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URIAH HEEP/DEEP PURPLE Supergroup To Call Themselves THE RAGE
The new "supergroup" featuring members of URIAH HEEP, DEEP PURPLE and OZZY OSBOURNE's former bass player Bob Daisley has reportedly been christened THE RAGE. The band, which consists of Daisley, Lee Kerslake (URIAH HEEP, OZZY OSBOURNE) on drums, Jon Lord (DEEP PURPLE) and Don Airey (OZZY OSBOURNE, B...October 20, 2003
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URIAH HEEP/DEEP PURPLE Supergroup To Release Album In Early 2004
The as-yet-unnamed new "supergroup" featuring members of URIAH HEEP, DEEP PURPLE and OZZY OSBOURNE's former bass player Bob Daisley will release their debut album early next year on Melbourne record producer Michael Gudinski's Liberation label, according to Australia's Sunday Mail. The idea for the...October 19, 2003
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BRUCE KULICK: 'I'm Fine!'
Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick is at home and recovering after being hit by two stray bullets outside a nightclub in Hollywood last night. Kulick attended a concert by MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil at the Key Club on Sunset Blvd., and left the with a friend at 1:3...October 16, 2003
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DR. CHUD's X-WARD To Kick Off Tour This Weekend
X-WARD, the new project led by Dr. Chud, will kick off their 2003 "Diagnosis for Death" tour in Baltimore, Maryland on October 17. Dr. Chud, best known as the drummer for the MISFITS (1995-2000) and the post-MISFITS project GRAVES, steps out from behind the kit to handle vocals in the new group. The...October 16, 2003
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Update: Former KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Shot In Leg Outside West Hollywood Club
Guitarist Bruce Kulick, a former member of KISS, was shot in the leg when a man opened fire outside a nightclub early Thursday (October 16),according to the Associated Press. A 21-year-old man got into an argument inside the Rainbow Bar & Grill at about 1:20 a.m., grabbed a gun from his car and...October 16, 2003