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MTV: ANTHRAX Confirm Reunion Of 'Among The Living' Lineup
MTV.com is reporting that they have received confirmation that ANTHRAX's classic "Among the Living" lineup — guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Spitz, vocalist Joey Belladonna, bassist Frank Bello, and drummer Charlie Benante — has reunited. However, despite persistent reports that the band would be takin...March 15, 2005
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OZZY And SHARON To Host 'Controversial' Talk Show
According to Ireland On-line, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne will host a new controversial British talk show — and they hope to secure exclusive and frank interviews with a host of celebrities including pal Elton John. BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy and his outspoken wife are set to front the new television...March 14, 2005
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Original MOLLY HATCHET Singer DANNY JOE BROWN Dead At 53
The southern rock family was dealt a huge blow on March 10 with the passing of original MOLLY HATCHET singer Danny Joe Brown. He had only just been released from hospital, after treatment for pneumonia and other ailments, but died upon his return home. He was 53 years old. Although earlier, establis...March 12, 2005
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ANTHRAX: Second Chicago Date Added
ANTHRAX have confirmed a second show at the House of Blues in Chicago, Illinois on May 1 (after the April 30 date sold out) with the classic "Among the Living" lineup, featuring singer Joey Belladonna, guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Spitz, drummer Charlie Benante and bassist Frank Bello. These will be...March 11, 2005
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OBITUARY And SICK OF IT ALL Confirmed For Germany's WITH FULL FORCE Festival
Reactivated death metal legends OBITUARY and hardcore veterans SICK OF IT ALL have been confirmed for the 2005 installment of the With Full Force festival, set to be held July 1-3 at Airfield Roitzschjora in Löbnitz (near Leipzig),Germany. The complete list of bands currently scheduled to perform a...March 11, 2005
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FOZZY/STUCK MOJO Guitarist Says He Came Close To Calling It Quits
FOZZY/STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward has posted a lengthy message on his official web site reflecting on the recent FOZZY/STUCK MOJO European tour and offering an update on his THE DUKE solo album, due in Europe on April 25 via Spitfire Records. An excerpt from the posting follows: "The last few mon...March 10, 2005
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Germans Want AC/DC And METALLICA Songs To Be Played At Their Funeral
Alastair Jamieson of Scotsman.com is reporting that research suggests Germans favor guitar-led songs by bands such as AC/DC and METALLICA to be played at their funeral, while Italians and Spaniards prefer more classical music. More than 45,000 adults across Europe were polled on their choice of fune...March 9, 2005
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ANTHRAX: 'Among The Living' Lineup To Play One-Off Show In Chicago Next Month
ANTHRAX have confirmed a one-off show at the House of Blues in Chicago, Illinois on April 30 with the classic "Among the Living" lineup, featuring singer Joey Belladonna, guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Spitz, drummer Charlie Benante and bassist Frank Bello. This will be the only U.S. show the band wil...March 8, 2005
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ANTHRAX: Costa Rica Photos Posted Online
ANTHRAX have posted photos from their March 4 visit to Costa Rica at this location. The group's South American/Mexican tour is scheduled to conclude today (March 8) in Mexico City. As previously reported, ANTHRAX's classic "Among the Living" lineup has been confirmed for the following European festi...March 8, 2005
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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Working On 'Autobiographical' Solo Album
Billboard.com is reporting that original KISS drummer Peter Criss is currently hard at work at his own recording studio, laying down tracks for an as-yet-untitled solo album. "I started writing this stuff a couple of years back, actually," Criss told Billboard.com. "I was procrastinating, that's the...March 3, 2005
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Drummer STEFAN SCHWARZMANN To Rejoin ACCEPT For Summer Festival Appearances
Drummer Stefan Schwarzmann (HELLOWEEN, U.D.O., RUNNING WILD) has recently become available and will be rejoining legendary German metallers ACCEPT for the 2005 summer festivals. Stefan has performed with the band since the "good old days" when he replaced original drummer Stefan Kaufmann. This offic...March 1, 2005
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Former STEREOMUD Guitarist, Ex-SCAR CULTURE Bassist Announce Addition To Band Lineup
Former STEREOMUD guitarist John Fattoruso and ex-SCAR CULTURE bassist Frank Cannino have added longtime friend and guitarist Joe Festa to their still-unnamed new project. "We all went to school together and haven't seen or heard from Joe for almost ten years, but when he came down to jam, it fit per...February 25, 2005
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ANTHRAX: Classic 'Among The Living' Lineup Confirmed For France's FURY FEST
ANTHRAX's classic "Among the Living" lineup has been confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Fury Fest, set to take place June 24-26 in Le Mans, France. Also newly confirmed for the festival are DARK TRANQUILLITY, EPICA, ILLDISPOSED, LACUNA COIL, MY DYING BRIDE and MISFITS. The list of bands currently...February 21, 2005
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Ex-ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ Joins Forces With YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Drummer In WASABI
Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz has teamed up with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN drummer Patrik Johansson in a brand new project called WASABI. "The material is quite a bit faster and heavier than the Nicko McBrain/Dan Spitz project [SEVEN X SEVENTY]," says Spitz. "Patrik Johansson is an amazing double bass d...February 21, 2005
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Former CROWN 10 Guitarist Launches New Band With DIO Guitarist's Brother
Former CROWN 10 guitarist/vocalist James Brady has started a new as-yet-unnamed project with bassist Eric Goldy (younger brother of DIO guitarist Craig Goldy) and drummer Frank Dolan (longtime friend and collaborator of ANNIHILATOR/EXTREME drummer Mike Mangini in his "Rhythm Knowledge" books). Comme...February 20, 2005
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