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D.R.I. Offer Update On Guitarist SPIKE CASSIDY's Battle With Cancer
Legendary punk/metal crossover band D.R.I. (DIRTY ROTTEN IMBECILES) have issued the following update on the condition of guitarist Spike Cassidy, who was recently diagnosed with colon cancer: "Spike Cassidy, founder/guitarist of D.R.I., was diagnosed with cancer in March of 2006. A one-foot section...June 16, 2006
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VOIVOD: 'Katorz' E-Card Available
Canada's pioneering metal band VOIVOD have launched an exclusive e-card to promote their much-anticipated new album "Katorz", set for release in North America on July 25 via The End Records. The e-card features a biography on the album, the track "The X-Stream" and a link to the five-minute trailer...June 14, 2006
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TESTAMENT Guitarist: 'New Material Is Sounding Pretty Old-School'
Steve Saks of LivingForMetal.com recently conducted an interview with TESTAMENT/DRAGONLORD guitarist Eric Peterson. A few excerpts from the chat follow: LivingForMetal.com: After the CD "Live At The Fillmore" you released "Demonic". How was that era for the band? Eric: "We toured our asses off for '...June 13, 2006
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LAAZ ROCKIT Sign With OLD SCHOOL METAL RECORDS
Legendary Bay Area thrashers LAAZ ROCKIT have inked a deal with OSM Records to issue their long-awaited DVD, "Live Untold". An August 15 release is expected. "Having been a fan of LAAZ ROCKIT for a long time, this is quite an honor to be able to put out this DVD and work with one of ...June 9, 2006
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MICHAEL ANTHONY: EDDIE VAN HALEN Didn't Want Me To Be Part Of 2004 Tour
According to Danny Glessner of the San Antonio Express-News, many reports from VAN HALEN's 2004 reunion tour suggested guitar legend Eddie Van Halen was out of sorts due to a storm of recent troubles including cancer, divorce and reports of heavy drinking. Whatever the problems, the tour was not res...June 9, 2006
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SAMMY HAGAR, MICHAEL ANTHONY: Autographed Bass To Be Auctioned For Cancer Patient
Helping Heroes is auctioning off a Yamaha BB3000MA bass guitar autographed by Michael Anthony (VAN HALEN) and Sammy Hagar and THE WABOS to help raise money for 18-year old cancer patient Brian Mammen. The auction is being hosted on eBay.com and runs until June 12. Michael recently hung out with Mamm...June 8, 2006
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ZAO: Entire New Album Available For Preview
Greensburg, Pennsylvania-based band ZAO have made their entire new album, "The Fear Is What Keeps Us Here", available for preview at this location. Due on June 13 via Ferret, the CD was recorded at Electrical Audio in Chicago with the studio's famed owner, Steve Albini, at the helm. Albini approache...June 8, 2006
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ANGER AS ART Finish Recording New Album
ANGER AS ART, the Los Angeles-based thrash metal band featuring Steve Gaines (ABATTOIR, BLOODLUST, PAGAN WAR MACHINE, DREAMS OF DAMNATION),have finished recording the follow-up to their self-titled album. "All we gotta do now is mix!" says Gaines. "Chris Trent (producer) has done an amazing job — a...June 6, 2006
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ACE FREHLEY Attends MARC BOLAN & T.REX Tribute In New York City
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was reportedly seen chatting with fans at the Glam Rock Tribute To Marc Bolan & T.Rex at Don Hill's in New York City on Thursday, June 1. Famed DAVID BOWIE/T.REX producer Tony Visconti was also on hand to introduce Marc Bolan's son Rolan Bolan and his band. St...June 5, 2006
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Original PENTAGRAM Member Loses Battle With Cancer
Vincent McAllister, the guitarist and a founding member of seminal metal band PENTAGRAM, has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 51. McAllister played guitar in the classic '70s PENTAGRAM lineup that also included vocalist Bobby Liebling, bassist Greg Mayne and drummer Geof O'Keefe. His record...June 1, 2006
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VAN HALEN Bassist Jams With Cancer Patient
Shannon Gauthier of DailyBulletin.com has issued the following report: The pain and fear that follows the reality of cancer was forgotten for a day last week when 18-year-old Brian Mammen had a wish granted. Michael Anthony, of the band VAN HALEN, visited Mammen's San Dimas home bearing gifts, music...June 1, 2006
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MY RUIN Guitarist Loses Father To Cancer
Orange County's BLEED THE SKY have posted the following message on their official web site: "Our deepest sympathies go out to our good friend Mick Murphy of MY RUIN who lost his father to cancer [on Saturday, May 20]. We all know and respect Mick as hands down the best guitar player that we know ...May 22, 2006
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PEGAZUS: First-Ever DVD Due Late June
Guitarist Johnny Stoj of the Australian metallers PEGAZUS has posted the following update on the band's official web site: "Finally, the first-ever PEGAZUS DVD is just about to be scheduled for an official release worldwide. The title is 'Pegazus – Mythology Chapter II (2000-2006)'. All that we are...May 19, 2006
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JOEY RAMONE's Family Launching Cancer Research Foundation
Launch Radio Networks reports: It's been six years since RAMONES frontman Joey Ramone lost his battle with cancer, but his family hasn't given up the fight. In conjunction with the annual Joey Ramone Birthday Bash in New York City, Joey's mother Charlotte Lesher and his brother Mickey Leigh will ann...May 18, 2006
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SKID ROW Bassist BOLAN To Perform With FRANKENSTEIN 3000
East Coast hard rock outfit FRANKENSTEIN 3000 will be joined onstage by SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan at a T.REX tribute concert scheduled for Thursday, June 1 at Don Hill's in New York City. FRANKENSTEIN 3000 will be performing a mostly original set, adding a handful of covers including "20th Centu...May 18, 2006
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