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ROSE TATTOO Frontman: PETE WELLS Was An 'Amazingly Innovative Player'

ROSE TATTOO singer Angry Anderson has commented on the death of the band's guitarist Pete Wells, who passed away in Sydney on Monday (March 27) after a long fight with cancer. A close friend, Anderson said Wells's health had deteriorated dramatically in the past few weeks, according to News.com.au....

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ROSE TATTOO: 2005 Audio Interview With PETE WELLS Available Online

Former EXODUS and current AMERICAN HEARTBREAK bassist Michael Butler, who hosts "The Rock and Roll Geek Show", has re-posted an interview he conducted a year ago with ROSE TATTOO guitarist Pete Wells. Listen to the chat — which may very well be one of Wells' last-known interviews in existence — at t...

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ROSE TATTOO Guitarist PETE WELLS Loses Battle With Cancer

ROSE TATTOO guitarist Pete Wells passed away today after a long battle with prostate cancer. The 58-year-old guitarist, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2002, had been undergoing treatment, which had caused him to stand aside from touring with ROSE TATTOO. A posting on the ROSE TATTOO official web s...

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JASON NEWSTED Talks About New VOIVOD Album, PIGGY's Passing

"Metal Machine Video" (web site),the self-described "only heavy metal/hard rock daily video show on the net," recently conducted an interview with former METALLICA and current VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted. A few excerpts from the chat follow; Metal Machine: What went into making the [new VOIVOD] al...

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STONE SOUR Part Ways With Drummer

STONE SOUR, the band featuring SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root, have officially parted ways with drummer Joel Ekman. "This is something that we all discussed and feel is best for the five of us and for the future of STONE SOUR," the group write in a statement. "This has been the...

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SLIPKNOT Singer Says New STONE SOUR Album Will Be 'Miles Above The First One'

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor recently spoke to Revolver magazine (web site) about the progress of the recording sessions for the sophomore album from his STONE SOUR project, which also features in its ranks Taylor's SLIPKNOT bandmate Jim Root (guitar). The follow-up the group's 2002 self-titled de...

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JUDAS PRIEST Rock On For TOMMY VANCE

Emma Midgley of ictheWharf.co.uk is reporting that JUDAS PRIEST's tribute gig for former Virginia Quay resident Tommy Vance on March 31 will raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, the Cabot Square bank's official charity. The gig will be held at the Royal Albert Hall next Friday and will play tri...

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VOIVOD Frontman Slams BLABBERMOUTH.NET 'Dickheads'

VOIVOD frontman Denis "Snake" Belanger has slammed the "dickheads" on BLABBERMOUTH.NET who have reacted negatively to the online preview of the group's new track "The X-Stream". The song, which is available now for streaming at MP3.com, comes off the Canadian pioneering metal band's upcoming album,...

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STONE SOUR: Studio Update

STONE SOUR, the band featuring SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root, are continuing work on their sophomore album with producer Nick Rasculinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, VELVET REVOLVER). "We now have 13 guitar tracks, 12 bass tracks, and 8 vocal tracks done of the 17 songs that we plan to reco...

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GURD Seek Photo Submissions For New Album Cover

Switzerland's GURD, the band formed out of the ashes of the power-thrash metal legends POLTERGEIST, have completed work on their eighth album, "Bang!", at the Little Creek studio for a late spring release. The band have launched a contest via their official web site whereby fans can submit a photo t...

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AEROSMITH Frontman Under Doctor's Orders To Rest Severely Strained Vocal Cords

Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa of BostonHerald.com have issued the following report: There's a whole lotta Cryin' amongst AEROSMITH fans who are worried that frontman Steven Tyler's throat is shot — or furious that the band has pulled the plug on six shows this month with little warning. Sources say the...

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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist To Guest On ALICE COOPER's Radio Show

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton will be Alice Cooper's special guest on Cooper's radio show "Nights with Alice Cooper" airing on Tuesday, March 21. The program is a classic-rock format and is nationally syndicated on the United Stations Radio Networks. Air times differ, so make sure to check out...

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CLIVEAID 2006 Benefit Concert To Be Held In May

The organizers of Cliveaid, which was set up in 2004 as a fund-raising event for original IRON MAIDEN drummer Clive Burr (who suffers from multiple sclerosis),have issued the following update on this year's event: "It is with great pleasure that we can announce this year's 'Cliveaid' show. As you m...

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GLENN TIPTON: 'My Full Attentions Are On JUDAS PRIEST'

Ben Tyree of ModernGuitars.com recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: ModernGuitars.com: JUDAS PRIEST is taking a hiatus from touring this year after two years. What do you consider the highlights of the tour? Glenn Tipton...

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Signed AEROSMITH, VAN HALEN Guitars To Be Auctioned For Charity

Several artist-used guitars, including many signed by their previous hit-making owners such as AEROSMITH and VAN HALEN, will be included in an auction of more than 200 lots of rare rock and pop music memorabilia to benefit the Children's Cancer Center at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Titled "From Bea...