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KISS: Tampa And Pensacola Shows Cancelled
The KISS/POISON concerts postponed from Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1 in Tampa and Pensacola, respectively, have been cancelled. "Due to commitments with tour routing we were unable to reschedule this date," reads a posting on KISS' web site. "Patrons holding tickets for this performance ca...August 5, 2004
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CROWBAR Sign With CANDLELIGHT RECORDS
New Orleans sludge-meisters CROWBAR have signed a worldwide deal with Candlelight Records. The group's new album, "Life's Blood For The Downtrodden", is expected to see a February 8, 2005 Stateside release date. Final studio work on the album, produced by the working team of Warren Riker (DOWN) and...August 5, 2004
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DISTURBED Guitarist Comments On FINCH Brawl: 'We Finished The Battle They Started'
DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan has posted a statement on the band's official message board explaining his side of the story behind the altercation between DISTURBED and FINCH at this past weekend's Rolling Rock Town Fair in Latrobe, PA. His statement reads as follows: "There is some truth and a lot...August 2, 2004
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GORGOROTH Complete Songwriting Process For New Album
Norwegian black metallers GORGOROTH have completed the songwriting process for their upcoming album, "Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam". The group will be holding drummer auditions later this month for their planned European tour this autumn and an eventual album recording. More information about the tou...August 1, 2004
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STEELHEART Vocalist Says He Is Ready To Sing From The Bottom Of His Soul
STEELHEART frontman Mike Matijevic has issued the following statement regarding his recent activities: "Dear friends, "I would like to apologize for my absence. Due to another death in my family, once again my life was taken off course. I am sad to say on September 30, 2003 my father, Mirko Matijevi...July 29, 2004
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OZZFEST 2004 Organizers: BUSH/HITLER Video Steered Attention Away From BLACK SABBATH
The Ozzfest 2004 organizers have confirmed to MTV.com that two images of George W. Bush, shown during BLACK SABBATH's performance of the metal classic "War Pigs", have been removed from the video montage that accompanies the song, which usually kicks off the band's headlining set. The Ozzfest camp s...July 22, 2004
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CRYPTOPSY Drummer Talks About The Return Of LORD WORM
In an interview with Rock and Roll Online, CRYPTOPSY drummer Flo Mounier spoke about the return of vocalist Lord Worm to the group's ranks after an eight-year absence. Asked how the reunion came about, Flo said, "Well, when we began the writing process for the up-and-coming fifth album, we realized...July 21, 2004
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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE: DAVID ELLEFSON Has Never Been My Best Friend
In a recent interview with Greece's Metal-Temple.com webzine, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke about longtime bassist David Ellefson's absence from the group's current lineup. "Everyone thinks that [Ellefson] was my best friend. He's not my best friend, he's never been my best friend. We were cl...July 21, 2004
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PAUL STANLEY: PETER CRISS And ACE FREHLEY Don't Belong In KISS
KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley recently spoke to PressOfAtlanticCity.com about the group's current tour, the absence of original members Peter Criss and Ace Frehley and his upcoming solo album. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: Are Peter and Ace done for good? Paul Stanley: "Yeah....July 20, 2004
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TESLA Guitarist Enters Rehab For Addiction
TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch has entered an undisclosed facility to seek treatment for addiction, "an illness that cannot be defeated without help," according to a statement from the rest of the group. "We hope you will all join us in wishing him a very healthy recovery so that he is able to return...July 15, 2004
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BODYBAG Drummer Forms New Project
BODYBAG drummer Jimmy Littlefield is currently singing for a new Portland, OR-based project called KAPUDA and is going to be holding open auditions for a drummer soon. Influences include MESHUGGAH, SOULFLY and FAITH NO MORE. Interested parties can call (503) 975-1224 or e-mail [email protected]. "We...July 10, 2004
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JIMMY PAGE Gibson Signature Les Paul Models Available In Limited Run
According to GuitarSite.com, rock 'n' roll guitar legend Jimmy Page has personally inspected, played and signed each of the 25 guitars in the initial limited run of the Gibson Jimmy Page Signature Les Paul models (photo),produced by Gibson's Custom, Art & Historic division. As a testament to Pa...July 5, 2004
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It's Official: ULI JON ROTH, MICHAEL SCHENKER To Team Up For American Tour
It has been officially confirmed today that legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) will embark an American co-headlining tour with the MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) starting at the end of August. The tour will comprise of approximately 20 shows some of the concerts are also going to feature...July 3, 2004
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KISS' PAUL STANLEY: 'I Will Stop When I Decide To Stop'
KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley recently spoke to the Macon Telegraph about the absence from the group's current touring lineup of original lead guitarist Ace Frehley and drummer Peter Criss. "I haven't spoken to Ace in probably a year and a half, maybe two years," Stanley said, "so I really do...July 2, 2004
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KITTIE Announce First Tour In Support Of 'Until The End'
KITTIE will begin to tour in support of its upcoming release, "Until the End", in early July with support acts CANDIRIA, 36 CRAZYFISTS and TWELVE TRIBES. "The anticipation is high," said KITTIE drummer Mercedes Lander. "We haven't toured since November so we're definitely excited. The tour lineup is...June 30, 2004
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