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Former MEDICATION Guitarist Holding Singer Auditions
Former MEDICATION/ADAYINTHELIFE guitarist Blunt will be holding auditions for the singer position in his new band Wednesday night between 8 and 10 on Long Island, New York. If you are interested in trying out, e-mail [email protected]. MEDICATION, the once-promising Los Angeles band featuring f...March 2, 2004
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer To Hold Annual Charity Golf Tournament
MÖTLEY CRÜE's Vince Neil, who lost his daughter Skylar in 1995 to stomach cancer, is holding his annual charity golf tournament in her name on May 6 in Malibu, California, according to MTV.com. Proceeds benefit the Skylar Neil Memorial Foundation, which donates funds to organizations that help child...March 1, 2004
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Review: DEEP PURPLE 'Dissed' Their Classic
Vit Wagner of The Toronto Star reviewed DEEP PURPLE's headlining appearance at Massey Hall Thursday night (Feb. 26). "I'll admit, skeptical as I was going in, that DEEP PURPLE sucked me into their blistering recreation of the 1972 prog/metal classic 'Machine Head' at Massey Hall last night — that wa...February 27, 2004
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SHARON OSBOURNE Explains OZZFEST 2004's Lack Of 'Alternative' Acts: 'We're Not Gay!'
"It's harder than hard, and my God, is it ugly," Sharon Osbourne said of the testosterone-fueled lineup of Ozzfest 2004 during today's press conference, according to Reuters. Asked about the absence of more melodic, alternative rock acts, she said, "We're not gay!" As the laughter died down, Rob Hal...February 20, 2004
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GUNS N' ROSES Fans Protest Release Of 'Greatest Hits' Collection
A number of GUNS N' ROSES fans are protesting the decision by Universal Music to issue a GNR greatest hits album without, what they say is, the approval of the band's lead singer Axl Rose, according to Australia's Undercover News. The irate fans have started an online petition via the GNR fan siteFebruary 17, 2004
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NICK MENZA Explains His Absence From The New MEGADETH Album
Former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza has issued a statement addressing the recent reports that he was asked to appear on the new MEGADETH album currently being worked on by Dave Mustaine. His statement reads as follows: "To all my family, friends, fans, and E.T.s, "Yes, I was ready to go to Arizona to...February 14, 2004
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DAVID SHANKLE GROUP Part Ways With Singer, Seek Replacement
DAVID SHANKLE GROUP, the new project formed by former MANOWAR guitarist David Shankle, have parted ways with vocalist Trace Edward Zaber. Trace "has announced that he will take a leave of absence from his vocal duties with DAVID SHANKLE GROUP," reads a statement on the group's web site. "This announ...February 6, 2004
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SOCIETY 1 To Part Ways With Bassist Following 'Suspension Show'
SOCIETY 1 bassist Aleister has announced that the band's much-hyped "suspension show" at L.A.'s Key Club on March 11 will be his final show with the group. Singer Matt "The Lord" Zane had this to say: "Let me just say that the band will continue. It's unfortunate because I had high hopes for Aleiste...February 3, 2004
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SEPULTURA Narrowly Avoid Tragedy At Brazilian Festival
SEPULTURA's performance at Festival de Verão in Salvador, Brazil Friday night (Jan. 30) almost turned into a tragedy when "a huge tower holding some advertisements, placed by the side of the stage, come down pushed by the rain and the wind," according to a posting on the band's web site. "It destroy...February 2, 2004
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FEAR FACTORY: New Tour Report Posted Online
FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell has posted the following tour report on the band's official web site: "Aussie, aussie, aussie! OI, OI, OI!!! "The Big Day Out in Melbourne had the biggest turn-out on record. The grounds were teaming with people, like army ants en masse. It was really something t...January 28, 2004
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CARDINAL Part Ways With Bassist, Seek Replacement
CARDINAL, the Dutch death metal group formed by former members of UNLORD, CONOLATION, NEMBRIONIC and NECROLOGY, are currently holding auditions for a new bass player. The band's previous bassist, Robert Jan, has decided to leave the band "due to private circumstances." Although CARDINAL are "sorry t...January 28, 2004
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'Black Metal' Photographer To Hold Exhibition In Brooklyn
Photographer Peter Beste will be holding an exhibition at the Riviera gallery in Brooklyn. The opening is Thursday February 5, from 7 to 10 p.m. "There will be about 25 prints shown from my Norwegian Black Metal series as well as an audio portion," Beste says. The Riviera is located at 103 Metropoli...January 26, 2004
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LED ZEPPELIN: New 1970 Audience Tape Unearthed
Led-Zeppelin.com reports: "Easily one of the most exciting new tapes unearthed ever features [LED ZEPPELIN's] last concert of 1970 — the 2 1/2 hour evening performance at Madison Square Garden (9/19/70). Not only is it likely the best show of the tour, it contains an unusual setlist with some surpri...January 24, 2004
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FEAR FACTORY Make 'Surprise' Appearance At Sydney BIG DAY OUT Festival
FEAR FACTORY tour manager Chris Raughley has posted a "review" of the band's "surprise" appearance at the Sydney, Australia Big Day Out festival Friday afternoon (January 23). It reads as follows: "Hi all, today's show was truly spectacular. The band was on, and so was the crowd. Our show was in a b...January 23, 2004
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Report: Florida Newspaper Feels The Wrath Of RUSH Fans
Phil Lewis of Florida's Naples Daily News is reporting that John Henderson, the reporter handling the newspaper's police beat New Year's Day, was roundly criticized via e-mail for taking the address of RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson's North Naples condominium from booking sheets and including it in the...January 18, 2004
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