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OBITUARY Reunite For Impromptu Appearance At OZZFEST 2002

Three-fifths of the classic line-up of OBITUARY reunited on stage at the Friday, July 26th stop of Ozzfest 2002 in West Palm Beach, Florida as part of ANDREW W.K.'s set at the event. W.K. drummer Donald "D.T." Tardy, vocalist/brother John Tardy, and bassist Frank Watkins were accompanied by Andrew,...
July 29, 2002
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ANGEL DUST: Is The End Near?

German power metallers ANGEL DUST appear to have imploded over ego clashes and money disagreements, causing bassist Frank Banx to announce his decision to relocate to the US and start up a new version of the group with guitarist Ritchie Wilkison and an as-yet-unnamed new drummer and singer. "ANGEL D...
July 29, 2002
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SEBASTIAN BACH: "I Did Not Plead Guilty To Anything"

Contrary to previous reports that former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach had pleaded guilty to marijuana possession earlier this week, Bach's attorney Frank DeSevo released the following statement today: "Sebastian pled guilty to nothing and was found guilty of nothing. He applied for a conditional...
July 25, 2002
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SINNER Hard At Work On "There Will Be Execution"

The current incarnation of the long-running German act SINNER—Mat Sinner (vocals/bass, also in PRIMAL FEAR),Frank Rössler (keyboards),Fritz Randow (drums, ex-SAXON),Henny Wolter (guitar),and Tom Naumann (guitar)—are at House of Music Studios in Winterbach, Germany recording their brand new CD, e...
July 22, 2002
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JUDAS PRIEST Betrayed Us: WHITEHORSE MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL Organizers

JUDAS PRIEST used "blatantly false and disingenuous posturing" to cancel their appearance at Washington's 5th Annual Whitehorse Mountain Classic Rock Festival 2002, and in the process breached a "binding contract" that existed between the group and festival organizers Shadow Promotions, according to...
July 10, 2002
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SKUMLOVE To Get Assistance From FEAR FACTORY, PROFESSIONAL MURDER MUSIC Members For Live Debut

Los Angeles-based SKUMLOVE will reportedly make their live debut on August 14th at the Dragonfly in Hollywood with the help of an "all-star band" featuring ex-FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares, PROFESSIONAL MURDER MUSIC drummer Justin Bennett and SX-10/CYPRESS HILL bassist Frank Mercurio. Also app...
July 1, 2002
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Norway's SLAYER Magazine To Unleash Issue #17

Norway's Slayer magazine is currently preparing its 17th issue (dubbed "Witching Metal") containing 68 pages in the familiar Slayer vein, featuring interviews with Jon Nødtveidt of DISSECTION (the first interview after his arrest!),EXODUS, CANDLEMASS, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, OCCULT, RAZOR, THE CROWN, MERC...
June 25, 2002
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SINNER Prepare To Record New CD

The current incarnation of the long-running German act SINNER—Mat Sinner (vocals/bass, also in PRIMAL FEAR),Frank Rössler (keyboards),Fritz Randow (drums, ex-SAXON),Henny Wolter (guitar),and Tom Naumann (guitar)—are due to enter House of Music Studios in Winterbach, Germany during the summer to...
June 23, 2002
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POSSESSED's JEFF BECERRA: New Interview Posted Online

Old-school death metal fans may want to check out this excellent interview with former POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra, as conducted a couple of months back by Frank Stover of Voices From The Darkside. A good read, indeed. ...
June 9, 2002
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TOMAHAWK Land Entire TOOL Tour

TOMAHAWK, the "all star" band featuring former FAITH NO MORE vocalist Mike Patton, ex-HELMET drummer Jon Stainer, former JESUS LIZARD guitarist Duane Denison, and ex-THE COWS/current MELVINS bassist Kevin Rutmanis, will be opening for TOOL on the latter band's entire North American tour. Confirmed d...
June 7, 2002
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Tributes To Fallen Ex-WHIPLASH Bassist Continue Pouring In

Since our announcement of the tragic passing of ex-WHIPLASH/INTO ANOTHER bassist Tony Bono due to a heart attack, a number of friends, former bandmates and fans have posted heartfelt tributes to the man that was universally considered to be among the most down-to-earth, friendly and good-natured peo...
June 1, 2002
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STEVEN TYLER Presents AEROSMITH 101 At Boston's Berklee College

AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler spoke to the Berklee College of Music students on Wednesday, May 8th, as part of a class dubbed "AEROSMITH 101", which saw the singer looking back at three decades of history with the band, according to Aero Force One. Even though Tyler released his first album before...
May 11, 2002
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Former FATES WARNING Guitarist Inks Label Deal

DRAGONSPOON, the new project of former FATES WARNING guitarist Frank Aresti, have inked a deal with Hook N Mouth Records and will issue their debut full-length CD in September. According to an official press release, “DRAGONSPOON ventures into the world of industrial music with Frank's unique style...
May 2, 2002
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CODEFENDANTS Launch Web Site

CODEFENDANTS, a band consisting of DJs Frank (DEFTONES),Crook (TEAM SLEEP),Nit and Epik, have launched their official web site at www.decibeldevils.com. ...
April 27, 2002
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ROSE TATTOO Line Up European Dates

Veteran Australian rockers ROSE TATTOO have lined up a bunch of European dates ahead of the release date of their first real studio album in over 20 years, entitled Pain, which was recently recorded in Hamburg with former ACCEPT guitarist Hermann Frank acting as engineer and Rainer Hnsel in the role...
April 15, 2002