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ROCKETS TO RUIN: Straight-Ahead, High-Energy Southern Rock 'N' Roll
Former PIECE DOGS guitarist Mike Grimmett has formed a new Atlanta, Georgia-based band called ROCKETS TO RUIN. Influenced by groups such as KISS, THE CULT, GUNS N' ROSES, RAMONES, and STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, ROCKETS TO RUIN play straight-ahead, high-energy rock 'n' roll. The band, whose lineup is compl...February 5, 2004
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SCOTT WEILAND's Representatives Attempt To 'Clarify' Recent News Reports
Representatives for VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland issued the following statement Monday (Feb. 2) clarifying recent news reports about his recovery process, his legal status and plans for the future. "Recent news reports stated that the VELVET REVOLVER frontman (and former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS...February 3, 2004
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BENT BROTHER (a.k.a. TWISTED SISTER) To Play New Jersey
BENT BROTHER — TWISTED SISTER's evil twin (essentially a makeup-less version of the real thing) — will be re-emerging from the ashes of infamy to perform on Saturday, January 31 at The Shark Bar at Double Ds in Morristown, New Jersey. For more information and directions, call (973) 326-9554. As prev...January 28, 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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Ex-KISS Guitarist On Being Shot: I Was Thinking About Selling My Pants On EBAY
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick spoke to Australia's Beat magazine about being shot in the leg and grazed by a bullet to the head outside the Rainbow Bar and Grill nightclub on Los Angeles' famed Sunset Strip last October. "Well, considering what happened, I guess you can say I'm doing pretty wel...January 28, 2004
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Report: Heavy Metal Soldier Left A Void That Only Music Can Fill
Mike Barber of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that at 28, John Sullivan was a heavy metal "shredder," a phenomenal guitar player so good at tearing up the fret board that he caused jaws to drop. Known among local musicians simply as "Sully," he was also a 101st Airborne Division soldier who...January 26, 2004
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SCOTT WEILAND Ordered Back Into Lockdown Rehab
MTV.com reports: "Scott Weiland appeared in two separate courtrooms to address drug charges on Friday (January 23) before being ordered back into lockdown rehab. The former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS frontman and current VELVET REVOLVER singer pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in Los Angeles Superi...January 23, 2004
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PAPA ROACH Singer Attempts To 'Punk' Drummer: Video Available
A seven-minute video clip of PAPA ROACH singer Jacoby Shaddix attempting to "punk" drummer Dave Buckner by making a joke mix of a b-side with the drums mixed all the way down has been posted online at the group's official web site. Check out what happens when Dave doesn't react the way anyone expect...January 23, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER Set First Single, Schedule Promotional Appearances
VELVET REVOLVER, the much buzzed-about rock group featuring ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS vocalist Scott Weiland, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash, bassist Duff McKagan, drummer Matt Sorum and guitarist Dave Kushner from Dave Navarro's (JANE'S ADDICTION) band, have selected "Slither" as the first singl...January 20, 2004
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ERIC KRETZ Denies Being Part Of STP/BLACK CROWES Supergroup
According to a posting at STONE TEMPLE PILOTS fan site Below Empty, former STP drummer Eric Kretz, who attended NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) this year in Anaheim, Ca., has denied being involved in the new project being formed by ex-STP members Robert and Dean DeLeo along with ex-BL...January 19, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: Bringing Chaos Back Into The Rock World
VELVET REVOLVER's official biography, written by David Wild and provided by the group's record label, RCA/BMG Records, includes additional information about the band's formation and their forthcoming debut CD, "Contraband", due on May 11 (postponed from the previously announced April 27 date). Here...January 15, 2004
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PAPA ROACH Select Mixer For New Album
PAPA ROACH will be heading back to Los Angeles this week to begin mixing their new album with Chris Lord-Alge. Chris' credits include BAD RELIGION, BILLY TALENT, GLASSJAW, GREEN DAY, IMA ROBOT, MxPx, P.O.D., and STONE TEMPLE PILOTS. As previously reported, the follow-up to 2002's "Lovehatetragedy" —...January 14, 2004
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Report: Two Heavy Metal Fans Accused In Columbine-Like Plot
Two Southeast Louisiana heavy metal fans (photos) were arrested Monday (Jan. 12) on charges of terrorizing for what detectives say was a plan to re-create the bloody massacre at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., according to the Associated Press. Dutchtown High School students Christopher L...January 14, 2004
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SCOTT WEILAND Switches Rehab Facilities Once Again
MTV.com reports: "Scott Weiland has switched rehab facilities once again — but this time, the court does not approve. The former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS frontman/current VELVET REVOLVER singer was originally placed in court-ordered lockdown rehab at Grandview in Pasadena, California, and then, with the...January 9, 2004
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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Members To Join STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/BLACK CROWES Supergroup?
According to an article in yesterday's edition of the New York Post, unidentified former members of GUNS N' ROSES will be joining the new supergroup being formed by ex-BLACK CROWES frontman Chris Robinson and former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS members Robert (bass) and Dean DeLeo (guitar) and Eric Kretz (dr...January 7, 2004
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