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Former MEGADETH Guitarist To Hold California Workshop
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will be holding a guitar workshop at the Layola Marymount University in Marina Del Rey, California on Tuesday, June 25th between 1:00 and 4:00 PM. ...June 24, 2002
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PAUL STANLEY: "I Would Love To See KISS Continue Without Any Original Members"
If the absence of original drummer Peter Criss and guitarist Ace Frehley weren't enough, KISS frontman Paul Stanley recently gave his blessings to the possibility of the band continuing without ANY of the original members. Said Stanley: "I've always believed that KISS is bigger than any one member a...June 24, 2002
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: "I Have To Do What Needs To Be Done"
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's record label, Roadrunner Records, issued a statement earlier today acknowledging vocalist Jesse Leach's absence from the group's upcoming activities, but suggesting that this will be only a temporary arrangement and indicating that plans exist for the frontman to return to the ba...June 17, 2002
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SUPERFIX To Hold Drummer, Guitarist Auditions
SUPERFIX, the Los Angeles-based band featuring former DRAIN STH drummer Martina Axen (who handles lead vocals in the new group) and bassist Anna Kjellberg, are holding open auditions for a drummer and guitarist on June 22nd and June 23rd in Hollywood, California. All interested parties should e-mail...June 3, 2002
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SILVERCHAIR Cancel All Concert Engagements As DANIEL JOHNS' Condition Takes Turn For Worse
SILVERCHAIR have cancelled all their concert engagements due to further deterioration in the health of lead singer and guitarist, Daniel Johns. Persons holding tickets to the band's sold out New York and London dates over the next two weeks will be offered full refunds from the point of purchase as...June 1, 2002
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BUSH Split With Guitarist, Recruit HELMET Axeman
BUSH have parted ways with guitarist Nigel Pulsford and have replaced him with ex-HELMET guitarist Chris Traynor. "[Nigel] didn't get kicked out," mainman Gavin Rossdale told MTV. "He didn't want to be on tour, and you can't kick someone out that isn't there. There was not a bad word, not any argume...May 21, 2002
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UNLEASHED Explain Absence Of VENOM Cover From New CD
Swedish death metal veterans UNLEASHED have issued the following official statement explaining the reasons for the exclusion of the group's cover-of-sorts of VENOM's "Black Metal"re-dubbed "Death Metal" and featuring different lyrics to the originalfrom the band's soon-to-be-issued (in the US) comeb...May 3, 2002
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AEROSMITH Frontman Makes Surprise Appearance At RANDY CASTILLO Tribute Gig
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler made a surprise appearance at a sold-out tribute to the late MOTLEY CRUE/OZZY OSBOURNE drummer Randy Castillo, which was held at the Key Club in Hollywood, California on Monday, April 29th. Tyler reportedly appeared for a rendition of the AEROSMITH classic "Mama Kin"...May 1, 2002
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GAMMA RAY's HENJO RICHTER Turns Down HELLOWEEN Offer
GAMMA RAY guitarist Henjo Richter will not be accepting HELLOWEEN's offer to join the latter band as a replacement for the departed Roland Grapow, according to GAMMA RAY's record label Sanctuary/Metal-Is Records. As you may recall, Richter had been holding discussions with HELLOWEEN mainman Michael...April 26, 2002
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COURTNEY LOVE Won't See Court-Ordered Psychiatrist
Courtney Love will not have to undergo a psychiatric exam to determine if she is mentally capable of handling her NIRVANA-related responsibilities under the NIRVANA LLC partnership, Judge Robert H. Alsdorf of the Superior Court of the State of Washington in Seattle ruled on Wednesday, April 24th. As...April 25, 2002
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FOZZY/SICK SPEED Update Courtesy Of Guitarist RICH WARD
A FOZZY/SICK SPEED update courtesy of guitarist Rich Ward (ex-STUCK MOJO): We started recording the new FOZZY CD on Jan. 9th and I didn't finish until March 29. We had a couple of days off here and there, but I used those days to work on the new SICK SPEED material. We worked from 2 ...April 14, 2002
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PAPA ROACH To Collaborate With Rappers BLACK EYED PEAS
PAPA ROACH will collaborate with rappers BLACK EYED PEAS on an as-yet-untitled song that will be included on the latter's next studio effort, due later in the year. We've been holding out to actually work with an artist in person, PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix told MTV. When we've been asked to...April 11, 2002
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SKINLAB's ESQUIVEL Recounts SOIL, HEADSTRONG Tour Shenanigans
SKINLAB frontman Steev Esquivel recently commented on the shenanigans that took place on the final night of the group's US tour with SOIL and HEADSTRONG, which took place on Monday, April 1st in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Stated Esquivel, “it was April Fools day, so we had to start early with our fun...April 4, 2002
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BON JOVI's TICO TORRES Involved In Legal Dispute Over Kids' Clothing Line
The following item comes to us courtesy of yesterday's edition of The New York Post: BON JOVI drummer Tico Torres is trying to oust the designer of his clothing line for kids, Rock Star Baby, now that it's turning a profit. In 2000, Torres, formerly married to supermodel Eva Herzigova, started the l...March 28, 2002
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APARTMENT 26 Deny Split Rumors
Britain's APARTMENT 26—the group fronted by Biff Butler, son of BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler—have posted a statement on their official web site refuting reports of an imminent break-up following their split with Hollywood Records earlier in the year. The statement reads as follows: “We are st...March 22, 2002
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