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DIMEBAG DARRELL Murder: Transcript Of Police Press Conference Posted Online

A transcript of the press conference with Columbus, Ohio Sgt. Brent Mull discussing the shooting at the DAMAGEPLAN concert resulting in the death of guitarist Dimebag Darrell has been posted at CNN.com. Mull identified the shooter as 25-year-old Nathan Gale, as well as two other victims in the killi...

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Police Identify Alleged Gunman In DIMEBAG DARRELL's Murder

Police released the name of the gunman who allegedly went on a shooting rampage at a Columbus nightclub Wednesday night, killing four people — including DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag Darrel — before a police officer shot him dead. Nathan Gale, 25, of Marysville, reportedly jumped onto a concert stage...

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Report: Gunman Sought Out DIMEBAG, Shot Him Five Or Six Times At Close Range

Cincinnati's WCPO-TV has issued the following update on the shooting that occurred at the DAMAGEPLAN concert in Columbus, Ohio: A man opened fire in a crowded nightclub during a rock concert Wednesday night, killing at least four people and wounding at least two others before he was shot to death by...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'Red, White & Crüe' Track Listing Revealed, More Tour Dates Announced

The raucous rulers of the sex-and-drugs-fueled nightlife on L.A.'s Sunset Strip have returned to their old stomping grounds. All four original members of MÖTLEY CRÜE, the glam-metal gods who've sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and who paved the way for other seminal rock acts, have reunite...

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MASTERPLAN: 'Back For My Life' Sample Posted Online

A one-minute, 12-second sample of the new MASTERPLAN track "Back For My Life" has been posted online at AFM-Records.de. "Back For My Life" is the title track of the group's four-song EP (view cover here),due on November 29 via Germany's AFM Records. The songs included on the EP are as ...

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TWISTED TOWER DIRE Hard At Work On New Album

Virginia's "classic metal" act TWISTED TOWER DIRE are currently at Killabrew Studios in Annandale, VA with producer Matt Crooks (DIVISION) recording their fourth album, "Netherworlds", for Germany's Remedy Records. The track listing for the CD includes: 01. Starshine 02. Netherworlds 03. Fortress 04...

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FOZZY/STUCK MOJO Guitarist RICH WARD Records With Rapper BONZ For First Time In Five Years

FOZZY/STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward has posted the following message on his official web site: "About five months ago, DUKE [Rich's solo project] manager Mark Willis told me about a young female R&B singer from Atlanta that had the goods. A great voice, great look and the right personality for...

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MEGADETH Mainman Announces Touring Staff Change

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message at the group's official web site: "I wanted to take this time to inform you of a change with our touring staff out here on the 'Killing Road', to give thanks, and to avoid any further misunderstandings. "Our former tour manager, Claude...

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BATTERED: Former EINHERJER Members Release New Demo

BATTERED, the new Norwegian band featuring former EINHERJER members Frode Glesnes (a.k.a. Grimar, vocals/guitar),Aksel Herløe (guitar) and Gerhard Storesund (a.k.a. Vivar, drums),have posted their three-song 2004 demo via their official web site. Download the tracks "Battered", "Guided Hate" and "...

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Former HELLOWEEN Guitarist, STRATOVARIUS Singer Perform With SHAMAN In Slovakia

Former HELLOWEEEN and current MASTEPLAN guitarist Roland Grapow made a special guest appearance, along with Timo Kotipelto (STRATOVARIUS),during a SHAMAN gig in Martin, Slovakia on Saturday (Nov. 20). Roland and Timo played two songs with the band: "Pride" and a cover of JUDAS PRIEST's "Breaking th...

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METALLICA's HAMMETT Says He's Having The Time Of His Life On The Road

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett has spoken to The Salt Lake Tribune about the fact that the group are less than two weeks away from the end of a 17-month tour in support of their "St. Anger" album. "In the overall scheme of things, it's a decent METALLICA tour," Hammett said. "But we've definitely...

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HATESPHERE: 'The Killing EP' Details Revealed

Danish thrashers HATESPHERE will release their new mini-CD, entitled "The Killing EP", in Europe on January 31 via SPV Records. The EP was recorded at Jailhouse Studios with producer Tommy Hansen (HELLOWEEN, PRETTY MAIDS). "The Killing EP" track listing: 01. The Will of God 02. You're the Enemy 03....

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It's Official: HATESPHERE Sign With SPV RECORDS, Begin Work On New EP

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first revealed on October 11, Danish thrashers HATESPHERE have now officially signed a new record deal with the SPV label. The band recently spent time at Jailhouse Studios with producer Tommy Hansen (HELLOWEEN, PRETTY MAIDS) recording a new mini-CD, entitled "The Killing EP". A...

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THE MEADS OF ASPHODEL Outline Upcoming Activities

U.K. black metallers THE MEADS OF ASPHODEL have posted the following update on their official web site: "'The Mill Hill Sessions' CD is now out on Godreah Records. This airs the band in a raw environment with guitars taking over the main sound, leaving the keyboards at a bare minimum. HAWKWIND's Ala...

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W.A.S.P. Drummer Checks In From The Road

W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland has posted the following message on his official web site: "Hello to all you StetHowland.com rock and roll animals. Been out of touch due to the fact I'm out of the country. The European tour is killing! We have destroyed every gig so far. "I really enjoyed the U.K. and...