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ROCK FEST 2002 Bands: Promoter Is To Blame For L.A. Show Cancellation
RATT, WARRANT, FIREHOUSE and L.A. GUNS have issued a joint statement blaming the abrupt ending of their Metal Edge Rock Fest 2002 Tour (also including DOKKEN) on the promoter of the traveling festival's Los Angeles date, which was scheduled to take place on September 14th at the Hollywood Palladium....September 21, 2002
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DOKKEN Cancel Palo Alto Date
The DOKKEN show at the Icon Nightclub in Palo Alto, California scheduled for September 27th has been cancelled. According to a message posted on the club's web site, the date will be made up in November. No reason was given for the cancellation. ...September 20, 2002
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THOR Announces North American Dates
The "mighty" THOR has announced the following North American dates in support of his brand new 12th studio album, entitled Triumphant: Sep. 19 - Thunder Bay, Ontario, CAN @ The Apollo Sep. 20 - Sault St. Marie, Ontario, CAN @ Foggy Notions Sep. 21 - Sudbury, Ontario, CAN @ The Townhouse Sep. 24 - Qu...September 19, 2002
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DON DOKKEN Denies Altercation With Drummer, Blames Promoter For L.A. Cancellation
DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken has denied the reports that an altercation between him and drummer Mick Brown led to the drummer's premature exit from the Rock Fest 2002 trek and the cancellation of the September 14th Los Angeles stop on the tour. "Its all bullshit," Dokken wrote regarding the widespread...September 17, 2002
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KELLY OSBOURNE Debuts At British #3 With 'Papa Don't Preach'
KELLY OSBOURNE's version of "Papa Don't Preach" (originally recorded by MADONNA) has entered the English singles chart at number three, according to Kelly's official web site. "It's a great start and we're certain it's only to get better as The Osbournes debuts on Channel 4 in the U.K. November 1. T...September 17, 2002
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DOKKEN Split With Drummer Following Punch-Up
DOKKEN have reportedly parted ways with drummer Mick Brown following an alleged physical altercation between Brown and frontman Don Dokken several days prior to the completion of the band's Rock Fest 2002 tour. As a result, the group performed a show in Tucson, Arizona with L.A. GUNS bassist Adam Ha...September 16, 2002
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IRON MAIDEN Trio Join DEEP PURPLE During London Gig
Three members of IRON MAIDEN — drummer Nicko McBrain, guitarist Janick Gers, and vocalist Bruce Dickinson — joined DEEP PURPLE on stage during the latter's concert at London's Hammersmith Apollo on Saturday, September 7th for a rendition of the DP classic "Smoke On The Water" (with McBrain handling...September 9, 2002
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PAPA ROACH Frontman Did Not Drink Urine Onstage: PEPSI Spokesperson
PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix did not urinate in a bottle, sip from it, and then share it with a woman in the audience during the band's appearance at Boston club the Middle East on Wednesday, August 14th, according to a spokesperson for Pepsi, who recently inked a deal with the group to help l...September 8, 2002
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Former MSG Frontman Springs Back To Action with New Album, Reissue
SILVER, the new British/German all-star project featuring vocalist Gary Barden (ex-MSG),guitarist Bernie Torme (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, GILLAN, DESPERADO),keyboardist Don Airey (ex-MSG, TEN),bassist Michael Voss (ex-CASANOVA/currently in DEMON DRIVE) and drummer Marco Minnemann (ex-H-BLOCKX),will issu...September 6, 2002
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DOKKEN Announce Headlining Dates
DOKKEN have announced the following headlining dates following their current Rockfest stint. Sep. 20 - Palo Alto, CA @ Icon Nightclub Sep. 21 - West Sacremento, CA @ Raley Field Oct. 19 - Polk City, FL @ Fantasy of Flight ...September 4, 2002
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M.O.D.'s BILLY MILANO: 'I Don't Care If I Sell One Record In Europe'
Former S.O.D. mainman Billy Milano has reportedly abandoned plans to record a new M.O.D. album with original guitarist Tim McMurtrie and is instead utilizing the services of guitarist Joe Affe and drummer Danny Burkhardt to complete work on the album he began recording earlier in the year, entitled...August 26, 2002
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DEEP PURPLE Drummer Announces European Clinics, Live Appearances
DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice has lined up several drum clinics and live shows in Europe in late September/early October. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 28 – Wels, AUT @ Alter Schlachthof Oct. 02 - Borgonovo (Piacenza),ITA @ Teatro Capital* Oct. 03 - Civ.Marche (Macerata),ITA @ Cine Teatro R...August 26, 2002
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: "I Don't Know What Is Considered To Be A Millionaire"
A recently-conducted interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian focusing primarily on the business side of the group's affairs can be viewed at the Bankrate.com web site at this location. A couple of select highlights from said interview: Bankrate.com: I think people have misconceptions about what b...August 22, 2002
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Hearing About Wife's Cancer Was Like Pushing Button On Atomic Bomb In My Head
"When I first heard my wife had colon cancer, it was like somebody pushing a button on an atomic bomb in my head," OZZY OSBOURNE told Fox News in a two-part interview airing tonight at 9:00 PM on Fox's The Pulse and on Friday at 10:00 PM on Fox News Channel's On the Record with ...August 22, 2002
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DON DOKKEN: GEORGE LYNCH Didn't Give A Fuck About The Fans
The long and well-publicized feud between DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken and former DOKKEN axeman George Lynch shows no signs of letting up. In a recent interview with Glam Metal, Dokken was more than eager to tell his side of the story. "George was a great guitar player — he was one of the ...August 19, 2002
