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TOOL: Studio Update

MJI Interactive reports: After months of pre-production, TOOL finally have begun recording their long-awaited follow-up to 2001's "Lateralus". According to guitarist Adam Jones' blog, the band has been working on the as-yet-untitled album for a few weeks and has been visited by QUEENS OF THE STONE A...

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Former DROWNING POOL Singer Joins SOIL Onstage In Florida: Photos Available

Former DROWNING POOL singer Jason "Gong" Jones joined SOIL onstage during the closing song, "Halo", of the Chicago band's performance at the Tommy Lawrence Arena on the Volusia County Fairgrounds in Deland, Florida on Saturday (August 27). Also appearing on the bill were A.M. CONSPIRACY, the new Orl...

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ZEKE To Tour With NASHVILLE PUSSY: Dates Announced

ZEKE have announced U.S. tour dates in support of their recent release, "Til the Livin End". The Seattle, WA quartet will team up with with Atlanta's NASHVILLE PUSSY beginning on September 16 at CBGB's in New York City. From there, the bands will rev their van engines across North America to Minneap...

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New DROWNING POOL Singer Did 'Adequate' Job At Dallas OZZFEST

According to the Star-Telegram, new DROWING POOL singer Ryan McCombs (formerly of SOIL) did an "adequate job" covering the group's four-year-old songs such as "Sinner" during the band's debut live appearance with McCombs at yesterday's Ozzfest in Dallas, Texas. However, during their 20-minute set, "...

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KING'S X: 'Alone' Video Posted Online

KING'S X's video for the track "Alone" has been posted online at InsideOutMusic.com [NOTE: Link removed at label's request]. "Alone" comes off the Texas-based rock trio's upcoming album, "Ogre Tones" (view artwork at this location),due on September 27 via InsideOut Music America. The new KING'S X a...

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Vocalist ANDREW FREEMAN To Join ACOUSTIC OUTCAST Tour For One Show

George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) vocalist Andrew Freeman will be joining the Acoustic Outcast tour, featuring DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken and ex-BATON ROUGE singer Kelly Keeling (both of whom have also previously played with Lynch),for one show on Friday, October 7 at The Mystic Theatre in Petaluma,...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG's 'Deth And Life Experiences

During the late eighties at the tender age of 21, classically trained guitarist Jeff Young stepped into the metal world as lead guitarist for the legendary band MEGADETH. Jeff's highlight performances on the group's 1987 "So Far, So Good... So What!" album and tours astounded MEGA-fans and guitar af...

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BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH: I Pray For Members Of KORN Every Day

Former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch recently spoke to the Toledo Blade Religion Editor David Yonke about his spiritual conversion and departure from the multi-platinum nu-metal act. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On his spiritual conversion in January: "I thought I had it all, everything...

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TOOL: New Studio Photos Posted Online

TOOL guitarist Adam Jones has uploaded several photos from the recording sessions for the group's new album at this location. TOOL's webmaster had previously posted a message at the band's official site stating that "for various reasons, the (new TOOL) album is being recorded in relative secrecy...e...

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Bassist JEFF PILSON Explains Why He's Not Interested In DOKKEN Reunion

Bassist Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN, DIO, FOREIGNER) has posted the following message on his official web site: "Well, it's been a long time. In fact, I'd say I'm wayyyyy overdue at getting everyone up-to-date at what's been going on. I must confess, between traveling, fatherhood, and a host of projects whi...

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VAN HALEN: New Book To Focus On Band's History And Influence

After two years of research, and a lifetime of being a VAN HALEN fan, author Abel Sanchez has completed a brand new VAN HALEN book. Entitled "Van Halen 101", it is currently being published by Author House and slated for release in September 2005. "Van Halen 101" is a comprehensive guide to the amaz...

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BLACK SYMPHONY Announce Lineup For GREAT WHITE Show

BLACK SYMPHONY, the reformed Southern California-based band featuring bassist Rev Jones (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP),have announced the lineup for their upcoming co-headlining show with GREAT WHITE at Mr. Cues in Lancaster, CA on August 26. It is as follows: Rev Jones - Bass\Warrguitar Rick Plester - G...

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DEICIDE: Korean Tour Report

DEICIDE guitarist Ralph Santolla (ex-SEBASTIAN BACH, DEATH) has submitted the following Korean tour report exclusively to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "We want to thank everybody that helped us out on the trip to the Busan Rock Festival, especially Kevin from Dope Records, and our translator, 'Korean Glen'. "W...

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Vendetta

Based on my lukewarm feelings about "Haymaker", I was prepared to give THROWDOWN's "Vendetta" a mediocre review. I seem to be one of the few that weren't knocked on their asses by the 2003 release. The album has its moments, but seems to drag at times; something about those extra thick, breakdownish...

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VELVET REVOLVER, DISTURBED, ALICE IN CHAINS Members Jam With CAMP FREDDY In Hollywood

VELVET REVOLVER members Slash and Scott Weiland, along with Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS),David Draiman (DISTURBED) and Billy Duffy (THE CULT),were among the special guests during CAMP FREDDY performance at the X Games party on Friday, August 5 at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, Californi...