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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Frontman Denies He Hit DWARVES Singer With Bottle

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE frontman Josh Homme has rejected a Rolling Stone article alleging that Homme struck DWARVES singer Blag Dahlia over the head with a beer bottle at Los Angeles' Dragonfly club Wednesday night. According to the Rolling Stone report, which was posted on the magazine's web site o...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'Biography' To Air On A&E In Early December

The A&E "Biography" episode on KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is set to premiere on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 at 10:00 p.m. ET. About the episode: Simmons is the co-founder of KISS, one of the biggest and most successful rock 'n' roll bands in American history. "Biography: Gene Simmons" re...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Name New Album

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have set "Lullabies to Paralyze" as the title of their new album, tentatively due on March 22, 2005 via Interscope. "I know March may seem far off (to me anyway),but when the creative engine is chugging at full steam, it's hard to stop," guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen writes on...

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ANATHEMA Guitarist Completes Work On NICK DRAKE Tribute

ANATHEMA guitarist Danny Cavanagh has finally finished his tribute to Nick Drake and it is available for order from Strangelight Records (web site). Strictly limited to 1,000 copies, this is a little personal tribute to one of Danny's favourite songwriters, who, due to illness and untimely death, ne...

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MEGADETH's Tour Manager Says NICK MENZA Could Not Handle Band's Live Show

MEGADETH's tour manager Claude "Cowboy" Spencer has posted the following message regarding the departure of drummer Nick Menza prior to the start of the group's U.S. tour: "To All Droogies everywhere, I was there, and I was involved in the decision making process with Nick and Dave [Mustaine] of rep...

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TOMMY LEE Confirms Recording Session With NIKKI SIXX

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has spoken to MTV.com about the reports that a CRÜE reunion tour is currently being planned and is scheduled to kick off in early 2005. "I did get together with Nikki [Sixx, CRÜE bassist] and record a couple of tracks," Lee said. "But as far as all four of ...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: 'Live And Acoustic' EP Available For Paid Download

Prior to Ozzfest last year, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's Zakk Wylde and Nick Catanese laid down a "smokin' hot" acoustic set that was featured for download on iTunes on March 16, 2004. For the first time, the tracks are available at ZakkWylde.com for download from iTunes for $.99/track. The featured songs...

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TOOL Singer: PRESIDENT BUSH Has Made The World More Dangerous

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that Maynard James Keenan of TOOL and A PERFECT CIRCLE appears on two politically oriented Election Day albums tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 2) — APC's "eMOTIVe", and as one of the performers on the "Axis Of Justice Concert Series Volume 1". Keenan said he feels the worl...

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TOMMY LEE Says His New Reality TV Show Is 'Bananas'

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer recently spoke to Rolling Stone magazine about his tell-all autobiography "Tommyland" and his upcoming solo album, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Rolling Stone: I hear you're spending time in college now, in Nebraska. Is there anything you...

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MEGADETH Mainman Comments On Split With Drummer NICK MENZA

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has commented on the group's split with drummer Nick Menza prior to the launch of their "Blackmail the Universe" North American tour last week. Writing to MEGADETH's official forum, Mustaine said, "In respect of all parties concerned, you included, this statement will...

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TOMMY LEE Says MÖTLEY CRÜE Reunion Talk Is 'Just A Rumor'

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee phoned into the "Jackie & Bender" radio show on KISS 106.1 FM in Seattle on Thursday (Oct. 28). During the 10-minute interview, Lee talked about attending The University of Nebraska-Lincoln for his reality show, working on his autobiography with Rolling Stone...

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BLAZE To Support WHITESNAKE In Wolverhampton

BLAZE, the British band led by former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE frontman Blaze Bayley, will be supporting WHITESNAKE at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall in Wolverhampton, England on Tuesday, November 30. Joining Bayley in the group's current lineup are bassist Nick Douglas (DORO),guitarists Oliver Palotai...

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Ex-MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA Speaks Out: 'My Health Is Great'

Former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza has rejected online reports that his declining health has contributed to his recent dismissal from the group's touring lineup. Writing to the guestbook of his official web site, Menza said, "Thanks to everyone for your support and concearn. My HEALTH IS GREAT! At t...

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TOMMY LEE Signs Copies Of Autobiography In New York: Photos Available

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee signed copies of his his new 288-page autobiography, "Tommyland", at Barnes And Noble at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City on Monday (Oct. 25). Check out pictures from Wire Image, Film Magic, Star File. In other news, Lee recently told the New York ...

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PARADISE LOST: Survival Of The Fittest

PARADISE LOST's official web site has posted the questions and answers from vocalist Nick Holmes recent Q&A session with the group's fans. Several excerpts from the session follow: Q: Will we have in the forthcoming more electronic elements than in "Symbol of Life" (2002)? Nick Holmes: "No, quit...