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ZAKK WYLDE: Waiting For AXL ROSE To Release 'Chinese Democracy'
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Zakk Wylde recently spoke to Blistering.com about his new solo album, "Mafia", and his extremely busy recording and touring schedule over the past 10 years. Commenting on the fact that he's released a staggering six studio albums in the last seven years wh...March 14, 2005
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ROSE TATTOO: Early Album Reissues To Include Bonus Tracks
U.K. record label Captain Oi has just reissued the first four ROSE TATTOO albums on CD with bonus tracks, historical artwork and liner notes from Kerrang!'s Derek Oliver. Notable bonus cuts include "Wild One" (making its first appearance on CD; it was the B-side of the "I Wish" single) and "All Hell...March 14, 2005
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Original MOLLY HATCHET Singer DANNY JOE BROWN Dead At 53
The southern rock family was dealt a huge blow on March 10 with the passing of original MOLLY HATCHET singer Danny Joe Brown. He had only just been released from hospital, after treatment for pneumonia and other ailments, but died upon his return home. He was 53 years old. Although earlier, establis...March 12, 2005
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Hip-Hop Legend BIZZY BONE To Cover GUNS N' ROSES' 'Welcome To The Jungle'
According to a posting on the Sp1at.com web site, hip-hop legend BIZZY BONE has told Philly.com that he will be releasing a cover of the GUNS N' ROSES classic "Welcome to the Jungle" this summer. "There's a lot of my archives and some things never heard before," Bizzy told Philly.com. "I will have ....March 12, 2005
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STARRATS Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
Danish rockers STARRATS are putting the finishing touches on their second album. The as-yet-untitled effort will contain the following track listing: 01. Raise 02. Unleashed 03. The Creepy Crawler 04. The Angry Song 05. Murder, Slaughter, Democrazy 06. I Wish I Was 07. Slaughter H-H-House 08. Crush...March 10, 2005
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STEVEN ADLER's Book Collaborator Talks About Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer's Early Years
Swedish web site Metalshrine recently interviewed Brooke Ellis, who runs Steven Adler's (ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer) official fan site and who also worked on a book about Steven's life. The interview is mostly about the book, tentatively entitled "No Bed of Roses", with some stories from Steven's past...March 9, 2005
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BEN JACKSON GROUP To Release 'All Over You' This Month
Florida-based heavy metal band the BEN JACKSON GROUP is set to release its new album "All Over You" on March 29, via Screaming Ferret Wreckords. "All Over You" is the band's second album. Vocalist/guitarist Ben Jackson created his own band to further expand the musical direction explored by his prev...March 8, 2005
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GUNS N' ROSES' Manager Slams NY TIMES Over 'Rubbish' 'Chinese Democracy' Article
Merck Mercuriadis, worldwide CEO for the Sanctuary Group and manager of GUNS N' ROSES, has responded to The New York Times article entitled "Success, excess and a music industry phantom" about GUNS N' ROSES' long-awaited "Chinese Democracy" album, which was dubbed by the paper "probably the most exp...March 6, 2005
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SEVENDUST Drummer: 'I Can't Describe How Happy We All Are'
SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose has sent out the following update in the group's latest newsletter: "It's been a while since I've talked to everyone. "Things are incredible for us right now and I hope everything is great with y'all as well. As you know [new guitarist] Sonny [Mayo, ex-SNOT/AMEN] is in...March 5, 2005
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GUNS N' ROSES' 'Chinese Democracy' Is The Most Expensive Recording Never Released
The New York Times has published an article entitled "Success, excess and a music industry phantom" about GUNS N' ROSES' long-awaited "Chinese Democracy" album, which is dubbed by the paper "probably the most expensive recording never released." A couple of excerpts from the article follow: When Ros...March 5, 2005
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Manager: AXL ROSE Is 'The Heart, Soul And Passion Of GUNS N' ROSES'
In a recent interview with Billboard magazine, Merck Mercuriadis, worldwide CEO for the Sanctuary Group and manager of GUNS N' ROSES, was asked when the band's long-awaited "Chinese Democracy" album will finally see the light of day. Mercuriadis said, "Axl [Rose] is one of the most extraordinary art...March 4, 2005
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SLASH, DUFF Vs AXL ROSE Case Delayed Until November
According to Sp1at.com, a lawsuit filed by former GUNS N' ROSES members Slash (guitar) and Duff McKagan (bass) against the band's lead singer, Axl Rose, claiming he ripped them off to the tune of at least a million dollars, has been delayed by an "ex parte" application until November 8, 2005. The .....March 3, 2005
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In the Arms of God
A blues beat and even bluesier guitar line leads into a classic COC riff stomp on "Stonebreaker". Once Pepper Keenan's vocals enter, you just know that this is the real COC. "In the Arms of God" takes much of the heaviness of "Wiseblood", even the dense feel of "Blind", while retaining some of the s...March 2, 2005
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ROSE TATTOO Guitarist Working On New Solo Album
ROSE TATTOO guitarist Pete Wells is in the process of recording a new solo album. No word yet on whether it will be a project similar to 2002's "Solo", which featured Pete on all instruments and vocals. More information will be made available soon. In other news, Pete and ROSE TATTOO bassist Steve K...March 1, 2005
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Says DIMEBAG Memorial Concert Was 'An Amazing Experience'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "I'm on a short bus somewhere between Sao Paulo and Rio emailing El Brento [ANTHRAX webmaster]. This Blackberry gizmo is quite handy. Thanks technology! "Last Wednesday night we played the benefit for Dime...February 27, 2005