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It's Official: JEFF PILSON Rejoins DIO
Ronnie James Dio has confirmed in a radio interview that bassist Jeff Pilson (ex-DOKKEN) will be rejoining DIO in the studio next month for the recording of the group's new album, tentatively due in late June/early July through Spitfire Records. "It's a real wonderful, comfortable situation for Jeff...March 20, 2004
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JEFF PILSON To Rejoin DIO?
KNAC.com is reporting that bassist Jeff Pilson (ex-DOKKEN) will be reuniting with former bandmates in DIO to record the group's as-yet-untitled new album. Pilson replaces Jimmy Bain, who recently exited the band. Frontman Ronnie James Dio, guitarist Craig Goldy, drummer Simon Wright and Pilson will...March 19, 2004
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DISMEMBER Singer Explains Long Break Between Albums
DISMEMBER vocalist Matti Kärki recently spoke to Denmark's Metal Reference about the four-year break between the band's last album, 2000's "Hate Campaign", and their brand-new CD, "Where Ironcrosses Grow". Asked why it took so long for the band to release new music, Matti said, "We just had millions...March 17, 2004
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SKRAPE Drummer Confirms Split With RCA, Announces Formation Of New Project
SKRAPE/TOMMY LEE drummer Will Hunt has issued a statement via SKRAPE's official forum confirming the group's split with RCA Records and announcing the formation of a new project with former members of STEREOMUD, STUCK MOJO and DOUBLE DRIVE. Hunt's message reads as follows: "Yo whut-up, peoples!!! Fi...March 14, 2004
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DISTURBED's DRAIMAN Calls THE DARKNESS 'A Joke'
DISTURBED frontman David Draiman has slammed THE DARKNESS as "a joke" and has taken issue with the British rock band's alleged characterization of DISTURBED as a band that symbolizes "this whole wave of nu-metal that is near its death." Speaking to Metal Edge magazine for its May 2004 issue, Draiman...March 14, 2004
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Report: KURT COBAIN Wanted To Quit NIRVANA And Join HOLE
Reuters is reporting that NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain was considering quitting the band to work with his wife, singer Courtney Love, in the months prior to his death, according to a previously unpublished interview. Cobain reportedly said he had a stronger musical affinity with Love's band HOLE tha...March 12, 2004
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MIA ZAPATA Murder Trial: DNA Link Challenged
Christine Clarridge of the Seattle Times reports that jurors in the trial of Jesus Mezquia — charged with killing THE GITS singer Mia Zapata in 1993 — may have to decide whether Mezquia's DNA, which authorities say was found in bite wounds on her body, is enough to convict him of murder. In opening...March 9, 2004
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DREAM THEATER: New Batch Of 'Official Bootlegs' Now Available
Ytsejam Records is now accepting pre-orders for the second installment of the DREAM THEATER "official bootlegs", which include: "When Day and Dream Unite Demos 1987-1989" (Demo Series),"Tokyo, Japan 10/28/95" (Live Series),and "Master of Puppets" (Covers Series). Pre-orders are expected to begin s...March 8, 2004
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DREAM THEATER Joined By Original Singer At 15th Anniversary Show
On Saturday, March 6, 2004, DREAM THEATER performed "When Dream And Day Unite" in its entirety to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the band's 1989 debut album. For the encore, the band was joined by original vocalist Charlie Dominici on "To Live Forever" and "Metropolis pt. 1". DREAM THEATER's seco...March 8, 2004
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RIAA Halts Distribution Of METALLICA/JAY-Z Mix
MTV.com reports: A DJ inspired by DANGER MOUSE's 'The Grey Album', a mix of JAY-Z's 'The Black Album' and THE BEATLES' 'The White Album', has been hit with a cease-and-desist order for his own blend of the JAY-Z disc with METALLICA's 'The Black Album'. The legal papers sent to DJ CHEAP COLOGNE came...March 8, 2004
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It's Official: JIMMY BAIN Exits DIO
DIO bassist Jimmy Bain has officially left the band, according to KNAC.com (originally reported here in January). No replacement has been named at the present time. Ronnie James Dio commented, "Jimmy has chosen to follow his own career path, and we wish him well." Ronnie, guitarist Craig Goldy and d...March 4, 2004
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DIO To Enter Studio In April
DIO are scheduled to enter the studio in April to record the follow-up to 2002's "Killing The Dragon", tentatively due in the summer. Speaking to HeavyMetalRadio.net, Ronnie James Dio had the following to say about the upcoming CD: "This is not a concept piece, although as usual, it has that kind of...March 1, 2004
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LULLACRY Record New Single/EP
Finland's LULLACRY have recorded several new tracks at Astia Studios in Lappeenranta, Finland for inclusion on an upcoming single or EP, due later in the year through Spinefarm Records. Produced by Kippo and main songwriter Sami Vauhkonen, the recordings contain "some kick-ass rockin' heavy metal" a...February 25, 2004
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CHARLIE BENANTE Says ANTHRAX Gets No Love From Other Bands
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "ANTHRAX has always been a band that gave other bands — old and new — a chance to go on tour and expose them to our audience. We've done this since the early days because we felt that this was ...February 22, 2004
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GREAT WHITE Singer Speaks On Eve Of Nightclub Fire's One-Year Anniversary: Audio Available
GREAT WHITE lead singer Jack Russell is continuing to maintain that the band were given permission to set off pyrotechnics at a Rhode Island nightclub one year ago, killing 100 people. Investigators said sparks from a pyrotechnics display ignited foam placed around the stage as soundproofing. The fo...February 19, 2004
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