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ZWAN Land At #3 On BILLBOARD Album Chart
Chicago-based ZWAN, the new band featuring former SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan, ex-PUMPKINS drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, former CHAVEZ guitarist Matt Sweeney, ex-SLINT guitarist David Pajo, and A PERFECT CIRCLE bassist Paz Lechantin, are the highest debuting act on the next Billboard 200 albu...February 6, 2003
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DOUG ALDRICH: I Am Not Leaving DIO For WHITESNAKE
Despite the fact that he has agreed to join the reunited WHITESNAKE for their upcoming tour, DIO guitarist Doug Aldrich claims that he has no intentions of leaving his current gig. "I've been asked to join WHITESNAKE for their upcoming tour, and I hope I will be able to see some of [the fans] at ...January 29, 2003
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ZWAN: Live Photos Posted Online
Several photos taken during ZWAN's performance at their album release party at The Museum Of Science And Industry in Chicago, Illinois have been posted online at this location. ZWAN feature in their ranks former SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan, ex-PUMPKINS drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, former CHA...January 29, 2003
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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'MEGADETH's Negative Imagery Was Getting Me Down'
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has not ruled out a future reunion with Dave Mustaine and Co. "Who knows?" Friedman answered when asked about the possibility of taking part in a reformed band. "I'm already playing with two members now [referring to the fact that bassist Dave Ellefson and dr...January 25, 2003
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LED ZEPPELIN 'As Close As Ever' To Reuniting: JEFF PILSON
LED ZEPPELIN are "as close as they have ever been" to reuniting, according to former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson, a close friend of Jason Bonham — son of late ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham — who jammed with Jason briefly in an early incarnation of Jeff's current group L/P (also featuring ex-DOKKEN gui...January 22, 2003
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Former ICON Guitarist Resurfaces In THIEVES IN THE TEMPLE
Former ICON guitarist Danny Wexler has resurfaced in a new band project called THIEVES IN THE TEMPLE. The group, whose lineup is completed by Michael Nitro (bass),Jimmy D (drums) and Dave Fiorinis (lead vocals/guitar),have completed work on their debut album, due in the spring through an as-yet-un...January 20, 2003
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MISFITS To Embark On 25th Anniversary European Tour
MISFITS have announced the details of their 25th Anniversary European tour, set to kick off on Jan. 22 in Barcelona, Spain. The "all-star" lineup of Jerry Only, Marky Ramone (THE RAMONES) and Dez Cadena (BLACK FLAG) will be showcasing a full set of MISFITS classics past and present as well as select...January 14, 2003
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ZWAN Cover IRON MAIDEN Classic On Upcoming Single
Former SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan's new band, ZWAN, have recorded a cover of the IRON MAIDEN classic "Number of the Beast" for inclusion on their upcoming "Honestly" single. The three-track CD will also feature the non-album track "Freedom Ain't What It Used To Be". ZWAN, whose lineup is...January 14, 2003
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JANE'S ADDICTION Manager Joins SANCTUARY
JANE'S ADDICTION manager Adam Schneider has officially joined the Sanctuary Artist Management division of The Sanctuary Group, the company's Chief Executive Officer, Merck Mercuriadis, has announced. A graduate of Columbia College and Columbia Business School, Schneider worked for Bill Graham from 1...January 10, 2003
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IRON MAIDEN Producer Offers Another Recording Update
IRON MAIDEN producer Kevin Shirley, who is currently working with the band at a London studio on their as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2000's "Brave New World", has posted the following recording update via his official web site: "IRON MAIDEN/London. Got in to the studio yesterday [Jan. 9] at 11.30am....January 10, 2003
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Former MEGADETH Bassist Explores New Avenues
In the ten months that have passed since MEGADETH announced their decision to disband, bassist David Ellefson has kept a relatively high — albeit primarily behind-the-scenes — profile, involving himself with a production company and committing himself to several recording projects that have yet to s...January 8, 2003
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AGNOSTIC FRONT Line Up Dates With HATEBREED, Plan Next Album
Hardcore veterans AGNOSTIC FRONT are in the process of lining up several U.S. shows in March with DISCIPLINE and HATEBREED. The group will shortly commence the songwriting process for their next studio album, to be recorded this fall for an early 2004 release. In related news, New York's LOVED AND H...January 7, 2003
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ZWAN Debut To Include Limited-Edition DVD
A limited-edition pressing of ZWAN's debut album, "Mary Star of the Sea", will include a bonus DVD, featuring 35 minutes of behind the scenes footage of the band recording the album and an interview with each member. Chicago-based ZWAN is the new band featuring former SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy...December 26, 2002
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Ex-LED ZEPPELIN Guitarist To Raise Charity Funds
To help raise badly-needed funds for the Bury Hospice in the UK, former LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page has donated a rare three-CD LED ZEPPELIN promo set from his own personal home collection. This limited-edition, numbered mini box-set is being offered to the public for the first time ever. Best...December 19, 2002
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IRON MAIDEN Among Guests At Former LED ZEPPELIN Guitarist's Charity Party
Former LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page and other music and film celebrities came out to celebrate UK charity Task Brasil's 10 years of commitment to improving the plight of street children in Brazil. Gibson Guitar and Baldwin Piano sponsored the Christmas Samba Party together with Task Brasil and...December 17, 2002
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