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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Salute DIMEBAG On 'City Of Evil'
Singer M. Shadows of the Huntington Beach, California-based quintet AVENGED SEVENFOLD has told MTV.com that the death of PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott inspired him to pen the track "Betrayed" from the newly released AVENGED SEVENFOLD album, "City of Evil". The song is written...June 9, 2005
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Mother Of DIMEBAG's Killer Said Cop Who Took Out Her Son Did What He Had To Do
The Associated Press has issued the following report: Columbus police officer who killed the gunman behind a fatal nightclub shooting spree said he didn't know one of the victims was a famous guitarist until the next day. Officer James Niggemeyer, 31, said he grew up on a cattle farm in southeast Oh...June 9, 2005
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PANTERA, WHITE ZOMBIE, QUEENSRŸCHE Featured On 'Whatever: The '90s Pop Culture Box' Collection
PANTERA, WHITE ZOMBIE, QUEENSRŸCHE, MINISTRY and HELMET are among the bands featured on the box set "Whatever: The '90s Pop Culture Box", due July 26 from Rhino, according to Billboard.com. "Whatever: The '90s Pop Culture Box" will span seven discs with 130 songs that collectively defined the commer...June 7, 2005
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SOULFLY: 'Dark Ages' Final Track Listing Revealed
SOULFLY have finalzed the track listing for their new album, "Dark Ages", due on September 13 via Roadrunner Records. "Dark Ages" was produced by SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera and was mixed by Terry Date, who has previously worked with PANTERA and DEFTONES, among others. "Dark Ages" final track listi...June 7, 2005
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DEVILDRIVER Vocalist: 'There Will Never Be A COAL CHAMBER Reunion'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with DEVILDRIVER vocalist Dez Fafara. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What can you tell us about your latest disc? Dez: "We made a better record, man. It's got more melody, that's for sure. We made a faster record — it's got more...June 6, 2005
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Ex-KORN Guitarist's 'Letter To DIMEBAG': Video Posted Online
A video of former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch's performing a tribute song to the late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, entitled "Letter to Dimebag", has been posted online at the Valley Bible Fellowship web site. Watch it at this location (Quicktime). "It is written in gu...June 4, 2005
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Former GRIM REAPER Guitarist To Perform DIMEBAG Tribute
Former GRIM REAPER guitarist Nick Bowcott will perform a tribute to PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott on stage prior to ANTHRAX's headlining appearance on Friday, June 3 at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ. The tribute will reportedly include "a medley of the late, great g...June 3, 2005
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PHANTOM-X Announce New Guitarist
PHANTOM-X, the new project featuring OMEN singer Kevin Goocher, have announced the addition of guitarist Eric Knudson to the group's ranks. The band, who have been working with producer Sterling Winfield (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN, KING DIAMOND) on their debut CD, entitled "Rise of the Phantom", are finis...May 31, 2005
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RUDRA Confirmed For PANTERA Tribute Concert
Singaporean metallers RUDRA have been confirmed for a tribute gig to PANTERA, dubbed "Skull Banger 2 Uncover Pantera", on June 4 at The Rock Pub in Thailand. Other bands on the bill are NERVE, CLONE, CARNIVORA, SCUM, HOOLIGAN and E-BELL. Check out a flyer for the gig at this location. RUDRA recently...May 29, 2005
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Guitarist RICH WARD Says New STUCK MOJO Album May Surface Through SPITFIRE
Away-Team.com recently conducted an interview with FOZZY/STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward. An excerpt from the interview follows: Away-Team.com: What about STUCK MOJO? I know you've done some gigs in London recently and I know you have some shows coming up soon in the Carolinas, what's the story there...May 27, 2005
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BOBAFLEX Confirmed For GIGANTOUR
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "It is my privilege to introduce to you the next confirmed act to the mighty Gigantour festival! Playing in the fourth spot on second stage… Drum roll please.... BOBAFLEX! "These...May 24, 2005
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Officer Who Took Out DIMEBAG's Killer Fails To Win 'America's Most Wanted All-Star' Award
Columbus Police Officer James D. Niggemeyer, who is widely credited for saving lives on Dec. 8, 2004 when he entered Alrosa Villa without backup and killed a crazed gunman responsible for blowing away four people, including PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, received the second-h...May 23, 2005
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Grand Jury Clears Officer Who Took Out DIMEBAG's Killer
The Beacon Journal is reporting that the police officer who ended a fatal nightclub shooting spree by killing the man that murdered PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott was cleared of wrongdoing by a grand jury. The panel's decision not to indict Officer James Niggemeyer was expecte...May 21, 2005
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ROTTING CORPSE: Demo Clips Posted Online
Reunited '80s thrash band ROTTING CORPSE — whose original lineup included current SOLITUDE AETURNUS mainman John Perez and former DEATH touring guitarist/roadie Walter Trachsler — have posted four clips from their upcoming "Demos" CD at their MySpace.com page. Each of the four clips is a 30-second s...May 20, 2005
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MANNTIS To Support OTEP On U.S. Tour
Southern California quintet MANNTIS will embark on a nationwide U.S. tour along OTEP and DEVILINSIDE this June in support of "Sleep In Your Grave", their debut album. The group's new offering, produced by Cameron Webb (DANZIG, MOTÖRHEAD, SOCIAL DISTORTION),is set for a June 28 release via Century M...May 20, 2005
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