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LINKIN PARK Singer Considers Other Collaborations

With their collaborative EP with rapper JAY-Z, titled "Collision Course", out on Nov. 30, LINKIN PARK vocalist Chester Bennington told Launch Radio Networks that there are other artists he'd like to work with as well. "The list is long," he said. "I would really like to work with DEPECHE MODE. I thi...

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MAYHEM: Vocalist MANIAC Out, ATTILA Back In

Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM have parted ways with singer Maniac (real name Sven Erik Kristiansen) and replaced him with Attila Csihar (TORMENTOR, ABORYM). Csihar had previously worked with the group on their 1993 release, "De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas". "Although many rumors flourished over the pa...

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It's Official: HATESPHERE Sign With SPV RECORDS, Begin Work On New EP

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first revealed on October 11, Danish thrashers HATESPHERE have now officially signed a new record deal with the SPV label. The band recently spent time at Jailhouse Studios with producer Tommy Hansen (HELLOWEEN, PRETTY MAIDS) recording a new mini-CD, entitled "The Killing EP". A...

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GWAR Frontman Apologizes To PHILIP ANSELMO: 'I Hurt Some People I Really Love And Respect'

GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (a.k.a. Oderus Ungurus) has issued an apology for his scathingly negative comments (Story#1, Story#2) about former PANTERA/current SUPERJOINT RITUAL singer Phil Anselmo and his girlfriend Kate. Brockie's statement, as sent to BLABBERMOUTH.NET by Adrenaline PR, reads as fol...

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GWAR Frontman: 'PHILIP ANSELMO Picked The Fight And I'm Just Finishing It'

GWAR frontman Dave Brockie recently spoke to FourteenG about his Oderus Ungurus character, the band's history, and former PANTERA/current SUPERJOINT RITUAL singer Phil Anselmo, among other topics. An excerpt from the interview follows: FourteenG: Well being a fan of Blabbermouth, I read what you sai...

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Rare DAVE MUSTAINE Interview From 1984 Posted Online

Pitriff.com has posted audio portions of a rare interview with Dave Mustaine, recorded in 1984 after the second-ever MEGADETH gig. In the interview, Mustaine is heard saying outlandish things like "We kill SLAYER," "SLAYER are posers," "Kirk Hammett sucks," and much more. Check it out at this locati...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: Upcoming Covers CD To Feature Backing Vocals By 'The X Factor' Star

Irish singer Tabby Callaghan of the TV show "The X Factor" has laid down backing vocals for the upcoming OZZY OSBOURNE covers CD, to be included in Ozzy's "Bible of Ozz" box set, according to SundayMirror.co.uk. "The X Factor" is a popular TV talent-search show which features Ozzy's wife Sharon as a...

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Dallas Soundman Says VINCE NEIL Went 'Cuckoo Nutso' On Him

The Dallas soundman that was allegedly assaulted by former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil the night before Halloween has spoken to The Dallas Morning News about the incident that is believed to have resulted in the cancellation of Neil's U.K. tour. After motioning for for more guitar volume during hi...

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THE HAUNTED's 'All Against All' Video To Debut On MTV2's 'Headbanger's Ball'

Swedish thrash titans THE HAUNTED are currently in the midst of a highly successful North American tour alongside DAMAGEPLAN and SHADOWS FALL. This is the first U.S. tour for original THE HAUNTED vocalist Peter Dolving, who recently returned to the fold on the band's highly acclaimed new album, "rEV...

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Former AMEN Guitarist Accuses CASEY CHAOS Of 'Embezzling' Funds From Bandmembers

Former AMEN guitarist Rich Jones has posted a lengthy statement explaining his decision to leave the group and offering behind-the-scenes information about the band's decision to ask AMEN frontman Casey Chaos to sign a contract barring him from causing, or threatening to cause, any physical harm to...

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IRON MAIDEN: 'Early Years' DVD European Chart Positions Updated

IRON MAIDEN's "The History Of Iron Maiden – Part 1: The Early Years" DVD has entered the Spainish Music DVD and Video chart at position No. 1. The following are the disc's first-week European chart positions confirmed so far: #1: Spain #1: Finland #2: Norway #3: U.K. #12: Portugal #23: Holland The s...

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MARILYN MANSON: Preview Of 'Mad TV' Performance Posted Online

Fox network's "Mad TV" has posted a preview of this week's show which includes a sample of MARILYN MANSON's performance of his new DEPECHE MODE cover, "Personal Jesus". Click here to view the clip (Quicktime required). The show will air on Saturday, November 13 at 11:00 p.m. EST/10:00 p.m. CST. As p...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: Box Set Title Confirmed

Despite previous reports to the contrary, OZZY OSBOURNE's upcoming box set will be called "Bible of Ozz" and not "The Prince of Darkness", a spokesperson at Sharon Osbourne Management has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. The 52-song set, due on February 8, chronicles Ozzy's career via his biggest hits...

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VINCE NEIL Re-Schedules U.K. Tour: New Dates Announced

TotalRock.com is reporting that former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil has now re-scheduled the U.K. dates postponed from this month. The new dates will take place in November/December 2005. The details are as follows: Nov. 30 – Dudley, UK @ JB's Dec. 01 – Newport, UK @ City Live Arena Dec. 02 – Bradf...

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DUFF MCKAGAN 'Offically' Retracts Statement About AXL ROSE's Non-Contributions To GUNS N' ROSES

Former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan (currently in VELVET REVOLVER) has "officially" retracted a statement attributed to him in a Lousiana newspaper which quoted him as saying that GN'R frontman Axl Rose never wrote any of the music for the band. In an interview with The Times-Picayune publishe...