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Former BLAZE Guitarist STEVE WRAY Explains His Departure

Former BLAZE guitarist Steve Wray has commented on his decision to leave the group. Writing to the band's official forum, Steve said, "My decision to leave BLAZE has not been one taken lightly and it is with a 'heavy heart,' in some respects, that I leave. There are many reasons for my departure too...

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BLAZE Singer Parts Ways With Rest Of The Band, New Lineup Announced

BLAZE, the British band led by former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE singer Blaze Bayley, have officially parted ways with guitarists John Slater and Steve Wray. John and Steve "are unable to do the tour dates for the rest of the year," BLAZE manager Neil Marklew writes in a posting on the group's web site....

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VINCE NEIL Leads The 'Chicken Dance' In Cincinnati: Video Available!

A three-minute video of MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil leading the "Chicken Dance" at Cincinnati's Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati earlier today (Sept. 19) has been made available for download at this location or Mirror#1 (Windows Media, 7.9 MB). According to a posting at the Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati web site,...

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Drummer JEFF SINGER Discusses Departure From BLAZE: 'I Didn't Want To Be In A Cabaret Band'

Former BLAZE and current PARADISE LOST drummer Jeff Singer recently spoke to the BLAZE fan site BlazeFans.com about his departure from BLAZE and his recent activities. Several excerpts from the interview follow: BlazeFans.com: What have you been up to since you left BLAZE? Jeff Singer: "Lots of stuf...

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ANTHRAX Change Title Of Upcoming CD

ANTHRAX have changed the title of their upcoming collection of Joey Belladonna/Neil Turbin-era songs performed by the band's current lineup to "The Greater of Two Evils" from the previously announced "Metallum Maximum Aeturnum". "What, no one speaks Latin any more?" ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian joked...

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VINCE NEIL's 'Queer' Appearance Voted One Of TV's Most Memorable Music Moments

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil's guest appearance on "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" was named one of the top five most memorable music moments on television of the past year by AOL Television, the leading television destination online. The nominated selections had all been featured on TV's Top 5, A...

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Florida Death Metallers DIABOLIC Split Up

Florida death metallers DIABOLIC have officially split up. Due to a recent "business development," founding member Brian Malone has decided to end DIABOLIC's seven-year existence, according to a posting on the group's web site. "This decision in no way reflects upon the professionalism and personali...

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KORN Seek Fans For TV Spot

KORN have posted the following message on their official web site: "KORN fans — if you're in Los Angeles, we need you to take part in a special project for KORN's 'Greatest Hits'. To advertise the Oct. 5 release, KORN is looking for fans willing to share with the world their personal stories about w...

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VINCE NEIL To Lead The 'Chicken Dance' At Cincinnati's OKTOBERFEST

The Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting that MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil will "lead the Chicken Dance" at this year's Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, described as "the nation's largest and most authentic Oktoberfest." Neil, who will be seen in MTV's "The Remaking of Vince Neil", a reality show documenting hi...

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NIKKI SIXX Describes New MÖTLEY CRÜE Songs As 'True Rock 'N' Roll'

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil "smoked" the four new CRÜE songs laid down last week during a recording session in Las Vegas with bassist/main songwriter Nikki Sixx. "He sang the best I've heard in in years," Sixx writes in his latest online posting. "Of course, these are demos and we're looking at re...

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VINCE NEIL And NIKKI SIXX Dine At Prime

The Las Vegas Sun is reporting that MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil and bassist Nikki Sixx, Nikki's wife Donna D'Errico, and local food mag publisher Michael Politz were spotted dining together at Prime (Bellagio) in Las Vegas Wednesday night (Sept. 8). As reported here yesterday, Sixx has confirmed...

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NIKKI SIXX: VINCE Sounds 'Amazing' On New MÖTLEY CRÜE Demos

MÖTLEY CRÜE/BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION bassist Nikki Sixx has confirmed an online report that he is currently recording new material with CRÜE singer Vince Neil. "Been doing alot of songwriting for both BRIDES and MÖTLEY," Sixx writes in a posting to the "Diary" section of CRÜE's official web site. "I'm...

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McFarlane Toys' MÖTLEY CRÜE Box Set To Retail For $50-$60

McFarlane Toys have officially announced the action figure box set release of the wildest rock band of the 1980s, MÖTLEY CRÜE. Vince Neil, Tommy Lee, Nikki Sixx and Mick Mars are featured in the set based on their "Shout at the Devil" album. Under a license from Signatures Network, the MÖTLEY CRÜE a...

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Heavy Metal Musicians Speak Out On Rising Anti-American Sentiment Around The World

Norway's Imhotep 'zine recently asked more than 60 heavy metal and hard rock musicians to answer the following question regarding the current political situation in the world: What's your opinion on the rising tide of the anti-American sentiment around the world and to what would you attribute this?...

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VINCE NEIL: U.K. Tour Dates Announced

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil will be embarking on a U.K. tour in November. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 17 - Astoria - London, UK Nov. 18 - Town & Country Club - Bradford, UK Nov. 19 - JB's - Dudley, UK Nov. 20 - City Live Arena - Newport, UK Nov. 21 ...