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DIO Slams PRESIDENT BUSH, Says OZZY's 'Performance' Has Nothing To Do With Music

Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio recently spoke to the U.K.'s Terrorizer magazine (web site) about George W. Bush and Ozzy Osbourne, among many other things. On Bush, Dio said: "I've never supported him and certainly would never vote for him. I think he's a fool and a man without fore...

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THE CULT Sign Management Deal With RIDERS ON THE STORM's VITORINO

THE CULT principals Billy Duffy (guitar) and Ian Astbury (vocals) have inked a management deal with Tom Vitorino, who also represents RIDERS ON THE STORM (formerly THE DOORS 21ST CENTURY),the band featuring Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of THE DOORS with Astbury as Jim Morrison. As previously repo...

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THE CULT Planning 'Limited Gigs', Special Product Reissues In 2006

THE CULT principals Billy Duffy (guitar) and Ian Astbury (vocals) are rumored to be planning special product reissues and some limited gigs in 2006. However, a full-blown reunion appears to be unlikely at this point. More information will be made available soon. Duffy recently signed on to play a vi...

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DEEP PURPLE Frontman: 'The Biggest Income We Make Is From Live Performances'

Larry Getlen of Bankrate.com recently conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan. An excerpt from the chat follows: Bankrate: You have several potential income streams, including publishing from the old music, touring, and sales of new records. What is the most lucrative for you? Ia...

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GOD'S ARMY/MYSTIC PROPHECY DVD Shoot To Be 'Redone' In January

GOD'S ARMY drummer Mark Cross (FIREWIND, ex-HELLOWEEN, METALIUM) has posted the following message on his official web site: "As you know the [joint MYSTIC PROPHECY/GOD'S ARMY performance] at the Matrix on December 17 was quite successful and we had our first in concert DVD shooting! "Unfortunately,...

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ANTHRAX Begin Writing New Material

ANTHRAX members Frankie Bello (bass),Charlie Benante (drums) and Scott Ian (guitar) got together in Chicago (where Benante lives with his wife) in early December to jam on new material. According to Ian, rough "skeletons" of three new songs came out of these sessions, with the band scheduled to con...

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M3: Acoustic Version Of WHITESNAKE's 'Here I Go Again' Posted Online

M3, the "classic WHITESNAKE" tribute band featuring Bernie Marsden (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Micky Moody (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Neil Murray (ex-WHITESNAKE, BLACK SABBATH),Jimmy Copley (drums, ex-PAUL RODGERS, GILLAN, BECK),Mark Stanway (keyboards, ex-MAGNUM) and Stefan Berggren (vocals, SNAKES IN...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: 'My Christmas Came Early This Year'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "It's a week before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except for the shambling oozing disemboweled zombie that just crashed out of your closet and he's gotten a hold of you a...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: ROB CAGGIANO's Comments About Reunion Are 'Not Rooted In Reality'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has responded to the scathingly negative comments made by the group's (former?) axeman Rob Caggiano regarding the reunion of the band's classic "Among the Living" lineup. In an interview with the Anthrax Reunion Bashing Club published a couple of days ago, Caggiano said a...

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Guitarist ROB CAGGIANO: ANTHRAX 'F*cked Up' By Reuniting With BELLADONNA, SPITZ

Anthrax Reunion Bashing Club has published what appears to be a world-exclusive interview with (former?) ANTHRAX guitarist Rob Caggiano about the band's reunion of the classic "Among the Living" lineup and his current standing in the group. A few excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow:...

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ROADRUNNER UNITED Concert: Complete Details Revealed!

Last night's (Dec. 15) Roadrunner United show at the Nokia Theater in New York City brought together the best and brightest from the hard rock/metal genres in a series of never-before-seen collaborations. This landmark live event consisted of moments like SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor and LIFE OF AGONY's...

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ROADRUNNER UNITED Concert: Classic Songs To Be Performed Tonight Revealed!

Tonight's Roadrunner United show at the Nokia Theater in New York City will bring together the best and brightest from the hard rock/metal genres in a series of never-before-seen collaborations. This landmark live event will consist of moments like SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor and LIFE OF AGONY's Keith C...

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Former THE CULT Bassist Says He Hasn't Been Approached To Take Part In Reunion

Former THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (now the guitarist in CAMP FREDDY) has shot down reports that he has been approached to take part in the band's rumored reunion in 2006. Morrison, who is currently involved in a top-secret project involving several "name" musicians, has stated about the...

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From Mars to Sirius

GOJIRA have, on their third album, unleashed an epic. This is a masterpiece on par with anything MESHUGGAH or MASTODON have released, that sort of massive, lumbering, seething wall of sound that the listener just can't help but become immersed in. "From Mars to Sirius" is a journey that'll take many...

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BLACK SABBATH's IOMMI Out And About In London

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Tony was in London this week to attend a special evening for former IRON MAIDEN drummer Clive Burr at the Hard Rock Café. Clive donated his drum kit from the Beast on the Road tour to the Hard ...