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VOIVOD Singer: 'JASON NEWSTED Simply Rules!'

VOIVOD vocalist Denis Belanger (a.k.a. Snake) has posted the following update to the "Diary" section of the band's official web site: "Hello everyone. Here I am at Ozzfest. It's incredible to think that I'm actually part of this great circus for BAD people. I love it. Here's a few words to resume th...
July 9, 2003
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Former BLUE CHEER Member ETHAN JAMES Dead At 56

Ethan James, a member of the '60s heavy metal band BLUE CHEER who shifted in the 1980s to a behind-the-scenes role as producer and engineer on dozens of recordings, has died, the Los Angeles Times has reported. He was 56 years old. James died June 19 in San Francisco after an eight-month battle with...
July 8, 2003
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OZZFEST 2003: Devore Photos Posted Online

CRADLE OF FILTH, VOIVOD, TWISTED METHOD, SWORN ENEMY, SHADOWS FALL, THE REVOLUTION SMILE, MOTORGRATER, MEMENTO, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, HOTWIRE, GRADE 8, DISTURBED and CHEVELLE were among the bands that performed live at Ozzfest 2003 at the Glen Helen Pavilion in Devore, California over the weekend. Chec...
July 8, 2003
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CRYPTIC WINTERMOON Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Germany's CRYPTIC WINTERMOON are the final act to be confirmed for this year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to appear the event is as follows: ANCIENT RITES ANNIHILATOR ASSASSIN CA...
July 4, 2003
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TWISTED SISTER's DEE SNIDER: Guilty As Charged

Dan Lorenzo of Steppin' Out spoke to TWISTED SISTER's Dee Snider about the change in the group's musical direction following the multi-platinum success of their 1984 "Stay Hungry" CD. "After 'Stay Hungry' I remember saying 'Shit. I've got a million dollar house, five cars, two boats, fame, fortune,...
July 3, 2003
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HADES Drummer Update: More Chemotherapy Needed

HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo has issued the following update on the condition of bandmate Ron Lipnicki (drums),who is currently battling testicular cancer: "Ron had this HUGE operation 2 weeks ago to remove the cancerous tumor. They were concerned they might have to remove one of his kidneys. It was...
July 2, 2003
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ICED EARTH Replaced By TWISTED SISTER At Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR 2003 Festival

In a move that was widely anticipated, ICED EARTH have now officially withdrawn from this year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany. Replacing ICED EARTH on the bill are none other than TWISTED SISTER. The complete list of artists curre...
June 29, 2003
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OZZFEST 2003: San Antonio Set Times Announced

The official set times have been released for the inaugural stop of Ozzfest 2003 in San Antonio, Texas. They are as follows: Saturday, June 28 – San Antonio, TX @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Second Stage: 09:30 a.m. GRADE 8 09:55 a.m. DEPSWA 10:20 a.m. REVOLUTION SMILE 10:45 a.m. MOTOGRATER 11:10...
June 26, 2003
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WARRIOR SOUL Confirmed For Spain's SERIE Z FESTIVAL

The reunited WARRIOR SOUL have been confirmed to appear at this year's Serie Z Festival in Cadiz, Spain, according to the event's official web site. The festival, which is set to take place Aug. 28-30 at Jerez de la Frontera, will feature the following lineup of performers: Thursday, August 28: HOOD...
June 26, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS: 'My First Motivation Is To Make Lots Of Money'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently spoke to New York Post's Cindy Adams about his new book, "Sex Money Kiss". "The book's about sex," he said. "My design, and I suspect all God's designs, start with some engine. A car's engine either has horsepower or not. The design of this particular beas...
June 26, 2003
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MORBID ANGEL's STEVE TUCKER: New Album Will Be 'Amazing'

MORBID ANGEL bassist/vocalist Steve Tucker recently posted the following update to the Earache Records web site: "Tucker here. I am done tracking all of the bass and vocals for the new CD, and I can truly say that I have done some things I never did before vocally on this recording. I am extremely p...
June 26, 2003
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Rock Historian Urges Australian Government To Preserve AC/DC Childhood Home

In a recent newspaper article in the Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Rock historian Glenn A. Baker urged the government to include the former house of the Young family (childhood home of AC/DC guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young) in the list of places to be preserved for the Australian national her...
June 24, 2003
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ROTTING CHRIST, ONKEL TOM Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR

ROTTING CHRIST and ONKEL TOM are the latest band to have been officially confirmed for this year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to appear the event is as follows: ANCIENT RITES ANN...
June 20, 2003
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LIMP BIZKIT's DURST Addresses 'Shit Talk' From SUMMER SANITARIUM Tourmates

LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst has sent the following update to the band's official mailing list: "The album — well, we're in the last stretch and this motherfucker rocks!! It's so ready to rip the heads off any haters out there who listen to watered down formulated nonsense. I still won't tell you...
June 19, 2003
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SHARON OSBOURNE On JACK's Substance Abuse: 'I Should Have Had More Boundaries'

Sharon Osbourne has revealed in a brand-new interview with USAToday.com that she is blaming herself for son Jack's turn to drugs and alcohol. "You get caught up with the BS, and I did, of, 'Oh, your mom's really cool. She's really easygoing.' I should have had more boundaries. I should have had more...
June 13, 2003