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DROWNING POOL Announce New Singer, Audio Clip Posted Online
In a widely expected move, DROWNING POOL revealed during a "Headbanger's Ball" (MTV2) appearance Saturday night (Jan. 24) that they have recruited ex-BUILT XL frontman Jason "Gong" Jones to fill the singer slot left vacant by the death of Dave Williams (as exclusively reported here back in June 2003...January 24, 2004
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HAMMERFALL Guitarist: ANDERS JOHANSSON Never Considered Joining STRATOVARIUS
HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has issued a statement regarding the recent announcement by STRATOVARIUS leader Timo Tolkki that HAMMERFALL drummer Anders Johansson would be joining STRATOVARIUS for the recording of the latter band's next studio album (a plan that was eventually abandoned). Writi...January 24, 2004
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DIMEBAG DARRELL Says He Tried To Help PHILIP ANSELMO Beat His Drug Problem
Former PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell has told Guitar World magazine that he tried to reach out to ex-PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo and help him with his alleged drug problem, but that he was rebuffed before he could make a difference. Asked about a recent magazine interview in which Phil claimed...January 24, 2004
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GENE HOGLAN Joins OPETH For Two Songs At Vancouver Show
Legendary drummer Gene Hoglan (DARK ANGEL, STRAPPING YOUND LAD, DEATH, TESTAMENT, OLD MAN'S CHILD) sat behind the kit for OPETH at the Vancouver stop of their current North American tour Friday night (Jan. 23) (as first reported here yesterday). Hoglan stood in for regular OPETH skinsman Martin Lope...January 24, 2004
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FILTER Singer Jams With JERRY CANTRELL, CAMP FREDDY At SUNDANCE Festival
FILTER mainman Richard Patrick has posted the following message to the "Rich's Words" section of the group's official web site: "So a buddy of ours, Billy Morrison, called up Jerry Cantrell and I last week and asked us to go sing a couple of songs in his cover band called 'CAMP FREDDY' which perform...January 23, 2004
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MIKE PORTNOY: 'DREAM THEATER Has Never Been Motivated By Money'
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has posted additional details about the "Premium" tickets for the group's upcoming "An Evening With Dream Theater - Train of Thought 2004 World Tour" that are currently being offered via the band's web site. "For the record, I have been skeptical about this promoti...January 22, 2004
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ZYKLON To Headline Japanese Dates After DIMMU BORGIR Cancel
ZYKLON, the Norwegian band featuring former EMPEROR members Samoth (guitar) and Trym (drums),will headline all previously announced Japanese tour dates following the cancellation of the tour's original headliners, DIMMU BORGIR (as reported here on January 8). Commented Samoth: "Needless to say we a...January 21, 2004
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Author Of VARG VIKERNES Article Responds To Criticism From BLABBERMOUTH.NET Readers
The author of an editorial about the "flawed" Norwegian justice system published in the Arkansas daily newspaper Paragould Daily Press has personally responded to the BLABBERMOUTH.NET readers who have attacked him over his (presumed) musical and religious background. Paragould Daily Press editor Tra...January 21, 2004
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AYREON Sign With INSIDE OUT RECORDS
AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist Arjen Lucassen (ex-BODINE, VENGEANCE),have inked a new deal with Inside Out Records. Lucassen's first release for Inside Out under the AYREON banner will be the band's much-anticipated new CD, "The Human Equation", tentatively due in May. In other news, URI...January 21, 2004
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DROWNING POOL To Announce New Singer On 'Headbanger's Ball'
DROWNING POOL are advising their fans to tune in to "Headbanger's Ball" this Saturday, January 24 at 10:00 p.m. for a "special announcement that you don't want to miss!" The Texan band are expected to reveal that they have recruited ex-BUILT XL frontman Jason "Gong" Jones to fill the singer slot lef...January 21, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST Comment On DAVE HOLLAND's Sex-Assault Charges
JUDAS PRIEST have commented via their official web site on the sex-abuse charges leveled against former PRIEST drummer Dave Holland by a 17-year-old youth with special needs who visited his home for lessons. Writing to the band's official Noticeboard, JUDAS PRIEST Management Co-Ordinator Jayne Andre...January 21, 2004
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Booking Agent: There Are No Confirmed European G3 Tour Dates At This Time
The European tour dates currently being circulated that are purported to be part of a possible G3 2004 outing are "NOT G3 tour dates," a spokesperson for Entourage Talent Associates, the booking agent for Joe Satriani and G3, has informed BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "There are no confirmed European G3 dates a...January 21, 2004
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EVANESCENCE Singer Apologizes To COLD
EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee has apologized online for disparaging remarks she made about COLD last week, when she revealed that COLD's former guitarist Terry Balsamo had permanently joined her band. Writing to COLD's official message board, Lee said, "Dear COLD fans, I'm sure the last thing you want...January 20, 2004
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KISS-Tribute 'Supergroup' Announce One-Off Show In Norway
BLACK DIAMOND BRIGADE (photo#1, photo#2),a one-off collaboration between Knut "Euroboy" Schreiner (TURBONEGRO, guitar),Billy Gould (FAITH NO MORE, bass),Sigurd "Satyr" Wongraven (SATYRICON, guitar),Torgny Amdam (AMULET, vocals) and Tarjei Strøm (RALPH MYERZ, drums),will play a special concert...January 20, 2004
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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Drummer Calls Attempted Rape Charge 'Ridiculous'
Former JUDAS PRIEST drummer Dave Holland, who is accused of attempting to rape a special needs youngster while giving drum lessons at his rural home, denied the accusations Monday (January 19),saying the charges were "ridiculous," according to Scotsman.com. Holland faces one charge of attempted rap...January 19, 2004
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