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DOKAKA Makes U.S. Radio Debut: Audio Available
The Morning End on KNDD in Seattle interviewed DOKAKA, a Japanese musician who records cover versions of popular rock songs using only his mouth. Listen to his interview here and listen to his rendition of METALLICA's "Creeping Death" here. The end of his interview also includes a brief impromptu .....July 3, 2003
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BIG DAY OUT Organizers Confirm METALLICA's Participation In Next Year's Event
The organizers of Australia's Big Day Out festival, Ken West and Vivian Lees, flew to the Roskilde festival in Denmark last the weekend to see METALLICA perform in front of 90,000 people, and ensure the group's fans could be controlled before signing them as their event's main drawcard. "Roskilde wa...July 2, 2003
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EXODUS: In Mixing Mode!
Gary Holt, guitarist for the reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS, has posted the following update to the band's official web site, www.exodusattack.com: "Hey, Gary Holt here with another update for ya! We finished tracking the new record last Tuesday. [Producer] Andy Sneap is back in En...July 1, 2003
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TOMMY LEE Says He Is 'Impressed' By The Outpouring Of Negative Comments On BLABBERMOUTH.NET
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee says that he is "impressed" by outpouring of negative comments on BLABBERMOUTH.NET following his most recent remarks regarding his collaboration with BACKSTREET BOYS singer Nick Carter. In a brand new posting (dated June 29) to the "Tommy's Journal" section of ww...June 30, 2003
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TOMMY LEE To BLABBERMOUTH.NET Bashers: 'Move The Fuck On!'
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has lashed out at the "retarded people" at BLABBERMOUTH.NET who have posted scathingly unflattering messages about his recently announced collaboration with BACKSTREET BOYS singer Nick Carter. Responding directly to the overwhelmingly negative comments on this si...June 29, 2003
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VELVET REVOLVER To Release Live EP, DVD In October
VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Matt Sorum revealed during an appearance on 97.1 KLSX FM's "Riki Rachtman Radio" Friday night (June 27) that they will be releasing an EP and DVD of the band's June 19 El Rey Theater performance on October 7 through an as-yet-undisclosed label. In add...June 28, 2003
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MASTERPLAN Singer Signs Solo Deal With AFM RECORDS
Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and current MASTERPLAN singer Jorn Lande (click here) has signed a solo deal with Germany's AFM Records. Drums have reportedly already been recorded for Lande's upcoming effort, which is on track to be mixed by the end of July at Jailhouse studios in Denmark. Among the songti...June 25, 2003
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GODHEAD Officially Joined By Former STATIC-X Drummer
GODHEAD guitarist/vocalist Jason C. Miller has confirmed via the group's official newsletter the departure of drummer Tom Z. and the recent addition to the band's ranks of former STATIC-X sticksman Ken Jay. The following is the Miller's statement on the matter: "Hey guys, it's true. Tom QUIT GODHEAD...June 24, 2003
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BÖHSE ONKELZ/STONES Controversy Rages On
Worried sponsors severed their links with a planned ROLLING STONES concert in a continuing row over the group's support band. T-Mobile and NDR 2 radio station earlier this month scrapped plans to help publicize the August 8 concert in protest over the act who are alleged to have had a racist past. A...June 23, 2003
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: 'PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH Has Blood On His Hands'
Unlike his bandmate Lars Ulrich who prefers to keep his political opinions to himself, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett appears to have no problems voicing his views in a public forum. When asked recently during a question-and-answer session with the readers of Ireland's Hot Press magazine for his o...June 23, 2003
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STATIC-X Announce New Drummer
After auditioning more than 30 candidates over the course of the past two months, STATIC-X have decided to recruit Nick Oshiro (ex-SEETHER) as the replacement for recently departed drummer Ken Jay. "Finding the right drummer to nail the old songs and cop the feel for the groove of the new songs was...June 22, 2003
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Former STATIC-X Drummer To Join GODHEAD?
Former STATIC-X drummer Ken Jay has spent the past few weeks rehearsing with GODHEAD and is reportedly considering the possibility of joining the band as a permanent member. An official announcement has yet to be made. GODHEAD's new album, "Evolver", is set to hit stores July 15 through Reality Ente...June 20, 2003
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LINKIN PARK's SHINODA Responds To DEFTONES Singer's 'Trash-Talking'
Greg Roche of Washington D.C. radio station DC101 spoke to LINKIN PARK vocalist Mike Shinoda Thursday night (June 19) about DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno's less-than-complimentary comments about LINKIN PARK and fellow Summer Sanitarium touring mates LIMP BIZKIT and METALLICA. Speaking to Revolver m...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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JOHN NORUM Passes On UFO Gig, Continues Work On Solo Album
Despite previous reports to the contrary — including an official statement from UFO themselves — former EUROPE/DOKKEN axeman John Norum will NOT be joining UFO as a replacement for Michael Schenker, according to Norum's web site (www.johnnorum.com). John is currently recording a new solo album in Ca...June 17, 2003
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