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ZWAN Ink Deal With REPRISE RECORDS

Chicago-based ZWAN, featuring former SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan, ex-PUMPKINS drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, former CHAVEZ guitarist Matt Sweeney, ex-SLINT guitarist David Pajo, and A PERFECT CIRCLE bassist Paz Lechantin, have inked a deal with Reprise Records. The group's already-completed de...

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PLANET X To Hit The Road, Keyboardist To Issue Solo Album

PLANET X, featuring keyboardist Derek Sherinian (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, DREAM THEATER),guitarist Tony MacAlpine, and drummer Virgil Donati, are preparing to hit the road next week. According to Sherinian, "bassist Ric Fierabracci is sounding great with the band — this should be fun. The live set will fe...

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STEVE DIGIORGIO Offers Update On SUICIDE SHIFT, CONTROL DENIED

Former DEATH/CONTROL DENIED and current TESTAMENT/SADUS bassist Steve DiGiorgio has released an update on his official web site on the status of the much-anticipated SUICIDE SHIFT project (featuring DiGiorgio, SADUS guitarist Darren Travis, and TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy) and the possibility of...

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CAMP FREDDY: Video Clip Posted Online

A video clip featuring highlights of CAMP FREDDY's Oct. 30 performance at Ivar club in Hollywood, California has been posted online at this location. It contains the group's core lineup of JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro, former THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar),ex-GUNS N'...

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TESTAMENT's PETERSON Joins Guitar Legends For All-Star Jam

TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson joined Joe Satriani, Dave Meniketti (Y&T),Neal Schon and the rest of JOURNEY for an "all-star" jam at the conclusion of Bone Bash III, a one-day rock festival that took place Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Chronicle Pavilion in Concord, California. The following is an...

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BILLY SHEEHAN To Play On STEVE VAI's New CD

Billy Sheehan will play on guitarist Steve Vai's upcoming solo album, the bassist has confirmed via his official newsletter. "We had such a great time playing together on tour we decided to play together on Steve's upcoming new record. Also, a DVD of the Steve Vai tour last fall will be coming soon!...

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DOHENY: The PITCHSHIFTER/THE CULT Project Start Shopping!

DOHENY, the new group formed by former THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison and PITCHSHIFTER frontman J.S. Clayden, have posted a couple of photos taken during a recent photo session at the following locations: #1, #2. "We have [put together] our [promotional] packages now, and have begun the pro...

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PERRY FARRELL, SEBASTIAN BACH, SLASH, Others Perform At CAMP FREDDY's Pre-Halloween Bash

JANE'S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell, ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach, PUDDLE OF MUDD mainman Wes Scantlin, ex-MARILYN MANSON bassist Twiggy Ramirez, and former GUNS N' ROSES members Slash (guitar) and Duff McKagan (bass) were among the guest musicians that performed onstage with all-star "jam...

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VOIVOD's JASONIC, PIGGY To Appear On '107.7 THE BONE'

VOIVOD bassist Jasonic (a.k.a. former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted) and guitarist Piggy will be making a live appearance on 107.7 The Bone's "Metal Zone" show with host Billy Steel on Friday, on Friday, October 25 from 9:00 p.m. PST to 11:00 p.m. PST. The show is webcast live on the Internet from...

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NIACIN To Embark On U.S. Tour

NIACIN, featuring former MR. BIG/DAVE LEE ROTH bassist Billy Sheehan, will embark on a U.S. tour during November. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 14 - San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick Nov. 15 - West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club Nov. 16 - Oakland, CA @ IMUSICAST Nov. 18 - Chicago, lL @ ...

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SLASH, WES BORLAND, DAVE NAVARRO Among Artists Confirmed For BAND OF GYPSYS 2003

Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Wes Borland (ex-LIMP BIZKIT),Dave Navarro (JANES'S ADDICTION, ex-RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Kenny Olsen (KID ROCK),Vernon Reid (LIVING COLOUR),Sen Dog (CYPRESS HILL),and Hugo Ferreira (TANTRIC) are among the artists confirmed to appear on the planned sequel to JIMI HENDRIX...

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Former SMASHING PUMPKINS Frontman Completes Work On ZWAN Debut

Chicago-based ZWAN, featuring former SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan, ex-PUMPKINS drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, former CHAVEZ guitarist Matt Sweeney, ex-SLINT guitarist David Pajo, and A PERFECT CIRCLE bassist Paz Lechantin, are nearly done recording their debut studio album. "The ZWAN album is j...

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Ex-DIAMOND REXX Drummer On Decision To Leave Band: 'The Singer Made Me Sick'

Fomer DIAMOND REXX Billy Nychay has sent us the following update: "I'm forwarding new information regarding your news post regarding DIAMOND REXX (Sept. 20th). I have since left DIAMOND REXX (new album hits Nov 5th) to pursue other projects. Reason for the departure... 'HEALTH REASONS — the singer m...

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Former CUT.LOVE.KILL. Bassist Auditions For KELLY OSBOURNE Touring Band

Chris Sprinkle, former vocalist/bassist of CUT.LOVE.KILL., recently auditioned for the bassist slot in Kelly Osbourne's touring band, which is scheduled to embark on an upcoming tour within the next few weeks. Here's his account: "I got a phone call a couple of weeks ago from an agent in L.A. in reg...

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MR. BIG To Reform?

MR. BIG are rumored to be planning a reunion after Billy Sheehan sat in with guitarist Richie Kotzen and drummer Pat Torpey during the latter pair's recent trip to Japan in support of Richie's solo release. According to Melodicrock.com, things went well enough for the trio to record some tunes toget...