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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Life After JUDAS PRIEST
Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens says that he was on a road trip — in a minivan visiting out-of-state relatives — when his former bandmembers made the announcement last Friday (July 11) that he was being replaced by the group's longtime frontman Rob Halford. "I wish I could have been in...July 15, 2003
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GRAHAM BONNET To Play One-Off Solo Gig In California
Legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI, BLACKTHORNE) will be appearing at Paladino's in Tarzana, California on Saturday, July 26 at 11:00 p.m. He will be performing songs from all his past bands as well as some solo material. Bonnet's backing band...July 14, 2003
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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: The Metal God Is Back
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian says that he "can't wait" to see JUDAS PRIEST performing live with Rob Halford again but insists that Halford's replacement in PRIEST, Tim "Ripper" Owens, "was and is his own man and he made those songs his when he sang them." In a posting to ANTHRAX's official web site,...July 14, 2003
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ROB HALFORD On PRIEST Reunion: 'We Want To Go Out There And Slay People'
Rob Halford has spoken to the Associated Press about his decision to reteam with the pioneering heavy-metal band JUDAS PRIEST for a world tour and a new album next year. "All the grace, majesty and power you experienced with JUDAS PRIEST is about to happen again," Halford said Friday (July 11). "We...July 12, 2003
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The Beacon Journal: TIM OWENS 'Not Available' To Comment On Split With JUDAS PRIEST
Kymberli Hagelberg of Ohio's The Beacon Journal reports that Tim "Ripper" Owens was "not available" Friday (July 11) to comment on the announcement that he has been replaced in JUDAS PRIEST by his predecessor, Rob Halford. The announcement of Owens' departure apparently came as news to his former wi...July 12, 2003
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JUDAS PRIEST's TIPTON On Reunion With HALFORD: 'If We Don't Do It Now, Maybe We Never Will'
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton has spoken to Billboard.com about the group's decision to reteam with estranged lead singer Rob Halford for a new album and tour in 2004, marking the veteran British heavy metal band's 30th anniversary. "We all agreed that we feel the time is right," Tipton said....July 11, 2003
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KELLY OSBOURNE Lands Part In 'Live Freaky! Die Freaky!'
Kelly Osbourne is the latest cast addition to the forthcoming animated/puppetry film "Live Freaky! Die Freaky!", according to the film's official web site (www.livefreakydiefreaky.com). The Hellcat Pictures production was written and directed by independent filmmaker John Roecker and produced by RAN...July 8, 2003
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Safety Concerns Delay Florida Metal Festival
Edward Fitzpatrick of the Providence Journal reports that a Florida heavy metal festival, which was going to raise money for The Station Family Fund, has been postponed because of fire-code issues raised by the local fire marshal. Metalfest 2003 — with a list of performers that included LYNCH MOB, F...July 3, 2003
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DOWNSET To Play 'GRAFF ANGELES' In Hollywood
DOWNSET will play at "Graff Angeles" on Saturday, August 2 at Qtopia in Hollywood, California. The eight-hour event (11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.) will feature live graffiti exhibits by universally known artists/crews, including CBS, AWR, WCA, UTI, MTA, LOD, COI, K4P, TKO, SH, and many more. Tattooing, pier...June 27, 2003
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A PERFECT CIRCLE: New Single Named
A PERFECT CIRCLE have reportedly set "The Outsider" as the first single from their forthcoming sophomore album, tentatively due on August 19. In related news, A PERFECT CIRCLE bassist Jeordie White (a.k.a. Twiggy Ramirez) is slated to lend his voice to the forthcoming animated/puppetry (a la "The Ni...June 23, 2003
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VITAL REMAINS To Headline MILWAUKEE METALFEST, Debut New Lineup
VITAL REMAINS will be making their first live appearance in over two years at the Milwaukee Metalfest on July 26 at the U.S. Cellular Arena. This will also mark the group's first public performance with their revitalized line-up featuring the legendary Glen Benton (DEICIDE) on vocals and Tim Yeung (...June 18, 2003
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STRYPER To Kick Off Reunion Tour In Early October
Legendary Christian rock band STRYPER have announced plans to embark on their first-ever reunion tour this fall to celebrate the quartet's 20th anniversary. The band's first nationwide performance junket in more than 12 years is slated to kick off in the Northeast in early October. The tour will run...June 16, 2003
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It's Official: LAMB OF GOD To Support SLAYER In London!
As first predicted here several days ago, LAMB OF GOD have now been officially announced as the support band for SLAYER at the group's two shows at Astoria in London, England on July 8 and 9. LAMB OF GOD, who are rumored to be negotiating a major-label buyout of their current Prosthetic Records ...June 13, 2003
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HALFORD Guitarist To Play National Anthem At Soccer Match
HALFORD/PAINMUSEUM guitarist Metal Mike Chlasciak will be playing tribute to the red, white and blue when he handles the national anthem duties at the MetroStars MLS soccer match on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at Giants Stadium in New Jersey. "I wanted to do something to show my support for all those yo...June 12, 2003
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LAMB OF GOD Turn Down OZZFEST Slot
LAMB OF GOD have turned down an offer to play the main stage of this year's Ozzfest due to "scheduling conflicts." "Thanks to the die-hard support of the people that believe in this band, we have taken things from the garage to the largest metal festival on the planet," the band write on their offic...June 11, 2003
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