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CALLENISH CIRCLE: New Bassist Checks In

Session bassist Maurice Brouwers of the Dutch melodic death metallers CALLENISH CIRCLE has posted the following recording update on the group's official web site: "Hi there folks... you probably expected some lines from [previous bassist] Rocco [Rene 'Rocco' Rokx] here, so first let me introduce mys...

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CALLENISH CIRCLE Part Ways With Bassist, Announce Replacement

Guitarist Ronny Tyssen of the Dutch melodic death metallers CALLENISH CIRCLE has posted the following recording update on the band's official web site: "After playing guide guitar in order to help Gav [Gavin Harte] getting the drums on tape, it was up to Gail (producer) to do some editing on the rec...

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GAVIN ROSSDALE Says INSTITUTE Debut Will Be 'Heavier' And 'Stronger' Than BUSH

INSTITUTE, the new band fronted by former BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale, will release their self-titled debut album in the early fall. The first single, "Bulletproof Skin", is expected at radio later this summer. Rossdale's first post-BUSH project was produced by HELMET mastermind Page Hamilton and f...

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CALLENISH CIRCLE Drummer Issues Studio Report

Drummer Gavin Harte of the Dutch melodic death metallers CALLENISH CIRCLE has posted the following recording update on the band's official web site: "Well, well, it was about time that we started recording our new album. After setting up my drumkit and doing a soundcheck on Wednesday evening (May 25...

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STATETROOPER Announce New Bassist

STATETROOPER, the reunited British hard rock outfit fronted by former MSG (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) singer Gary Barden, have posted the following message on their official web site: "STATETROOPER are pleased to welcome new bass player Gavin Cooper to the band. Gavin has replaced our great mate Tony O...

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WHITESNAKE Confirmed For Michigan's MUSKEGON SUMMER CELEBRATION

Bill Iddings of The Muskegon Chronicle is reporting that WHITESNAKE is among the bands that have been confirmed for Michigan's Muskegon Summer Celebration, the annual music festival that on Monday announced its final main-stage lineup for 2005. Running this year from June 30 through July 10, Muskego...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Issues Post-Asia-Pacific Tour Update

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Well, here is the post Asian Pacific tour post. "Upon arriving to Japan, I had told the boys, whom by now I hope you will agree deserve not to be compared to anyone in the past ....

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CAMP FREDDY Jam With ROB ZOMBIE, RICHARD PATRICK At Tsunami Benefit: Photos Available

CAMP FREDDY, the Los Angeles-based "jam" band consisting of JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro, former THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar),VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum, and singer Donovan Leitch (the son of 1960s U.K. folk-rock icon Donovan),were joined...

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LIONSHEART Announce New Bassist, Keyboardist

LIONSHEART, the British melodic hard rock outfit fronted by former GRIM REAPER/ONSLAUGHT singer Steve Grimmett, have posted the following message on their official web site: "Following Eddie's departure from the band, ex-BATTLEZONE (Paul Di'Anno) bass player Gavin Cooper has stepped into the breach....

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BOLT THROWER: Vocalist KARL WILLETTS Rejoins The Fold

British extreme metal pioneers BOLT THROWER have announced the return of original vocalist Karl Willetts as a full-time member. Willetts rejoins the group as the replacement for Dave Ingram, who left the band in August due to long-standing "health and personal problems." Commented Karl: "It's fantas...

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Metal Musicians Speak Out On Illegal Music Downloading

Holland's Lords of Metal webzine has published a special article regarding illegal music downloading and metal musicians' thoughts and opinions on the subject. Commented writer Eddy Meuwese: "Since I joined forces with Lords of Metal I came across a lot of interesting bands and artists. I interviewe...

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CALLENISH CIRCLE: Drummer GAVIN HARTE Back In The Fold

Due to "personal circumstances" CALLENISH CIRCLE session drummer Spike will not be able to join the band for their four gigs supporting DISMEMBER in September. "Instead [regular drummer Gavin Harte] will take over his duties behind the drumkit again, so everything's back to normal and we can steam a...

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BUSH Frontman GAVIN ROSSDALE Names New Band

BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale has announced the name of his new band as INSTITUTE. In a posting at the BUSH web site, Rossdale said in part, "I have recorded 14 tracks for my record. The plan is to do three more in about a month so I am writing now. The plan is to go ...

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HELMET Leader Helps BUSH Frontman Make The Best Album Of His Career

HELMET leader Page Hamilton has spoken to Billboard.com about his songwriting and production role work on the solo debut album from BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale. "I think people are going to be excited and surprised when they hear it," Hamilton said. "To take nothing away from BUSH — they did what t...

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SPEEDEALER Announce New Bassist

SPEEDEALER have announced the addition of "permanent" bassist Jason Kottwitz (SWAMPASS, TUMMLER) to the group's ranks. "We'd like to give a heartfelt thanks to Casey Orr, Keith Pastrick, and Jason Gavin for their time and effort while filling in on bass," the band write on their web site. "We are ve...