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DIABOLIC Split With Guitarist, Announce Replacement
Contrary to a recent press release issued by guitarist Brian Malone, Florida death metallers DIABOLIC have not parted ways with drummer Aantar Lee Coates and are instead pressing forward without the contributions of Malone, who is said to have been asked to leave the group shortly after the completi...January 12, 2003
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IRON MAIDEN: Brand New Studio Photos Posted Online
Several brand new photos of IRON MAIDEN, taken by producer Kevin Shirley during the first day of the recording sessions for the group's as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2000's "Brave New World", have been posted online at this location. According to the group's official web site, "[IRON MAIDEN] are now...January 11, 2003
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Manager: ROB HALFORD's Visa Approved, Singer To Re-Enter U.S.
Rob Halford's personal manager John Baxter revealed in a posting on HALFORD's official web site yesterday that the singer's O-1 Visa (U.S. Outstanding Performers Class Visa) has been approved by the INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service) and that Rob would re-enter the U.S. over the course of...January 10, 2003
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CREED Issue 'Apology' Over Chicago Gig: 'It's Only Rock And Roll'
CREED have issued an official "apology" to fans who were disappointed by the group's Dec. 29, 2002 concert at Chicago's Allstate Arena at which lead singer Scott Stapp was reportedly high out of his mind and could not sing, nearly falling down numerous times during the performance. The official stat...January 10, 2003
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LIMP BIZKIT's DURST: 'I Didn't Sing With BRITNEY SPEARS!'
LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst has posted the following message at www.limpbizkit.com: "Well, howdy partners!!!!!!! I'm in the studio just about to wrap up the vocals!! Only four songs away!! Man, you're gonna shit!! Today, Al Jergesen [sic] from MINISTRY is in the studio with me and we're gonna te...January 10, 2003
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DAYS OF THE NEW Frontman Slams Former Business Partner, Announces 'Full-On Metal' Project
DAYS OF THE NEW frontman Travis Meeks has slammed former business partner Jonathan Hay over the latter's decision to issue a press release exclusively to BLABBERMOUTH.NET announcing Meeks' audition for the new band formed by ex-GUNS N' ROSES members Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum....January 8, 2003
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LACUNA COIL Tour Cancellation: The Official Statement
LACUNA COIL have officially dropped off the forthcoming North American tour with OPETH and PARADISE LOST (as first reported here last night). The following is an official statement from the group's label, Century Media Records, regarding the cancellation: "Italy's LACUNA COIL will regretfully be una...January 7, 2003
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JOHN SYKES Issues Statement Regarding Failed Z RECORDS Deal
Legendary English guitar superstar John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES) has issued a brief statement regarding the failed attempt to secure a European deal for the release of his solo albums in Europe. "Regarding Z Records... After reviewing the situation and p...January 7, 2003
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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR: 'I Love GWAR'
Despite having previously cited GWAR as an example of a band that has lost their relevance, SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor says that he "loves" the group and insists that his previous comments about the band were based on the fact that they "have not been prominent in the music scene for a long ...January 6, 2003
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Former MEGADETH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Members To Appear On Sophomore LAUDAMUS CD
Marty Friedman (guitar, ex-MEGADETH),Jeff Scott Soto (vocals, TALISMAN/ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),Rob Rock (vocals, ex-IMPELLITTERI),Kee Marcello (guitar, ex-EUROPE),and Mattias IA Eklund (guitar, FREAK KITCHEN) are among the guests appearing on the sophomore full-length album from Sweden's LAUDAMUS....January 2, 2003
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HALFORD To Embark On THE 2003 METAL GODS WORLD TOUR
Former JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has issued the following statement regarding the postponement of HALFORD's West Coast dates and the group's upcoming touring activities: "Well, hello from Walsall, England. "I'm pleased to see that all information regarding my misfortune has been disclosed. I...December 30, 2002
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SAXON Frontman Slams Former Members Over Name Lawsuit
SAXON frontman Biff Byford has addressed the ongoing legal battle over the band's name with fellow original members Graham Oliver and Steve Dawson via a lengthy statement posted on the group's official web site. The statement reads as follows: "Hi, I hope everyone is well! "I have been reading the m...December 23, 2002
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN 'Disgusted' By Air-Rage Tape Leak
Yngwie Malmsteen's manager says that the Swedish guitarist is "disgusted" by the fact that a recording of him venting his rage at a fellow airline passenger was leaked via the Internet last week and "feels sorry" for the person that released the tape for the world to hear. "We do know who did ...December 17, 2002
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IN FLAMES, GARDENIAN Members Team Up In PASSENGER
Sweden's PASSENGER, the new project featuring IN FLAMES vocalist Anders Friden, ex-TRANSPORT LEAGUE drummer Patrik J. Sten, GARDENIAN guitarist Niclas Engelin (ex-IN FLAMES),and HEADPLATE bassist Håkan Skoger, have completed work on their as-yet-untitled debut album at Gothenburg's Studio Fredman....December 11, 2002
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GUNS N' ROSES Deny Plot To Keep SLASH Away From Previous Shows
Former GUNS N' ROSES lead guitarist Slash made headlines when he was reportedly banned from GNR's pair of December 2001 shows at the Joint At The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Security guards there told reporters that frontman Axl Rose had ordered Slash be kept out of the concerts. But...December 7, 2002
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