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Report: Formal Charges Filed Against RUSH Guitarist
Prosecutors in Southwest Florida have filed charges against RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson related to an altercation he had with Collier County deputies at the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida on New Year's Eve, according to the Naples Daily News. The State Attorney's Office has filed two charges of bat...March 22, 2004
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: Drummer ALEX PAPA Leaves The Fold
Vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has parted ways with the drummer from his solo band, Alex Papa. "Alex has decided to pursue other avenues in his career," Jeff said in a statement. "I and the rest of the band support his decisions and wish him nothing but every success in his...March 18, 2004
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Austria's HELLBOUND To Change Their Name
HELLBOUND, the Austrian band featuring former ABIGOR mainman Peter Kubik, have announced plans to change their name into HEIDENREICH, the moniker previously used by one of Peter's other side-projects. "[We are changing the name] mainly because the name suits quite well and the rights of HEIDENREICH...March 17, 2004
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Former DEATH/CYNIC Guitarist To Guest On ILLEGIMITATION CD
Former DEATH/CYNIC guitarist Paul Masvidal will reportedly make a guest appearance on the debut album from German black/death metallers ILLEGIMITATION. The as-yet-untitled effort will be recorded in August at Mastersound Studio in Fellbach, Germany under the production guidance of Alex Krull (ATROCI...March 15, 2004
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DARKWELL Name New Album, Announce Tour Dates
Austrian "gothic metal" band DARKWELL, featuring ex-ABIGOR and current SHADOWCAST drummer Moritz Neuner, will embark on a short Central European tour this spring in support of their upcoming second full-length album, "Metatron", tentatively due late April through Napalm Records. The follow-up to the...March 12, 2004
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: New Solo Album On The Way
In addition to his brand-new, as-yet-unnamed project with Neal Schon and Deen Castronovo (both of JOURNEY) and Marco Mendoza (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY),singer Jeff Scott Soto has started recording his highly anticipated third solo album, tentatively titled "Lost In The Translation". Jeff...March 11, 2004
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WHITESNAKE's COVERDALE Is Supportive Of Wife's New Career
When Cindy Coverdale, wife of WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale, decided to write a rock and roll cookbook, "Food That Rocks", she wasn't sure how her new career would go over with her husband. "After all," Cindy laughs, "he was used to being the one who got the attention while I did the wife and...March 8, 2004
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SCENES Part Ways With Singer, Announce Replacement
German prog-metallers SCENES have parted ways with vocalist Nektarios Bamiatzis. "Collaboration with [Nektarios] the past few months had become more difficult and complicated to schedule due to his engagement at 'German Idol' as well as his solo career," the band write on their web site. "As a resul...March 8, 2004
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ALEX SKOLNICK Talks About Playing In OZZY OSBOURNE's Band
Former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick has spoken out about the experience of auditioning for — and ultimately landing — the guitarist gig in OZZY OSBOURNE's band, only to be told less than a month later it had been given to someone else. Asked via his message board what was it like playi...February 29, 2004
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Virgin Megastore To Host Rock & Roll Cookbook Signing
Hollywood's Virgin Megastore will host a celebrity book signing for the rock & roll cookbook, "Food That Rocks", on Thursday, March 18, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. In addition to the authors, Cindy Coverdale (wife of WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale) and Margie Lapanja, many of the book's contributors...February 26, 2004
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GUNS N' ROSES Keyboardist To Embark On Solo Tour
GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed will be launching an East Coast solo tour on March 18. Backing Reed at all the dates will be Los Angeles-based rockers FASTMASTER (web site),who will also be the opening band on the tour. FASTMASTER includes Matt Starr and Alex Grossi from BEAUTIFUL CREATURES on...February 25, 2004
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DISILLUSION: New Song Posted Online
An edited version of the DISILLUSION track "Back To Times Of Splendor" has been posted online in MP3 format at this location. "Back To Times Of Splendor" is the title cut to the Leipzig, Germany-based metallers' full-length debut, due on April 5 through Metal Blade Records. "Back To Times Of Splendo...February 24, 2004
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RUSH Guitarist's Arraignment Postponed, LIFESON's Daughter-In-Law Charged
The Associated Press reports that the Florida State Attorney's Office postponed an arraignment Monday (Feb. 23) for RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson, but charged his daughter-in-law with resisting arrest. It was the third arraignment delay for Lifeson (a.k.a. Alex Zivojinovich) on charges stemming from a...February 23, 2004
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ANTHRAX to Unleash 'Music Of Mass Destruction' DVD In April
ANTHRAX will release their much-anticipated live DVD, "Music Of Mass Destruction", on April 6 through Sanctuary Records. Filmed at a sold-out Metro in Chicago on Friday, December 5, 2003, "Music Of Mass Destruction" reportedly captures what is being described as "the show to define the band's legend...February 23, 2004
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Atlanta Radio Station Drops Hint About VAN HALEN Reunion
LiveDaily.com reports: "One of the worst-kept secrets in rock may soon be publicly revealed Atlanta radio station 96 Rock's website features an item under the heading 'The Reunion They Said Wouldn't Happen,' next to which is a blurred, 1995 photograph of guitarist Eddie Van Halen. " 'Keep listening...February 20, 2004
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