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THE CULT "Dropped" By Label, "Over" As A Group
THE CULT have been dropped by Lava/Atlantic Records and are, for all intents and purposes, no longer functioning as a group, according to drummer Matt Sorum, who was quoted via a fan posting on the band's official message board at www.thecultnet.com. If the account is to be believed, the real reason...February 7, 2002
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JUDAS PRIEST In Talks To Headline South American Edition Of Thrash Of The Titans
A South American installment of the successful Thrash Of The Titans festival concert is currently being planned for April 13th in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and initial reports indicate that most of the acts that took part in the original gig (which served as a benefit for TESTAMENT vocalist Chuck Billy) wi...February 7, 2002
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PAUL BALOFF Memorial Tribute Set For February 12th
A memorial tribute will be held in the honor of late EXODUS frontman Paul Baloff on February 12th at San Francisco's DNA Lounge, according to Baloff's official memorial web site at www.paulbaloff.com. The remaining members of EXODUS and their friends wanted to do something that Paul would have enjoy...February 7, 2002
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TESTAMENT Pay Tribute To Fallen Inspiration
Several current and former members of TESTAMENT have offered their tributes and messages of condolences on the recent passing of EXODUS frontman Paul Baloff. The following are their words: Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT vocalist) “I would like to say that I will miss Paul Baloff and think of him always as a...February 6, 2002
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THE CULT "On Ice", Members Pursue Outside Projects
THE CULT are strongly rumored to have been put “on ice” indefinitely in the wake of the group's apparent dissatisfaction with the promotional push they'd received from Lava/Atlantic Records for their seventh album Beyond Good & Evil and the record's eventual lackluster sales performance (the alb...February 6, 2002
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SILVERGINGER 5 Movie Contribution Confirmed
THE WILDHEARTS mainman Ginger has confirmed via his official web site that SILVERGINGER 5's Walk Like A Motherf.cker" has been selected by famed Swedish video director Jonas kerlund for use in his upcoming movie Spun, which is scheduled to feature actor Mickey Rourke and is due later in the year. Ot...February 6, 2002
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CATHEDRAL Frontman Goes Hardcore!
CATHEDRAL frontman Lee Dorrian recently recorded a guest appearance on a “short, mid-80s-influenced hardcore” track called “Human Timebomb” for an American punk band called PSEUDO HEROES (featuring members of DOWN BY LAW) for the band's forthcoming album, which also includes guest vocal performances...February 5, 2002
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Pays Respects To Late EXODUS Frontman
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian expressed his sadness over the recent passing of EXODUS vocalist Paul Baloff via the latest entry in his Tour Diary, as posted at www.metal-sludge.com: We received some bad news before the [Tampa show at Jannus Landing]. Our friend Paul Baloff from EXODUS died. We've know...February 4, 2002
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SILVERGINGER 5 Contribute To Soundtrack, CONNY BLOOM Gets Busy On The Side
SILVERGINGER 5's "Walk Like A Motherf.cker" has been selected by famed Swedish video director Jonas kerlund (i.e. METALLICA, MADONNA) for use in his upcoming movie Spun, which is scheduled to feature actor Mickey Rourke and is due later in the year. Other artists appearing on the movie's soundtrack...February 3, 2002
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M.O.D. Studio Report From Former ANTHRAX Axeman
Former ANTHRAX/current SEBASTIAN BACH guitarist Paul Crook has finished recording the basic tracks (drums, bass, guitar) for M.O.D. (Milano's On Drugs)'s brand new CD, which he's co-producing with ex-NUCLEAR ASSAULT bassist Scott Metaxas. According to Crook, "this record is sounding incredibly huge...February 3, 2002
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THE CULT Duo Join Ex-GNR Bassist On Stage In L.A.
THE CULT axeman Billy Duffy and drummer Matt Sorum (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) joined former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan and his new band LOADED on stage at Pretty Ugly Club in Los Angeles, California on January 30th for a rendition of THE STOOGES' “I Wanna Be Your Dog”. ...February 1, 2002
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BIOHAZARD's Schuler Checks In..And Out
BIOHAZARD drummer Danny Schuler has posted the following message via the group's official web site at www.biohazard.com: “What up my friends! It's been a while since the last update, sorry, we just been so busy, so much has happened! Unfortunately, we were forced to cancel 9 shows on our US tour. [G...January 29, 2002
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Former ANTHRAX, NUCLEAR ASSAULT Duo To Produce New M.O.D. Album
Former ANTHRAX/current SEBASTIAN BACH guitarist Paul Crook and ex-NUCLEAR ASSAULT bassist Scott Metaxas, collectively known as Dynamic Duo Productions, are producing, engineering and mixing Billy Milano's new M.O.D. (MILANO ON DRUGS) record. Recording starts on January 24th at Big Blue Meanie Studio...January 22, 2002
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TESTAMENT's Billy To Work On Side Project, Follow-Up To "The Gathering"
TESTAMENT have posted the following update on vocalist Chuck Billy's condition and the group's upcoming activities via their official web site at www.testamentlegions.com: “Last week, Chuck's doctors had some great news. The tumors in Chuck's upper body are shrinking, his blood count is looking good...January 17, 2002
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BILLY MILANO Threatens S.O.D. Bandmates With "Beatdown"
Quote of the day: [ANTHRAX drummer] Charlie [Benante] and [ANTHRAX guitarist] Scott [Ian] got a beatdown coming maybe I'll just choke them a little until they cry. Or maybe they'll get caught in the mosh. Milano mosh, that is. S.O.D. frontman Billy Milano on his estranged bandmates in the wake of th...January 16, 2002