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THE CROWN's MARKO TERVONEN Vows To Carry On Following Singer Departure

THE CROWN guitarist Marko Tervonen has vowed to carry on with the group despite the band's recent split with frontman Tomas Lindberg (ex-AT THE GATES). "We have definitely not decided to call it a day," Tervonen told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "THE CROWN has been been a big part of our lives since 12 years b...
June 10, 2002
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Ex-OZZY OSBOURNE Drummer Hikes Up Price Of Drum-less Private Lessons

Looks like former OZZY OSBOURNE drummer Brian Tichy has upped the price of the private drum and/or guitar lessons he will be offering while on tour this July and August throughout the US and Canada as the percussionist for BILLY IDOL. When we last reported on the availability of the lessons, Tichy w...
June 9, 2002
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THE CROWN's MARKO TERVONEN: The Split With TOMAS LINDBERG Was Amicable

THE CROWN guitarist Marko Tervonen has refuted the reports of an acrimonious split with vocalist Tomas Lindberg and has made it clear that Lindberg's numerous side projects (including THE GREAT DECEIVER, LOCKUP and SKITSYSTEM) were not a factor in the group's decision to part with the singer. "OK, s...
June 8, 2002
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PHILIP ANSELMO: "Sometimes It Feels Good To Be Miserable"

In the new issue of Sweden's premiere metal publication, Close-Up Magazine, journalist Martin Carlsson speaks at length with vocalist Phil Anselmo on a number of topics, including his numerous side projects, PANTERA and Anselmo's past and present drug use. The interview was conducted over the phone...
June 7, 2002
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JUDAS PRIEST Add US Dates

JUDAS PRIEST have added a few more shows to their upcoming US itinerary. The new dates are as follows: Jul. 16 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The Metropol Jul. 29 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre Aug. 01 – Houston, TX @ Aerial Theatre ...
June 5, 2002
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FRED DURST's Plea To FILTER's RICHARD PATRICK: "We Have To Be A Family"

LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst has issued the following response to FILTER leader Richard Patrick's remarks from yesterday, in which he suggested that Durst was in need of "psychiatric help": "Dear Rich, this is Fred. I read your comments in your site and cannot believe how you are acting. That int...
June 4, 2002
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Nicko McBrain Gives His Life To Christ

Seems like there's more to the previously-reported collaboration between former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz and IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain than meets the eye. Cross Rhythms, a UK Christian Music Resource, posted the following article in February of this year (all quotes taken from a Willow Cr...
June 4, 2002
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FILTER's RICHARD PATRICK: FRED DURST Needs Psychiatric Help

FILTER leader Richard Patrick has slammed LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst over the latter's remarks in the July 2002 issue of Playboy magazine where Durst referred to Patrick as "an ungrateful sack of shit". "It seems Fred Durst and I have a little problem," Patrick writes on FILTER's official web s...
June 3, 2002
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Tributes To Fallen Ex-WHIPLASH Bassist Continue Pouring In

Since our announcement of the tragic passing of ex-WHIPLASH/INTO ANOTHER bassist Tony Bono due to a heart attack, a number of friends, former bandmates and fans have posted heartfelt tributes to the man that was universally considered to be among the most down-to-earth, friendly and good-natured peo...
June 1, 2002
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It's Official: MACHINE HEAD Enlist VIO-LENCE Axeman For European Tour

As first reported here on May 21st, MACHINE HEAD have officially recruited VIO-LENCE/TECHNOCRACY axeman Phil Demmel to fill in for recently-departed Ahrue Luster, who left the group due to "creative differences". Demmel, a former bandmate of MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn during the classic VIO-...
May 31, 2002
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MY RUIN's TAIRRIE B Speaks Out Against Upcoming Snapper Records Anthology

MY RUIN, who recently parted ways with their former label Snapper Music (as reported here a couple of days ago),have spoken out against Snapper's plans to release Blasphemous Girl - a "Best Of" compilation. "We just found out about this record being released and are not too happy about the whole th...
May 29, 2002
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EAT THE DAY: In Waiting/Writing Mode

EAT THE DAY, featuring former LIMP BIZKIT guitarist Wes Borland, "are waiting to hear back from [Interscope Records] about our new demo that we just turned in," according to the latest posting from Borland on the group's official web site. "In the meantime, we have moved on to some new songwriting....
May 23, 2002
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RAYMOND HERRERA: Without CHARLIE BENANTE And SCOTT IAN There Is No S.O.D.

Former FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera has commented to BLABBERMOUTH.NET on the prospect of replacing ANTHRAX sticksman Charlie Benante in a revamped version of S.O.D.—an offer extended to him by S.O.D. frontman Billy Milano last month (as reported here a few days ago),but ultimately turned do...
May 21, 2002
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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer To Record Live CD/DVD

Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and current TALISMAN/HUMANIMAL frontman Jeff Scott Soto's performance at The Gods 2002 show in Bradford, UK on Sunday, June 2nd will reportedly be recorded for a live CD and DVD to be released later this year. Soto's backing band for the show will consist of guitarist Howie S...
May 19, 2002
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman Speaks Out On GRAY Split, DEGARMO Rumors

QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate has spoken to Billboard magazine about the departure of guitarist Kelly Gray and the persistent rumors of an imminent return to the group's ranks of the man Gray replaced, Chris DeGarmo (a report which was refuted by QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield via his offic...
May 17, 2002