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ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO Announce Upcoming Dates
New York's ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, led by former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, have lined up the following dates in support of their album, Goodbye To Romance: Standards For A New Generation: Oct. 15 - Berkeley, CA @ Blakes on Telegraph Oct. 17 - San Jose, Ca @ Plant 51 Oct. 19 - San Franc...October 9, 2002
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MINISTRY's AL JOURGENSEN Gets Hitched!
MINISTRY mastermind Al Jourgensen has gotten married, according to Alex Zander, editor-in-chief of MK Ultra magazine. "I was out shopping at my favorite clothing store in Chicago, and the store owner showed me the photos," says Zander. Al was allegedly wearing a white tuxedo with his trademark cowbo...October 2, 2002
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Ripped Off By Former Assistant
A former management assistant to MOTÖRHEAD's Lemmy Kilmister has been charged with ripping off the rock'n'roll legend, according to Allstar. Alex Guerrero is facing multiple counts of forgery and grand theft to the tune of just over $30,000. He's been released on a $15,000 bond and has his first cou...September 26, 2002
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Ex-VAN HALEN Frontman GARY CHERONE: The Fans Wanted Their DAVE LEE ROTH
Former VAN HALEN frontman Gary Cherone recently spoke to Classic Rock Revisited about his relatively brief stint with the group and the commercial disappointment of the lineup's sole album, the critically-panned Van Halen III (released in 1998). "When [the album] didn't sell [as well as expected], t...September 24, 2002
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RHAPSODY Commence Work On Fifth Album
RHAPSODY guitarist Luca Turilli and keyboardist Alex Staropoli are working on the material for the group's fifth album, which they describe as their "most 'cinema-oriented' album" to date. A summer 2003 release is expected. In related news, Turilli will be releasing a six-track EP, Demonheart, on Se...September 17, 2002
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SAMMY HAGAR: VAN HALEN Reunion Is Inevitable
A reunion between Sammy Hagar and his former VAN HALEN bandmates is "inevitable," the singer told MTV backstage at last week's MTV Video Music Awards, shortly after presenting an award with David Lee Roth. "I mean come on, how could it not [happen]?" While Hagar confessed that he hasn't spoken with...September 5, 2002
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BLIND GUARDIAN Utilize RHAPSODY Drummer During Brazilian Tour
BLIND GUARDIAN are utilizing the services of RHAPSODY drummer Alex Holzwarth for the duration of their Brazilian tour due to a tendon infection suffered by regular BG skinsman Thomas Stauch which is preventing him from performing live for the next few weeks. The following is a statement issued by St...August 12, 2002
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Former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE Guitarist Announces US Dates
New York's ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, led by former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, will embark on the first of several tours in support of their album, Goodbye To Romance: Standards For A New Generation in late August/early September. According to Skolnick, "this has been the subject of much p...August 11, 2002
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THEORY OF RUIN To Issue Debut In September
San Francisco Bay Area's THEORY OF RUIN, featuring former NAILBOMB/FUDGE TUNNEL frontman Alex Newport, have pushed back the release date of their full-length debut, entitled Counter-Culture Nosebleed, to September 17th through Escape Artist Records. However, for those who just can't wait, they will...July 31, 2002
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PANTERA's DIMEBAG DARRELL Makes Guest Appearance On New ANTHRAX CD
PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell makes a return guest appearance on the forthcomingANTHRAX CD, We've Come For You All, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has revealed via his latest posting on the group's official web site. "The almighty Dimebag is back and playing on two songs: 'Cadillac Rock Box' &a...July 23, 2002
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SAMMY HAGAR: VAN HALEN Is Over For Good!
Former VAN HALEN frontman Sammy Hagar revealed several interesting items about VAN HALEN's comeback plans during a recent interview with reporter Patrick Berkery of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Among the revelations that are due to be detailed in the article—which is set to be published on August 16th...July 11, 2002
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CANDLEMASS, LIONS SHARE Members Join Forces In C.R.A.N.K.
C.R.A.N.K. is the name of a brand new Stockholm "supergroup" consisting of CANDLEMASS guitarist Mats "Mappe" Björkman, LIONS SHARE members Johan Koleberg (drums) and Pontus Egberg (bass),as well as singer Alex Swerdh and guitarist Ulf Larsson (of the KISS cover band KYSS). Described as a cross betw...June 27, 2002
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Former NAILBOMB/FUDGE TUNNEL Frontman Sets Release Date For THEORY OF RUIN Debut
San Francisco Bay Area's THEORY OF RUIN, featuring former NAILBOMB/FUDGE TUNNEL frontman Alex Newport, have set August 20th as the release date for their full-length debut, entitled Counter-Culture Nosebleed, through Escape Artist Records. For more information, visit the label's web site at this loc...June 27, 2002
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Former NAILBOMB/FUDGE TUNNEL Mainman To Release Full-Length CD
San Francisco Bay Area's THEORY OF RUIN, featuring former NAILBOMB/FUDGE TUNNEL frontman Alex Newport, will release their full-length debut, entitled Counter-Culture Nosebleed, in August through Escape Artist Records. For more information, visit the label's web site at this location. ...June 18, 2002
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AVANTASIA's "The Metal Opera Part II" Due In October
The long-awaited second part of EDGUY main man Tobias Sammet's all-star project, AVANTASIA, will be released in North America in October. "I am proud to say that in between touring and sleeping a bit I managed to finish the last chapter of my huge dream," Tobias recently said. "It was really excitin...June 18, 2002
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